7.01 Hypertextbook
Large Molecules Chapter Directory

1. The Structures and Functions of Lipids in Biological Systems
   Diagram The three possible structures
2. The Structures and Functions of Sugars in Biological Systems
   Diagram The five basic sugars used in 7.01
3. The Structures and Functions of Proteins in Biological Systems
   • 3.1 Amino Acids
     Diagram The 20 Amino Acids
   • 3.2 Peptide Bonds
     Diagram Peptide bonds
   • 3.3 pKa's
     Chart The pKa's of amino acids
     
   • 3.4 Primary through Quartenary Structure
     Diagram The alpha-helix
     Diagram The beta-pleated sheet
   • 3.5 Sequencing
4. The Structures and Functions of Nucleic Acids in Biological Systems
   Diagram Structure of DNA and RNA
   • DNA Structure
5. Large Molecules Practice Problems