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CHEM 301 UNIT 9 LEARNING OBJECTIVES (lesson 1- lesson 5 trial exam questions and answers) ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY

CHEM 301 - Unit 6 Review/CHEM 301 - Unit 6 Review. Unit 6 Learning Objectives 1. Explain the meaning of the term “metabolic pathway.” Metabolic pathway = tightly regulated, interconnected set of biochemical reactions in which some chemicals (nutrients) are used up and other chemicals are produced 2. List the principle characteristics of metabolic pathways and explain the purpose of each of the two major types of pathways. Characteristics: - Degradative (catabolism) or synthetic (anab...

CHEM 301 - Unit 3 Review/CHEM 301 - Unit 3 Review. Unit 3 Learning Objectives 1. Differentiate between hydrophobic, hydrophilic, and amphipathic molecules. Hydrophobic molecules are NOT soluble in water. Hydrophilic molecules ARE soluble in water. Amphiphilic molecules contain both hydrophobic and hydrophilic residues. 2. Describe the structure of the following biological molecules: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Proteins – made up of AAs (20 common amino acids) Car...