Week 2 - The Chemistry of Life

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Because learning changes everything.®Chapter 02: The Chemistry of LifeANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGYThe Unity of Form and FunctionTENTH EDITIONKENNETH S. SALADIN© McGraw Hill LLC. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw Hill LLC.


Page 2: Introduction to Biochemistry

  • Biochemistry: The study of the molecules that compose living organisms.

    • Includes carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and nucleic acids.


Page 3: Learning Outcomes of Atoms, Ions, and Molecules

  • Expected Learning Outcomes:

    • Identify the elements of the body from their symbols.

    • Distinguish between elements and compounds.

    • State the functions of minerals in the body.

    • Explain the basis for radioactivity and the types and hazards of ionizing radiation.

    • Distinguish between ions, electrolytes, and free radicals.

    • Define the types of chemical bonds.


Page 4: The Chemical Elements

  • Chemical Element: Simplest form of matter with unique chemical properties.

    • Each element is identified by an atomic number (number of protons).

    • Periodic table arranges elements by atomic number.

    • 91 naturally occurring elements; 24 play roles in humans.

    • Most abundant: oxygen (O), carbon (C), hydrogen (H), nitrogen (N), calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P).

    • Some elements are minerals (inorganic) extracted from soil.

    • 4% of body weight is minerals (mainly Ca and P).

    • Functions: Body structural roles, enzyme function, nerve/muscle cell functions.


Page 5: Atomic Structure

  • Atom: Smallest unit of matter.

  • Niels Bohr's planetary model (1913):

    • Nucleus: Center of atom, composed of protons (+) and neutrons (no charge).

    • Electrons: Surround the nucleus in energy levels, with a single negative charge.

    • Atoms are electrically neutral; number of electrons = number of protons.

    • Valence electrons determine chemical bonding properties.


Page 6: Bohr Planetary Model

  • Visual representation of atomic structure.


Page 7: Quantum Mechanical Model

  • More complex representation of atomic structure.


Page 8: Isotopes and Radioactivity

  • Isotopes: Varieties of an element that differ in neutron number.

    • Extra neutrons increase atomic weight.

    • Chemically similar due to same valence electrons.


Page 9: Isotopes of Hydrogen

  • Hydrogen (1H), Deuterium (2H), Tritium (3H).


Page 10: Radioisotopes

  • Radioisotopes: Unstable isotopes that decay and emit radiation.

    • All elements have at least one.

    • Ionizing radiation can remove electrons, destroy molecules, and create free radicals.

    • Examples: UV radiation, X-rays.


Page 11: Ions, Electrolytes, and Free Radicals 1

  • Ion: Charged particle (unequal number of protons and electrons).

    • Ionization: Transfer of electrons.

    • Anion: Negatively charged ion (gained electrons).

    • Cation: Positively charged ion (lost electrons).

    • Opposite charges attract each other.


Page 12: Ionization Process

  • Visual representation of sodium and chlorine ionization.


Page 13: Sodium and Chloride Ions

  • Sodium ion (Na+) and Chloride ion (Cl-) formed by electron transfer.


Page 14: Ions, Electrolytes, and Free Radicals 2

  • Salts: Neutral compounds of cations and anions, dissociating in water.

    • Electrolytes: Substances that ionize in water and conduct electricity.

    • Functions: Chemical reactivity, osmotic effects, nerve/muscle excitability.

    • Electrolyte balance critical in patient care.


Page 15: Molecules and Chemical Bonds 1

  • Atoms combine to form molecules.

  • Molecule: Particle with two or more atoms united by chemical bonds.

  • Compound: Molecule of different elements.

    • Represented by molecular and structural formulas.


Page 16: Structural Isomers

  • Examples of ethanol and ethyl ether structural isomers.


Page 17: Molecules and Chemical Bonds 3

  • Chemical bonds hold atoms in a molecule.

  • Ionic bonds: Attraction between cations and anions.

    • Easily broken by water.

  • Covalent bonds: Atoms share electrons.

