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HSC CMO2: Biochemistry for health
1. Understand the structure and function of molecules of life
- 1.1. Describe the structure of the chemical elements: • hydrogen • carbon • oxygen • nitrogen
- 1.2. Describe the classification of biological molecules
- 1.3. Describe the structure and function of organic molecules
2. Understand metabolic processes
- 2.1. Explain the purpose of metabolism
- 2.2. Describe the types of metabolic processes
- 2.3. Explain aerobic and anaerobic respiration
- 2.4. Describe the storage, transport forms and transitions for metabolic fuels
- 2.5. Describe the metabolic fuels of organ structures
3. Understand enzymes and enzyme activity
- 3.1. Explain the function of enzymes
- 3.2. Explain factors that affect enzyme activity
- 3.3. Explain how enzymes are affected by hormones
- 3.4. Explain causes and symptoms of enzyme deficiency
4. Understand the regulation of blood
- 4.1. Explain the regulation of blood sugar
- 4.2. Describe the function of glucagon
- 4.3. Describe the function of insulin
- 4.4. State how insulin is regulated
5. Understand metabolic disorders