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Biomolecules

ICSE · Class 11 · Biology

Complete topic list for Biomolecules in ICSE Class 11 Biology. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Biomolecules

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1. Cellular Pool and Chemical Composition of Cells

  • The collection of various types of molecules in a cell is called cellular pool.
  • The cellular pool contains inorganic materials such as water, salts and mineral ions, and organic compounds such as carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, nucleotides, nucleic acids and vitamin
  • Nearly 93% of cellular material is made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen; about 5% is major metals; and about 2% is non-metals.
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2. Carbohydrates

  • Carbohydrates are widely distributed in plants and animals and are major sources of energy.
  • They are broadly defined as polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones and their derivatives, or substances that yield one of these compounds on hydrolysis.
  • The general formula of carbohydrates is Cx(H2O)y.
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3. Amino Acids and Proteins

  • Amino acids are the fundamental building blocks of proteins.
  • Alpha-amino acids contain an amino group and a carboxyl group at the alpha-carbon atom.
  • Twenty amino acids are universally found in proteins.
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4. Lipids

  • Lipids are a heterogeneous group of compounds including fats and fat-like substances.
  • They are sparingly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ether, chloroform, benzene and petroleum ether.
  • Lipids are rich in carbon and hydrogen and generally have less oxygen than carbohydrates.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Biomolecules as the chemical basis of living cells

Cellular poolChemical composition of the cellMetabolitesCarbohydratesProteins and amino acidsLipidsEnzymes

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Biomolecules for ICSE Class 11 Biology?
Key topics in Biomolecules include Pie chart showing the percentage composition of elements in human body and living organisms, Mind map showing the classification of carbohydrates into monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides with examples, Classification of monosaccharides by number of carbon atoms and functional groups. These are the concepts ICSE Class 11 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Biomolecules — ICSE Class 11 Biology?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 103 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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