Essential Question
WHAT ARE THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF LIFE?
Biomolecules are the basic building blocks of life. Everything that is living, contains one or more of the 4 biomolecules.
1. Carbohydrates 2. Lipids 3. Proteins 4. Nucleic Acids |
I CAN STATEMENTS
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Use this video as a resource to help with all of the new vocabulary. There are great explanations, examples and diagrams to help with any confusion you may have
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Notes taken 9/12. Refer back to this PowerPoint for definitions, functions and examples discussed in class
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Directions for Foldable from 9/12. If absent please follow these instructions and use powerpoint to help complete the assignment.
TED talk discussing the size of an atom. Gives great comparison to show how small the atom really is!
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Academic Vocabulary
Biomolecule/Macromolecule
Carbohydrate Protein Lipid Nucleic Acid Atom Proton Neutron Electron |
Monomer
Polymer Polysaccharides Disaccharides Glucose Fructose Enzymes Denature Catalyst |