Name: Dustin Fides S.
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Section: BSN - 1C
Topics
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Compounds
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Date: September 18, 2022
KWL CHART 2
CHEMISTRY OF LIFE
What do you already What do you want to What did you
know? know? learn?
the study of the concerned with the Organic chemistry
production, reactions, properties and is the study of
and properties of behavior of inorganic molecules that
chemical compounds compounds, which contain carbon
that do not involve a include metals, compounds.
carbon-hydrogen bond. minerals, and
organometallic
compounds.
the study of the understanding of it is the study of
structure, properties, organic chemistry, such life and all of the
composition, reactions, as doctors, chemical
and preparation of veterinarians, dentists, reactions related
carbon-containing pharmacologists, to life.
compounds. chemical engineers,
and chemists.
a substance that does Why are inorganic Inorganic
not contain both carbon compounds important compounds are
and hydrogen. to the human body? important in the
body and
responsible for
many simple
functions. The
major inorganic
compounds are
water (H2O),
bimolecular
oxygen (O2),
carbon dioxide
(CO2), and some
acids, bases, and
salts. The body is
composed of 60–
75% water.
Organic Compounds typically consist of What is the importance all living
groups of carbon atoms of organic compounds organisms
covalently bonded to in our body? contain carbon.
hydrogen, usually They are the basic
oxygen, and often other components of
elements as well. many of the
cycles that drive
the earth. For
example, the
carbon cycle that
includes the
exchange of
carbon between
plants and
animals in
photosynthesis
and cellular
respiration.

Kreb’s Cycle Krebs cycle the cycle of How Krebs Cycle Krebs cycle is
chemical reactions that Function? likely the most
are the major source of important part of
energy in living the process of
organisms. aerobic
respiration
because it drives
the formation of
electron carriers

Water Soluble Vitamins nine water-soluble How do you know if a Deficiency of any
vitamins: the B vitamins vitamin is water- of these water-
-- folate, thiamine, soluble? soluble vitamins
riboflavin, niacin, results in a clinical
pantothenic acid, biotin, syndrome that
vitamin B6, and vitamin may result in
B12 -- and vitamin C. severe morbidity
and mortality.

Fat Soluble Vitamins absorbed along with What happens to fat- They are found in
fats in the diet and are soluble vitamins? many plant and
stored in the body's animal foods and
fatty tissue and in the in dietary
liver. supplements.
Vitamins A, D, E,
and K are fat-
 soluble.

Name: Dustin Fides S. Nuestro Rating: ______

Section: BSN - 1C Date: September 18, 2022

Worksheet 2

CHEMISTRY OF LIFE

Engage

Based on your prior knowledge in biology and chemistry, how are these two related to one
another?

All living things are made of elements, molecules, and compounds. Metabolism is the sum total of all the
chemical reactions that occur within the cells of living things. Chemistry is fundamental to truly
understanding biology.

Explore

In order to fully understand the mechanisms of human anatomy and physiology, it is important
to have an understanding of the chemical composition of the body. This activity will make you realize
and appreciate the various chemical interactions happening within your body by collecting relevant
information regarding the chemistry of life.

A. Inorganic Chemistry: It deals with the compounds in non-living forms that are essential for life.

Describe of the following substances and give their importance.

1. Oxygen- Oxygen plays a critical role in respiration, the energy-producing chemistry that drives
the metabolisms of most living things.

2. CO2 - carbon dioxide, which is a greenhouse gas that works to trap heat close to Earth. It helps
Earth hold the energy it receives from the Sun so it doesn't all escape back into space. If it weren't for
carbon dioxide, Earth's ocean would be frozen solid.

3. Water- Water travels throughout your body carrying nutrients, oxygen, and wastes to and from
your cells and organs. • Water keeps your body cool as part of your body's temperature regulating
system. • Water cushions your joints, and protects your tissues and organs from shock and damage.
4. Acids- acid is any substance that in water solution tastes sour, changes blue litmus paper to
red, reacts with some metals to liberate hydrogen, reacts with bases to form salts, and promotes
chemical reactions (acid catalysis).

5. Bases- - in chemistry, any substance that in water solution is slippery to the touch, tastes bitter,
changes the colour of indicators, reacts with acids to form salts, and promotes certain chemical
reactions.maintaining a stable internal environment in the human body, baking a delicious cake, or
determining whether a lake can support aquatic life.

6. Salts-a compound composed of two ions - a positively charged ion and a negatively charged ion. plays
a crucial role in maintaining human health. It is the main source of sodium and chloride ions in the
human diet.

B. Organic Chemistry: It deals with the carbon- containing compounds in living forms.

Describe of the following substances and give their building blocks and importance.

1. Carbohydrates - Carbohydrates are the most common class of biochemical compounds. The basic
building block of carbohydrates is the monosaccharide, which consists of six carbon atoms. Sugars are
sweet, short-chain, soluble carbohydrates that are found in many foods and supply us with energy.

