1.
Chemistry basics and macromolecules a.
How many bonds are formed by the four main elements: C, N, O, H b.
Define and understand covalent, ionic, and hydrogen bonds c.
Be able to illustrate orbital/energy levels for C, N, O, H d.
Define monomer and polymer e.
Be able to identify each of the macromolecule structures f.
Define each term: Hydrolysis, Dehydration Synthesis, Isomer
2.
Carbohydrates a.
What elements are found in carbs? In what ratio? b.
Define each term: monosaccharide, disaccharide, polysaccharide c.
Define each term: Structural Formula and Chemical (Molecular) Formula d.
What are the examples of monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides? e.
What is the main function of carbohydrates in our body?
3.
Lipid a.
Define each term: Triglyceride, Phospholipid (Know the components of each) b.
Be able to recognize each of the following groups: Hydroxyl, Carboxyl c.
What is a phospholipid bilayer? d.
Define each term: Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic e.
What regions are of a Phospholipid are Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic f.
What are some of the main functions of lipids in our body?
4.
Proteins a.
What is an amino acid? A polypeptide? A peptide Bond? A protein? b.
Be able to explain the structure of an amino acid and the 4 structural levels of a protein c.
What is an “R” group, carboxyl group, amino group? d.
How many different amino acids are there? e.
What are some of the main functions of proteins in our body?
5.
Nucleic Acids a.
What are the parts of a nucleotide? b.
What sugar is found in DNA? In RNA? c.
What are the bases found in DNA? In RNA? How do the bases pair? d.
Which nucleic acid is called the “Blueprint of Life?” e.
Be able to describe each: transcription and translation
6.
Enzymes a.
Enzymes fit into what group of macromolecules? b.
What is the function of a catalyst? c.
List the source, target, and product of all digestive enzymes discussed in class d.
List the source, target, and product of all proenzymes discussed in class