'Carbon skeletons' presentation slideshows

Chapter 41

Chapter 41. Animal Nutrition. Overview: The Need to Feed. Every meal reminds us that we are heterotrophs, dependent on a regular supply of food In general, animals fall into three categories: Herbivores eat mainly autotrophs (plants and algae) Carnivores eat other animals

1.17k views • 80 slides

The Molecules of Life

The Molecules of Life. Mrs. Kerstetter Biology. 5.1 Carbon. Other than water, most cell components are carbon-based They are called BIOMOLECULES Made of a carbon backbone Carbon can form 4 bonds Important for attaching other atoms. Carbon backbones. 3 types of bonding:. Organic

492 views • 33 slides

Protein Turnover and Amino Acid Catabolism

Protein Turnover and Amino Acid Catabolism. Protein Degradation. Dietary Protein Digestion Cellular Protein Turnover. Dietary Protein Turnover. Proteins digested to amino acids and small peptides in the stomach Acid environment denatures proteins making them more accessible to proteases.

2.17k views • 29 slides

Carbon and Organic Compounds

471 views • 26 slides

Amino Acid Metabolism 2: Amino acid biosynthesis, amino acids are metabolites, metabolic genetic disorders

Amino Acid Metabolism 2: Amino acid biosynthesis, amino acids are metabolites, metabolic genetic disorders. Bioc 460 Spring 2008 - Lecture 39 (Miesfeld). Albinism is caused by mutations in the tyrosinase gene which is required for pigment biosynthesis.

1.05k views • 24 slides

METABOLISM

644 views • 24 slides

Amino Acid Metabolism 2: Amino acid biosynthesis, amino acids are metabolites, metabolic genetic disorders

Amino Acid Metabolism 2: Amino acid biosynthesis, amino acids are metabolites, metabolic genetic disorders. Bioc 460 Spring 2008 - Lecture 39 (Miesfeld). Albinism is caused by mutations in the tyrosinase gene which is required for pigment biosynthesis.

1.21k views • 22 slides

Summary of Metabolism

Summary of Metabolism. Basic Strategies of Catabolic Metabolism. Generate ATP Generate reducing power Generate building blocks for biosynthesis. ATP. Universal currency of energy High phosphoryl-transfer potential

318 views • 20 slides

C arbon a M ost V ersatile A tom

T he F our M ajor G roups of O rganic C ompounds: C arbohydrates, L ipids, P roteins, and N ucleic A cids; and T heir F unctions in L iving S ystems. C arbon a M ost V ersatile A tom. -The Carbon atom has 6 protons 6 neutrons 6 electrons

341 views • 19 slides

Carbon Based Life

301 views • 18 slides

5 Carbohydrates

5 Carbohydrates. Objectives Describe the basic structure and function of sugars. Name three polysaccharides and describe their functions. .

155 views • 14 slides

Metabolism of Proteins

Metabolism of Proteins. Proteins are another major food component and are found throughout the body as structural components (e.g., collagen ) and as functional components, such as enzymes , receptors , transporters , and contractile elements in muscle.

618 views • 14 slides

173 views • 14 slides

The Importance of Carbon

The Importance of Carbon. Organic Chemistry. The study of carbon compounds Most naturally occurring organic compounds are produced by living organisms. Inorganic carbon compounds CO 2 - source of carbon for all the organic molecules found in organisms. Bonds Formed by Carbon.

582 views • 11 slides

Chapter 4 Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life

Chapter 4 Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life. Ch 4 Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life. What is organic chemistry? Branch of chemistry that studies carbon compounds. Carbon (valence = 4). Nitrogen (valence = 3). Hydrogen (valence = 1). Oxygen (valence = 2). O. H. N.

236 views • 11 slides

198 views • 8 slides

C hapter 41: A nimal N utrition

C hapter 41: A nimal N utrition. By Camilo Tapia-Urdaneta, Elena Lam, and Xoujun. Animals. An animals diet must supply chemical energy, organic raw materials, and essential nutrients. Herbivores mainly eat plants. carnivores eat other animals. omnivores eat plants and other matter.

177 views • 8 slides

C hapter 41: A nimal N utrition

C hapter 41: A nimal N utrition. By Camilo Tapia-Urdaneta, Elena Lam, and Xoujun. Animals. An animals diet must supply chemical energy, organic raw materials, and essential nutrients. Herbivores mainly eat plants. carnivores eat other animals. omnivores eat plants and other matter.

150 views • 8 slides

Section 2-3

Section 2-3. Organic Compounds. Organic Compounds. Any molecule containing carbon Carbon skeletons may vary in length Skeletons may be branched or unbranched. Organic Compounds. Skeletons may have double bonds, which can vary in location. These are called isomers.

172 views • 8 slides

Chapter 4: Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life

Chapter 4: Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life. Organic Chemistry. Organic Compounds Major elements of life Carbon Tetravalence Bonds. Carbon Skeletons. Hydrocarbons. Isomers. Functional Groups.

216 views • 5 slides