molecule choice for Bio project?

Question

ok, so i have a bio project and i have to choose a molecule that i can find many sources on. i want on that as soon as i type it on yahoo i can find a million of helpful sources in. i need some molecules that i can use.


here are the instructions: The macromolecule project involves choosing a macromolecule and generating a
detailed report of approximately 2-3 pages not to exceed 5 pages.

Reports can be done individually or in a two (2) person group, both students
must be in the same Biology class period.

All students are required to present their project to the class.

Parameters:

1. Do not report on genes or DNA, focus instead on proteins, lipids,
polysaccharides, prions, nucleic acids other than DNA, or other types of
macromolecules.

2. The macromolecule must be involved with a living organism, preferably in
humans, for example it could occur in a virus which infects an animal or
plant, or perhaps a macromolecule which is generated by the body to act upon
a specific type of cell.

3. I must grant approval for the macromolecule you choose and I will then
help you to focus your efforts to specific questions.

4. The report must go beyond the scope of the textbook, use the internet,
other reference books or other resources.

5. Each student will give a presentation on the molecule, this presentation
will include a poster or a model and a short presentation of approximately 5
minutes.

6. Project schedule:

* Choose your specific molecule: Write a paragraph including the molecule
you have chosen and general information on your investigation. Due by 10/21

* Project Report: Due by 11/05

* Presentation: Due by 11/06

This report will include, but not be limited to answers to the following
general questions, as they apply to the macromolecule you choose. Use these
questions as ideas or to help guide you in choosing a macromolecule.

- What is the name of this macromolecule?
- What type or class of macromolecule is this?
- What is the chemical structure of this macromolecule?
- What type of organism or system is it found in?
- What type of cell(s), living system is it found within?
- Within this system, what is the major role or function of this
molecule you will be exploring?
- How does the macromolecule’s structure relate to it’s
function?
- Is it found in other types of organisms, if so are there slight
differences between these macromolecules?
- Are any disease states associated with this
macromolecule?
- What organism(s) are affected by these
disease states?
- Explain how the disease state affects the organism?
- Is there a genetic link, if so explain?

** Be prompt when choosing and subsequent approval of a molecule, as each
molecule can only be presented by 1 group.

Choose any molecule you wish, however it must be approved by me. Below is a
listing of some possible molecules:

Hemoglobin Glucose Testosterone

Serotonin Glycogen Melatonin

Acetylcholine Glycoproteins Norephinephrine

Pepsin Chitin Epinephrine

Trypsin Vitamin C Carotenoids

Myosin Sphingolipids Insulin

Prions Endorphin Phenylalanine

Answer 1

You could do Adenesine Triphosphate, or Phospholipids - both are essential for life.

CD47 - The integrin when it doesn't work causes sickle cell. You have a clear idea of the out come, plenty of info on it. I doubt any other student will pick it.

Answer 2

do Perpsin Chitin Epinephrine

Answer 3

Helicase- it is an enzyme that unzips and unwinds the DNA into two separate strands