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Cholesterol crystals photographed
in polarized light. Cholesterol is just
one of many types of organic molecules.
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2.1 Basic Chemistry
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Describe how an atom is organized, and tell why atoms interact.
Define radioactive isotope, and describe how they can be used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Distinguish between an ionic bond and a covalent bond. | | | | 2.2 Water, Acids, and Bases
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Describe the characteristics of water and three functions of water in the human body.
Explain the difference between an acid and a base with examples.
Use and understand the pH scale. | | | | 2.3 Molecules of Life
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List the four classes of macromolecules in cells, and distinguish between a dehydration reaction and a hydrolysis reaction.
Name the individual subunits that comprise carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. | | | | 2.4 Carbohydrates
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Give some examples of different types of carbohydrates and their specific functions in cells. | | | | 2.5 Lipids
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Describe the composition of a neutral fat, and give examples of how lipids function in the body. | | | | 2.6 Proteins
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State the major functions of proteins, and tell how globular proteins are organized. | | | | 2.7 Nucleic Acids
(See page(s) 31)
Describe the structure and function of DNA and RNA in cells.
Explain the importance of ATP in the body. |
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