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. Carbon is unparalleled in its ability to form large, complex, and diverse molecules. Selection file type icon file name description size revision time. 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. Mar 11, 20 04 carbon and the molecular diversity of life 1. Jacksonchapter 4carbon and the moleculardiversity of life lectures by erin barley kathleen fitzpatrick 2011 pearson education, inc.
The backbone of life 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. 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. Isomers functional groups also contribute to the molecular diversity of life. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life chapter 4 key concepts. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life youtube. Molecular diversity arises from variations in the carbon skeleton. Lecture presentations for campbell biology, ninth edition jane b. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life chapter exam instructions. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life all organisms are composed mostly of chemical structures based on the element carbon. Ap bio ch 04 carbon and the molecular diversity of life part 1 duration. 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.
What is the role of carbon in the molecular diversity of life. Carbon atoms can form diverse molecules bybonding to four other atoms electron. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life 2. 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. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life outline. 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. In cambrian, there was a real explosion of life on earth, the diversity of animals. Due to carbon only having 4 electrons in its outer energy shell, it wants to form 4 bonds with other elements. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life lecture outline overview. 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. This chapter builds upon information and concepts introduced in chapters 2 and 3 and extends the descriptions and.
Carbon chains form the skeletons of most organic molecules. More than 70% of the murchison carbon content has been classified as. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life free download as word doc. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Molecular diversity arising from carbon skeleton variation carbon chains form the skeletons of most organic molecules skeletons can vary in length and shape shapes can include 1 straight, 2 branched, and 3 arranged in closed rings some skeletons can also include double bonds, which vary in location and number. Diversity is one of the fascinating features of life. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life studyreading guide a. 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. Explain the elements of stanley millers experiment, using arrows to indicate what occurs in various parts of the apparatus. Organic chemistry is the study of carbon compounds. 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. Carbon c hydrogen h oxygen o nitrogen n phosphorus p sulfur s the central element of. Diverse molecular species are encapsulated and coexist in cellular compartments. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life organic.
Carbon and the molecular diversity of life chapter 4 pgs. This unit will covered by two exams covering the following chapters. Prebiotic synthesis and molecular diversity weizmann institute of. It is essential that you know the answers to these questions. Variation in carbon skeletons contributes the diversity of organic molecules. Cell communication and cell cycle unit 4 heredity unit 5. 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. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life overview. Carbon enters the biosphere through the action of plants. 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. 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. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life chapter 4. 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. Carbon atoms are the most versatile building blocks of molecules.
What is the role of carbon in the molecular diversity of. Molecular diversity and network complexity in growing protocells. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life biolympiads. Carbon accounts for the diversity of biological molecules, which has made possible the wide variety of living things. This carbon and the molecular diversity of life worksheet is suitable for 11th higher ed. Concerning prebiotic stage in life evolution we present our theory based on syntone chemistry. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life lecture outline overview. Chapter 3 guided reading notes carbon and the molecular.
Draw two ketose pentose sugars that have the same chemical formula but different structures. High molecular diversity of extraterrestrial organic matter in. The backbone of life w ater is the universal medium for life on earth, but living or. The backbone of life living organisms consist mostly of carbon. Choose your answers to the questions and click next to see the next set of questions. Variation in carbon skeletons contributes the diversity of organic. Carbon the backbone of biological molecules although cells are 7095% water, the rest consists mostly of carbonbased compounds.
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. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life organic molecules and the origin of life on earth. Ap chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life. These structures wouldnt be possible if carbon could only form 3, 2, or 1 bond. This enables carbon to form chains, branched chains and rings.
Carbon and the molecular diversity of life pma science. Plants use solar energy to transform atmospheric co 2 into the mol. May 27, 2008 carbon and the molecular diversity of life 1. Chapter 5 the structure and function of large biological molecules. When biology pupils complete this activity, they will explore a variety of organic compounds that are necessary for life.
Variation in carbon skeletons contributes to the diversity of organic molecules. How do the unique chemical and physical properties of water make life on earth possible. Organic chemistry is the study of carbon compounds 2. 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. Feb 11, 2016 ap bio ch 04 carbon and the molecular diversity of life part 1 duration. Biology chapter 4 chapter 4 carbon and the molecular. High molecular diversity of extraterrestrial organic matter in murchison. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life to learn more about the book this website supports, please visit its information center. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life section. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. 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. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life worksheet for.
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. Most organic compounds contain hydrogen atoms in addition to carbon atoms. The result is to allow for the possibility of another molecules that can be an enantiomer mirror image of the first molecule. Explain the role of carbon in the molecular diversity of life. Carbon basics carbon is the 6th element on the periodic table. 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. What type of bonds does it form with other elements. 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. 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. 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. Three syntonesmethylene, nitrene and carbon monoxid carried by molecular nitrogen at law.
It is essential that you understand the answers to these questions. Pdf the prebiotic stage and the evolution of life on earth. The overall percentages of the major elements of lifec, h. The water mixture in the sea at the bottom of the flask was heated. Variation in carbon skeletons contributes the diversity of organic molecules although cells are 7095% water, the rest consists. Carbon atoms are the most versatile building blocks of molecules 3. Now customize the name of a clipboard to store your clips. Carbon the backbone of biological molecules although cells are 7095% water, the rest consists mostly of carbon based compounds. Study this figure of stanley millers experiment to simulate conditions thought to have existed on the early earth. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life most of this chapter is new material. 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 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.
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