Biomolecule Discussion Guide KEY
Biomolecule Discussion Guide KEY
Biomolecule Discussion Guide KEY
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VI. Proteins: Group of organic molecules that provide structure and facilitate chemical<br />
reactions.<br />
Biology<br />
HS/Science<br />
Unit: 03 Lesson: 01<br />
a. Structure: Very large molecules; globular or structural protein; subunits are amino<br />
acids, which are connected by peptide bonds (covalent bond)<br />
b. Function: Numerous functions including enzymes (speed rate of chemical<br />
reactions); structural components in cells, mechanical functions in muscles and<br />
cytoskeleton, cell signaling and immune response<br />
VII. Nucleic Acids: Group of organic molecules including DNA and RNA.<br />
a. Structure: Subunits are nucleotides made of a 5-carbon sugar, a nitrogen base, and<br />
one or more phosphate groups. (Students may wish to draw a picture based on<br />
figures shown in the PowerPoint.)<br />
b. Function: Encode genes and gene expression (storage and retrieval of information)<br />
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