Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology (Shier), 12th Edition

Chapter 2: Chemical Basis of Life

Learning Outcomes

2.1 Introduction
        1  Give examples of how the study of living materials requires an understanding of Chemistry.
2.2 Structure of Matter
        2  Describe the relationships among matter, atoms, and compounds.
nbsp;       3  Describe how atomic structure determines how atoms interact.
        4  Explain how molecular and structural formulas symbolize the composition of compounds.
        5  Describe three types of chemical reactions.
        6  Describe the differences among acids, bases, and buffers.
        7  Explain the pH scale.
2.3 Chemical Constituents of Cells
        8  List the major groups of inorganic chemicals common in cells and explain the function(s) of each group.
        9  Describe the general functions of the main classes of organic molecules in cells.