Introduction to course

Studying format
Making two column notes for studying and a big picture poster

column 1                              column2
Main idea
or main question                  lots of details


Basic chemistry review 

Study Questions for the lecture :  Introduction to Biomolecules:  
1, How do you know something is alive?
2. What are living things made of?
3. Explain the concept of biological heiarchy
4.  What are biomolecules?
5.  What is the difference between inorganic compounds and organic compounds?
6.  All living things contain this atom____.  Why is this atom so useful?  What kind of bond does it use?
7.  What are five advantages of using carbon
8.    Name the other 5 important biomolecules
9.   a. How are organic molecules formed?  They are made of M___    and P___   .
b.  If a pearl necklace was a polymer then what would be the monomer?
10.  How do monomers turn into polymers?   Draw a diagram showing dehydration synthesis
11    How do polymers turn into monomers?  Draw a diagram showing hydrolysis
12     Draw the dehydration synthesis of two amino acids turning into a dipeptide
13.  What is a functional group?
14.  An example of a functional group is a carboxyl group.