Through informational text, interactive activities, step-through animations, and video clips, studnet explore biochemistry and the molecules that make up living things.

An explanation of the importance of fats and proteins in the human diet. Examples of chemical structures of various fats and proteins are used.

A set of virtual experiment assignments where students investigate the biochemistry of hemoglobin and the role it plays in the functioning of human red blood cells. Includes background information, glossary, online notebook, and...

Through informational text, interactive activities, animations, and video clips, students examine the chemistry of living things, and they learn how interactions from atoms are fundamental to life as we know it.

The main objective for this exercise is to enhance your study of the properties and structures of biological molecules with modern computer graphics. Rather than passively viewing illustrations of molecular structure as they occur in...

Problem set tests understanding of Photosynthesis by providing multiple choice questions accompanied by related tutorials. Problem set 1 focuses on light and role of pigments.

Problem set tests understanding of Photosynthesis by providing multiple choice questions accompanied by related tutorials. Set 2 Focuses on carbohydrate synthesis.

This activity introduces the fundamental characteristics of biological macromolecules.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to biochemical reactions.

This site provides an interactive assessment in which you will learn which biological reactions require either B12 or folate (or both), the consequences of a deficiency in either vitamin, and the important step in which B12 and folate...

How well do you know your acids and bases? This resource will access your understanding and provide tutorials to help you with areas of weakness.

Get a tour of the four basic biological macromolecules structure and function in this tutorial. Learn about carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Focus on the basic structure and function of both lipids and carbohydrates, two of the four major macromolecule families in biological systems. (Requires Java)

Learn which biological reactions require either B12, folate or both and he consequences of a deficiency in either vitamin. The correct answers for the multiple choices problems are reinforced with a brief explanation and the incorrect...

The purpose of this tutorial is to introduce you to some of the chemical concepts which are necessary to understand biology. Concepts include the basics for understanding biology, chemical bonds and attractive forces, the chemistry of...

Explanation of biochemical processes in cells during metabolism. Focus is on the generation of ATP.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The main chemical components of living organisms are known as organic compounds and are built around the element carbon. Living things are made up of very large...

Explore macromolecules and the smaller molecules that make up living organisms in this module.

In this interactive module, you will learn how metabolic acidosis or alkalosis can arise and how these conditions shift the bicarbonate equilibrium. The body's compensatory mechanisms and treatment options are also discussed.

This general tutorial begins with an explanation of the polarity of the water molecule and the effects this polarity has on the properties of water. Goes on to introduce organic molecules and has a thourough tutorial on the third page.