Macromolecules: Key Elements and Bonds
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Macromolecules Chapter 2 Section 3
Carbon • Hydrogen • Oxygen • Nitrogen • Phosphorus • Sulfur Next to each write down the # of valence e’s & how many bonds each one can form. What are the 6 elements most common to living things?
Carbon forms the backbone of macromolecules • Why? • 4 valence electrons 4 bonds • Forms long chains Carbon
Macromolecules • Carbohydrates • Lipids • Proteins • Nucleic Acids
Indicator • Iodine is an indicator for carbohydrates! • Bread Demo
Macromolecules • Carbohydrates • Lipids • Proteins • Nucleic Acids
Count the C,H,O! Write down the ratio!
Macromolecules • Carbohydrates • Lipids • Proteins • Nucleic Acids
Peptide Bond Bond between acid and amino group in a protein
Macromolecules • Carbohydrates • Lipids • Proteins • Nucleic Acids