Other
Hypertextbook: Large Molecules
This is a good, in-depth reference for the study of macromolecules in biology - lipids, proteins and carbohydrates. Includes images and links to other sources as well as a quiz for students to check understanding.
Other
1911 Encyclopedia: Glycols
This article provides information on how the glycol family was discovered. Includes specific information on glycerin and glycerides.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Lipids Triglycerides: Lesson 2
This lesson will describe the structure of a triglyceride, and show the differences between saturated and unsaturated fats. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Lipids - Triglycerides."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Lipids: Lesson 1
This lesson presents how the structure and function of lipids pertain to living things. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Lipids."
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Lipids
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the structure and role of lipids.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Lipids
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the structure and functions of lipids.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Lipids
[Free Registration/Login Required] Sort the lipids shown in this interactive into the two boxes to show what state they would be at room temperature.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Types of Nutrients
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids contain energy. When your body digests food, it breaks down the molecules of these nutrients. This releases the energy so your...
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Molecules of Life Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over the molecules of life. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: More Molecules of Life/biochemistry Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over the organic molecules important to life, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Cellular Functions of Organic Compounds Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over organic compounds. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Learn. Genetics: Good and Bad Cholesterol
Explains the difference between high density and low density cholesterol, and how their levels affects one's risk of heart disease.
Bryn Mawr College
Serendip: Who Took Jerell's I Pod? An Organic Compound Mystery
Brief text summary of what young scholars learn in the Who Took Jerell's iPod? lab along with links to download Student Handouts and Teacher Preparation Notes in PDF or Word formats. Students are challenged to solve a mystery by testing...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: The Types and Sources of Lipids
Explains what lipids are, what role they play in the human body, and the characteristics of the different types.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Introduction to Macromolecules
This activity introduces the fundamental characteristics of biological macromolecules.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Lipids and Carbohydrates
Explore the structure and function of two of the four major macromolecules, lipids and carbohydrates. (Requires Java)
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Lipids and Carbohydrates
Focus on the basic structure and function of both lipids and carbohydrates, two of the four major macromolecule families in biological systems. (Requires Java)
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.12 Food and Nutrients
Understand the human body's nutrient needs.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Organic Compounds Study Guide
Explore and review the biological molecules necessary for life.
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: Phospholipids
This site explains what phospholipids are, as well as providing a diagram.
![Mc Graw Hill: The Chemistry of Organic Molecules [Pdf] Handout](https://content.lessonplanet.com/knovation/original/19649-884e259e497a54c4c007ffd8a9d8a28d.jpg?1661185222 "Mc Graw Hill: The Chemistry of Organic Molecules [Pdf] Handout")
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: The Chemistry of Organic Molecules [Pdf]
This PDF is a chapter outline covering the chemistry of organic molecules.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona/biochemistry
Tutorial provides an overview of the structural features of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Problemas De Macromoleculas
This unit will look at the most common biological molecules. The objective is for you to become familiar with the structures and properties of sugars, lipids, amino acids and nucleotides.
Other
Dr. Paul's Virtually Biology Show: Tri Glycerides
This site from the Dr. Paul's Virtually Biology Show provides very good information on tri-glycerides. Includes a definition, diagram, their importance and much more.