Macromolecule Prezi Assignment
Each group will be assigned a macromolecule. You will each need to create a Prezi based on your macromolecule that
will be used to teach the rest of the group about that molecule. You must include the following items:
Items to include:
1. A picture of the STRUCTURE for your macromolecule.
2. Monomer "building block"
3. Functions
4. Examples/types (see list below) and a description for each example/type.
5. Elements
6. Anything else that is special / unique about your macromolecule.
You will become your group’s expert on your specific macromolecule. Each group will be using their members’ Prezi to
learn about ALL of the macromolecules.
Finally, you will be responsible for critiquing another group's macromolecules prezi.
Resources:
http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/iText/products/0-13-115075-8/text/chapter5.html
http://www.biology.iupui.edu/biocourses/n100/2k4ch3carbolipidnotes.html
http://bioweb.wku.edu/courses/biol115/Wyatt/Biochem/Carbos.htm
http://bioweb.wku.edu/courses/biol115/Wyatt/Biochem/Lipid/lipid1.htm
http://bioweb.wku.edu/courses/biol115/Wyatt/Biochem/Protein/Protein1.htm
http://www.essortment.com/all/whataremacromo_rcpy.htm
http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/biocoach/bioprop/lipids.html
http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/biocoach/bioprop/carbo.html
http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/biocoach/bioprop/proteins.html
http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/biocoach/bioprop/nucleic.html
http://www.biologie.uni-hamburg.de/b-online/e17/17k.htm
http://www.physchem.co.za/OB12-mat/organic6.htm
Please use the following key words in your research when applicable for your macromolecule.
Monomer Units:
Types/Examples:
Amino Acids
Carbohydrates:
Disaccharide
Glycogen
Fatty Acids
Lactose
Glycerol
Glucose
Monosaccharide
Sucrose
Nucleotides
Fructose
Starch
Cellulose
Functions:
Communication in cells
Polysaccharides
Controls cell activities
Contains hereditary information
Lipids:
Energy sources in body (1st, 2nd, & 3rd)
Phospholipids
Helps digestion
Triglyceride
Insulation in body
Unsaturated
Makes up cell membrane
Saturated
Supports plants
Proteins:
Keratin
Hormones
Antibodies
Collagen
Enzymes
Nucleic Acids:
DNA
RNA
Using the other group’s Prezi only, please complete as many questions as possible:
Monomer Unit
Sugar (monosaccharide and
disaccharides)
Glycerol, fatty acids
Polymer Unit
Amino Acids
Proteins
Nucleotides
DNA, RNA
Starch, cellulose, glycogen
Triglycerides
-----------------F U N C T I O N S
O F
M A C R O M O L E C U L E S ------1.
main energy source __Carbs_________________
2.
secondary energy source ____Lipids (trigylcerides)_________________________________
3.
third energy source _______proteins_______________________________
4.
communication in cells _______ proteins _________________________________
5.
contains hereditary information ___Nucleic Acids_____________________________
6.
supports plants ________Cellulose (Carbs)___________________________________
7.
aids in digestion _______Enzymes (Proteins)________________________________
8.
controls cell activities ____DNA_______________________________
9.
insulates the body ______Lipids_______________________________
10.
makes up the cell membrane ____Lipids (phospholipids)__________________________
------------------- L I P I D S ---------------------------------------------11.
a lot of this can lead to heart attacks, but our cells need a little of this in our cell membranes & hormones.
_________Cholesterol_____________________________
12.
type of fat with no double bonds; usually solid ____Saturated__________
13.
scientific name for fat _________Triglyceride__________________________
14.
type of fat with double bonds; usually liquid (oil) ____Unsaturated_____________
15.
makes up the cell membrane ___________Phospholipid____________________
---------------- C A R B O H Y D R A T E S --------------------------------16.
found in plant cell walls ______ Cellulose _____________________________
17.
found in fruits ______Fructose____________________________________
18.
the form plants store extra sugar ______Starch______________________
19.
the form animals store extra sugar _____Glycogen
20.
table sugar __________Sucrose__________________________________________
21.
green plants make this sugar ______Glucose________________________________
22.
sugar in blood stream _______Glucose____________________________________
23.
sugar in milk ____________Lactose_______________________________________
-------------- N U C L E I C
_________________________
A C I D S -------------------------------------
24.
twisted ladder _______DNA________________________________________
25.
half of a ladder ______RNA________________________________________
26.
stores a code ______ DNA ___________________________________________
27.
helps make proteins ______ RNA _______________________________________
28.
two chains of bases ____ DNA _________________________________________
29.
one chain of bases _______ RNA ______________________________________
-------------- P R O T E I N S ---------------------------------------------30.
protects against disease __________Anitbodies_____________________________
31.
structure of hair & feathers ______Keratin_______________________________
32.
includes insulin and glucagon ______Hormones_______________________________
33.
controls chemical reactions in the body _______Enzymes_____________________
34.
structure of tendons & ligaments _______Collagen________________________