Macromolecules

PowerPoint Lessons (in chronological order):

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Nucleic Acid

• Protein function overview

• Protein structure

• Macromolecule tests (not available on website)

Lab & Activities:

• Macromolecule Lab: Testing Food Substances

• Classifying amino acids

• Origami Protein (GFP)

• Macromolecule Sorting

Worksheets (download on right):

• Carbohydrate linkage

• Macromolecule WS

• Macromolecule Summary Chart

  • Macromolecule Structure Review

  • Macromolecule Review

Textbook Readings

Chapter 5

• All of chapter 5 (p.62-84)

• Major subtopics: polymer, structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids

• Important figures: 5.1, 5.4, 5.7, 5.10, 5.16, 5.22, 5.24, 5.26, 5.27

• Self-quiz: all questions (p.86)