This document outlines the learning objectives for an introductory biology course on the chemistry of life. It will explain the chemical nature of biological molecules like atoms, molecules, compounds, water, acids and bases. It will also compare and contrast the four main classes of biological molecules - carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids - and how their structures relate to their functions in living organisms. Various chemical bonds like ionic bonds, covalent bonds, and hydrogen bonds that link atoms together will also be explored.

1. The Chemistry of Life - Intro
BIOL 1306
Ebeling

2. Learning Objectives
• Explain the chemical nature of biological molecules
• Identify the primary elements in living organisms
• Describe the structure of atoms
• Compare and contrast the different types of bonds
• Differentiate between atoms, molecules, and
compounds
• Explain how the structure of water affects its chemical
properties
• Explain how acids and bases affect pH
• Explain how monomers are used to form polymers
• Compare and contrast the structure and function of the
four classes of biological molecules

3. What’s the matter?

4. WHY?

5. Matter is everything

11. Table 2.2

12. Figure 2.3

13. Chemical Bonds Link Atoms

14. Figure 2.4

18. Chemical Bonds
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2.
3.
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19. 1. Ionic Bond

22. 2. Covalent Bond
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24. Figure 2.7

26. 3. Hydrogen Bond
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negative positive

27. Figure 2.9

29. Table 2.3