Science Homework Help

9&10

Part 1

Using Online Library or the Internet, research organic chemistry and its differences from other branches of chemistry, such as inorganic or physical chemistry. Based on your research, respond to the following:

• State the chemical composition of the sterol present in high levels in most people who belong to the high-risk group.
• Distinguish between the ‘good’ and ‘bad’ forms of this sterol.
• Explain the function of the good form of this sterol in the body.
• List four different foods that are sources of the bad form.

Part II

Using Online Library or the Internet, research haloalkanes. Based on your research, respond to the following:

If glucose levels of a patient are high, respond to the following:

• State the results that a Benedict’s test would indicate (specify the solution color).
• State the composition and the properties of the ketohexose derived from fruit jam.
• Describe the manner in which ketohexose acts as a reducing sugar in the test.

Part III

Question 1

In molecular biology and genetics, mutations are accidental changes in a genomic sequence of DNA. Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research genetic mutations. On the basis of your research, respond to the following:

• Define a genetic mutation.
• Analyze and describe the different types of genetic mutations and their effects. Then discuss, in detail, the role played by DNA and RNA in genetic diseases.
• Assess and describe the breakthroughs, if any, in the treatment and management of genetic diseases.

Question 2

Using the Internet as your research tool, respond to the following:

• Explain the relation between muscles, ATP energy, and the calcium ion.