IB biology - B1.1 Carbohydrates and lipids

Syllabus

Standard level

• B1.1.1 Chemical properties of a carbon atom allowing for formation of diverse compounds upon which life is based
• B1.1.2 Production of macromolecules by condensation reactions that link monomers to form a polymer
• B1.1.3 Digestion of polymers into monomers by hydrolysis reactions
• B1.1.4 Form and function of monosaccharides
• B1.1.5 Polysaccharides as energy storage compounds
• B1.1.6 Structure of cellulose related to its function as a structural polysaccharide in plants
• B1.1.7 Role of glycoproteins in cell-cell recognition
• B1.1.8 Hydrophobic properties of lipids
• B1.1.9 Formation of triglycerides and phospholipids by condensation reactions
• B1.1.10 Difference between saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids
• B1.1.11 Triglycerides in adipose tissues for energy storage and thermal insulation
• B1.1.12 Formation of phospholipid bilayers as a consequence of hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions
• B1.1.13 Ability of non-polar steroids to pass through the phospholipid bilayer

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