BIOMOLECULES OUTLINE

I. Carbohydrates
A. Monosaccharides (glucose, fructose, galactose)
1. structure
2. isomer
B. Disaccharides
C. Polysaccharides
D. Functions

II. Lipids
A. Neutral Fats
1 .Fats vs. oils vs. waxes
2. Fatty acids
3. Glycerol
4. triglycerides/triacylglycerols
5. Structure and function
6. saturated vs. unsaturated (mono and poly)
B. Phospholipids

III. Proteins
A. Amino Acids
1. structure of
2. Peptide bonds
B. Structural levels
C. Denaturation
D. Enzymes
1. Catalyst
2. Basic steps of enzyme action

IV. Nucleic Acids
A. Nucleotides
B. Complementary base pairing
C. Structure of
D. DNA vs. RNA

V. Adenosine Triphosphate
A. Cellular Energy
B. Structure and function