    • Can be single or double bonds, polar or nonpolar.


Page 18: Single Covalent Bond

  • Visual representation of a hydrogen molecule (H2).


Page 19: Double Covalent Bond

  • Visual representation of carbon dioxide (CO2) molecule.


Page 20: Nonpolar and Polar Covalent Bonds

  • Visual illustrations of covalent bonding types.


Page 21: Hydrogen Bonds

  • Hydrogen bond: Weak attraction between a slightly positive hydrogen atom and a slightly negative atom (e.g., oxygen or nitrogen).

    • Important in water molecules, DNA, and proteins.


Page 22: Hydrogen Bonding of Water

  • Representation of hydrogen bonds in water.


Page 23: Water and Mixtures Learning Outcomes

  • Expected Learning Outcomes:

    • Distinguish between mixtures and compounds.

    • Describe properties of water.

    • Define acid and base; interpret pH scale.


Page 24: Introduction to Mixtures

  • Body fluids are complex chemical mixtures.

  • Mixtures: Physically blended but not chemically combined.


Page 25: Water in Mixtures 1

  • Water constitutes 50-75% of body weight.

  • Its polar covalent bonds give it unique properties vital to supporting life.


Page 26: Water Properties 2

  • Solvency: Ability to dissolve substances.

    • Water: universal solvent; metabolic reactions depend on solvency.

    • Hydrophilic substances dissolve; Hydrophobic substances do not.


Page 27: Water and Hydration Spheres

  • Visual illustrating hydration spheres around ions.


Page 28: Water Properties 3

  • Adhesion: Tendency of substances to cling to each other.

  • Cohesion: Tendency of molecules to cling to themselves.

    • Surface tension due to cohesion.

  • Chemical reactivity: Water participates in chemical reactions.


Page 29: Water Properties 4

  • Thermal Stability: High heat capacity; stabilizes internal temperature.


Page 30: Solutions

  • Mixtures in water classified as solutions, colloids, and suspensions.

    • Solution: Particles (solute) mixed with water (solvent).


Page 31: Acids, Bases, and pH 1

  • Acid: Proton donor; releases H+ ions in water.

  • Base: Proton acceptor; binds H+ ions in water.

  • pH Scale: Measures acidity/basicity.

    • Normal blood pH: slightly basic.


Page 32: The pH Scale (Acids)

  • Acids range from 1 (strongest) to 7 (neutral).


Page 33: The pH Scale (Bases)

  • Bases range from 8 to 14 (strongest).


Page 34: Energy and Chemical Reactions Learning Outcomes

  • Expected Learning Outcomes:

    • Define energy and work.

    • Understand chemical equations.

    • Classify chemical reactions.

    • Identify reaction speed and direction influencers.

    • Define metabolism and oxidative processes.


Page 35: Energy and Work

  • Energy: Capacity to do work; types include potential and kinetic energy.

  • Chemical energy: Potential energy in molecular bonds.

  • Free energy: Energy available to do work.


Page 36: Classes of Chemical Reactions 1

  • Chemical Reaction: Bonds formed or broken.

  • Chemical Equation: Symbolizes reaction process; reactants yield products.


Page 37: Classes of Chemical Reactions 2

  • Types:

    • Decomposition: Large molecules break down into smaller ones.

    • Synthesis: Small molecules combine to form a larger one.


Page 38: Decomposition Reaction

  • Example showing starch decomposition into glucose.


Page 39: Synthesis Reaction

  • Example showing amino acids forming a protein molecule.


Page 40: Classes of Chemical Reactions 3

  • Reversible Reactions: Can proceed in either direction; symbolized with a double-headed arrow.


Page 41: Reaction Rates

  • Reactions occur with adequate force and orientation.

  • Reaction rates enhance with increased concentration, temperature, or presence of a catalyst.


Page 42: Metabolism, Oxidation, and Reduction 1

  • Metabolism: All chemical reactions in the body; comprised of catabolism and anabolism.


Page 43: Metabolism, Oxidation, and Reduction 2

  • Oxidation: Loss of electrons; releases energy.

