3.1 Chapter Objectives
Learning Objectives
Our chapter goal is for you to have a basic understanding of the chemical foundations of life, as well as a basic understanding of how these chemicals interact in living organisms. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
- Define the following terms:
- Cell
- Element
- Atom
- Proton
- Neutron
- Electron
- DNA
- RNA
- Prokaryote
- Eukaryote
- Organelle
- Nucleus
- Mitochondria
- Chloroplast
- Molecule
- Chromosome
- Give examples of sugars, fatty acids, nucleic acids, and amino acids (note: you will NOT be expected to draw any of the molecules we discuss, however you should be able to recognize molecules by category).
- Identify which elements are represented the most in living organisms.
- Explain the varied functions of proteins.
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