Large Molecules Essays

  • The Transfer of Energy During Heating of Large Molecules

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    The Transfer of Energy During Heating of Large Molecules AIM: The aim of this investigation is, to find out which molecules transfer the most energy. PREDICTION: I predict that as the numbers of particles are increased, the energy transferred will also be increased. We will use methanol, ethanol, propanol, butonol and octanol. The word and symbol equations for these reactions are: Methanol: Methanol + oxygen carbon dioxide + water ========================================

  • Investigating the Effect of Temperature on the Movement of Pigment through Cell Membranes

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    temperatures proteins in membranes denature so there is no barrier to prevent the passage of large molecules THEORETICAL BACKGROUND: Certain chemicals and treatments, such as ethanol or high temperatures, can destroy the partial permeability of cell membrane. The membranes are still present but behave as if holes have been punched through them and they no longer provide barrier to the passage of large molecules such as sucrose. High temperatures and alcohols denature membrane proteins and increase

  • Varying Concentration of Rennin and Its Effect on the Goagulation Time of Milk

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    Varying Concentration of Rennin and Its Effect on the Goagulation Time of Milk Scientific Knowledge Enzymes Enzymes are large molecules, which are protein in nature. They are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body. They operate by a "lock and key" method. The Enzyme has a certain "lock" (active site) that only a specified substrates "key" will fit into. Enzyme action Rennin A proteolytic enzyme that speeds up the coagulation of milk. It is usually

  • Orlistat: A New Option in Weight Control

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    by the body (drdiet.com). How it Works: The drug does not effect the brain as do other weight loss drugs such as Redux and Phen-fen and Meridia. Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor, meaning it interferes with fat absorption. Dietary fats are large molecules which are broken down by enzymes known as lipases and then absorbed into the body. These digestive enzymes are produced by the liver and pancreas whenever food is injected into the intestine. The enzymes aid in the absorption of nutrients from

  • The Structure and Function of Carbohydrates

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    The Structure and Function of Carbohydrates Large biological molecules are called macromolecules, there are giant molecules (polymers) made up of repeating units (monomers). Carbohydrates are one of the main classes of biological molecules. Macromolecule units (monomers) are joined together by condensation reactions and hydrolysis reactions split macromolecules down into their individual units. Carbohydrates are molecules that contain elements of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Carbohydrates

  • Investigating Amylase

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    two main types, breakers and builders. Breaker-enzymes break down large molecules into smaller molecules. Builder enzymes join small molecules together to make large molecules. The builder enzyme does this reaction quicker. Enzymes work on substances called substrates. This reaction takes place on the surface of the enzyme which is called the Active Site. [IMAGE]Enzymes break down large food molecules into smaller molecules, this happens inside your gut. This is called Digestion. Carbohydrates

  • Glucosamine/Chondroitin

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    is produced naturally in our bodies. Glucosamine can also be found in the shells of shellfish. Glucosamine is necessary for the construction of connective tissue and healthy cartilage. It is the building block of proteoglycans, which are large protein molecules that act like a sponge to hold water thereby giving connective tissue elasticity and cushioning effects. It also provides a buffering action to help protect against impacts that could cause damage to the surrounding area. Glucosamine helps

  • Osmosis and Diffusion Investigation

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    [IMAGE][IMAGE] The potassium permanganate will have spread throughout the beaker as the water molecules are constantly moving around. Step 3: Q5. The salt that was placed on the egg turned into ‘sweat’ like beads on the egg. Q6. There is a higher water concentration inside the egg, causing the water to travel through the egg to the salt. The salt creates osmotic pressure on the water molecules in the egg. This causes the ‘sweat’ like beads on the egg. Salt Egg Water [IMAGE][IMAGE]

  • The Chemical Properties of Water

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    would not have been possible. This essay will examine the water molecule in order to ascertain how it brought about Earth's thriving ecosystem and how important it is to us today. Each water molecule consists of one oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms. The oxygen atom (or the apex of the water molecule) bears a slight electronegative charge while hydrogen possesses a more positive one. Because opposite charges attract, the water molecules are drawn together. When an oxygen atom is linked to a neighboring

  • The Effect of a Concentration of Water on the Mass of a Potato

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    Osmosis is explained below Osmosis Osmosis is the passage of water molecules from a region of their high concentration to a region of their low concentration through a partially permeable membrane. It is best regarded as a form of diffusion in which only water molecules move. For example look at Figure 2. The solute molecules are too large to pass through the pores in the membrane, so the movement of water molecules can only achieve equilibrium. Solution A has the higher concentration of

