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Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, 4/e

Rod R. Seeley, Idaho State University
Philip Tate, Phoenix College
Trent D. Stephens, Idaho State University

The Chemistry of Life

Internet Activities

The Learning Matters of Chemistry
(http://www.knowledgebydesign.com/tlmc/tlmc.html)

These interactive chemistry exercises allow the user to visualize atomic orbitals. The 3-D animations are very helpful to the beginning chemistry student. Select "Computer Graphics".
Question: What is the maximum number of electrons that may occupy the "s" and "p" orbitals?
Draw Bohr's model of a carbon atom on a piece of paper.

Macromolecules
(http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/NetBiochem/macromol.htm)

This is an excellent introduction to carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and proteins.
Question: On a piece of paper, match the monomer unit with the appropriate macromolecule:

1. Monosaccharide	A. Proteins
2. Nucleotide	B. Carbohydrates
3. Amino Acids	C. Nucleic Acid

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