Carbon atoms can form diverse molecules bybonding to four other atoms electron. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life pma science. How do the unique chemical and physical properties of water make life on earth possible. Due to carbon only having 4 electrons in its outer energy shell, it wants to form 4 bonds with other elements. Jacksonchapter 4carbon and the moleculardiversity of life lectures by erin barley kathleen fitzpatrick 2011 pearson education, inc. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Carbon atoms are the most versatile building blocks of molecules 3. The carbon and the molecular diversity of life chapter of this campbell biology textbook companion course helps students learn the essential biology lessons of the molecular diversity of life. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life biolympiads.
More than 70% of the murchison carbon content has been classified as. The backbone of life living organisms consist mostly of carbonbased compounds carbon is unparalleled in its ability to form large, complex, and diverse molecules proteins, dna, carbohydrates, and other. Plants use solar energy to transform atmospheric co 2 into the mol. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life overview. Lecture presentations for campbell biology, ninth edition jane b. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life chapter 4. Explain the role of carbon in the molecular diversity of life. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life chapter exam instructions. What is the role of carbon in the molecular diversity of. This enables carbon to form chains, branched chains and rings. Mar 11, 20 04 carbon and the molecular diversity of life 1. Dec 12, 2019 file type icon file name description size revision time user.
Clipping is a handy way to collect important slides you want to go back to later. Variation in carbon skeletons contributes to the diversity of organic molecules. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life 1 chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life section a the importance of carbon 1. Chapter 3 guided reading notes carbon and the molecular. In cambrian, there was a real explosion of life on earth, the diversity of animals. The backbone of life living organisms consist mostly of carbonbased compounds carbon is unparalleled in its ability to form large, complex, and diverse molecules proteins, dna, carbohydrates, and other molecules that distinguish living matter versus inanimate objects are all composed of carbon compounds. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life section. May 27, 2008 carbon and the molecular diversity of life 1. Prebiotic synthesis and molecular diversity weizmann institute of. Variation in carbon skeletons contributes the diversity of organic molecules. The backbone of life w ater is the universal medium for life on earth, but living organisms, such as the plants and roosevelt elk in figure 4. What is the role of carbon in the molecular diversity of life. The backbone of life living organisms consist mostly of carbon. The backbone of life although cells are 7095% water, living organisms consist mostly of carbonbased compounds carbon is unparalleled in its ability to form large, complex, and diverse molecules proteins, dna, carbohydrates, and other molecules that distinguish living.
Feb 11, 2016 ap bio ch 04 carbon and the molecular diversity of life part 1 duration. Organic chemistry is the study of carbon compounds 2. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life 70 95% of cell is water the rest carbonbased compounds other elements h, o, n, s and p e. Three syntonesmethylene, nitrene and carbon monoxid carried by molecular nitrogen at law. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life studyreading guide a. Ap bio ch 04 carbon and the molecular diversity of life part 1 duration. These structures wouldnt be possible if carbon could only form 3, 2, or 1 bond.
Carbon atoms are the most versatile building blocks of molecules. The result is to allow for the possibility of another molecules that can be an enantiomer mirror image of the first molecule. Diverse molecular species are encapsulated and coexist in cellular compartments. Carbon the backbone of biological molecules although cells are 7095% water, the rest consists mostly of carbon based compounds. Biochem 1 exam tuesday, 1016 biochem 2 exam wednesday 117 chapter 2 the chemical context of life chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life chapter 3 water and the fitness of the environment. Aug 24, 2008 due to carbon only having 4 electrons in its outer energy shell, it wants to form 4 bonds with other elements. The backbone of life although cells are 7095% water, the rest consists mostly of carbonbased compounds carbon is unparalleled in its ability to form large, complex, and diverse molecules proteins, dna, carbohydrates, and other molecules that distinguish living matter are all composed of carbon compounds. Ap chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life.
Organic chemistry is the study of carbon compounds carbon atoms can form diverse molecules by bonding to four other atoms a few chemical groups are key to the functioning of biological molecules carbon. Organic chemistry is the study of carbon compounds. Most organic compounds contain hydrogen atoms in addition to carbon atoms. Biology chapter 4 chapter 4 carbon and the molecular. Carbon the backbone of biological molecules although cells are 7095% water, the rest consists mostly of carbonbased compounds. The backbone of life although cells are 7095% water, the rest consists mostly of carbonbased compounds carbon is unparalleled in its ability to form large, complex, and diverse molecules. Carbon enters the biosphere through the action of plants. The overall percentages of the major elements of lifec, h. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life 2. Choose your answers to the questions and click next to see the next set of questions. Cell communication and cell cycle unit 4 heredity unit 5. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life chapter 4 pgs. Explain the elements of stanley millers experiment, using arrows to indicate what occurs in various parts of the apparatus.
