Module 2.1: Biochem intro -How Matter is Combined
Understanding how the electrons of different atoms interact is fundamental in any physiological context.
Module 2.1: Digital Pamphlet
Essential Vocab:
chemical bonds, energy level, valance shell, ionic bond, anion, cation, nonpolar molecules, polar molecules, electronegativity, dipole, chemical reactions, biochemistry, organic compounds, inorganic compounds, reactivity, hydrolysis reaction dehydration reaction, electrolytes, acids, bases, hydrogen ions, proton donors, bases, proton acceptors, hydroxyl ions, ammonia, pH units, neutralization, buffer, base, acid, electroneutral, polymers, monomers, carbohydrate, sugar, protein, amino acid, lipids, triglycerides, fatty acid, nucleic acid, monosaccharide, disaccharide, saturated fat, unsaturated fat, peptide bonds, enzymes, substrate, activation energy, deoxyribonucleic acid, ribonucleic acid, nucleotides, adenine, guanine, thymine, uracil, double helix, adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Module Objectives:
2.1 – Recognize that reactions take place due to interactions between electrons.
2.2 – Define molecule and explain how molecules are related to compounds.
2.3 – Differentiate between synthesis, decomposition, and other reactions.