Skip to main content
Super TutorResources
Chapter 10 of 10
QuestionsNotesFlashcardsSummaryFormulasQuizConceptsSyllabusPlan
Formula Sheet

Biomolecules

ICSE · Class 12 · Chemistry

All formulas from Biomolecules in ICSE Class 12 Chemistry. Key equations, constants, and identities for board exam preparation.

104 questions42 flashcards5 concepts

Interactive on Super Tutor

Studying Biomolecules? Get the full interactive chapter.

Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan — built for formula sheet and more.

Try Super Tutor — Free

1,000+ Class 12 students started this chapter today

16 Formulas · 4 Sections

Formulas

1. Biomolecules and Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates = polyhydroxy aldehydes or polyhydroxy ketones, or large polymeric molecules which on hydrolysis yield polyhydroxy aldehydes and polyhyd

General formula of carbohydrates: Cx(H2O)y

General formula of monosaccharides: (CH2O)n

General formula of polysaccharides: (C6H10O5)n

C12H22O11 + H2O --dil. H2SO4--> C6H12O6 + C6H12O6

2. Amino Acids, Proteins, and Enzymes

Neutral amino acids have one -NH2 group and one -COOH group

Acidic amino acids have two -COOH groups and one -NH2 group

Basic amino acids have two -NH2 groups and one -COOH group

Amino acids exist as zwitter ions in water

Amino acids at isoelectric point do not migrate in electric field

3. Hormones and Nucleic Acids

Hormones are chemical substances secreted by ductless glands that regulate development and activities of cells

Base + Sugar = Nucleoside

Base + Sugar + Phosphate = Nucleotide

A + G = C + T

DNA double helix has 10 nucleotide pairs per turn

4. Vitamins

Vitamins = organic compounds required in very small amounts for healthy growth and normal functioning of animal organisms

Full sheet with units and worked examples

View All

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Biomolecules for ICSE Class 12 Chemistry?
Key topics in Biomolecules include Classification of Carbohydrates – Complete Overview, Comprehensive Classification of Biomolecules, Comprehensive Biomolecules Classification and Structure. These are the concepts ICSE Class 12 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Biomolecules — ICSE Class 12 Chemistry?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 104 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

More resources for Biomolecules

All 10 chapters — ICSE Class 12 Chemistry Formula Sheet

For serious students

Get the full Biomolecules chapter — for free.

Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan for ICSE Class 12 Chemistry.

Try Super Tutor Free
Try the full chapter — Free