1 of 15

Slide Notes

DownloadGo Live

Biomolecules

Published on Nov 18, 2015

No Description

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Biomolecules

Lipids, Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic Acids
Photo by Nick Fedele

Lecture Goals

  • Write down the names of the 4 biomolecules
  • Look at structural pictures of each biomolecules
  • Mentally note similarities and differences
  • Summarize, in your words, the general functions
  • Listen, ask questions, respond to questions, add info
Photo by Squirmelia

A biomolecule by any other name...

  • Carbohydrates
  • Lipids
  • Proteins
  • Nucleic Acids
Photo by jack dorsey

Important Vocabulary

  • Monomer = 1 thing
  • Polymer = Many things
Photo by dwstucke

The all important Carbon Atom

It is found in all 4 biomolecules; it can form up to 4 different bonds.
Photo by Adam Mulligan

General Functions

What do the biomolecules do?

Carbohydrates - used as the main energy storage molecule

Photo by Uwe Hermann

Untitled Slide

Lipids: used for energy storage, but also for protection and padding

Untitled Slide

Proteins: make up the body's structural building blocks and do some cellular chemistry

Photo by Daniel Y. Go

Untitled Slide

Nucleic Acids: Store a cell's genetic information to be used for copying

Untitled Slide

What is one overall similarity, so far?

What are some differences?