Biochemistry: the
Chemistry of Living Things
Explore atoms,
elements, molecules and the chemical compounds of life with Biochemistry.
The colorful molecular models utilize special effects to achieve a feeling of
movement and transformation as the various chemical bonds and compounds are
covered. Challenging tutorials provide plenty of practice identifying chemical
formulas to their corresponding structural formulas; labeling amino acids, and
more.
OUTLINE:
I. Introduction
II. Atoms, Elements and
Molecules
A. Atoms
1. Protons and Neutrons
2. Electrons
B. Elements
1. Periodic Table
a.
Atomic Number
2. Important Elements in Biology
3. Trace Elements
C. Atomic Structure
1. Electron Energy Levels
D. Molecules and Compounds
III. Chemical Bonds
A. Valence Electrons
B. Covalent Bond
1. Single, Double and Triple
Covalent Bonds
2. Polar Covalent Bond
a. Polar Molecule (H20)
3. Polar Covalent Bond vs Non-Polar
Covalent Bond
4. Electronegativity
C. Ionic Bond
D. Hydrogen Bond
IV. Formulas
A. Chemical Formula
B. Structural Formula
V. Essential Inorganic Compounds
A. Water and the Properties of Water
1. Cohesion
a. Heat Storage
2. Adhesion
a. Water as a Solvent
b. Capillary Action
VI. Essential Organic Compounds
A. Carbohydrates
1. Glucose
2. Dehydration Synthesis
3. Disaccharides
4. Polysaccharides
a. Starch, Glycoden, and Cellulose
5. Hydrolysis of Disaccharides and Polysaccharides
B. Lipids
1. Simple Fats
2. Lipids as Energy - Storage Molecules
3. Saturated and Unsaturated Fats
4. Hydrogenation
5. Fats and Cholesterol
C. Proteins
1. Amino Acids
2. Peptide Bond Formation (Dehydration Synthesis)
3. Dipeptides and Poly Peptides
4. Enzymes
D. Nucleic Acids
1. Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)
2. Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)
VII. Conclusion
