Biological Molecules

Paul Anderson describes the four major biological molecules found in living things. He begins with a brief discussion of polymerization. Dehydration synthesis is used to connect monomers into polymers and hydrolysis breaks them down again. The major characteristics of nucleic acids are described as well as there directionality from 3' to 5' end.
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Direct Link: http://www.bozemanscience.com/042-biologoical-molecules

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 16 Minute(s)
Keywords: macromolecules, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, monomers, polymers, dehydration synthesis, peptide bond, amino acids, DNA
Instructional Component Type(s): Video/Audio/Animation
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Science - General

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