Unit A.2 The Chemical Basis for Life. BEWARE! 11 Slides Until You Know Why.
THE CHEMISTRY OF LIFE CHAPTER 2. BEWARE! SECTION 2-1: THE NATURE OF MATTER REMEMBER from a long, long time ago…REMEMBER from a long, long time ago… Atoms.
Basic Chemistry. Biochemistry: Essentials for Life Organic compounds Organic compounds –Contain carbon –Most are covalently bonded –Example: C 6 H 12.
