Section: Module 9: Lesson 1: Nucleic Acids | Biochemistry

Section: Module 9: Lesson 1: Nucleic Acids | Biochemistry | NextGenU.org

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

Describe nucleic acids and the role they play in DNA and RNA.

Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour.

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  Required Learning Resources and Activities
- Select activity Nucleic Acids
  
  Nucleic Acids URL
  
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  Read the entire article. (20 minutes)
  OpenStax textbooks - 2021
- Select activity Structure and Replication of DNA
  
  Structure and Replication of DNA URL
  
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  Read everything except the exercises. (30 minutes)
  LibreTexts Biology - 2022

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Module 1: Lesson 1: Amino Acids found in Proteins and Acid-Base Chemistry of Amino Acids

Amino Acid

Module 1: Lesson 2: Peptide Bond Formation and Hydrolysis

Peptides and Proteins

Module 1: Lesson 3: Protein Structure

Proteins

Module 1: Lesson 4: Denaturation

Denaturation of Proteins

Module 2: Lesson 1: Enzyme Classifications

Classes of Enzymes

Module 2: Lesson 2: The Central Role of Enzymes as Biological Catalysts

The Central Role of Enzymes as Biological Catalysts

Module 2: Lesson 3: Enzyme Kinetics

Allosteric Interactions

CHEM 440 - Enzyme Kinetics

Module 3: Lesson 1: Cellular Function

Nonenzymatic Protein Function for the MCAT: Everything you Need to Know

Module 3: Lesson 2: Biosignaling

Biochemistry 1: Biosignaling

Module 3: Lesson 3: Protein Analysis Techniques

Protein Analysis Techniques Explained

Module 4: Carbohydrates

Module 4: Lesson 1: Classification of Carbohydrates

Carbohydrate Chemistry and Classification

Module 4: Lesson 2: Cyclic Carbohydrates

Cyclic Form of Carbohydrates

Module 4: Lesson 3: Monosaccharides

Chapter 22: Carbohydrates

Module 4: Lesson 4: Disaccharides

Disaccharides

Reflection Activity: Health Applications of Biochemistry (90 minutes)

Module 5: Lesson 1: Glucose Transport

Glucose Transporters: Physiological and Pathological Roles

Module 5: Lesson 2: Glycolysis

Biochemistry, Glycolysis

Module 5: Lesson 3: Metabolism of Fructose and Galactose

Fructose and Galactose Breakdown Pathways

Module 5: Lesson 4: Pyruvate Dehydrogenase

Pyruvate Dehydrogenase (PDH)

Module 5: Lesson 5: Glycogenesis and Glycogenolysis

Glycogenesis and Glycogenolysis

Module 5: Lesson 6: Gluconeogenesis

Biochemistry, Gluconeogenesis

Module 5: Lesson 7: Pentose Phosphate Pathway

Pentose Phosphate Pathway

Case Scenario: Pathophysiology of Carbohydrate Metabolic Disorders (150 minutes)

Module 6: Lesson 1: Lipid Classes

Lipid types and structures

Module 6: Lesson 2: Signaling Lipids

Lipids

Module 6: Lesson 3: Lipid Storage

Adipose Tissue

Module 6: Lesson 4: Saponification

Saponification

Module 7: Lesson 1: Lipid Digestion and Absorption

Digestion and Absorption of Lipids

Module 7: Lesson 2: Lipid Mobilization

Mobilization of Fatty Acids

Module 7: Lesson 3: Lipid Transport

Lipid Transport

Module 7: Lesson 4: Cholesterol Metabolism

Cholesterol Metabolism

Module 7: Lesson 5: Fatty Acids and Triglycerols Metabolism

Metabolism (Degradation) of Triglycerols and Fatty Acids

Module 7: Lesson 6: Ketone Bodies

Metabolism (Degradation) of Triglycerols and Fatty Acids

Module 7: Lesson 7: Protein Catabolism

Biochemistry: Protein Catabolism

Case Scenario: Pathophysiology of Lipid and Amino Acid Metabolic Disorders (120 minutes)

Module 8: Lesson 1: DNA Structure

Nucleic Acids

Module 8: Lesson 2: Organization of Chromosomes in Eukaryotes

Organization of Eukaryotic Chromosomes

Module 8: Lesson 3: DNA Replication

DNA Replication Steps and Process

Module 8: Lesson 4: DNA Repair