Chemistry of Life

Water, biological macromolecules, and the chemical basis of life

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Topics Covered

• Water and Its Properties — The unique properties of water and their importance to life
• Carbohydrates — Structure, function, and types of carbohydrates in biological systems
• Lipids — Structure and function of fats, phospholipids, and steroids
• Proteins — Amino acids, protein structure, and functions of proteins
• Nucleic Acids — DNA and RNA structure, nucleotides, and genetic information

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