Wednesday, October 2, 2013

10/2/13

1. W.U. Nucleic Acid Self Quiz
2. Notes: Proteins

H.W. Start and Finish Activity #3 You are what you eat (protein activity) AND
Start the protein portion of your macromolecule info sheet (instructions passed out in class yesterday and are also listed below)


          List the elements (as identified in the periodic table) that are found in all amino acids.
          Hand draw a picture of an amino acid.  Label this picture “Protein Monomer- Amino Acid”.  On this picture label/identify the carboxyl group, R group and amino group. (draw the general structure on page 48)
          Draw a picture of a polypeptide.  Label this picture “Protein Polymer- Polypeptide”. On this picture label/identify the peptide bond.
          Write at least three functions of proteins in living organisms
          Use color, make it look nice!!!! 

ENTIRE MACROMOLECULE INFO SHEET IS DUE ON FRIDAY
MACROMOLECULE (ORGANIC COMPOUND QUIZ) THIS FRIDAY