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The Molecules of Life Part 2: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids
Proteins
Contain:
Function: 1.
2.
Monomer:
Polymer:
Amino Acids- Contain ________ functional groups.
-NH2 (Amino Group)
and –COOH (Carboxyl Group)
General Structure:
r-group=
There are _________ different amino acids
Protein- Amino acids join by _________________________________ rxn to form dipeptides and polypeptides.
Steps to go from amino acid to protein
1.
2.
3.
4.
Primary structure- Form a __________________ of amino acids.
Secondary structure- ______________________________ the chain of amino acids.
Tertiary Structure- Fold the chain ________________________________.
Quaternary Structure- Bring _____ to ________ amino acid subunits together.
Correct folding is _____________________________. If the conditions are mot right
(__________________________________________________) this process will NOT take place or can be
reversed (denaturation) and proteins _____________________________.
Lipids:
Contain:
Function:
Lipids are not typical monomers and polymers.
Most contain “monomers”
Fatty Acids- Long hydrocarbon chain with carboxyl group attached.
Saturated- C are full of ________________________ (no double bonds)
Unsaturated- C are NOT full of ____________________ (double bonds)
Types of lipids:
1. Triglyceride
a. Structureb. Function2. Phospholipid
a. Structureb. Function3. Steroids
a. Structureb. FunctionNucleic Acids:
Contain:
Function: 1.
2.
Functional Groups:
Monomer:
Polymer: