Learning Objectives
- Identify the chemical characteristics of organic molecules.
- Identify the common characteristics of carbohydrates.*
- Identify the common characteristics of proteins.*
- Identify the common characteristics of lipids.*
- Identify the common characteristics of nucleic acids.*
- Describe the chemical reactions that synthesize and break down organic molecules.
- Identify the elements common and unique to all macromolecule groups. * including structural and functional roles in living organisms
Biology in Real Life
When viewing the slide show, consider the chemical composition of the food you eat.
Assignments
- Before continuing this lesson, please read the appropriate chapter in your textbook as directed in your course calendar.
- Complete the online lesson activities:
- Organic Molecules
- Functional Groups and Biomolecules
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Lipids
- Nucleic Acids
- Progress Check
- Complete Lab 3: Biomolecules.
- This lab is about the molecules we eat every day.
- Make sure to plan ahead by reading the appropriate pages in your lab manual, reviewing the online lab materials, and watching the lab demonstration videos in advance.
- This lab is estimated to take about 1 to 2 hours to set up and perform the experiments.
- Allow additional time for completing and submitting your lab report as directed by your instructor.
- Additionally, you need to gather the following items before you begin the lab:
- distilled water;
- hot water bath;
- potato;
- onion;
- egg white;
- fork;
- knife;
- cutting board.
- This lab is about the molecules we eat every day.