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Unit 2
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Inorganic
Chemistry
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Define
and give examples of the terms used in inorganic chemistry
- atom, molecule, compound, ion, isotopes, atomic number,
and atomic weight.
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Diagram
and discuss the structure of an atom. Know the location
and characteristics of an electron, proton, and neutron.
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Explain
why atoms unite to form molecules.
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Differentiate
between an ionic and covalent bond.
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Organic/Biochemistry
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Distinguish
between molecular vs. structural formulas.
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Discuss
the four classes of macromolecules important in living
systems -carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic
acids. You should know the function of these molecules,
examples of each, elements founds in these molecules,
and the monomers that make up the macromolecules.
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Contrast
dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis.
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Define
enzyme and explain the importance of enzymes in living
organisms.
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Study
the diagram on page 2-36. How does this explain
enzyme specificity and why enzymes are required in such
small amounts? What is the active site of an enzyme?
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Relate
denaturation to the loss of biological activity in proteins.
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