Major Topics in this Unit:
Chemistry review
Dehydration and hydrolysis reactions
Macromolecules
Acid/bases and pH
Essential Questions:
How does basic chemistry of molecules affect living things?
How does water and its unique properties make life possible?
How does the composition of the carbon containing monomers determine the function and purpose of the macromolecules?
What roles do the macromolecules and the breakdown and construction of them play in living organisms?
How does the structure of an enzyme affect its ability to catalyze specific reactions?
How do factors like pH, temperature, and concentration level affect an enzyme’s ability to catalyze reactions?