Biomolecules - Double helix

Introduction to double helix
Structure of DNA
- Composed of nucleotides
- Sugar-phosphate backbone
- Nitrogenous bases (adenine, thymine, guanine, cytosine)
Base pairing rule
- Adenine with thymine
- Guanine with cytosine
Complementary strand formation
DNA replication process
Importance of double helix in heredity
Examples of DNA structure in real-life applications
- DNA profiling in forensic science
- Genetic engineering
Bioinformatics and genomic studies
Summary of the double helix structure

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Slide 11: Importance of Double Helix in Heredity

Double helix structure of DNA allows for the accurate transmission of genetic information from one generation to the next
DNA replication ensures that each new cell produced during cell division receives an exact copy of the genetic material
Through DNA replication, the information encoded in the DNA molecule is preserved and passed on to offspring
Double helix structure also allows for the potential of genetic variation through mechanisms such as genetic recombination and mutations

Slide 12: Examples of DNA Structure in Real-Life Applications - DNA Profiling

DNA profiling, also known as DNA fingerprinting, utilizes the unique DNA sequence variations between individuals to identify and differentiate them
The double helix structure of DNA allows for the extraction and analysis of DNA from various biological samples (e.g., blood, hair, saliva, etc.) in forensic investigations
DNA profiling has been instrumental in solving crime cases, establishing paternity/maternity, and exonerating the wrongly accused

Slide 13: Examples of DNA Structure in Real-Life Applications - Genetic Engineering

The ability to manipulate the structure and function of DNA is essential in genetic engineering techniques
Through recombinant DNA technology, scientists can introduce new genetic material into an organism’s DNA, creating genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
Manipulating the double helix structure allows for the insertion, deletion, or modification of specific genes, leading to desired traits or characteristics in the organism
Examples of genetic engineering applications include agricultural biotechnology (improving crop traits), medical biotechnology (producing therapeutic proteins), and environmental biotechnology (bioremediation)

Slide 14: Bioinformatics and Genomic Studies

Bioinformatics is the interdisciplinary field that combines biology, computer science, and mathematics to analyze and interpret biological data, particularly genomic information
The double helix structure of DNA provides the foundation for genomic studies
With advances in DNA sequencing technologies, vast amounts of genomic data can be generated and analyzed
Bioinformatics tools and algorithms allow scientists to compare DNA sequences, identify genes, predict protein structures and functions, and understand the relationships between DNA, genes, and diseases

Slide 15: Summary of the Double Helix Structure

The double helix structure is a fundamental characteristic of DNA
It consists of two antiparallel strands of nucleotides held together by hydrogen bonds between the complementary nitrogenous bases
Adenine pairs with thymine, and guanine pairs with cytosine, following the base pairing rule
The double helix structure plays a vital role in heredity, DNA replication, and various applications in different fields of science

