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Do you want to better understand life on the molecular level? Explore atoms, elements, molecules, and the chemical compounds of life with Biochemistry: The Chemistry of Living Things.

Colorful molecular models utilize special effects to achieve a feeling of movement and transformation as the various chemical bonds and compounds are covered. Tutorials reinforce concepts and help students learn the practice of identifying chemical formulas and their corresponding structural formulas. Learn about essential compounds, how to label amino acids, and more!

Topics covered on this program:
Atoms, elements, and molecules - atomic structure - electron energy levels - compounds - chemical bonds - valence electrons - single, double, and triple covalent bonds - and more.

Program Objectives

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

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