Introduction to Biological Molecules:
Learning Objective: Define and classify biological molecules.
Water:
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the importance of biological molecules.
- Describe biologically important properties of water, including polarity, hydrolysis, specific heat, water as a solvent and reagent, density, cohesion/ionization.
Carbohydrates:
Learning Objective: Discuss carbohydrates, covering:
- Monosaccharides (e.g., glucose)
- Oligosaccharides (e.g., cane sugar, sucrose, lactose)
- Polysaccharides (e.g., starches, cellulose, glycogen)
Proteins:
Learning Objective: Describe proteins, focusing on:
- Amino acids
- Structure of proteins
Lipids:
Learning Objective: Describe lipids, including:
- Phospholipids
- Triglycerides
- Alcohol and esters (acylglycerol)
Conjugated Molecules (Glycolipids, Glycoproteins):
Learning Objective: Discuss conjugated molecules, specifically glycolipids and glycoproteins.
RNA:
Learning Objective: Give an account of RNA.
Learning Objectives Summary:
- Define and classify biological molecules.
- Discuss the importance of biological molecules.
- Describe biologically important properties of water.
- Discuss various types of carbohydrates.
- Describe the structure of proteins.
- Describe different types of lipids.
- Provide an account of RNA.
- Discuss conjugated molecules, including glycolipids and glycoproteins.
Overall, the test is designed to assess the students' understanding of the structure, properties, and functions of biological molecules, including water, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, RNA, and conjugated molecules.