Introduction
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Macromolecule WEBQUEST
Directions:
We will be learning about 4 different organic compounds found in our bodies called “Macromolecules”. These compounds include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Today we will be using a variety of resources to learn about each of the four organic compounds. Follow the directions carefully to make sure that you complete each step of the webquest. If you have a question or a problem with the computer/website, please ask for help!!
A. Carbohydrates!!
Go to the following website and read the article about carbohydrates. When you are done reading the article, answer the questions below…
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=590
1. What is the main purpose of carbohydrates in our bodies? (1 pt)
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2. What types of food can we eat to obtain carbohydrates? (1 pt)
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3. What are the 3 types of carbohydrates? Explain each one and give an example of food you can eat that contains each type. (3 pts)
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4. Why can low-carb diets be harmful to your body? Explain. (2 pts)
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B. Lipids!
Go to the following website to read about lipids and answer the following questions.
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/bio_lipids.html
5. What are lipids? What substances are considered to be lipids? (2 pts)
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6. What are steroids? What can they do to you? (2 pts)
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7. What is a triglyceride? What are the two parts that make up a triglyceride? (3 pts)
C. Protein!
Go to the following website to read about protein and answer the following questions…
http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/protein.html
11. What are proteins made up of? (1 pt) _____________________________________________________________________
12. What is the difference between complete and incomplete proteins? Give an example of each. (2 pts)
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13. What is YOUR recommended daily allowance of protein based on the chart? (1 pt) ____________________________
D. Nucleic Acids!
Go to the following website. Read about nucleic acids and answer the questions.
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/bio_nucleicacids.html
14. What is the purpose of nucleic acids? (1 pt)
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15. Name the 2 major types of nucleic acids (1 pts) ________________________________________________________
16. What is the specific name for the building blocks of nucleic acids?(1 pt) ____________________________________