1)Provide the name and chemical symbol of 4 chemical elements you find in the human body. Select 1 of the 4 chemical elements, make the drawing of the atom and label the nucleus, protons, neutrons and electrons.
2)Make a drawing showing the molecular structure (it represents/shows how the atoms are arranged) of the following chemical compounds: a)Carbohydrates, b)Proteins, c)Lipids, d)Nucleic acids. Make sure you label the functional groups of each organic molecules
3)Make a drawing of the molecule of ATP . Make sure to indicate the 3 components of ATP.
4)Provide an example of chemical equations considered a) synthesis, b)decomposition and c) exchange reaction
5)Write 2 differences and similarities between a)chemical elements and compounds b)the ionic, covalent and hydrogen bonding c)acids and bases d) three different types of mixtures e)hydropilic/polar and hydrophobic/non polar molecules
6)What is metabolism? Dehydation synthesis is a catabolic or anabolic reaction? why? Hydrolysis is a catabolic or anabolic reaction? why?
7) What is the difference between oxidation and reduction reactions? Are these changes related to the energy content in the molecule? why?
8)Provide a list of 3 factors that affect chemical reactions. For each of these factors explain how they affect the speed or direction of a chemical reaction
9)Explain the biological importance of water. Make sure to provide at least 3 properties of water in your explanation
10)What is pH and what is the importance of acids and bases in the human body?
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