Biomolecules
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Objective
I can explain how the structure of each type of biomolecule relates to its function.
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Describe the basic chemical elements that compose carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. What element is present in proteins but not in carbohydrates and lipids?
Explain the relationship between monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. Give an example of each.
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“Explain how the structure of a polysaccharide like starch or glycogen allows it to effectively store glucose molecules. Describe how the specific order of amino acids and the resulting 3D shape of a protein determine its function, using enzymes as an example. Explain how the structure of a triglyceride (glycerol and three fatty acid tails) allows it to function as a form of energy storage.”
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