Proteins and Nucleic acids

Polymers of amino acids

that have numerous functions in living things.

• Nucleic Acids

• Proteins

• Amino Acids

• Peptide Bonds

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

The monomers and building blocks of proteins.

• Carbohydrates

• Hydrochloric Acids

• Nucleic Acids

• Amino Acids

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

9 amino acids the human body cannot make on its own.

• Essential Amino Acids

• Essential Oils

• Nucleic Acids

• Nucleotides

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

The dehydration synthesis bond between

amino acids.

• Ionic Bonds

• Peptide Bonds

• Hydrogen Bonds

• Nucleic Bonds

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Chains of amino acids with Nitrogen as an important component as well as Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen

(C-H-O-N).

• Chemical Structure of Lipids

• Chemical Structure of Carbohydrates

• Chemical Structure of Nucleic Acids

• Chemical Structure of Proteins

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

To form the building blocks of structure like hair, muscle, skin, nails, bones, as well as enzymes and hormones to regulate life processes.

• Functions of Nucleic Acids

• Functions of Carbohydrates

• Functions of Lipids

• Functions of Proteins

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Biomolecules containing the genetic code for heredity.

• Nucleic Acids

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

The chemical code for heredity, giving species the various identifying characteristics but allowing for variation.

Nucleic acid polymers include DNA and RNA.

• Genetic Code

• Amino Acid Chains

• Enzyme Function

• Carbohydrate Code

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

The monomers of nucleic acids.

• Monosaccharide

• Amino Acid

• Fatty Acid

• Nucleotide

Consists of a phosphate, a sugar molecule, and a Nitrogen base and includes Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Phosphorus

(C-H-O-N-P).

• Chemical Structure of Nucleic Acids

• Chemical Structure of Proteins

• Chemical Structure of Lipids

• Chemical Structure of Carbohydrates