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Working in groups of two to four and armed with a textbook or some other reliable source
answer the following questions concerning organic chemistry (Chapter 3). This assignment is worth
50 points with the possible points for each question in parenthesis.
1. (2) Describe reasons why carbon is the atom of choice for macromolecules?
2. (4) Define a functional group (cite examples) and explain how when they are attached to a base
carbon atom chain how they yield different properties to the chain?
3. (4) Explain the difference between a monomer and a polymer and tell which of the following
molecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, or nucleic acids are polymers or linear?
4. (10) Provide the following information to describe the characteristics of a Carbohydrate.
Name the atoms found in a carbohydrate.
How are these atoms arranged to build a carbohydrate?
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Organic Chemistry Assignment
Explain the differences between a monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides by their
structure and naming the various types.
Explain how each type of carbohydrate named in the previous question is used by a biological
organism.
5. (10) Provide the following information to describe the characteristics of a Lipid.
Name the atoms found in a lipid.
How are these atoms arranged to build a lipid?
Explain the differences between a neutral fat, a phospholipid, and a steroid by their structure.
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Explain how each type of lipid named in the previous question is used by a biological organism.
6. (10) Provide the following information to describe the characteristics of a Protein.
Name the atoms found in a protein.
How are these atoms arranged to build a protein?
Explain the differences between the various levels of organization (primary, secondary, tertiary, and
quaternary) found in a protein.
Explain how proteins are used in a biological organism and what is meant by conformation and
denaturation of a protein.
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7. (10) Provide the following information to describe the characteristics of a Nucleic Acid.
Name the atoms found in a nucleic acid.
How are these atoms arranged to build a nucleic acid?
Explain the differences between Deoxyribose Nuclei Acid and Ribose Nucleic Acid.
Explain how nucleic acids are used in a biological organism.
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