Reflecting back on the course, what are three major themes you would identify that connect the various topics discussed in this course – how are they connected to more than one topic, and how do they connect with what you knew before this course? What knowledge have you gained with regards to these three themes you have identified?

1) Phosphorylation

2) Oxidation

3) Condensation and hydration

These 3 reactions are such a vital part of all the Biochemical pathways we have discussed in this course. Throughout the entire biochemical realm the reactions here are the common theme that are presented from beginning to end. For all the major biochemical structures from Amino Acids to Nucleic acids, they all travel through chemical reactions that rely on the 3 themes above at some point in their existence.  Entering this course I had been well versed on the science of the reactions needed for such important processes such as cellular respiration and electron transport. Glycolysis, metabolism, and enzymatic activity all have chemical reactions at its source.

   The connection of these chemical reactions touches all the prior knowledge up to this point. Genetics, biology, chemistry and organic chemistry all have shown me the vital importance of the processed to keep organic life in existence. What I have gained from the course is to further identify the importance of these themes and its strong connection to the process of organic reactions. The chemical reactions are the driving force to energy production (ATP) and without it we are left with nothing more than inability to action. Life truly is one large never ending recycle.

REDUCE

REUSE

RECYCLE