Biochemistry Objectives

-Define atom, list 3 subatomic particles and give charge and location.

-Define atomic number and mass number.

-Use symbols for elements found in living things.

-Name the 4 elements found in the greatest % in living things. (HONC!)

-Define isotope and describe their uses in biology.

-Compare ionic and covalent bonding, and give examples.

-Give an example of a neutralization reaction.

-Draw a pH scale, label strong acid, weak acid, neutral, weak base, and strong base areas.

-When given results from an indicator, interpret the color change.

-When given a structural formula, determine the molecular and empirical formulas.

-Compare inorganic and organic compounds, use examples.

-For carbohydrates, describe function, structure, (including elements, ratios, and shape) and give examples of mono-, di-, and polysaccharides.

-Compare dehydration synthesis with hydrolysis.

-For lipids, describe structure, functions, and provide 3 examples (fats, oils, and waxes).

-For proteins, describe structure, (including elements, building blocks, shape and bond), functions, and provide several examples.

-Explain the relationship between the following terms:  polypeptide, protein, dipeptide and amino acids.

-Name two nucleic acids.

-Explain the importance of enzymes in cells.

-Describe the structure and function of enzymes including a description of the lock and key model and the following terms:  Active site, substrate, and enzyme-substrate complex.

-Explain how enzymes are named.

-Discuss how 3 environmental factors (temperature, pH, and concentration) influence enzyme activity.