Chemistry

After learning about chemistry you should be able to:

Explain that living cells are composed of a small number of key chemical elements (carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur)

Explain the characteristics of life as indicated by cellular processes including: a. homeostasis b. energy transfers and transformation c. transportation of molecules d. disposal of wastes e. synthesis of new molecules

Explain that living organisms use matter and energy to make a variety of organic molecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids) and to drive life processes (growth, reacting to the environment, reproduction, and movement).