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Chemical and Biochemical Processes

Virginia SOL BIO.2

Investigate the role of chemical and biochemical processes in maintaining life.

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What students need to be able to do

  • Explain how water chemistry influences life processes.
  • Identify the roles of macromolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids) in maintaining life processes.
  • Explain the role of enzymes in biochemical processes, including factors affecting enzyme activity.
  • Describe the process of protein synthesis and its role in inheritance and evolution.
  • Explain the processes of photosynthesis and respiration, including the capture, storage, transformation, and flow of energy.