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For this project, you will be completing a set of questions (30 points), diagramming a model of the
digestive system (32 points), and turning in a written essay (38 points). BE SURE TO READ ALL
DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.
Project Checklist
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2. What might happen if your body does not get enough of this element?
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3. What might happen if your body gets too much of this element?
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4. Name a type of biomolecule which contains this element. What kind of foods do you eat that contain
this biomolecule?
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Name:_________________________________________ Date:___________
Part 1: Element and Biomolecule Research Activity
Sheet 2: Biomolecule research questions (5-8)
5. List three specific examples of the type of biomolecule are you researching.
6. About how much of this type of biomolecule should an average adult have in their diet?
7. How does your body handle an excess amount of this type of biomolecule?
8. For each of the following parts of the digestive system, describe what happens to this type of
biomolecule. This may include physical and chemical changes. Name the enzymes which act on this type
of biomolecule and tell where the biomolecule gets absorbed into the circulatory system.
Salivary gland c) d)
Esophagus e) f)
Stomach g) h)
Gall bladder i) j)
Liver k) l)
Pancreas m) n)
Small intestine o) p)
Name:____________________________________________Date:__________________________
Biomolecule type
Elements (and
Ratio if given)
Monomers
Functions
Examples
Sheet 3 - Biomolecule Chart
Adenine
Guanine
Monosaccharides Glycerol 20 amino acids Cytosine
Monomers
Fatty acids Thymine
Uracil
Hormones
Mouth
Salivary gland
Esophagus
Stomach
Gall Bladder
Liver
Pancreas
Small intestine
Element and Biomolecule Research Rubric
(30/100 points)
Complete Missing
Complete Partial Missing (1 point) (0 points)
Question 8a)
(2 points) (1 point) (0 points) 8b)
8c)
Question 1
Question 2 8d)
Question 3 8e)
Question 4 8f)
Question 5 8g)
Question 6 8h)
Question 7 8i)
Subtotal 8j)
8k)
8l)
8m)
8n)
8o)
8p)
Subtotal
Total
Body: 10 points 9 -1 0
-5-7 sentences that explain why it is important to learn about point points
elements and biomolecules
-include SPECIFIC examples to back up your reasons
Conclusion: 10 points 9 -1 0
- 5-7 sentences that summarize the points addressed in your essay. point points
Format: 8 points 7-1 0
The essay should flows nicely (no fragmented or run-on sentences) points points
Total
Diagram Poster Rubric (32/100 points)
Rubric Score
Element/Biomolecule Rubric /30
Diagram poster Rubric /32
Essay Rubric /38
Total /100