Modeling Macromolecules

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Objective

I can create a 3D model of a macromolecule and label its key components.

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2 Minute Classroom · 8:58

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Practice

12 questions

1

What are the three main elements that make up carbohydrates, and what is their typical ratio?

2

Describe the difference between monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides, providing one example of each.

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Exit ticket

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Create a 3D model of a protein and label its key components, including the amino acids and any functional groups. Provide a brief description of the role of proteins in living organisms. Construct a 3D model of a carbohydrate and label its key components, including the monosaccharides and the glycosidic bonds. Explain the primary functions of carbohydrates in living organisms.

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