B1.1 Carbohydrates and lipids

Master B1.1 Carbohydrates and lipids with International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology exam-style questions, flashcards, lessons, and notes. All resources are aligned with the International Baccalaureate (IB) syllabus and designed for both SL and HL students.

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B1.1.1 Chemical properties of a carbon atom

B1.1.2 Production of macromolecules by condensation reactions

B1.1.3 Digestion of polymers into monomers by hydrolysis reactions

B1.1.4—Form and function of monosaccharides

B1.1.5 Polysaccharides as energy storage compounds

B1.1.6 Structure of cellulose

B1.1.7 Role of glycoproteins in cell–cell recognition

B1.1.8 Hydrophobic properties of lipids

B1.1.9 Formation of triglycerides and phospholipids by condensation reactions

B1.1.10 Difference between saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids

B1.1.11 Triglycerides in adipose tissues for energy storage and thermal insulation

B1.1.12 Formation of phospholipid bilayers

B1.1.13 Ability of non-polar steroids to pass through the phospholipid bilayer

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