Biochemistry Basics

~60 min · 15 stations

Start reading — Station 01

Conductor

The Conductor

Welcome aboard the biological express. We are diving into the tiny chemical engines that power every living thing on this planet. Mind the gap as we shrink down to the molecular level.

What you will learn

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FOUNDATION

Establishes the core vocabulary and essential context you need before going further.

• Identify the primary elements found in all living organisms

Station 01: The Chemical Basis of Living Things▶

• Explain the role of polarity in biological solvents

Station 02: Water and Molecular Polarity▶

• Describe the bonding versatility of carbon atoms

Station 03: Carbon and Organic Molecules▶

CORE CONCEPTS

Unpacks the ideas and principles that the subject is built on.

• Classify different types of biological sugars

Station 04: Carbohydrates as Energy Sources▶

• Analyze the hydrophobic nature of lipid molecules

Station 05: Lipids and Membrane Structures▶

• Describe the primary structure of amino acids

Station 06: Protein Folding Basics▶

• Compare DNA and RNA molecular structures

Station 07: Nucleic Acid Information▶

MECHANICS

Examines how things actually work — the processes, rules, and systems in action.

• Calculate reaction speeds with biological catalysts

Station 08: Enzymatic Reaction Rates▶

• Diagram the ATP cycle in cells

Station 09: Cellular Energy Transfer▶

• Translate nucleotide sequences into amino acids

Station 10: Genetic Code Translation▶

APPLICATION

Puts knowledge to use through real-world scenarios and practical problems.

• Evaluate feedback loops in cell metabolism

Station 11: Metabolic Pathway Regulation▶

• Identify steps in hormone cell signaling

Station 12: Signal Transduction Pathways▶

• Synthesize complex molecules from simple parts

Station 13: Biomolecule Synthesis▶

SYNTHESIS

Connects everything together and explores broader implications and open questions.

• Summarize chemical balance in living systems

Station 14: Homeostasis and Equilibrium▶

• Predict impacts of synthetic biology methods

Station 15: Future of Biochemistry▶

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