Understanding Biomolecules: The Chemistry of Life
Explore the world of biomolecules and their vital role in living organisms. Learn about the basics of biochemistry, atoms, molecules, bonds, and chemical reactions essential for life processes.
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HAPPY MONDAY! September 16 Bellwork: In your lab on Friday, what was a control in the experiment? Why did we use a control? (Hint: a control is something that stays the same in the experiment)
Reminders: Homework: Video & Notes If you do not have internet or a computer, plan on stay after school or coming in early tomorrow morning! Test/Quiz Make-Ups before and after school MUST SHOW ME YOU STUDIED For the test, you must come for a tutorial BEFORE making up the test. Tell your parents about Open House!
CO: I will understand one of the primary functions of biomolecules. LO: I will finish a lab. I will write notes about the function of biomolecules.
Introduction to Biomolecules
What does biomolecule mean? bio = living, life molecule = smallest unit of a chemical compound So ?
Biomolecules are the molecules found in all living things. They are necessary for LIFE.
Sowhere do these come from? What are they made of? To figure that out, we have to start at the beginning
Biochemistry: The Chemistry of Life Matter: anything that takes up space Atom: basic unit of matter, building block of a molecule Molecule: two or more atoms bonded together
Bonds, bonds, bonds! Molecules are atoms bonded together. The bond stores energy. When that bond is broken, energy is released.
Chemical Reactions Chemical reactions are how atoms bond together and break apart. When a chemical reaction breaks a bond, energy is release in the form of heat.
Parts of a Chemical Reaction Arrow: yields , makes C + O2 CO2 Reactants: what goes INTO the chemical reaction, left side of arrow Products: what is produced from the reaction, right side of arrow Chemical Reactions in a Cake
Sothink about it. If molecules are atoms bonded together and the bonds have energy, biomolecules give us energy. Where do we find biomolecules?
Biomolecules 4 major biomolecule: 1. Carbohydrates 2. Lipids 3. Proteins 4. Nucleic acids (we will talk about this one later) We find biomolecules in our FOOD!