  • Reduction: Gain of electrons; accepts energy.

    • Redox reactions: oxidation of one molecule accompanied by reduction of another.


Page 44: Organic Compounds Learning Outcomes

  • Expected Learning Outcomes:

    • Explain carbon's role in biological molecules.

    • Discuss polymers, their formation and functions.


Page 45: Organic Compounds Learning Outcomes Continued

  • Discuss carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzyme functions, ATP structure, and nucleic acids.


Page 46: Carbon Compounds and Functional Groups 1

  • Organic Chemistry: Study of carbon-containing compounds; includes carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids.


Page 47: Carbon Compounds and Functional Groups 2

  • Carbon can form various structures due to its four valence electrons.

    • Forms long chains, branched molecules, and rings.


Page 48: Functional Groups of Organic Molecules 1

  • Examples of functional groups in organic molecules (hydroxyl, methyl, carboxyl).


Page 49: Functional Groups of Organic Molecules 2

  • Continuation of functional groups examples.


Page 50: Monomers and Polymers 1

  • Macromolecules: Large organic molecules; most are polymers formed from monomers.

    • Examples: starch (polymer of glucose), DNA.


Page 51: Monomers and Polymers 2

  • Polymerization: Joining of monomers via dehydration synthesis.

    • Hydrolysis: Breaking down polymers by adding water.


Page 52: Dehydration Synthesis and Hydrolysis Reactions

  • Visual illustration of dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis processes.


Page 53: Carbohydrates 1

  • Carbohydrates: Hydrophilic organic molecules; general formula based on carbon number.


Page 54: Carbohydrates 2

  • Monosaccharides: Simplest carbohydrates; glucose, galactose, and fructose.

    • They are isomers, sharing the same molecular formula.


Page 55: The Three Major Monosaccharides

  • Visual illustration of glucose, galactose, and fructose structures.


Page 56: Carbohydrates 3

  • Disaccharides: Composed of two monosaccharides joined by glycosidic bonds.

    • Important examples: sucrose (glucose + fructose), lactose (glucose + galactose), maltose (glucose + glucose).


Page 57: The Three Major Disaccharides (Sucrose)

  • Visual example showing the structure of sucrose.


Page 58: The Three Major Disaccharides (Lactose, Maltose)

  • Visual examples showing the structures of lactose and maltose.


Page 59: Carbohydrates 4

  • Polysaccharides: Long chains of monosaccharides, key types include glycogen, starch, and cellulose.


Page 60: Glycogen

  • Visual illustration of glycogen structure.


Page 61: Carbohydrates 5

  • Functions of carbohydrates: Energy source, cell structure, and component of biomolecules.


Page 62: Lipids 1

  • Lipids: Hydrophobic organic molecules with a high hydrogen:oxygen ratio.

    • Types include fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, eicosanoids, steroids.


Page 63: Lipids 2

  • Fatty acids: Chains of carbon atoms; essential fatty acids must be obtained from diet.

    • Saturated vs. Unsaturated: Differ by bond type between carbon atoms.


Page 64: Lipids 3

  • Triglycerides: Three fatty acids linked to glycerol; primary function is energy storage.

    • Types of dietary fats (solid or liquid at room temp.)


Page 65: Triglyceride (Fat) Synthesis 1

  • Visual representation of triglyceride synthesis from glycerol and fatty acids.


Page 66: Triglyceride (Fat) Synthesis 2

  • Continuation of visual representation showing product of triglyceride synthesis.


Page 67: Lipids 4

  • Phospholipids: Similar to triglycerides but with one fatty acid replaced by a phosphate group.

    • Phospholipids are amphipathic; crucial for cell membrane formation.


Page 68: Lecithin, a Representative Phospholipid

  • Visual representation of lecithin's structure.


Page 69: Lipids 5

  • Eicosanoids: Derived from arachidonic acid; functions include signaling in inflammation and blood clotting.


