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Guiding questions
Guiding questions
In what ways do variations in form allow diversity of function in carbohydrates and lipids?
How do carbohydrates and lipids compare as energy storage compounds?
Linking questions
Linking questions
How can compounds synthesized by living organisms accumulate and become carbon sinks?
What are the roles of oxidation and reduction in biological systems?
Syllabus statements
Syllabus statements
B1.1.1 Chemical properties of a carbon atom allowing for the formation of diverse compounds upon which life is based
B1.1.2 Production of macromolecules by condensation reactions that link monomers to form a polymer
B1.1.3 Digestion of polymers into monomers by hydrolysis reactions
B1.1.4 Form and function of monosaccharides
B1.1.5 Polysaccharides as energy storage compounds
B1.1.6 Structure of cellulose related to its function as a structural polysaccharide in plants
B1.1.7 Role of glycoproteins in cell–cell recognition
B1.1.8 Hydrophobic properties of lipids
B1.1.9 Formation of triglycerides and phospholipids by condensation reactions
B1.1.10 Difference between saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids
B1.1.11 Triglycerides in adipose tissues for energy storage and thermal insulation
B1.1.12 Formation of phospholipid bilayers as a consequence of the hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions
B1.1.13 Ability of non-polar steroids to pass through the phospholipid bilayer
Resources used in class
Resources used in class
The power point presentation and the accompanying student notes are used as resources in class - together with activities, discussion, simulations and experiments.
1. B 1.1 Student notes.pdfPage updated
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