8876 / 2027

Chapter 2 / 7 short lessons

Biomolecules: structure explains function

Build carbohydrates, lipids and proteins from their units, then use bonds and shape to explain their roles.

H1 Biology / 8876 / 2027 syllabus

What do you think?

Starch and cellulose are both made from glucose. Why do they do different jobs?

Lessons

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01

Alpha-glucose and beta-glucose

Describe the structural distinction and relevant properties of the two glucose forms.

About 4 min
About 4 min
02

Starch stores; cellulose supports

Explain starch and cellulose structure, bond formation and hydrolysis in relation to their roles.

About 6 min
About 6 min
03

One glycerol, two different lipid designs

Describe glycerol, fatty acids, ester bonds, triglycerides and phospholipids in relation to their roles.

About 6 min
About 6 min
04

Join amino acids in a particular order

Describe amino acid structure and peptide-bond formation and hydrolysis.

About 5 min
About 5 min
05

Four levels of protein structure

Explain primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure and the interactions that maintain shape.

About 6 min
About 6 min
06

When protein shape changes

Explain the effects of temperature and pH on protein structure.

About 5 min
About 5 min
07

Haemoglobin carries oxygen reversibly

Relate haemoglobin molecular structure to oxygen transport.

About 5 min
About 5 min
What you will be able to do
  • Connect monomers and bonds to larger molecules.
  • Explain storage, support and membrane roles from structure.
  • Relate protein folding and haemoglobin structure to function.

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