Basic Components
Learning Time: 4-12 hours
Content: This topic examines the chemical compounds that form the basic building blocks of living things. The structures and functions of organic molecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids are explained in detail. Enzymes and their roles in metabolic processes are also emphasized. The importance of water in living things and the functions of inorganic compounds (mineral salts, acids, bases) are also covered in this context. In TYT, this topic includes fundamental questions about molecular structures and biochemical reactions. The current curriculum also partially emphasizes the impact of healthy nutrition and molecular biology on daily life. Students’ understanding of this topic is critical to their understanding of cellular processes.
- Organic Molecules:
- Carbohydrates (Structure of the Glucose Molecule)
- Proteins (Structure of Hemoglobin)
- Lipids (Synthesis of Triglycerides)
- Nucleic Acids (DNA Double Helix Model)
- Inorganic Compounds:
- Mineral Salts (Role of Calcium in Bone)
- Acids and Bases (pH Measurement)
- Water Solutions (Ionization Process)
- Enzymes:
- Enzyme Structure (Active Site Concept)
- Mechanism of Action (Lock-Key Model)
- Factors (Effect of Temperature on Enzyme Activity)
- Inhibition (Competitive Inhibitor Example)
- Water and Its Importance:
- Solvent Properties (Dissolution of Salt in Water)
- Temperature Regulation (Sweating Mechanism)
- Role in Chemical Reactions (Hydrolysis Reaction)
- Distribution in the Cell (Cytoplasm Content)
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 5 hours
- Skill level Intermediate
- Language English
- Students 15
- Assessments Yes
