Introduction to important molecules which comprise the structure and function of all living organisms
Chemistry. Biological Molecules. Ch 2b. Introduction to important molecules which comprise the structure and function of all living organisms. Biological Compounds. Categories:. Carbohydrates. Lipids. Proteins. Nucleic Acids. Characteristics of Biological Molecules. Principle Elements
Introduction to important molecules which comprise the structure and function of all living organisms
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Chemistry Biological Molecules Ch 2b Introduction to important molecules which comprise the structure and function of all living organisms
Biological Compounds Categories: Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Nucleic Acids
Characteristics of Biological Molecules • Principle Elements • Ratio of Various Elements • Special Functional Groups
O O H H C O C O N H H Functional Groups Hydroxyl ( -OH ) Alcohols Aldehydes, Ketones Carbonyl (C=O) Carboxyl ( -COOH ) Carboxylic acids Amino ( -NH2 ) Amines
O O H H O P O S H Functional Groups Phosphate ( -H2PO4) Organic phosphates Sulfhydryl ( -SH) Thiols
Characteristics of Biological Molecules Monomer • Subunits that serve as building blocks • Connected by condensation reactions (dehydration) Polymers • Covalent bonding occurs • Solubility in Water
Monomers & Polymers Monomer Polymer
Dehydration Synthesis Monomers H HO H HO H2O Polymer
Dehydration Synthesis C6H12O6 + C6H12O6C12H22O11 + H2O
Hydrolysis Monomers H2O H HO
Hydrolysis C12H22O11 + H2O C6H12O6 + C6H12O6
Characteristics of Carbohydrates Principle Elements: C, H, & O H:O = 2:1 Many Hydroxyl Groups (-OH) Monomers: Monosaccharides Polymers: Polysaccharides Water Soluble
Function of Carbohydrates • Energy Metabolism • Structural Components • Cell-to-Cell Contacts and Recognition
Monosaccharides Chemical Formulas C6H12O6 C6H12O6
Monosaccharides Chemical Formulas C5H10O5 C5H10O4 deoxyribose
Disaccharides Lactose glucose + galactose Maltose glucose + glucose Sucrose glucose + fructose
Polysaccharides glycogen
Characteristics of Lipids • Principle Elements: C, H, & O • Some With P & N • H:O >>> 2:1 • Diverse Group of Biological Molecules • Water Insoluble
Function of Lipids • Energy Storage • Protection & Cushioning of Body Organs • Structural Components of Membranes • Chemical Messengers (hormones)
Major Types of Lipids • Triglycerides (neutral fats) • Phospholipids • Sterols • Waxes • Vitamins (A, D, E, K)
Triglycerides Fatty Acid Glycerol
Saturated Fats • Saturated with H+ • Most animal fats are saturated, ex. butter • Solid at room temp Glycerol Fatty Acids
Unsaturated Fats • Has one or more double bonds between • carbons • Most vegetable fats • Liquid at room temp
Phospholipids Hydrophilic head Hydrophobic tails
Steroids cholesterol
Your Cholesterol • Cholesterol: < 175 mg/dl • Triglycerides: 30-175 mg/dl • HDL: >35 • LDL: <130 • Cholesterol/HDL ratio: <4.5 indicates heart disease
Risk Factors for High Cholesterol • Family history of vascular disease • High levels of blood cholesterol • Smoking • Diabetes • Hypertension • Obesity
Lower Your Cholesterol • Eat healthy • Exercise • Lose wt. • Quit smoking • 1 glass wine or beer • Medication • Surgery
Characteristics of Protein • Principle Elements: C, H, O, & N • Monomers: Amino Acids • Polymers: Polypeptides or Proteins • Generally Water Soluble
Characteristics of Protein Functional Groups of Amino Acids • Carboxylic Acid (-COOH) • Amine (-NH2) • R-Groups (variable - 20 different kinds)
Functions of Protein • Enzymes • Structural Proteins • Chemical Messengers (Hormones) • Contractile • Antibodies
Levels of Protein Structure Primary structure Secondary structure Tertiary structure Quarternary structure
Levels of Protein Structure Primary structure: Linear sequence of amino acids NH3 Leu Cys Val Asp Phe COO Secondary structure: H-Bonds Alpha helix Beta Pleated sheet
Levels of Protein Structure Tertiary: 3D configuration Weak bonds between side chains Quartenary: Two or more polypeptides e.g. Hemoglobin (Hb)
Amino Acid Structure Central carbon Hydrogen atom O H H N C C OH H R Carboxyl group Amino group Variable R group
Carboxyl group of one aa Amino group of another aa Peptide bond Formation of Peptide Bonds Condensation reaction: +
Enzymes • Catalysts- speed up a reaction • Not used up by reaction • Decrease activation energy of a reaction • (activation energy is needed to break chemical bonds) Enzymatic reactions are affected by: Temperature pH Substrate conc. Enzyme conc.
Enzymes Are very specific for their substrate Substrates: Bind only to a restricted region of the enzyme (active site) Held in place by weak interactions (H-bonds) Specificity of enzyme: Compatible fit between the shape of the substrate and the shape of the active site Lock and key
Regulation of Enzymatic Activity