Discussion Question 1  Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research chemical reactions in healthcare

Discussion Question 1

 Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research chemical reactions in healthcare. On the basis of your research, respond to the following:

• What is the difference between biochemical, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic chemical reactions?
• What is a specific example that exists for each and why might they be important to healthcare professionals?
• List a balanced chemical equation for each and explain how it is used in your example above.

 Discussion Question 2

 Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research catalysts and how they work. On the basis of your research, respond to the following:

• Identify the two important classes of catalysts and describe the difference between each.
• Choose a catalyst that exists in the human body. Explain its importance and how it works.
• Analyze the chemical reactions that take place when a biological catalyst combines with a reactant (substrate) to form an unstable intermediate.