A FOUNDATION TEXT IN CELL BIOLOGY

Chapter 1 - 3: (Pages 1 - 100)

Authors

  • Dr. Christiana O. Edet Umoh Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Akwa Ibom State College of Science and Technology, Nung Ukim, Ikono, Nigeria.
  • Dr. Godwin E. Udofia Department of Microbiology, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria.

Keywords:

cell, biology, inorganic, solvent, salt, glyceride, monosaccharides, Dissaccharides, Polysaccharides

Abstract

CHAPTER ONE: CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS OF CELL AND ORGANIC MOLECULES
[Dr. Samuel R. Osu and Dr. Godwin E. Udofia]
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Learning Objectives
1.3 Chemical Constituents of Cell
1.4 Water as a Universal Solvent
1.5 Importance of Water to Life Functions
1.6 Salts and Inorganic ions
1.7 Functions of Salts and Inorganic ions in Cells
1.8 Cell Organic Molecules
1.9 Comparison of Monosaccharides, Disaccharides and Polysaccharides
1.10 Physical and Chemical Properties of Monosaccharides
1.11 Glyceride and Fatty Acid groups as the major Building Blocks of Fats
1.12 Basic unit of Protein (Amino Acid) its structure and Functions
1.13 Proteins
1.14 Nucleic Acid
1.15 Enzymes
1.16 Co-enzymes, Co-factors and Prosthetic groups
1.17 Chapter Summary
1.18 Students' Practical Activities
1.19 Tutor Marked Assessment Questions

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Published

2025-04-07

Issue

2025: A FOUNDATION TEXT IN CELL BIOLOGY

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