unit 2

2.3 - Functional Groups and Biomolecules 

The molecules that are us. 

Preview and Essential Vocab

Preview Instructions: 

For this module's preview, you will be viewing the following three videos. These serve as great introductions to biomolecules and chapter 3 of the text. 

VIDEO LINKS BELOW in resources - Instructions: Each video will have one prompt that I would like you to answer in your unit guide. Please make sure to record any additional helpful information in your notes.

VIDEO 1 (Carbohydrates): 1) Describe three differences between Fibers and Starches: *Your answer should include details on Alpha v. Beta Linkages

VIDEO 2 (Lipids): 2) Rank the fat categories in the video clip from MOST to LEAST healthy. 

VIDEO 3 (Proteins): 3) List all the functions AND names of the proteins mentioned in the video.  (ex:   FUNCTION = DEFENSE, EXAMPLE = ANTIBODY) 

Daily Class Lessons and Activities 

Essential vocaB:

organic compounds, hydrocarbons, carbon skeleton, isomers, functional groups, hydrophilic, hydrophobic, hydroxyl group, carbonyl group, amino group, phosphate group, methyl group, carbohydrate, monosaccharide, disaccharide, polysaccharide, starch, glycogen, cellulose, chitin, lipids, saturated and unsaturated fats, trans fats, phospholipids, protein, amino acids, peptide bonds, polypeptide, denaturation, DNA, RNA, nucleotides

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