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Biology 12
Mr. Kruger
Biological Molecules & Compounds
1. Illustrate the structure of water molecules: Show bonding within and between
molecules
2. Describe the important functions water plays in the body & the property of water
they are related to
3. Describe the pH scale; Give examples of typical pH values in different areas of
the body
4. What is a buffer? What acts as a buffer in the human body? Why is it important?
5. Know the unit molecules for the four types of biochemicals.
6. Diagram/Recognize the 4 types of unit molecules using molecular pictures.
7. Illustrate the difference between dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis.
8. Carbohydrates (CH2O):
a) Illustrate the unit molecule
b) Differentiate between mono, di, and polysaccharides
c) Know the difference between polysaccharides (describe and diagram)
d) Functions (describe 3 of them)
9. Lipids (CHO):
a) Illustrate the unit molecules
b) Describe the difference between Saturated vs. unsaturated fats
c) Know the difference between Phospholipids and Steroids, compared to a
neutral fat (describe and diagram)
d) Functions (describe 3 of them)
10.Proteins (CHON):
a) Amino acid structure -illustrate
b) List and describe the functions of proteins
c) List and describe the differences in protein structure (4 levels- include
shape bonding, etc)
d) Define the denaturing protein and potential causes
Biology 12
Mr. Kruger
11. Nucleic acids (CHON):
a) Nucleotide structure - illustrate
b) Base pairings (which ones are purines? Pyrimidines?)
c) ATP: Relate the general structure of the ATP molecule to its role as the
“energy currency” of cells (p. 41).
12.Create a chart that compares the organic compounds (carbohydrates, proteins,
lipids and nucleic acids) with respect to:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Elements
Examples of monomers
Examples of polymers
Location(s) in the cell
Function(s) in the cell
13. Identify four important inorganic molecules in the body and explain their
importance and role in regular body functioning (ie: water, carbon dioxide,
sodium bicarbonate, salt).