Biochem Day 1

EQ: What are the different types of macromolecules?

Notes: What is Biochemistry?

All living things are composed of large molecules called biochemical compounds

All biochemical compounds are Organic compounds (they contain Carbon and Hydrogen). These large compounds of life are sometimes called Macromolecules

All of the life functions of organisms are carried on due to the actions of these macromolecules. 

There are four main classes of macromolecules

1.Carbohydrates 2. Proteins 3.Fats ( Lipids) 4. Nucleic Acids

Open Ended

Let's break down the word Macromolecule. Define: molecule

Open Ended

Let's break down the word Macromolecule. Define: Macro

​Everything on this screen is made of macromolecules. It's ALL Chemicals

Notes: What the heck is a polymer?

Many of the biochemical compounds ae macromolecules called polymers. A polymer is a molecule composed of many smaller molecules linked together to form a chain *Made through a Dehydration Reaction, aka a Condensation Reaction*
The smaller molecules are the building blocks or Monomers of the chain. All of the subunits in a given type of polymer are Similar to each other in some way. (They're like legos, or beads for a necklace). The subunits are linked together by Covalent Bonds by the process of Synthesis (DEHYDRATION SYNTHESIS) Linking subunits to form polymers requires Energy

Multiple Choice

A single unit that can bond to other single units to form a polymer is a:

• Lego

• Monounits

• Monopoly

• Monomer

Multiple Choice

Many monomers bonded together form a:

• Multimer

• Polygon

• Polymer

• Manymer

Multiple Choice

Monomers bond to other monomers through this process:

• Hydrolysis

• Dehydration synthesis

• Gluation

• Freezing

Multiple Choice

This image illustrates a _________________ reaction.

• hydrolysis

• dehydration synthesis

• ionic bond

• reverse

Multiple Choice

This image represents a _______ reaction.

• over

• condensation

• dehydration synthesis

• hydrolysis

Multiple Choice

A polymer is broken down into its monomer through:

• condensation

• dehydraton synthesis

• hydrolysis

• nonreaction

Draw

Circle the subunit

Draw

Circle the subunit

Draw

Circle the subunit

WHICH ELEMENTS ARE FOUND IN THE
BIOCHEMICAL COMPOUNDS?

Element

Symbol

# of Bonds FORMED

Hydrogen

1

Oxygen

2

Nitrogen

3

Carbon

4

H

O

N

C

“HONC” IF YOU LOVE
BIOCHEMISTRY

Sorry, you just need to know these...

Important Functional Groups to know:

Notes: Why is carbon so important?

The reason why organic molecules can become so large and complex is because carbon atoms can attach themselves to one another to an extent not possible for atoms of any other element. Carbon atoms can form chains thousands of atoms long, or rings of all sizes; the chains and rings can have branches and cross-links. Other atoms (such as hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen) can attach to the chains and rings. The degree of complexity makes it possible for biochemical molecules to carry out the life functions of organisms (Respiration, Locomotion, Synthesis, Nutrition, Reproduction, Excretion, Transport, Response to stimuli, Regulation, Growth & Development)

Match

Match the following polymers with the correct biomolecule.

• Polypeptide

• DNA/RNA

• Polysaccharide

• Triglyceride

Protein

Nucleic Acids

Carbohydrates

Lipids

• Protein

• Nucleic Acids

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

EXIT TICKET

Explain the difference between an organic monomer and an inorganic polymer.