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NATSCI186 Introduction to Biochemistry

Discussion Chemical Bonding/Polarity and Solubility

Discussion Questions

Using the Library or the Internet, research elements, compounds, chemical bonding, interactions, and solubility. On the basis of your research, respond to the following:

What are the differences between ionic and covalent compounds?

How does the polarity of a molecule and a solvent impact interaction, solubility, and why might this be important in the human body?

 

NATSCI186 Introduction to Biochemistry

Discussion Acids, Bases, and Salts in Therapeutic Processes

Discussion Questions

Using the Library or the Internet, research acids, bases, and salts that are used in therapeutic processes. On the basis of your research, respond to the following:

State two examples each of acids, bases, and salts commonly used in therapeutic processes.

From the examples you state, select one acid, one base, and one salt and describe specifically how and where they are used in therapeutic processes.

 

NATSCI186 Introduction to Biochemistry

Discussion Organic Functional Groups

Discussion Questions

Using the Library or the Internet, research haloalkanes. Based on your research, respond to the following:

What is a haloalkane? Identify one of them.

How does the haloalkane you identified function as an anesthetic? Describe in detail.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NATSCI186 Introduction to Biochemistry

Discussion Carbohydrates

Discussion Questions

If glucose levels of a patient are high, respond to the following:

State the results that a Benedict's Test would indicate (specify the solution color).

State the composition and the properties of the ketohexose derived from fruit jam.

 

NATSCI186 Introduction to Biochemistry

Discussion Lipids

Discussion Questions

Using the Library or the Internet, research the causes of coronary artery disease. On the basis of your research, respond to the following:

State the chemical composition of the steroid present in high levels in most people who belong to the high-risk group.

Distinguish between the "good" and "bad" forms of this steroid.

List four (4) examples of types of foods that are sources of the "bad" form of this steroid.

 

NATSCI186 Introduction to Biochemistry

Discussion Proteins and Importance of Nitrogen in the Body

Discussion Questions

Explain how neurotransmitters work.

Distinguish between neurotransmitters and hormones, and discuss one example of each found in the human body, describing how each works.

 

NATSCI186 Introduction to Biochemistry

Discussion Nucleic Acids

In molecular biology and genetics, mutations are accidental changes in a genomic sequence of DNA. Using the Library or the Internet, research genetic mutations. On the basis of your research, respond to the following:

Define a genetic mutation.

Analyze and describe the different types of genetic mutations and their effects.

Discuss, in detail, the role played by DNA and RNA in genetic diseases.