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Biomolecules — Concept Maps
CBSE · Class 11 · Biotechnology
4 concept maps of Biomolecules for CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology syllabus.
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Biomolecules — Complete Chapter Overview
The map in words
- Biomolecules
- Carbohydrates
- Monosaccharides
- Glucose Hexose
- Ribose Pentose
- Aldoses and Ketoses
- Oligosaccharides
- Maltose
- Sucrose
- Lactose
- Polysaccharides
- Starch Storage Plants
- Glycogen Storage Animals
- Cellulose Structural
- Chitin Structural
- Isomerism
- D and L forms
- Anomers alpha beta
- Epimers C2 C4
- Mutarotation
- Monosaccharides
- Lipids
- Fatty Acids
- Saturated No double bond
- Unsaturated Double bonds
- Simple Lipids
- Triacylglycerols
- Waxes
- Compound Lipids
- Glycerophospholipids
- Sphingolipids
- Steroids Cholesterol
- Fatty Acids
- Amino Acids
- 20 Standard
- L isomers in proteins
- R group classification
- Polar uncharged
- Nonpolar aliphatic
- Aromatic
- Basic positive
- Acidic negative
- Zwitterion at pH 7
- Proteins
- Primary Sequence
- Secondary
- Alpha Helix
- Beta Pleated Sheet
- Tertiary 3D folding
- Quaternary Subunits
- Nucleic Acids
- DNA
- Deoxyribose sugar
- Thymine base
- Double helix B form
- Watson Crick 1953
- RNA
- Ribose sugar
- Uracil base
- mRNA tRNA rRNA
- DNA
- Carbohydrates
Biomolecules - Complete Chapter Concept Hierarchy
The map in words
- Biomolecules
- Carbohydrates
- Monosaccharides
- Trioses
- Pentoses
- Hexoses
- Oligosaccharides
- Disaccharides
- Sucrose
- Lactose
- Maltose
- Disaccharides
- Polysaccharides
- Storage
- Starch
- Glycogen
- Structural
- Cellulose
- Chitin
- Peptidoglycan
- Storage
- Glycoconjugates
- Glycoproteins
- Proteoglycans
- Glycolipids
- Monosaccharides
- Lipids
- Fatty Acids
- Saturated
- Unsaturated
- Monounsaturated
- Polyunsaturated
- Simple Lipids
- Triacylglycerols
- Waxes
- Compound Lipids
- Phospholipids
- Glycerophospholipids
- Sphingophospholipids
- Steroids
- Cholesterol
- Phytosterols
- Phospholipids
- Fatty Acids
- Amino Acids
- 20 Standard AAs
- Polar Uncharged
- Nonpolar Aliphatic
- Aromatic
- Positively Charged
- Negatively Charged
- Properties
- Zwitterion
- L and D Isomers
- Non-Standard AAs
- Non-Protein AAs
- 20 Standard AAs
- Proteins
- Primary Structure
- Peptide Bonds
- Polypeptide Chain
- Secondary Structure
- Alpha Helix
- Beta Pleated Sheet
- Tertiary Structure
- Disulfide Bonds
- Hydrophobic Interactions
- Quaternary Structure
- Homodimers
- Heterodimers
- Primary Structure
- Nucleic Acids
- DNA
- Deoxyribose Sugar
- Thymine Base
- Double Helix
- B-DNA A-DNA Z-DNA
- RNA
- Ribose Sugar
- Uracil Base
- mRNA
- rRNA
- tRNA
- Nucleotides
- Purines
- Adenine
- Guanine
- Pyrimidines
- Cytosine
- Thymine
- Uracil
- Purines
- DNA
- Carbohydrates
Correct vs Incorrect: Starch vs Cellulose — Why the Glycosidic Bond Matters
The map in words
- Glucose Monomer
- Type of Glycosidic Bond?
- Alpha 1 to 4 Bond: STARCH
- Coiled Helical Structure
- Energy Storage in Plants
- Digested by Amylase
- Energy Storage in Plants
- Coiled Helical Structure
- Beta 1 to 4 Bond: CELLULOSE
- Straight Rigid Chains
- Structural Support in Cell Wall
- NOT Digested by Humans
- Requires Cellulase
- Only in Cattle and Termites Gut Microbes
- Requires Cellulase
- NOT Digested by Humans
- Structural Support in Cell Wall
- Straight Rigid Chains
- Alpha 1 to 4 Bond: STARCH
- Type of Glycosidic Bond?
Biomolecules as the chemical basis of life
The map in words
- Biomolecules as the chemical basis of life
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Amino acids
- Protein structure
- Nucleic acids
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Explore DiagramsFrequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in Biomolecules for CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology?
Key topics in Biomolecules include Carbohydrates, Fatty Acids and Lipids, Amino Acids, Protein Structure. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
What do the concept maps for Biomolecules show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Biomolecules connect: Biomolecules — Complete Chapter Overview; Biomolecules - Complete Chapter Concept Hierarchy. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Biomolecules for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 63 practice questions on Biomolecules. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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