Sure! Here’s a summary for macromolecules/biomolecules and answers to your lesson questions:
Macromolecules/Biomolecules Summary:
| Macromolecule | Monomer (Building Block) | Elements | Function | Example | |--------------------|--------------------------|----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|--------------------| | Carbohydrates | Monosaccharides | C, H, O | Provide energy, serve as structural components | Glucose, Cellulose | | Lipids | Fatty Acids (and Glycerol) | C, H, O | Store energy, form cell membranes, signaling | Triacylglycerols, Phospholipids | | Proteins | Amino Acids | C, H, O, N (S, P) | Catalyze reactions (enzymes), structural roles, signaling | Enzymes, Hemoglobin | | Nucleic Acids | Nucleotides | C, H, O, N, P | Store and transmit genetic information | DNA, RNA |
Lesson Questions and Answers:
LESSON 2/ 1. Describe a hydrocarbon?
Hydrocarbons are organic compounds consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon atoms. They can be classified as saturated (single bonds between carbon atoms) or unsaturated (one or more double or triple bonds between carbon atoms). Hydrocarbons are the primary components of fossil fuels and serve as a major source of energy in various applications.
LESSON 2/ 2. How many bonds can Carbon make? This is what makes it unique.
Carbon can form four covalent bonds with other atoms, which allows it to create a diverse range of structures, including chains and rings, and engenders a vast variety of complex organic compounds. This tetravalency is what makes carbon unique and fundamental to the formation of biomolecules.