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Biomolecules — Concept Maps
ICSE · Class 12 · Chemistry
4 concept maps of Biomolecules for ICSE Class 12 Chemistry, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 12 Chemistry syllabus.
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4 Concept Maps
Classification of Carbohydrates – Complete Overview
The map in words
- Carbohydrates
- Based on Hydrolysis
- Monosaccharides
- Cannot be hydrolysed
- Formula CH2O n where n is 3 to 7
- Glucose Fructose Galactose
- Aldoses have CHO group
- Ketoses have CO group
- Oligosaccharides
- Disaccharides
- Sucrose non-reducing
- Maltose reducing
- Lactose reducing
- Trisaccharides
- Raffinose
- Tetrasaccharides
- Disaccharides
- Polysaccharides
- Formula C6H10O5 n
- Starch alpha glucose
- Amylose linear 1-4 linkage
- Amylopectin branched 1-4 and 1-6
- Cellulose beta glucose linear
- Glycogen animal starch
- Monosaccharides
- Based on Taste
- Sugars sweet crystalline
- Non-sugars tasteless amorphous
- Based on Reducing Behaviour
- Reducing Sugars
- All Monosaccharides
- Maltose and Lactose
- Non-Reducing Sugars
- Sucrose only
- Reducing Sugars
- Based on Hydrolysis
Comprehensive Classification of Biomolecules
The map in words
- Biomolecules
- Carbohydrates
- Monosaccharides
- Trioses C3H6O3
- Pentoses C5H10O5
- Hexoses C6H12O6
- Oligosaccharides
- Disaccharides
- Sucrose glucose+fructose
- Maltose glucose+glucose
- Lactose glucose+galactose
- Trisaccharides
- Disaccharides
- Polysaccharides
- Starch
- Amylose linear
- Amylopectin branched
- Cellulose
- Glycogen
- Starch
- Monosaccharides
- Proteins
- Amino Acids
- Neutral
- Acidic
- Basic
- Structure Levels
- Primary peptide bonds
- Secondary alpha-helix
- Tertiary 3D shape
- Quaternary subunits
- Classification
- Fibrous structural
- Globular functional
- Amino Acids
- Nucleic Acids
- DNA
- Double helix
- A-T G-C pairing
- Replication
- RNA
- Single stranded
- mRNA tRNA rRNA
- Protein synthesis
- DNA
- Lipids
- Fats Energy storage
- Cholesterol Hormones
- Phospholipids Membranes
- Carbohydrates
Comprehensive Biomolecules Classification and Structure
The map in words
- BIOMOLECULES
- CARBOHYDRATES
- Monosaccharides
- Aldoses
- Glucose
- Galactose
- Ketoses
- Fructose
- Ribulose
- Aldoses
- Oligosaccharides
- Disaccharides
- Sucrose
- Maltose
- Lactose
- Trisaccharides
- Raffinose
- Disaccharides
- Polysaccharides
- Starch
- Amylose
- Amylopectin
- Cellulose
- Glycogen
- Starch
- Monosaccharides
- PROTEINS
- Amino Acids
- Neutral
- Acidic
- Basic
- Structures
- Primary
- Peptide bonds
- Secondary
- Alpha helix
- Beta sheet
- Tertiary
- 3D folding
- Quaternary
- Multiple chains
- Primary
- Types
- Fibrous
- Insoluble
- Globular
- Soluble
- Fibrous
- Amino Acids
- NUCLEIC ACIDS
- DNA
- Double helix
- Deoxyribose
- Contains Thymine
- RNA
- Single strand
- Ribose
- Contains Uracil
- Components
- Nucleotide
- Base
- Sugar
- Phosphate
- Nucleotide
- DNA
- ENZYMES
- Properties
- Specificity
- Catalytic efficiency
- Optimal conditions
- Mechanism
- Lock and Key
- Active site
- Deficiency
- Diseases
- Properties
- VITAMINS
- Fat Soluble
- A
- D
- E
- K
- Water Soluble
- B complex
- C
- Functions
- Coenzymes
- Cofactors
- Fat Soluble
- CARBOHYDRATES
Biomolecules
The map in words
- Biomolecules
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Enzymes
- Hormones
- Nucleic Acids
- Vitamins
- Cellular Energetics
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Explore DiagramsFrequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in Biomolecules for ICSE Class 12 Chemistry?
Key topics in Biomolecules include Biomolecules and Carbohydrates, Important Monosaccharides: Glucose and Fructose, Disaccharides: Sucrose, Maltose, and Lactose, Polysaccharides: Starch, Cellulose, and Glycogen. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
What do the concept maps for Biomolecules show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Biomolecules connect: Classification of Carbohydrates – Complete Overview; Comprehensive Classification of Biomolecules. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Biomolecules for the ICSE Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 104 practice questions on Biomolecules. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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