Obj. Students will learn the basic properties of a Nucleic Acid and demonstrate knowledge of biomolecules through poster project.

Pgs.:9-10

Heading: Nucleic Acids

Homework:

SILENTLY complete the Do First and glue on page 9

SILENTLY update notebook

Do First

DO FIRST (PG 9)

1. Which biomolecule…a. Makes up hair, nails, and feathers? c. Provides cells

with cushioningb. Gives marathon runners energy? d. Provides

animals with insulation for the winter? 2. Label each of the following formulas as a carbohydrate, lipid, or protein and explain your choice:

A. C6H12O6:

B. C4H8O8:

C. C44189H71252N12428O14007S321:

D. C13H9N3O2:

Nucleic Acids

Functions of Nucleic Acids

Contain genetic materialNucleic acids hold information that our body uses to make proteins

Monomers of Nucleic Acids

NUCLEOTIDES are the monomers of nucleic acids

Nucleotides are made of…

1 phosphate 1 sugar 1 nitrogen base

What is the monomer of nucleic acids?NucleotidesWhat are the parts of a nucleotide?Phosphate, Sugar, Nitrogenous Base

QUICK CHECKS

Examples of nucleic acids

DNA(double helix)

RNA(single strand)

What do nucleic acids do for our bodies?Store genetic material, help make proteins

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Independent Practice

What is the monomer of a lipid? Why do large groups of lipids form? Are lipids polymers? Why or why not? What is the monomer of a nucleic acid? What are the three parts of the nucleic

acid monomer? What do nucleic acids do for our bodies?