Section: Module 1: Lesson 2: The Chemical Level of Organization | Anatomy and Physiology | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this module, students you will be able to:
    • Describe the fundamental composition of matter.
    • Identify the three subatomic particles.
    • Identify the four most abundant elements in the body.
    • Explain the relationship between an atom’s number of electrons and its relative stability.
    • Define homeostasis and explain its importance to normal human functioning.
    • Distinguish between ionic bonds, covalent bonds, and hydrogen bonds.
    • Explain how energy is invested, stored, and released via chemical reactions, particularly those reactions that are critical to life.
    • Explain the importance of the inorganic compounds that contribute to life, such as water, salts, acids, and bases.
    • Compare and contrast the four important classes of organic (carbon-based) compounds—proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids—according to their composition and functional importance to human life.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 5 hours and 54 minutes.

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