RCT Science 10 Q4 W3 SLM
RCT Science 10 Q4 W3 SLM
RCT Science 10 Q4 W3 SLM
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SCIENCE 10
QUARTER 4
Week 3
IMPORTANT: Do not write anything on this material. Write your all answers for the SAQ,
Practice, and Try items on a separate sheet/s of paper.
UNDERSTAND
What are Carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are classified into simple and complex based on their chemical
structure and degree of polymerization.
Simple carbohydrates have one or two sugar molecules. These are the following;
1. Monosaccharides- from the prefix “mono” which means one. The simplest sugar
and the basic sub-unit of carbohydrate. These compounds are white solids at room
temperature because they have polar, hydroxyl (-OH) groups in the molecular
structures and are very soluble in water.
Maltose is not abundantly found in nature. Its molecular formula is the same as that
of lactose and sucrose. Maltose is made up of two sub-units of glucose.
It is present in cereal, beer, potatoes, processed cheese, pasta, etc.
In a glycosidic bridge or bond, the two carbon atoms of two different molecules are
joined using an oxygen atom. The oxygen atom acts as a bridge connecting the two different
carbons of two different monosaccharide molecules in a glycosidic bond.
Complex carbohydrates have two or more sugar molecules, hence they are referred to as
starchy foods. Molecules are digested slowly compared to simple carbohydrates.
Glycogen- is called animal starch. It has a structure similar to starch but has more
extensive branching.
Cellulose- is the main structural component of the plant cell wall. It is a fibrous
polysaccharide with high tensile strength. Unlike starch and glycogen, it forms a linear
polymer.
Lipids are groups of biomolecules that include fats, oils, waxes, hormones, and
steroids. They are polymers of fatty acids. They contain a long, nonpolar hydrocarbon chain
with a small, polar part containing oxygen. It means that they are mostly nonpolar, so they
are not soluble in water.
Triglycerides can store energy, provide insulation to cells, and aid in the absorption of
fat-soluble vitamins. Examples are fats and oils. Fats are solid at room temperature and
contain saturated fatty acids. They contain single bonds, and they are produced only by
animals. Lard and butter are examples of animal fats. Oils are liquid at room temperature
and contain unsaturated fatty acids, and have one or more double bonds. Oils are primarily
of long hydrocarbon chains. Most oils such as vegetable oils, corn oil, and olive oil are
produced by plants. Fats and oils are esters made up of glycerol (a 3-carbon sugar
alcohol/polyol) and 3 fatty acids. Table 1 below shows the structures of common fatty acids.
The presence of double bonds in the fatty acids lowers its melting point.
Cholesterol is produced in the liver and is the forerunner to many other steroid
hormones, such as estrogen, testosterone, and cortisol. It is also a part of cell membranes,
inserting itself into the bilayer and influencing the membrane’s fluidity.
Figure 8 shows the unique structure of cholesterol consists of four linked hydrocarbon
rings forming the bulky steroid structure. The hydrocarbon tail is linked to one end of the
steroid and a hydroxyl group linked to the other end.
Directions: Identify the biomolecules and describe their structure based on their functional
group. Write your answers on the given graphic organizer.
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REMEMBER
Key Point
• Lipids are another class of biomolecules that have the “job” of storing energy for later
use. They are also found in hormones and cell membrane components. Like
carbohydrates, they also contain the elements Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen. They
are insoluble in water but soluble in nonpolar solvents.
• The most abundant lipids are fats and oils. Fats are solid at room temperature and
contain saturated fatty acids and contain single bonds, and they are produced only by
animals. Lard and butter are examples of animal fats. Oils are liquid at room
temperature and contain unsaturated fatty acids, and they contain one or more double
bonds. Oils are primarily of long hydrocarbon chains. Most oils, such as vegetable
oils, corn oil, and olive oil are produced by plants.
• Steroids are another class of lipids whose molecules are composed of fused rings of
atoms. The most important steroid is cholesterol, known as a "sterol" due to the
presence of alcohol or the hydroxyl functional group. Although cholesterol plays an
essential lipid for humans, an excessive amount of cholesterol in the blood can lead
to deposits in the heart arteries.
TRY
Let’s see how much you have learned today!
Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
(Answer on the Learner’s Activity and Assessment sheets.)
3. Which of the following statement is NOT true about carbohydrates and lipids?
4. Which of the given structures represents molecules that are very soluble in water?
A. B.
D.
C. D.
5. The following are the chemical elements found in carbohydrates and lipids, EXCEPT
A. Hydrogen
B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon
D. Oxygen
6. Which of the following is a correct pair?
A. Lactose: Monosaccharide
B. Starch: Polysaccharide
C. Fructose: Disaccharide
D. Triglyceride: Polysaccharide
A. C12H22O11
B. CH3(CH2)10COOH
C. C6H12O6
D. -OH
A. B.
C. D.