BIO.SCI.5.A

Relate the functions of different types of biomolecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, to the structure and function of a cell.

Biology · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
functionsbiomoleculescarbohydrateslipidsproteinsnucleic acidsstructurefunctioncell
Skills
  • relate (functions of different types of biomolecules to the structure and function of a cell) #dok2
  • identify (different types of biomolecules and their roles in the cell) #dok1
  • explain (how the structure of biomolecules determines their function in the cell) #dok2
  • compare (the roles of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids in cell structure and function) #dok2
  • analyze (the connection between biomolecule structure and cellular processes) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids as types of biomolecules found in cells. #dok1
  • I can describe the basic functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids within a cell. #dok1
  • I can relate the structure of a biomolecule to its function in the cell. #dok2
  • I can compare the roles of different biomolecules in the cell's structure and function. #dok2
  • I can explain how a change in biomolecule structure can affect cell processes. #dok3
  • I can analyze how a deficiency or malfunction of a specific biomolecule could impact overall cell function. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The structure of a biomolecule determines its specific function within a cell.
  • Each type of biomolecule—carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids—performs essential and unique roles that contribute to the cell's structure and operations.
Essential Questions
  • How does the structure of a biomolecule influence its function in the cell?
  • What are the major roles of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids in the cell?
  • Why is it important for cells to have different types of biomolecules?
  • How would a change or deficiency in a particular biomolecule affect cellular structure or processes?
  • In what ways are the functions of various biomolecules interconnected within the cell?