2. Proteins- Proteins are the building blocks of life. Every cell in the human body contains protein. The
building blocks of proteins are amino acids, which are small organic molecules that consist of an alpha
(central) carbon atom linked to an amino group, a carboxyl group, a hydrogen atom, and a variable
component called a side chain.

3. Lipids- Lipids are fatty, waxlike molecules found in the human body and other organisms. Glycerol
and fatty acids are the basic building blocks of fats (lipids).

4. Nucleic Acids- They carry the genetic blueprint of a cell and carry instructions for the functioning of
the cell. A nucleotide is the basic building block of nucleic acids (RNA and DNA). A nucleotide consists of
a sugar molecule (either ribose in RNA or deoxyribose in DNA) attached to a phosphate group and a
nitrogen-containing base. The bases used in DNA are adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G) and thymine
(T).

5. ATP- is an important “energy molecule” found in all life forms. Specifically, it is a coenzyme that
works with enzymes such as ATP triphosphatase to transfer energy to cells by releasing its phosphate
groups.The building blocks of ATP are carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus.

Explain

1. Why is water considered as the universal solvent? Explain its significance/ importance on bodily
processes?
 Water is called the universal solvent because it is capable of dissolving more substances than any
other liquid. Protects body organs and tissues. Carries nutrients and oxygen to cells. Lubricates
joints. Lessens burden the on kidneys and liver by flushing out waste products. Helps dissolve
minerals and nutrients to make them accessible to your body.

2. Nucleic acids can either be DNA and RNA. How are they different from each other?

All nucleic acids contain the bases A, C, and G; T, however, is found only in DNA, while U is found in RNA.
The pentose sugar in DNA (2′-deoxyribose) differs from the sugar in RNA (ribose) by the absence of a
hydroxyl group (―OH) on the 2′ carbon of the sugar ring.

Extend

1. Vitamins are a group of 14 organic essential nutrients. Classify each as water soluble or fat soluble
and give each importance in the body.

Water Soluble Vitamins Fat Soluble Vitamins

ascorbic acid  vitamin A

thiamin vitamin D
riboflavin vitamin E
niacin vitamin K

pantothenic acid. __________________________________

folacin __________________________________

biotin __________________________________

2. Why is blood said to be in colloidal form?

Blood is a type of colloid with dispersing phase in the form of liquid and dispersed phase in the form of
solids. Why is blood in the form of colloids? Colloids in the blood are formed because blood cells are
dispersed solids in plasma proteins in the form of liquid.

Evaluate

A. Encircle the letter of your answer.

1. The study of matter and the changes it undergoes is called

A. biology. B. chemistry. C. physiology. D. histology.

2. The branch of chemistry that deals with carbon- containing compounds is called

A. analytical B. inorganic C. organic D. nuclear

3. The most abundant biomolecule in the body is

A. carbohydrate. B. lipid. C. nucleic acid. D. protein.

4. The building blocks of protein are

A. amino acids. B. glycerols. C. monosaccharides. D. fatty acids.

5. It is considered the universal solvent.

A. synovial fluid. B. blood. C. cerebrospinal fluid. D. water.

6. The substance that is considered as the proton donor is the

A. acid. B. base. C. buffer. D. salt.

7. The substance that has a pH higher than 7 is the

A. acid. B. base. C. buffer. D. salt

8. The respiratory gas that you expire is the

A. oxygen. B. carbon monoxide. C. nitrogen. D. CO2.

9. Calcium carbonate in bones is an example of

A. acid. B. base. C. buffer. D. salt.

10. The energy currency of the cell is the

A. ATP. B. DNA. C. RNA. D. CO.

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Section: BSN - 1C Date: September 18, 2022

Graphic Organizer 2

Organic Versus Inorganic Compounds

organic inorganic
compound compounds

How do they complement

each other?

The primary difference that lies between

these organic compounds and inorganic
compounds is that organic compounds
always have a carbon atom while most
of the inorganic compounds do not
contain the carbon atom in them. Almost
all the organic compounds contain the
carbon-hydrogen or a simple C-H bond in them.

How ado they differ from each other?

Carbon atom No carbon

atom

Examples Examples

carbonates, Water (H2O) 

oxalates,
oxides of
carbon,
carbon-
nitrogen
compounds,
sulfides of
carbon,
carboranes,
halides of
carbon.

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Group Dynamics 2
 Learning Chem is Fun…..It’s Joke Time!

Here are some sample chemistry jokes.

Organic chemistry is the study of carbon compounds;

Biochemistry is the study of carbon compounds that wriggle.

Q: Why do chemists like nitrates so much?

A: They're cheaper than day rates.

Q: Why are chemists great for solving problems?

A: They have all the solutions.

Q: What happens when electrons lose their energy?

A: They get Bohr'ed.

Q: What is a cation afraid of?

A: A dogion.