Biology 113
Fall 2001
Lecture outline 2
8/29/01
Structure and function.
- what functions do cells perform?
- how do macromolecules perform these functions?
Basic chemistry
- atoms
- protons
- neutrons
- electrons
- elements
- naturally occuring elements
- molecules
- organic macromolecules
Homework:
- Thought question: What are the functional consequences/advantages
of building complex macromolecules by linking relatively simple monomers
into polymers?
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