The Logic of Life

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Course Outline

  1. Molecular Foundations of Life
  2. Cellular Organization
  3. Levels of Biological Organization
  4. Functions of Living Systems
  5. Genetic Information and Reproduction
  6. Ecological Organization
  7. Evolution and Scientific Reasoning

1. Molecular Foundations of Life

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Atom : An elementary chemical body consisting of a nucleus made of protons and neutrons, surrounded by an electron cloud.
  • Molecule : A unit of matter made of at least two atoms joined by covalent bonds and electrically neutral overall.
  • ADN : A polymer of deoxyribonucleotides that supports genetic information and normally consists of two polynucleotide strands associated by hydrogen bonds into a double helix.
  • ATP : A nucleotide composed of adenine, ribose, and three phosphoryl groups whose hydrolysis supplies energy for many metabolic reactions.
  • Supramolecular assembly : An assemblage of numerous macromolecules maintained by weak bonds.

Memory Hook

Atom → molecule → macromolecule → supramolecular assembly

2. Cellular Organization

Key Concepts & Definitions

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1. Which structure distinguishes an atom from a molecule?

2. What feature identifies ATP as a molecule that can supply energy for many metabolic reactions?

3. Which description best defines a cell?

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What is an atom composed of?

A nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by an electron cloud.

What is a molecule made of?

At least two atoms joined by covalent bonds and electrically neutral.

What defines a cell as the unit of life?

It is a closed structure with plasma membrane, cytoplasm, and DNA, serving structural, functional, and reproductive roles.

What distinguishes microscopic from macroscopic structures?

Microscopic structures are invisible to the naked eye, macroscopic are visible and larger than 1 mm.

Atom - Basic unit of matter

Consists of protons, neutrons, electrons.

Molecule - Covalently bonded atoms

Made of at least two atoms, neutral.

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