Macromolecule Foldable – AP version
FRONT SIDE OF TABS:
Tab A
1. Label the tab PROTEIN
2. Write “monomer” and identify the monomer for a protein. Also, write the name of the bond that joins
these monomers together.
3. Sketch an AMINO ACID in both of its forms (neutral and showing that the carboxylic acid group can
donate a H+ to act as an acid while the amino group can accept the H+ to act as a base).
4. Label the amino group, carboxylic acid group, and the “r” group. Remember that the R group will
change for each of the 20 amino acids. The amino and carboxylic acid groups will always be the same for
every amino acid (this is how you can identify that the molecule is in fact an amino acid).
5. List the elements that are found in proteins.
Tab B
1. Label the tab Carbohydrate
2. Write “monomer” and identify the monomer for a carbohydrate. Also, write the name of the bond
that joins these monomers together.
3. Sketch a molecule of GLUCOSE
4. Write the MOLECULE FORMULA of glucose (these 3 elements are the only elements found in all
carbohydrates).
Tab C
1. Label the tab LIPID
2. Lipids are the only organic molecule that IS NOT a polymer; therefore, it does not have a
monomer like the other 3 classes. Considering this, what property do all lipids have in common
that make them be classified as lipids?
3. Sketch and label a TRIGLYCERIDE (label the glycerol head and the 3 fatty acid tails)
4. List 3 differences in saturated and unsaturated triglycerides (fats)
5. The elements found in lipids are the same as those found in carbohydrates. What is different
about lipids then? (Hint: There is a lot more of one of the elements.)
Tab D
1. Label the tab NUCLEIC ACID
2. Write “monomer” and identify the monomer for a nucleic acid. Also, write the name of the bond that
joins these monomers together.
3. Sketch and label the parts of a NUCLEOTIDE
4. List the base pairs (what base pairs with what other base) for both DNA and RNA.
5. List the 3 difference in DNA and mRNA.
6. List the elements found in nucleic acids.
BACK SIDE OF TABS:
Tab A
1. Give 4 FUNCTIONS OF PROTEINS and EXPLAIN what is meant by that function
2. List 2 EXAMPLES OF PROTEINS and WHERE you would find that protein
3. Describe each level of protein organization. Include what type of bond is used, and what is specifically
being bonded to each other (i.e. adjacent amino and carboxyl groups, R groups, etc.)
Tab B
1. Give 2 FUNCTIONS OF CARBOHYDRATES and EXPLAIN what is meant by that function
2. List 8 EXAMPLES OF CARBOHYDRATES and tell whether they are mono-, di-, or polysaccharides
3. List the only 3 elements carbohydrates are built from and their ratios to one another
Tab C
1. Give 2 FUNCTIONS OF LIPIDS and EXPLAIN what is meant by that function
2. List 4 EXAMPLES OF LIPIDS
Tab D
1. Give 2 FUNCTIONS FOR NUCLEIC AICDS
2. List 2 EXAMPLES OF NUCLEIC ACIDS
ON THE INSIDE CENTER SECTION
1. Center and write the word MACROMOLECULE
2. List the 4 macromolecules
3. Define the term DEHYDRATION (CONDENSATION). Identify whether this type of reaction would be
involved in an anabolic (building something) or catabolic (breaking something down) pathway. Then, tell
whether the pathway you chose would generally involve endergonic (requires energy) or exergonic
(releases energy) reactions.
4. Define the term HYDROLYSIS. Identify whether this type of reaction would be involved in an anabolic
(building something) or catabolic (breaking something down) pathway. Then, tell whether the pathway
you chose would generally involve endergonic (requires energy) or exergonic (releases energy)
reactions.
5. Draw the condensation reaction for joining 2 amino acids to form a dipeptide
ON THE BACK OF THE CENTER SECTION
1. Label this section Functional Groups
2. List each of the 7 biologically important functional groups (there are only 6 listed in your
outlines. Look up the functional group Methyl).
3. Draw the structure of each functional group.