Macromolecule Chart

Each student must construct a chart describing the characteristics of the four main types of organic macromolecules (proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids).

The chart should include:

  1. the elements that are present in each macromolecule
  2. the molecular components and subunits of each macromolecule
  3. an explanation of the function of each molecule
  4. the types of bonds present in each molecule
  5. one example of a structural diagram for each macromolecule;
  6. A category labeled other. The other category will have different information for each macromolecule.
  7. For proteins, it should include an explanation of the levels of protein structure (primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary).
  8. For lipids, it should explain the difference between a saturated and unsaturated fat.
  9. For carbohydrates, it should explain the differences between the major types of carbohydrates (glycogen, starch, cellulose, etc.).
  10. For nucleic acids, it should explain the nitrogen base pairing rules that are followed in both RNA and DNA.

Component / Proteins / Lipids / Carbohydrates / Nucleic Acids / Total
1 – elements present
(8) / Complete2
Partially Complete 1
Not Complete0 / Complete 2
Partially Complete 1
Not Complete 0 / Complete 2
Partially Complete 1
Not Complete 0 / Complete 2
Partially Complete 1
Not Complete 0
2 – components and subunits present
(12) / Complete 3
Partially Complete 2-1
Not Complete 0 / Complete 3
Partially Complete 2-1
Not Complete 0 / Complete 3
Partially Complete 2-1
Not Complete 0 / Complete 3
Partially Complete 2-1
Not Complete 0
3 - function explained
(16) / Complete 4
Partially Complete 3-1
Not Complete 0 / Complete 4
Partially Complete 3-1
Not Complete 0 / Complete 4
Partially Complete 3-1
Not Complete 0 / Complete 4
Partially Complete 3-1
Not Complete 0
4 – type of bonds
(16) / Complete 4
Partially Complete 3-1
Not Complete 0 / Complete 4
Partially Complete 3-1
Not Complete 0 / Complete 4
Partially Complete 3-1
Not Complete 0 / Complete 4
Partially Complete 3-1
Not Complete 0
5 – structural diagram
(20) / Complete5
Partially Complete 4-1
Not Complete0 / Complete 5
Partially Complete 4-1
Not Complete 0 / Complete 5
Partially Complete 4-1
Not Complete 0 / Complete 5
Partially Complete 4-1
Not Complete 0
6 – other
(20) / explanation of the 4 levels of structure
Complete 5
Partially Complete 4-1
Not Complete 0 / explanation of difference between saturated and unsaturated
Complete 5
Partially Complete 4-1
Not Complete 0 / explanation of differences between major types of carbohydrates
Complete 5
Partially Complete 4-1
Not Complete 0 / explain base pairing rule
Complete 5
Partially Complete 4-1
Not Complete 0
Creativity
(8) / Time was taken to make it a very creative display, well organized, visually pleasing. 8 / 7 / 6-5 / Little to no time was taken to create chart.
4-0
Total
(100)