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Introduction to Biochemistry: Learning Targets and Study Guide
Structural Diagrams, Functional Groups, Macromolecules, Chemical Reactions, and Enzymes
Learning Targets and SOL Standards:
Learning Target One: Structural Diagrams and Functional Groups (Bio. 2 b)
 I can create a two dimensional structural drawing when given a chemical formula and identify/label the
functional groups.
Learning Target Two: Structure and Function of Macromolecules (Bio. 2 b)
 I can describe the structure and explain the function of the four major categories of macromolecules (lipids,
carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic acids).
 I can use and identify the proper tests to indicate the presence lipids, carbohydrates (monosaccharide and
polysaccharide), and proteins.
 I can explain how a change in the structure of a lipid, carbohydrate, protein or nucleic acid would affect its
function.
Learning Target Three: Nature of Enzymes (Bio. 2 c)
 I can describe the structure of enzymes and explain their role in acting as catalysts to control the rate of
metabolic reactions within living organisms.
 I can design and conduct an experiment demonstrating that an enzyme acts as a catalyst to control the
rate of metabolic reactions.
Chapter Covered:
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Chapter 2 (Sections 3 and 4)
Important Vocabulary in Mastering Learning Targets:
Vocabulary
Monomer
Polymer
Carbohydrate
Monosaccharide
Polysaccharide
Briefly Define
Word Association
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Vocabulary
Lipid
Nucleic Acid
RNA
(Ribonucleic Acid)
DNA
(Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
Protein
Amino Acid
Dehydration Synthesis
Hydrolysis
Chemical Reaction
Catalyst
Enzyme
Substrate
Product
Denature
Briefly Define
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Word Association
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Macromolecule Structures:
Identify each of the following structures as specifically as you can.
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Essential Questions:
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