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<h2 id="slide-21-carbohydrates">Slide 21: Carbohydrates</h2>
<ul>
<li>Introduction to carbohydrates</li>
<li>Classification of carbohydrates based on size and structure
<ul>
<li>Monosaccharides</li>
<li>Disaccharides</li>
<li>Oligosaccharides</li>
<li>Polysaccharides</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Functions of carbohydrates in living organisms</li>
<li>Examples of carbohydrates
<ul>
<li>Glucose</li>
<li>Sucrose</li>
<li>Starch</li>
<li>Cellulose</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Reactions of carbohydrates
<ul>
<li>Hydrolysis</li>
<li>Dehydration synthesis</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Importance of carbohydrates in human nutrition</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="slide-22-proteins">Slide 22: Proteins</h2>
<ul>
<li>Introduction to proteins</li>
<li>Structure and composition of proteins
<ul>
<li>Amino acids as building blocks</li>
<li>Peptide bonds</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Classification of proteins based on structure and function
<ul>
<li>Primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures</li>
<li>Enzymes, antibodies, hormones, structural proteins, etc.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Functions of proteins in living organisms</li>
<li>Examples of proteins
<ul>
<li>Hemoglobin</li>
<li>Insulin</li>
<li>Collagen</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Proteins as catalysts (enzymes) and their role in metabolic reactions</li>
<li>Denaturation of proteins and its impact on their structure and function</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="slide-23-lipids">Slide 23: Lipids</h2>
<ul>
<li>Introduction to lipids</li>
<li>Classification of lipids
<ul>
<li>Fatty acids</li>
<li>Triglycerides</li>
<li>Phospholipids</li>
<li>Steroids</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Structure and properties of lipids</li>
<li>Functions of lipids in living organisms</li>
<li>Examples of lipids
<ul>
<li>Saturated and unsaturated fatty acids</li>
<li>Phospholipids in cell membranes</li>
<li>Cholesterol</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Role of lipids in energy storage and insulation</li>
<li>Importance of lipids in human nutrition</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="slide-24-nucleic-acids">Slide 24: Nucleic Acids</h2>
<ul>
<li>Introduction to nucleic acids</li>
<li>Structure and composition of nucleic acids
<ul>
<li>Nucleotides as building blocks</li>
<li>Sugar-phosphate backbone</li>
<li>Nitrogenous bases (adenine, thymine, guanine, cytosine, uracil)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Types of nucleic acids
<ul>
<li>DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)</li>
<li>RNA (ribonucleic acid)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Functions of nucleic acids in living organisms</li>
<li>Examples of nucleic acids
<ul>
<li>DNA as the carrier of genetic information</li>
<li>mRNA in protein synthesis</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Role of nucleic acids in heredity and gene expression</li>
<li>Nucleic acid sequencing and its significance in genomics research</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="slide-25-enzymes">Slide 25: Enzymes</h2>
<ul>
<li>Introduction to enzymes</li>
<li>Characteristics of enzymes
<ul>
<li>Biological catalysts</li>
<li>Specificity and selectivity</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Factors affecting enzyme activity
<ul>
<li>Temperature, pH, substrate concentration</li>
<li>Enzyme inhibitors</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Enzyme kinetics
<ul>
<li>Michaelis-Menten equation</li>
<li>Enzyme-substrate complex formation</li>
<li>Rate of reaction and turnover number</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Industrial and medical applications of enzymes
<ul>
<li>Food industry (e.g., fermentation)</li>
<li>Pharmaceuticals (enzyme drugs)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Enzyme regulation and allosteric control</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="slide-26-acids-and-bases">Slide 26: Acids and Bases</h2>
<ul>
<li>Introduction to acids and bases</li>
<li>Definitions of acids and bases
<ul>
<li>Arrhenius definition</li>
<li>Brønsted-Lowry definition</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Strength and concentration of acids and bases</li>
<li>pH scale and calculations</li>
<li>Acid-base indicators</li>
<li>Common acids and their uses
<ul>
<li>Hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, acetic acid</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Common bases and their uses
<ul>
<li>Sodium hydroxide, ammonia, calcium hydroxide</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Acid-base neutralization reactions and their applications</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="slide-27-redox-reactions">Slide 27: Redox Reactions</h2>
<ul>
<li>Introduction to redox reactions</li>
<li>Definitions of oxidation and reduction</li>
<li>Redox reactions involving electron transfer</li>
<li>Oxidation states and assigning them in compounds</li>
<li>Balancing redox reactions using the half-reaction method</li>
<li>Redox reactions in electrochemical cells</li>
<li>Applications of redox reactions
<ul>
<li>Batteries and fuel cells</li>
<li>Corrosion prevention</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Oxidation-reduction titrations</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="slide-28-chemical-kinetics">Slide 28: Chemical Kinetics</h2>
<ul>
<li>Introduction to chemical kinetics</li>
<li>Factors affecting reaction rate
<ul>
<li>Concentration, temperature, catalysts</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Rate laws and reaction orders</li>
<li>Determining reaction orders from experimental data</li>
<li>Rate constants and their significance</li>
<li>Rate-determining step</li>
<li>Collision theory and activation energy</li>
<li>Reaction mechanisms</li>
<li>Applications of chemical kinetics in industry and medicine</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="slide-29-equilibrium">Slide 29: Equilibrium</h2>
<ul>
<li>Introduction to chemical equilibrium</li>
<li>The concept of reversible reactions</li>
<li>Equilibrium constant (K)
<ul>
<li>Expressions and calculations</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Le Chatelier’s principle</li>
<li>Factors affecting equilibrium position
<ul>
<li>Temperature, pressure, concentration</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Solubility equilibrium</li>
<li>Acid-base equilibrium</li>
<li>Industrial applications of equilibrium principles
<ul>
<li>Haber-Bosch process (ammonia synthesis)</li>
<li>Contact process (sulfuric acid production)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="slide-30-organic-chemistry">Slide 30: Organic Chemistry</h2>
<ul>
<li>Introduction to organic chemistry</li>
<li>Unique properties of carbon atoms</li>
<li>Structure and bonding in organic compounds</li>
<li>Functional groups and their characteristics</li>
<li>Isomerism in organic compounds</li>
<li>Nomenclature of organic compounds</li>
<li>Reactions and reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry</li>
<li>Importance of organic compounds in everyday life
<ul>
<li>Pharmaceuticals, polymers, fuels, etc.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Carbon-based compounds in environmental issues</li>
</ul>

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