The Molecular Logic of Water

Focuses on the chemical building blocks of life, exploring how the properties of water and the structure of macromolecules like proteins and nucleic acids determine biological function. The Molecular Logic of Water turns that idea into something you can manipulate directly and watch respond.

Focuses on the chemical building blocks of life, exploring how the properties of water and the structure of macromolecules like proteins and nucleic acids determine biological function. It focuses on Hydrogen Bonding and Polarity, Properties of Water (Cohesion, Adhesion, Surface Tension), Elements of Life (C, N, P, O, H), Monomers and Polymers, Structure and Function of Biological Macromolecules, Nucleic Acid Structure (DNA vs. RNA) from the “Unit 1: Chemistry of Life” section.

The “Electronegativity”, “Thermal Energy” sliders change the key inputs. Every change updates the visualization in real time, so you can see exactly how each variable affects the outcome.

AP Biology is an introductory college-level course that explores the complexity of living organisms through inquiry-based investigations and hands-on laboratory work. The curriculum is organized around four Big Ideas: E… This demo is the interactive piece for the “Unit 1: Chemistry of Life” section. Open the full AP Biology course wiki at https://www.getlykke.com/explore/public/ap-biology-a0d91331-c38b-490d-a302-894c6bcc3c53 for notes, flashcards, quizzes and the other demos.

You'll build intuition for Hydrogen Bonding and Polarity, Properties of Water (Cohesion, Adhesion, Surface Tension), Elements of Life (C, N, P, O, H), Monomers and Polymers, Structure and Function of Biological Macromolecules, Nucleic Acid Structure (DNA vs. RNA) — and, crucially, see how they behave when you change the inputs, which is hard to get from a textbook or lecture on AP Biology alone.