Draw two ketose pentose sugars that have the same chemical formula but different structures. Carbon basics carbon is the 6th element on the periodic table. Diversity is one of the fascinating features of life. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. This unit will covered by two exams covering the following chapters. The backbone of life living organisms consist mostly of carbonbased compounds carbon is unparalleled in its ability to form large, complex, and diverse molecules proteins, dna, carbohydrates, and other molecules that distinguish living matter are all composed of carbon compounds. The backbone of life 2 although cells are 7095% water, the rest consists mostly of carbon based compounds carbon is unparalleled in its ability to form large, complex, and diverse molecules. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life worksheet for. Study this figure of stanley millers experiment to simulate conditions thought to have existed on the early earth. The water mixture in the sea at the bottom of the flask was heated. He used ch 4, nh 3, co 2, h 2s, and h 2 as gases simulating the atmosphere on the early earth water vapor cooled rain containing organic molecules. It is essential that you know the answers to these questions. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life organic molecules and the origin of life on earth. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life most of this chapter is new material.
It is essential that you understand the answers to these questions. Pdf the prebiotic stage and the evolution of life on earth. Variation in carbon skeletons contributes the diversity of organic. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life. Draw three other sugars that differ from it with respect to the position of the carbonyl group, the number of carbons, or whether the sugar takes a linear or ring shape. This chapter builds upon information and concepts introduced in chapters 2 and 3 and extends the descriptions and. The backbone of life 2 although cells are 7095% water, the rest consists mostly of carbonbased compounds carbon is unparalleled in its ability to form large, complex, and diverse molecules proteins, dna, carbohydrates, and other molecules that distinguish living matter are all composed of carbon compounds. Now customize the name of a clipboard to store your clips. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. The backbone of life although cells are 7095% water, the rest consists mostly of carbonbased compounds carbon is unparalleled in its ability to form large, complex, and diverse molecules proteins, dna, carbohydrates, and other molecules that distinguish living matter are all composed of carbon compounds 2. Concerning prebiotic stage in life evolution we present our theory based on syntone chemistry.
The macromolecules are a subset of organic molecules any carboncontaining liquid, solid, or gas that are especially important for life. When biology pupils complete this activity, they will explore a variety of organic compounds that are necessary for life. Selection file type icon file name description size revision time. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life lecture outline overview. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life organic. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life all organisms are composed mostly of chemical structures based on the element carbon. Carbon c hydrogen h oxygen o nitrogen n phosphorus p sulfur s the central element of. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life lecture outline overview. Chapter 2 the chemical context of life chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life chapter 3 water and the fitness of the environment.
Ap biology student essay question objectives this is a list of questions that cover topics that have been on previous ap biology free response questions from the last several years. Variation in carbon skeletons contributes the diversity of organic molecules although cells are 7095% water, the rest consists. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life chapter 4 key concepts. The backbone of life living organisms consist mostly of carbon based compounds carbon is unparalleled in its ability to form large, complex, and diverse molecules proteins, dna, carbohydrates, and other. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life youtube. Molecular diversity arises from variations in the carbon skeleton. Chapter 4 goals explain how carbons electron configuration explains its ability to form large, complex, diverse organic molecules name the major functional groups found in organic molecules. High molecular diversity of extraterrestrial organic matter in murchison. Isomers functional groups also contribute to the molecular diversity of life. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life free download as word doc. The backbone of life although cells are 7095% water, the rest consists mostly of carbonbased compounds carbon is unparalleled in its ability to form large, complex, and diverse molecules proteins, dna, carbohydrates, and other. The backbone of life w ater is the universal medium for life on earth, but living or. Molecular diversity and network complexity in growing protocells.
High molecular diversity of extraterrestrial organic matter in. This carbon and the molecular diversity of life worksheet is suitable for 11th higher ed. Chapter 5 the structure and function of large biological molecules. The backbone of life although cells are 7095% water, living organisms consist mostly of carbon based compounds carbon is unparalleled in its ability to form large, complex, and diverse molecules proteins, dna, carbohydrates, and other molecules that distinguish living. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life outline. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life to learn more about the book this website supports, please visit its information center.
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