Biological Molecules

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU006106
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the structure of biomolecules.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe the structure of a monosaccharide, disaccharide and polysaccharide.
2

Understand how structure relates to their properties.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Explain and compare the properties of mono, di and polysaccharides.
  • 2.2
    Analyse and compare the protein polymer with a polysaccharide polymer in terms of structure, range of types and function.
3

Understand the identification tests for reducing and non reducing sugars.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Explain identification tests for reducing and non-reducing sugars from practical work.
  • 3.2
    Relate results of this to structures in 1.1.
4

Know the identification tests for starch, proteins and lipids.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Explain identification tests for starch lipids and protein from practical work.