The Chemistry of Life in Zoology

Lesson Two

The Chemistry of Life

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

. Identify the major chemical elements essential for life.

. Explain the biological importance of these elements.

. Define biological macromolecules.

. Identify the four major types of macromolecules.

. Describe their basic functions and examples.

But what are these made of? Atoms to Molecules to Cells to Organisms

Lipids

Nucleic Acids (DNA)