NUR11O1 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology

Department of Biology
Institute of Arts and Sciences
Far Eastern University
LECTURE ACTIVITY NO. 2
THE CHEMICAL BASIS OF LIFE

Name: Palabay, Azh Yomard G. Section: 34 Date Submitted:

I. INTRODUCTION
Different chemical reactions govern all processes in living organisms. These reactions
include conversion of food to energy to run cellular processes and elimination of
resulting waste products. These enzyme-catalyzed metabolic reactions allow organisms to
grow and produce offspring, maintain their structures, and respond to environmental
cues.
II. II. ACCOMPLISH THE ACTIVITY TABLE 2.

-Chemistry is the study of elements and substances that

2.01A. Define chemistry and state its
relevance to anatomy and deals with basic concept of solid, liquid and gas.
physiology. Chemistry is relevant to anatomy and physiology because
chemistry explain how cells and other bodily components
are being produced, how we breathe and etc.
2.01B. Define matter, mass, and -Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.
weight. -Mass is a quantity of all matter and object it contains.
-Atom is the basic unit of matter and the tiniest particle.
2.01C. Distinguish between an -Element is a substance made up of atom that cannot be
element and an atom. split into separate substance. Whilst an Atom is a part of
an element.
2.01D. Define atomic number and An Atomic number is the number of chemical element
mass number. that can be found in periodic system. While mass number
is the total number of proton and neuron.
2.01E. Name the subatomic particles Proton is a stable and the positively charged particle and
of an atom and indicate their can be found inside the nucleus.
location. Neutron is a subatomic particle with neutral or no charges
and can be found inside the nucleus.
Electron is subatomic particle with negative charges and
can be found outside the nucleus.
2.01F. Compare and contrast ionic Both undergo exothermic process but Ionic Bonding are
and covalent bonds. formed between metal and non-metal, gives electrons to
the other atom while Covalent Bonds occur between two
non-metals and share the same amount between atoms.
2.01G. Explain what creates a Hydrogen bond occur when hydrogen is covalently
hydrogen bond and relate its bonded with elements like fluorine, oxygen or nitrogen,
importance. The mentioned elements are electronegative. The
importance of hydrogen bonding is, It’s responsible for
water’s solvent capabilities.

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Department of Biology
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Far Eastern University
2.01H. Differentiate between a A molecule is a group of two or more chemically bonded
molecule and a compound. atoms that are being hold together, Whilst compound is a
mixture of different type of elements.
2.01I. Describe the process of This happens when there is formation or breakage of
dissociation. chemical bonds.
2.02A. Summarize the characteristics Synthesis is a formation of new molecule it needs energy
of synthesis, decomposition, and to do so. Decomposition is when energy is being released
exchange reactions. due to the breakage of molecules and Exchange Reaction
is when Synthesis and Decomposition is combined.
2.02B. Explain how reversible It is when the concentrations of the product remains
reactions produce chemical unchanged.
equilibrium.
2.02C. Distinguish between chemical
reactions that release energy and
those that take in energy.
2.02D. Describe the factors that can
affect the rate of chemical reactions.
2.03A. Describe the pH scale and its
relationship to acidic and basic
solutions.
2.03B. Explain the importance of
buffers in organisms.
2.04A. Distinguish between
inorganic and organic molecules.
2.04B. Describe how the properties of
oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water
contribute to their physiological
functions.
2.05A. Describe the structural
organization and major
functions of carbohydrates,
lipids, proteins, and nucleic
acids.
2.05B. Explain how enzymes work.

III. CONCLUSION: Make general statement (Maximum of three sentences on what you have
learned on this activity.

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NUR11O1 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology
Department of Biology
Institute of Arts and Sciences
Far Eastern University
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