Obj. Students will learn the basic properties of a Nucleic Acid and
demonstrate knowledge of biomolecules through poster project.
Pgs.:9-10
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Heading: Nucleic Acids
Homework:
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SILENTLY complete the Do First and
glue on page 9
SILENTLY update notebook
Do First
DO FIRST (PG 9)
1. Which biomolecule…
a. Makes up hair, nails, and feathers?
b. Gives marathon runners energy?
the winter?
c. Provides cells with cushioning
d. Provides animals with insulation for
2. Label each of the following formulas as a carbohydrate, lipid, or protein and explain
your choice:
A. C6H12O6:
B. C4H8O8:
C. C44189H71252N12428O14007S321:
D. C13H9N3O2:
Nucleic Acids
Functions of Nucleic Acids
Contain genetic material
 Nucleic acids hold information that
our body uses to make proteins
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Monomers of Nucleic Acids
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NUCLEOTIDES are the monomers of
nucleic acids
Nucleotides are made of…
1 phosphate
 1 sugar
 1 nitrogen base
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QUICK CHECKS
What is the monomer of nucleic acids?
Nucleotides
What are the parts of a nucleotide?
Phosphate, Sugar, Nitrogenous Base
Examples of nucleic acids
DNA
(double helix)
RNA
(single strand)
QUICK CHECKS
What do nucleic acids do for our bodies?
Store genetic material, help make proteins
Independent Practice
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What is the monomer of a lipid?
Why do large groups of lipids form?
Are lipids polymers? Why or why not?
What is the monomer of a nucleic acid?
What are the three parts of the nucleic acid
monomer?
What do nucleic acids do for our bodies?