Biomolecules

Biomolecules Objectives

Discuss the structure and function of:

1. Carbohydrates

2. Lipids

3. Proteins

4. Nucleic acids

Objective 1. Carbohydrates

Tasks:

• • Read Chapter 14 in your text

Upon successful completion of this objective, you should be able to:

• • Discuss the basic structure and function of carbohydrates

  • Identify stereoisomers

  • Discuss the structure and function of the major polysaccharides

Objective 2. Lipids

Tasks:

• • Read Chapter 15 in your text

Upon successful completion of this objective, you should be able to:

• • Discuss the basic structure and function of lipids in general

  • Identify the function of specialized lipids

    • Fatty acids

    • Triacylglycerols

    • Membrane lipids

    • Cholesterol, steroids, and lipoproteins

Objective 3. Proteins

Tasks:

• • Read Chapter 16 in your text

Upon successful completion of this objective, you should be able to:

• • Describe the basic structure of amino acids

  • Identify peptides and peptide bonds

  • Describe the four layers of protein structure

  • Discuss the role of enzymes in biological structures

Objective 4. Nucleic Acids

Tasks:

• • Read Chapter 17 in your text

Upon successful completion of this objective, you should be able to:

• • Discuss the structure of nucleotides and polynucleotides

  • Describe DNA structure and replication

  • Discuss the role of DNA and RNA in protein synthesis