Chem150 - Survey of Biochemistry Introduction

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 2 Introduction The chemistry we will focus on this semester Organic Chemistry The chemistry of carbon Functional groups Biochemistry The chemistry of living systems

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 3 Organic Chemistry

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 4 Organic Chemistry Hydrocarbons represent the starting point Contain only carbon and hydrogen Groups include Alkanes, alkenes and alkynes Butane

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 5 Organic Chemistry Organic molecule are organized into functional groups Many contain elements other than carbon and hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen Sulfur Halogens (F, Cl, Br, & I)

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 6 Organic Chemistry

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 7 Organic Chemistry Functional Groups Hydroxyl groups (alcohols) Hydroxyl Group 1-Butanol

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 8 Organic Chemistry Functional Groups Amino groups (amines) 1-Butylamine Amino Group

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 9 Organic Chemistry Functional Groups Carbonyl groups (aldehydes and ketones) Butanal Aldehyde Group

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 10 Organic Chemistry Functional Groups Carboxyl groups (carboxylic acids) Butanoic acid Carboxyl Group

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 11 Organic Chemistry Functional Groups Functional group affect the physical and chemical properties of organic molecules. Butane (alkane)Butanol (alcohol)Butylamine (amine) Butanoic acid (carboxylic acid) Butanal (aldehyde) water

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 12 Organic Chemistry Functional Groups chemical structure affects drug or hormone- receptor interactions

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 13 Organic Chemistry Functional Groups Is this even possible?Or this?

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 14 Survey Question (Clicker) Do you think there is some validity to HeadOn as a headache cure? A) Yes B) No C) I don’t know What chemical questions would you want to have answered to decide ?

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 15 Survey Question (Clicker) Do you have concerns about Nalgene bottles and health risks (esp to babies)? A) Yes B) No C) I don’t know What chemical questions would you want to have answered to decide ?

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 16 Nalgene polycarbonates What chemical questions would you want to have answered to decide ?

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 17 ORGANIC MOLECULE IN THE NEWS: Bisphenol A

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 18 PHARMACOPHORE IN THE NEWS: Bisphenol ANEWS: Bisphenol /learning/estrogens.html

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 19 Biochemistry Biological molecules Amino acids and Proteins Carbohydrates and Polysaccharides Nucleotides and Nucleic acids Lipids (Fats, oils)

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 20 Biochemistry Biological molecules Amino acids and Proteins Amino Group Carboxylic Acid Group Alanine

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 21 Biochemistry Biological molecules Carbohydrates and Polysaccharides Glucose

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 22 Biochemistry Biological molecules Lipids (Fats, oils) Triglyceride

Chem150, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Introduction 23 Biochemistry Biological Macromolecules Proteins, Polysaccharides and Nucleic Acids Metabolism Taking things apart Putting things together Obtaining and using energy Regulation of processes.