This chapter builds upon information and concepts introduced in chapters 2 and 3 and extends the descriptions and. Carbon the backbone of life although cells are 7095% water, the rest consists of mostly carbon based compounds. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life prezi. Although cells are 7095% water, the rest consists of mostly carbonbased compounds.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. 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. Carbon and the molecularcarbon and the molecular diversity of lifediversity of life. Carbon enters the biosphere when photosynthetic organisms use the suns energy. 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. Variation in carbon skeletons contributes the diversity of organic molecules although cells are 7095% water, the rest consists. Carbon skeletons vary in length and may be straight, branched, or arranged in closed rings. Carbon chains form the skeletons of most organic molecules. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life. Still, most organic compounds in an amazing diversity and complexity are produced by organisms.
Study this figure of stanley millers experiment to simulate conditions thought to have existed on the early earth. Identify the lessons in campbell biologys carbon and the molecular diversity of life chapter with which you need help. Open the program and click on unit 1 the chemical context of life in the activities table of contents. To put it simpler they all have the same molecular formula but their set up is different making them have different properties. C 4 h 10 c 4 h 10 a structural isomers pentane 2methyl butane structural isomers. 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. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life obtain a cd interactive study partner from your teacher. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life 59 salt, ammonium cyanate, by mixing solutions of ammonium ions nh 4and cyanate ions cno. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life chapter 4 pgs.
Chapter 3 carbon and the molecular diversity of life printable. Wohler challenged the vitalists when he wrote, i must tell you that i can. 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. Ap chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life.
Chapter 3 chapter 3 carbon and the molecular diversity of. Lifes molecular diversity is based on the properties of carbon. It is essential that you understand the answers to these questions. 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. Although cells are 7095% water, the rest consists mostly of carbonbased compounds. Isomers structural isomers differ in covalent partners. Mar 11, 20 04 carbon and the molecular diversity of life 1.
Molecular diversity arises from variations in the carbon skeleton. Chapter 3 guided reading notes carbon and the molecular. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life the role of carbon in the molecular diversity of life, its characteristics and its various forms of organizational structure. Stanley miller hypothesized that the precursors to the more complex macromolecules nucleic acids, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates could form under conditions present on the early earth. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life lecture outline overview. This molecular diversity has made possible the diversity of organisms that have evolved on earth molecules that distinguish living from nonliving matter like proteins, dna, carbohydrates are all composed of carbon atoms bonded to one another and to. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life section. 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. The backbone of life although cells are 7095% water, the rest. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life chapter 4 key concepts. 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. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life chapter 4 objectives explain how carbons electron configuration accounts for its ability to form large, complex, and diverse organic molecules. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life chapter 4. Characteristic chemical groups help determine the properties of organic compounds.
Jacksonchapter 4carbon and the moleculardiversity of life lectures by erin barley kathleen fitzpatrick 2011 pearson education, inc. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life organic molecules and the origin of life on earth. However, because of carbons versatility, these few elements can be combined to build an inexhaustible variety of organic molecules. Carbon the backbone of biological molecules although cells are 7095% water, the rest consists mostly of carbon based compounds. Of all chemical elements, carbon is unparalleled in its ability to form molecules that are large, complex, and varied, making possible the diversity of organisms that have evolved on earth. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life cells. Feb 11, 2016 ap bio ch 04 carbon and the molecular diversity of life part 1 duration. While the percentages of major elements do not differ within or among species, variations in. Carbonthe backbone of life although cells are 7095% water, the rest consists of mostly carbonbased compounds. Here is an idea that will recur throughout your study of the function of molecules. Cells make a huge number of large molecules from a small set of small molecules 1 2 3. The backbone of life living organisms consist mostly of carbon.
Now customize the name of a clipboard to store your clips. Find the corresponding video lessons within this companion. Chapter 4 carbon in organic chemistry carbons form diverse molecules functional. 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. Carbon atoms are the most versatile building blocks of molecules 3. Lecture presentations for campbell biology, ninth edition jane b.
The backbone of life living organisms consist mostly of carbonbased compounds. The backbone of life although cells are 7095% water, the rest consists mostly of carbonbased. You see this in enantiomers, you will see it in proteins and enzymes. Apr 21, 2017 chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life lecture outline. The water mixture in the sea at the bottom of the flask was heated. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life to learn more about the book this website supports, please visit its information center. Carbon and the molecularcarbon and the molecular diversity. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life atp how its made atp is a complex. Atoms of other elements can be bonded to the atoms of the carbon skeleton. Carbon and the molecularcarbon and the molecular diversity of. Organic chemistry was redefined as the study of carbon compounds regardless of origin.
Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life youtube. Organic chemistry is the study of carbon compounds 2. Carbon is unparalleled in its ability to form large, complex, and diverse molecules. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life 59 salt, ammonium cyanate, by mixing solutions of ammonium ions nh 4. Functional groups are the components of organic molecules. Describe how carbon skeletons may vary, and explain how this variation contributes to the diversity and complexity of organic molecules. Carbon and the molecular diversity of life study guide as you read the chapter, check for understanding by answering each of the questions below in your notes. Molecular formula structural formula ball and stick model spacefilling. Carbon the backbone of biological molecules although cells are 7095% water, the rest consists mostly of carbonbased compounds. Variation in carbon skeletons contributes the diversity of organic molecules.
Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life all organisms are composed mostly of chemical structures based on the element carbon. View notes chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life. A giant molecule formed by the joining of smaller molecules, usually by a dehydration. Chapter 4 carbon and the molecular diversity of life carbon. One of several organic compounds with the same molecular formula but different structures, and therefore, different properties. Isomers are molecules with identical molecular formulas yet different structural formulas. Chapter 3 carbon and the molecular diversity of life. Carbon c hydrogen h oxygen o nitrogen n phosphorus p sulfur s the central element of. However, the same rules apply to inorganic and organic compounds alike.
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