1) What are the most abundant elements in biological systems? By number? By mass?
2) Beyond the 4 most abundant elements, what are the other abundant list of elements, briefly discuss their importance?
3) Discuss the importance of trace elements necessary for life?
4) What are the four major types of biomolecules? Discuss the important chemical bonding found in these molecules?
5) Give the structural definitions and major functions of proteins, polysaccharides, and nucleic acids.
6) For each of the important biological polymers, describe the bonds linking them.
7) List the major function of proteins, polysaccharides and nucleic acids.
8) Define enthalpy, entropy and free energy.
9) What is the difference between a spontaneous (endergonic) reaction and a non-spontaneous (exergonic) reaction?
10) Draw a free energy diagram showing a spontaneous reaction.
11) Biochemical evolution is currently speculative, identify the conditions, molecules and possible mechanisms for the formation of important biomolecules.
12) How are anaerobic organisms related to aerobic organism?
13) What the similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms?