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Chemical Basis of Life
Check Your Recall
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What are elements? Which are the most common in the human
body?
Diagram the basic structure of an atom, to include protons,
neutrons, and electrons. What is the difference between atomic
number and atomic weight?
Describe two ways that atoms bond with other atoms. Distinguish
between a molecule and compound. Distinguish between an ion
and a polar molecule.
What is a molecular formula? What is a structural formula?
Provide examples of both. Describe three kinds of chemical
reactions.
Compare the characteristics of an acid with those of a base. What
does pH measure?
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Chemical Basis of Life
Macromolecules Chart
Design a chart that compares each of the four major types of macromolecules
to include a diagram of their monomer (or components) and polymer, and its
general functions.
Macromolecule
Diagram of
Monomer
Diagram of
Polymer
General
Functions
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