Macromolecules Review

Dive into a comprehensive biology video tutorial that provides a thorough introduction to biomolecules, covering the four types of biological macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Learn about monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides, including specific examples like glucose, fructose, and cellulose. Explore protein monomers, amino acids, and fatty acids, and understand the differences between polar and nonpolar amino acids. Discover dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis reactions, and examine various proteins such as hemoglobin and collagen. Identify protein-based enzymes and learn how to use suffixes to recognize different biomolecules. Study saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, phospholipid bilayers, and cell membranes. Investigate the components of nucleotides, nitrogenous bases, and the types of elements found in various macromolecules. Conclude with an exploration of glycosidic linkages and protein structures, including the function of chaperonins. This in-depth tutorial offers numerous examples and practice problems to reinforce your understanding of these essential biological concepts.

- Name The 4 Types of Macromolecules.
- Monosaccharides and Disaccharides - Glucose, Fructure, Galactose, Ribose, and Sucrose.
- Polysaccharides - Glycogen, Starch, Cellulose, and Chitin.
- Protein Monomers.
- Identifying Amino Acids, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, and Triglycerides.
- Identifying Polar and Nonpolar Amino Acids.
- Dehydration Synthesis and Hydrolysis Reactions.
- Hemoglobin, Myoglobin, Keratin, Collagen, and Testosterone.
- Identifying Protein Based Enzymes - Lactase, Protease, Amylase, and Lipase.
- Using Suffixes to Identify Enzymes, Proteins, and Amino Acids - Polymerase, Albumin, Ferritin, Insulin & Histidine.
- Saturated and Unsaturated Fatty Acids. Phospholipid Bilayer and Cell Membranes..
- Components of a Nucleotide - Ribose Sugar, Phosphate Group, and a Nitrogenous Base. Water Solubility of a Triglyceride..
- Identifying Lipids such as Terpenes, Estrogen, and Prostaglandins.
- Identifying Nitrogenous Bases - Purines and Pyrimidines.
- Types of Elements In Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids and Monosaccharides.
- Glycosidic Linkages In Amylose, Amylopectin, and Cellulose. Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Quarternary Structures of Proteins. Function of Chaperonins..