m1t02

=MODULE 1.2= =I. Topic Title:=


 * Molecular Basis of Life**

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= =III. Terminal Objectives:=

1.1: Recognize that organisms are made of atoms and molecules. http://www.biology.arizona.edu/biochemistry/tutorials/chemistry/page1.html http://www.phschool.com/advanced/lesson_plans/bio_campbell_1999/week01.html http://www.apexlearning.com/Catalog/CourseOutlinesEssentials/biology_sem_1.htm 1.2: Realize the relationship between the electron structure of atoms and the type of bond which forms. http://www.biology.arizona.edu/biochemistry/tutorials/chemistry/page2.html http://www.sci.uidaho.edu/bionet/biol115/t2_basics_of_life/lesson01/lesson1_mod1.htm http://faculty.clintoncc.suny.edu/faculty/Michael.Gregory/files/Bio%20101/Bio%20101%20Lectures/Biochemistry/biochemi.htm http://www.sirinet.net/~jgjohnso/chemistry.html 1. Define the following: nutrients, organic, inorganic, proton, neutron, electro 2. Explain what carbohydrates are and describe their structures, types and functions in the body. http://web.indstate.edu/thcme/mwking/carbohydrates.html http://www.cem.msu.edu/~reusch/VirtualText/carbhyd.htm http://www.chemistry24.com/organic_chemistry/carbohydrates.html http://www.fhsu.edu/chemistry/twiese/360/carbohydrates/tsld002.htm (powerpoint presentation) http://www.augusta.tec.ga.us/biology/ch3.htm 3. Describe lipids in terms of structure, functions, types, and purposes in our bodies. Distinguish between saturated and unsaturated fats, cholesterol, and low and high density lipoproteins 4. Describe the structure of an amino acid and the function of its’ parts. How are peptide bonds formed. What functions do proteins serve in our bodies. 5.. Distinguish among the various levels of protein substructure (primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary). Distinguish between coagulation and denaturation. 6. Describe the roles that each of the following play in our bodies: vitamins, minerals, and water 7. Identify the effects of various dietary supplements on our bodies. Identify the benefits, shortfalls, and precautions associated with alternative diets. 8. Be able to construct molecular models of the main organic nutrients.

=IV. Content Presentation:=

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=V. Activities:=

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=VI. References:=

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=VII. Assessment:= Quiz on Proteins and Amino Acidshttp://www.biology.arizona.edu/biochemistry/problem_sets/large_molecules/large_molecules_problems.html Enter here the link of the on-line test to help the learner evaluate his learnings of the topic.

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