  • Osmosis

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    Temperature of the experiment Surface area If the surface area of the object is larger then more molecules can pass through the semi-permeable membrane. This will ultimately increase the rate of reaction. [IMAGE] [IMAGE] [IMAGE][IMAGE] Small surface area Large surface area Concentration If the concentration of the solution is high then it will contain more molecules and so the rate of reaction will be shorter. [IMAGE] [IMAGE] Low concentration High concentration

  • Intermolecular Forces

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    time to reach the ?T in general. Conclusion: In conclusion it was found that there is an inverse relationship between the strength of the intermolecular forces holding molecules together and the rate at which those molecules evaporate. As the bonds get stronger it takes more energy to separate them and allow the molecules to escape into the vapor phase. This was the goal of the lab and it was met. Significant improvements could only be made at a considerable investment in time and expense

  • Ozone Depletion

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    Arctic region.1 Ozone gas contains an extraneous oxygen atom in each molecule and is highly unstable. This property lets ozone block out ultraviolet rays and makes it an essential part of the eco-system. When harmful ultraviolet-B rays (wavelength 240-320 NM) come through the atmosphere, the O3 molecules absorb the energy and one oxygen atom detaches from the molecule. The stray atom will eventually collide with another O2 molecule and ozone will be reformed. With this process, the level of ozone remains

  • Napoleon's Buttons Sparknotes

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    chemistry book report is focus on a book called “Napoleon's buttons: How 17 molecules changed history” by Penny Le Couteur and Jay Burreson. The publisher of this book is Tarcher Putnam, the book was published in Canada on 2003 with 17 chapters (hey the number match the title of the book!) and a total of 378 pages. The genre of this book is nonfiction. “Napoleon's Buttons” contain a fascinating story of seventeen groups of molecules that have greatly changed the course of history and continuing affect

  • Osmosis of a Turnip and a Potato Chip

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    movement of water molecules through a partially permeable membrane and is defined as the movement of water or any other solution from a high concentration to a low one through a semi permeable membrane e.g. cell wall. This could be a cell wall that will allow small molecules to pass through it but not large ones. For example if pure water and a strong sugar solution are separated by a membrane then osmosis will occur. [IMAGE][IMAGE][IMAGE] Large molecule (Sugar molecule)

  • The Biological Importance of Water

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    The Biological Importance of Water Water is a simple molecule, yet it is fundamental to life. In active living cells, two-thirds, or often more, of the area is occupied by water, and two-thirds of the globe is covered in water. Water is therefore extremely abundant, and in biological terms it has great importance both inside cells, and externally, for example as a habitat. Every chemical reaction in the human body, and any other living thing require water. We use water to dilute poisonous

  • Introns And Exons

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    start translation. As the mRNA comes finishes transcription, the Poly A tail is added to the 3¹ end. As the two ends are placed the mRNA becomes pre-mRNA. The pre-mRNA consists of splicing and non-coding regions. pre-mRNA molecules are much longer than the mRNA molecule needed to code for its protein. The regions that do not code for amino acids; aa, are scattered all along the coding region. The genes are split with coding regions, called exons, short for expressed regions; in between the

  • An Investigation Into the Effect of Sucrose Concentration on Osmosis

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    chip changes in five different concentrations of glucose solutions. HYPOTHESIS: Osmosis is the diffusion of water molecules from a high water potential to a lower water potential through a partially permeable membrane. A partially permeable membrane, such as a cell wall, allows small molecules, such as water molecules, pass through it, but does not let bigger molecules such as sucrose through it. Cells placed in distilled water take up water by osmosis. This happens because the cell

  • An Investigation to Demonstrate Osmosis Using a Potato

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    concentrations so that I have a wider spread to compare the results, and check that I don’t have any anomalies. Prediction Osmosis is the process of diffusion of water molecules from a weaker solution into a stronger solution, through a semi permeable membrane. The tiny pores in the membrane of the potatoes will allow the water molecules to go in and out of the potato cell, depending on the concentration gradient between the potato and the sucrose solution. If the water concentration is lower in

  • Thomas Graham Essay

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    In chemistry and in physics, the movement of particles becomes very important. One way in which particles move is through effusion. The formula for the rate of effusion of gas molecules was developed by a chemist by the name of Thomas Graham in the 19th century. December 21, 1805�September 16, 1869. Thomas Graham was born in December of 1805 in Glasgow, Scotland. His father was a workman who desired that his son enter the Church of Scotland. However, Graham became a student at the