Biomolecules

Biomolecules

K-12 Science Curriculum Guide

Matter : Biomolecules

Content :

Biomolecules [Gr.10]

 Elements present in biomolecules [Gr.10]
 Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. [Gr.10]
 Food labels [Gr.10]

Content Standards :

 demonstrates understanding of biomolecules which are made mostly of a limited number of elements, such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Together with water and a few kinds of ions, these biomolecules make up cells and tissues.

Performance Standards :

 interprets food labels in terms of percentage composition in relation to the required daily intake of carbohydrates/sugars, proteins, and fats.

Learning Competencies :

 recognizes the major categories of biological molecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.