Foundations of Biology: Biochemistry, Cells, and Physiology

Apuntes

Molecules – Water A1.1.1 Water as a medium for life A1.1.3 Cohesion of water molecules due to hydrogen bonding A1.1.5 Solvent properties of water A1.1.6 Thermal properties of water and aquatic habitats You should be able to explain surface tension, cohesion, hydrogen bonding, and link properties of water to biological function. Carbohydrates B1.1.4 Structure and function of monosaccharides B1.1.5 Polysaccharides as energy storage molecules B1.1.6 Cellulose structure and function You should identify carbohydrate structures and explain their biological roles. Lipids B1.2.3 Structure of triglycerides B1.2.4 Lipids as energy storage molecules You should identify ester bonds, condensation reactions, and explain why lipids are efficient energy stores. Proteins and Enzymes B1.2.1 Structure of amino acids B1.2.2 Condensation reactions forming peptides C1.2.5 Aerobic vs anaerobic respiration You should draw amino acids, explain peptide bond formation, and interpret enzyme activity graphs. Cell Biology A2.2.4 Structures common to all cells A2.2.5 Prokaryotic cell structure A2.2.6 Eukaryotic cell structure B2.1.2 Lipid bilayers as barriers B2.1.4 Integral and peripheral proteins B2.1.10 Fluid...