Investigating the Chemistry of Life — Chapter overview · Life Science: Biology, Grade 10
Use fair comparisons and molecular models to explain reactions in living systems.
Chapter question
How do structure, conditions, and evidence explain biological reactions?
Units in this chapter
- Unit 1.1 · Designing a Biology Investigation
I can identify an independent variable, an outcome, and useful controls.
- Unit 1.2 · Atoms, Bonds & Water
I can explain how atoms combine into compounds through covalent and ionic bonds.
- Unit 1.3 · Carbon & the Macromolecules of Life
I can explain why carbon is the backbone of the molecules of life.
- Unit 1.4 · Enzymes
I can explain how enzymes speed up chemical reactions as biological catalysts.
- Unit 1.5 · Biochemical Reactions & Energy
I can distinguish synthesis reactions from decomposition reactions.