ERIC Number: EJ1011860
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 8
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Two-Dimensional Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Structure Determination Module for Introductory Biochemistry: Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Lyso-Glycerophospholipids
Garrett, Teresa A.; Rose, Rebecca L.; Bell, Sidney M.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, v41 n2 p87-94 Mar-Apr 2013
In this laboratory module, introductory biochemistry students are exposed to two-dimensional [superscript 1]H-nuclear magnetic resonance of glycerophospholipids (GPLs). Working in groups of three, students enzymatically synthesized and purified a variety of 2-acyl lyso GPLs. The structure of the 2-acyl lyso GPL was verified using [superscript 1]H-correlation spectroscopy. Students scored significantly higher on an assessment of NMR knowledge after having participated in this lab module and in comparison to a similar cohort who did not participate. In addition, student confidence in their NMR knowledge and abilities increased 62% following the module and correlated with their ability to apply their NMR knowledge. Based on these results, the laboratory module was very effective at providing students with a more extensive understanding of the underlying concepts of NMR as a tool for structural determination. (Contains 1 table and 7 figures.)
Descriptors: Diagnostic Tests, Science Laboratories, Biochemistry, College Science, Nuclear Energy, Knowledge Level, Science Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Modules, Scientific Concepts, Teaching Methods, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Procedures, Undergraduate Students, Molecular Structure
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