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Biomolecules
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February 17, 2006
Grading Rubric
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Illustration
Lacks detail, is not Lacks detail, but is
clear or well drawn well drawn
Atomic detail but is Atomic detail,
not clear
accurate and clear
Characteristics
No characteristic
2 characteristics
listed
3 characteristics
listed
Functions
Unclear, lacks detail, Missing two of the
relevance
C.A.R.D
Missing one of the
C.A.R.D.
Clear, Relevant,
Accurate, Detailed
Mono/Polymer
Missing
1 characteristic listed
Missing two
Missing one of the Contains both forms,
elements listed to the forms, drawings or is + drawing with
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Macromolecules
What are macromolecules?
1.
A macromolecule is ….
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A monomer is …
3.
A polymer is ...
Key Characteristics
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Carbon Chemistry
What makes carbon special?
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4 bonds are possible to a large variety of atoms of different types
Versatility—millions of forms possible
Key Characteristics
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L ip id
What are carbohydrates?
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A lipid is ….
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A lipid monomer is …
3.
A lipid polymer is ...
Key Chemical Characteristics
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Biological Functions
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Lipids serve to provide ….
Carbohydrate
What are carbohydrates?
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A carbohydrate is ….
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A sugar monomer is …
3.
A sugar polymer is ...
Key Chemical Characteristics
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Biological Functions
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Carbohydrates serve to provide ….
Proteins
What are Proteins?
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A Protein is ….
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A protein monomer is …
3.
A protein polymer is ...
Key Chemical Characteristics
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Biological Functions
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Proteins serve to provide ….
Nucleic Acids
What are Nucleic Acids?
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A Nucleic Acid is ….
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A nucleic acid monomer is …
3.
A nucleic acid polymer is ...
Key Chemical Characteristics
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Biological Functions
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Nucleic Acids serve to provide….
Table of Contents
1. Carbon Chemistry
2. Macromolecular assembly
3. Carbohydrates
4. Lipids
5. Nucleic Acids
6. Proteins