Page 70: Lipids 6

  • Steroids: Lipids with four carbon rings; cholesterol is a key molecule for steroid synthesis.


Page 71: Cholesterol

  • Visual representation of cholesterol structure.


Page 72: Proteins 1

  • Proteins: Polymers of amino acids with many biological functions.

  • Amino acids: Central carbon with amino and carboxyl groups; differ in their R-group.


Page 73: Amino Acids and Peptides 1

  • Visual representation of examples of amino acids.


Page 74: Proteins 2

  • Peptides: Two or more amino acids joined by peptide bonds through dehydration synthesis.


Page 75: Amino Acids and Peptides 2

  • Visual representation of peptide bond formation.


Page 76: Protein Structure 1

  • Conformation: Complex three-dimensional shape of proteins; essential for function.

    • Denaturation: Extreme change in conformation that destroys function.


Page 77: Protein Structure 2

  • Levels of protein structure: Primary (amino acid sequence), Secondary (coiling/folding), Tertiary (further folding), Quaternary (multiple polypeptide chains).


Page 78: Protein Structure 3

  • Tertiary structure stability due to various interactions like disulfide bridges.


Page 79: Protein Structure 4

  • Visual representation illustrating different protein structure levels.


Page 80: Four Levels of Protein Structure 1

  • Visual representation showing primary, secondary, and tertiary structures.


Page 81: Four Levels of Protein Structure 2

  • Continuation of visual representation for protein structures.


Page 82: Protein Functions 1

  • Proteins serve diverse functions in structure (keratin, collagen), communication, and signaling.


Page 83: Protein Functions 2

  • Functions include membrane transport, catalysis, recognition, immunity, and movement.


Page 84: Protein Functions 3

  • Role in cell adhesion and structural integrity.


Page 85: Enzymes and Metabolism

  • Enzymes: Biological catalysts speeding up reactions by lowering activation energy.


Page 86: Effect of Enzyme on Activation Energy

  • Visual representation of activation energy and the effect of enzymes.


Page 87: Enzyme Structure and Action 1

  • Enzyme action involves substrate binding to the active site, forming an enzyme-substrate complex.


Page 88: The Three Steps of an Enzymatic Reaction

  • Visual illustration of the enzyme reaction process.


Page 89: Enzyme Structure and Action 2

  • Factors like temperature and pH can modify enzyme activity.


Page 90: Cofactors

  • Many enzymes require cofactors (inorganic or organic) to function.


Page 91: The Action of a Coenzyme

  • Visual representation of coenzyme action in metabolic pathways.


Page 92: ATP, Other Nucleotides, and Nucleic Acids

  • Nucleotides: Composed of a nitrogenous base, sugar, and phosphate groups.

    • Example: ATP (adenosine triphosphate).


Page 93: Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)

  • Visual representation of ATP structure.


Page 94: ATP Functions

  • ATP: Key energy-transfer molecule; stores energy gained from exergonic reactions.


Page 95: ATP Hydrolysis

  • Hydrolysis of ATP produces ADP and releases energy for physiological work.


Page 96: Source and Uses of ATP

  • Glucose oxidation provides energy used for ATP production and various cellular functions.


Page 97: ATP Production

  • ATP is produced through glycolysis, anaerobic fermentation, and aerobic respiration.


Page 98: Visual Representations of ATP Production

  • Detailed visuals for glycolysis, anaerobic, and aerobic ATP production processes.


Page 99: Other Nucleotides

  • GTP and cAMP as examples of other nucleotide roles in energy transfer.


Page 100: Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate (cAMP)

  • Visual representation of cAMP structure.


Page 101: Nucleic Acids

  • Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) are polymers of nucleotides; crucial for genetic information and protein synthesis.


Page 102: Conclusion

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Page 103: Accessibility Content

  • Information about accessible content alternatives for images in the textbook.


Page 104: Models of Atomic Structure—Bohr Planetary Model

  • Details about atomic structures of carbon and sodium atoms in the Bohr model.


Page 105: Models of Atomic Structure—Quantum Mechanical Model

  • More realistic atomic structure representation, contrasting with Bohr's model.


