IITJEE Mains • Chemistry New Syllabus
Module 28: Biomolecules Hub
Master the chemistry of life. Explore the structures, functions, and classifications of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and nucleic acids.
Topic 1.1 • Saccharides
Classification of Carbohydrates: Aldoses, Ketoses, and Monosaccharides
Topic 1.2 • Monosaccharides
Preparation, Open-chain & Cyclic Structures of Glucose/Fructose, and Mutarotation
Topic 2.1 • Polymeric Carbs
Disaccharides (Sucrose, Maltose, Lactose) and Polysaccharides (Starch, Cellulose, Glycogen)
Topic 2.2 • Protein Building Blocks
Classification of Amino Acids, Essential/Non-Essential, Zwitterion, and Isoelectric Point
Topic 3.1 • Polypeptides
Peptide Bond, Primary, Secondary (α-helix, β-pleated sheet), Tertiary & Quaternary Structures
Topic 3.2 • Biocatalysts
Mechanism of Enzyme Action, Specificity, and Denaturation of Proteins
Topic 4.1 • Essential Nutrients
Classification (Fat/Water Soluble), Sources, and Deficiency Diseases of Vitamins
Topic 4.2 • Genetic Material