Our adopted children! Rachael Benedetto Kristina Abuladze William Brandenberger
Jul 12, 2015
Our adopted children!
Rachael BenedettoKristina Abuladze
William Brandenberger
This is our baby, ATP
Parent’s names: Kristina, Rachael, Will Name of your biomolecule: ATP Date of adoption: September 24th, 2010
WHAT ELEMENTS MAKE UP YOUR BIOMOLECULE?
Adenine molecule (C5H5N5)Ribose molecule (C5H10O5)Triphosphate (P3O9)
IS YOUR BIOMOLECULE MADE UP OF SUBUNITS? IF SO, WHAT IS THE NAME(S) OF THE SUBUNIT?
Yes, it is made up of subunits. They are: ADP and phosphate
WHAT FUNCTIONAL GROUPS DOES YOUR BIOMOLECULE CONTAIN? A phosphate, a sugar, and an adenine group
WHAT TYPE OF ORGANIC COMPOUND IS YOUR BIOMOLECULE? Nucleotide (Nucleic Acids)
WHAT ARE THE GENERAL FUNCTIONS OF YOUR SPECIFIC BIOMOLECULE?
Nucleic Acids: Store and transmit heredity information Make up the structural units of RNA and DNA Play central role in metabolism Serves as sources of chemical energy Participate in cellular signaling
DESCRIBE TWO OR MORE FUNCTIONS OF YOUR SPECIFIC BIOMOLECULE Serves as the major energy source within the cell
to drive a number of biological processes such as photosynthesis, muscle contraction, and the synthesis of proteins.
The ATP is used for many cell functions including transport work moving substances across cell membranes.
Also used for mechanical work, supplying the energy needed for muscle contraction
LIST THREE OR MORE REASONS YOU FEEL YOU WOULD MAKE A GOOD PARENT TO THE BIOMOLECULE YOU’RE ADOPTING
Because we love energy! We like breathing! We enjoying living!
This is our baby, TESTOSTERONE
Parent’s names: Kristina, Rachael, Will Name of your biomolecule: Testosterone Date of adoption: September 24th, 2010
WHAT ELEMENTS MAKE UP YOUR BIOMOLECULE? Hydrogen and Oxygen
Hydrogen
IS YOUR BIOMOLECULE MADE UP OF SUBUNITS? IF SO, WHAT IS THE NAME(S) OF THE SUBUNIT?
It is not made up of subunits
WHAT FUNCTIONAL GROUPS DOES YOUR BIOMOLECULE CONTAIN? Alkene, alcohol, ketone
WHAT TYPE OF ORGANIC COMPOUND IS YOUR BIOMOLECULE? Lipid
WHAT ARE THE GENERAL FUNCTIONS OF YOUR SPECIFIC BIOMOLECULE?
Lipids: Store energy Cushion organs Insulates body
DESCRIBE TWO OR MORE FUNCTIONS OF YOUR SPECIFIC BIOMOLECULE Testosterone plays a role in determining the
gender of developing fetuses Testosterone is responsible for the development
of a deeper voice, muscle mass, facial hair growth and male genital development at puberty.
Testosterone contributes to an active sexual drive in both men and women.
Testosterone increases the metabolic functions in men, which contribute to faster healing and lower total body fat.
Testosterone is necessary for sperm to mature and contributes to the overall quality of the sperm.
LIST THREE OR MORE REASONS YOU FEEL YOU WOULD MAKE A GOOD PARENT TO THE BIOMOLECULE YOU’RE ADOPTING
Because Will has more testosterone and we have less then him, but we all contain some
Because we all have body hair, some just less than others
When we get hurt, we enjoy being healed fast