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Biology 113
Fall 2001

Lecture outline 2
8/29/01

Structure and function.

  • what functions do cells perform?
  • how do macromolecules perform these functions?
Basic chemistry
  • atoms
    • protons
    • neutrons
    • electrons
  • elements
  • naturally occuring elements
  • molecules
    • inorganic
    • organic
  • organic macromolecules
    • monomers
    • polymer

Homework:

  • Thought question: What are the functional consequences/advantages of building complex macromolecules by linking relatively simple monomers into polymers?

 
 
 
 

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