Biological Macromolecules
Discover the different types and functions of biological macromolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, and explore their structures and synthesis through lessons on hydrolysis, disaccharides, protein structures, and DNA double-helix.
Topics explored include synthesis of biological macromolecules, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids, and the molecular structures of these macromolecules.
Introducing Biological Macromolecules
Hydrolysis of Biological Macromolecules
Summarizing Synthesis of Biological Macromolecules
Carbohydrates and Monosaccharides
Disaccharides
Polysaccharides
Benefits of Carbohydrates
Summarizing Carbohydrates
Introducing Lipids
Fats and Oils
Trans Fats, Omega Fatty Acids and Waxes
Phospholipids and Steroids
Summarizing Lipids
Protein Types and Functions
Amino Acids
Primary Structure of Proteins
Secondary Structure of Proteins
Tertiary and Quaternary Protein Structures
Summarizing Proteins
Introducing Nucleic Acids
DNA Double-Helix Structure
Types and Functions of RNA
Summarizing Nucleic Acids