  This program provides students who have no training in chemistry with the background they need to understand such complex biological processes as photosynthesis, respiration, protein synthesis, and DNA replication. The program begins with a basic explanation of atomic structure, and then proceeds to an analysis of four important types of chemical bonds: covalent, polar covalent, ionic and hydrogen. In conclusion, the program explores four essential organic molecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. |