Biochemistry+Collaboration

Biochemistry Collaboration 1. What is the difference between organic and inorganic compounds? Ryan

2. Explain the structure of the carbon atom. What is it about this structure that makes it so versatile. Find a picture of its atomic structure. Jordan

3. Insert pictures of carbon chains, rings and branches, carbon atoms with single bonds, double bonds and triple bonds. Lindsey

4. What are functional groups? Why are they important? Find two examples and insert the pictures.Tristen

5. Distinguish between monomers and polymers. Find pictures of each. Bryan

6. Explain the process (chemical reaction) of joining monomers together. Find a picture.Halie

7. Explain the process (chemical reaction) of breaking polymers down. Find a picture. Jaci

8. Explain the importance of ATP to living systems. Of course, find a picture. Rhett

9. Describe the structure and function of carbohydrates. TJ

10. What are the differences between mono- and disaccharides? List examples of each, with their pictures. Andi

11. Describe the polysaccharides made by plants and give the functions of each. Max

12. Describe the polysaccharides made by animals and give the functions of each. Sydney

13. Describe the structure and basic function of proteins. What are the monomers for proteins? Casidy

14. Find a basic picture for amino acids. How many different amino acids are there? Nick

15. What bonds are used to hold amino acids together? Halle

16. What is an enzyme? What are catalysts? Shelby

17. Describe the interaction between substrate and enzyme. Find a picture. This is often called the “lock –and-key” model. Chance

18. Describe the properties of lipids. How are they different from other macromolecules? Austin

19. List examples of lipids from your book and find pictures. Abi

20. Compare and contrast saturated and unsaturated fats. Find pictures of each. Donavan

21. Find a picture of a phospholipid. What is its function in biological systems? Paxton

22. Why are waxes important biological chemicals? Matthew

23. Find a picture of a steroid. How many rings does it have? Matthew

24. What is the function of steroids for living systems? Ryan

25. What are two examples of Nucleic acids? Find pictures of each. Abhi

26. What are the monomers of NAs? Find a picture. What elements are found in NAs? Halle

27. What is the function of DNA? Nick

28. What is the function of RNA? Lindsey