Page 106: Isotopes of Hydrogen

  • Details about the structures of hydrogen, deuterium, and tritium isotopes.


Page 107: Ionization Process 1

  • Explanation of electron transfer during ionization.


Page 108: Ionization Process 2

  • Summary of resulting sodium and chloride ions from ionization.


Page 109: Structural Isomers

  • Comparison of structural formulas for ethanol and ethyl ether.


Page 110: Single Covalent Bond

  • Overview of hydrogen molecule formation via covalent bonding.


Page 111: Double Covalent Bond

  • Details about carbon dioxide molecule formation from carbon and oxygen atoms.


Page 112: Nonpolar and Polar Covalent Bonds

  • Illustrations comparing nonpolar and polar covalent bonds.


Page 113: Hydrogen Bonding of Water

  • Explanation of hydrogen bonding in water molecules.


Page 114: Water and Hydration Spheres

  • Descriptions of hydration spheres around ions in water.


Page 115: Solution, Colloid, and Suspension

  • Comparisons between solutions, colloids, and suspensions using visual aids.


Page 116: The pH Scale (Acids)

  • Overview of the pH scale measuring acidity.


Page 117: The pH Scale (Bases)

  • Overview of the pH scale measuring basicity.


Page 118: Decomposition Reaction

  • Visual overview of starch decomposition into glucose.


Page 119: Synthesis Reaction

  • Visual representation of amino acids synthesis into proteins.


Page 120: Exchange Reaction

  • Overview of an exchange reaction producing new products.


Page 121: Functional Groups of Organic Molecules 1

  • Table comparing different functional groups of organic molecules and their occurrences.


Page 122: Functional Groups of Organic Molecules 2

  • Continuation of the table detailing more functional groups.


Page 123: Dehydration Synthesis and Hydrolysis Reactions

  • Visuals showing dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis reactions.


Page 124: The Three Major Monosaccharides

  • Description of glucose, galactose, and fructose as examples of monosaccharides.


Page 125: The Three Major Disaccharides (Sucrose)

  • Insights into the structure of sucrose as a disaccharide.


Page 126: The Three Major Disaccharides (Lactose, Maltose)

  • Summary about structures of lactose and maltose.


Page 127: Glycogen

  • Visual illustrating glycogen polysaccharide structure.


Page 128: Triglyceride (Fat) Synthesis 1

  • Representation of fatty acid interactions in triglyceride formation.


Page 129: Triglyceride (Fat) Synthesis 2

  • Overview of product formation in triglyceride synthesis.


Page 130: Trans- and Cis- Fatty Acids

  • Structural differences between trans and cis fatty acids.


Page 131: Lecithin, a Representative Phospholipid

  • Detailed representation of lecithin structure.


Page 132: Cholesterol

  • Insights into the structure and function of cholesterol.


Page 133: Amino Acids and Peptides 1

  • Introduction of structural representations for several amino acids.


Page 134: Amino Acids and Peptides 2

  • Explanation of peptide bond formation leading to dipeptides.


Page 135: Four Levels of Protein Structure 1

  • Introduction to primary and secondary protein structures.


Page 136: Four Levels of Protein Structure 2

  • Overview of tertiary and quaternary structures with visuals.


Page 137: Effect of an Enzyme on Activation Energy

  • Visuals illustrating activation energy variations with and without catalysts.


Page 138: The Three Steps of an Enzymatic Reaction

  • Descriptive guide through the enzymatic reaction process.


Page 139: The Action of a Coenzyme

  • Overview of metabolic processes involving coenzymes in glycolysis and respiration.


Page 140: Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)

  • Detailed structural insights of ATP.


Page 141: The Source and Uses of ATP

  • Depiction of ATP energy transfer mechanism and its uses in physiological functions.


Page 142: ATP Production

  • Comprehensive overview of ATP production through glycolysis and respiration.


Page 143: Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate (cAMP)

  • Overview of the structure and function of cAMP.

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