Strand B: Biochemistry

Learn about why Canada is a world leader in nuclear technology.

Find out how scientists figure out the information on food nutrition labels and why that information can help to keep you healthy.

Learn about the history, function, uses, benefits and risks of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) as a medical imaging technology.

Learn about the history, function, uses, benefits and risks of computed tomography (CT) as a medical imaging technology.

Learn about the important plant functions of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration

Consuming sugary foods and drinks activates your brain’s reward system - the same system that can cause addiction.

Has your fresh juicy apple turned an unsightly brown? Learn about the redox reaction behind the transformation.

Plants need to exchange gases and water with their environment as part of photosynthesis. Some plant cells have evolved specifically for this purpose.

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. Gluten triggers an immune system response, seriously affecting nutrition.

What chemistry determines how oil and water behave when mixed? Explore the mixing of oil and water and the density of liquids in this activity.

Ever wonder how fish survive in the cold waters of the Arctic and Antarctic? It’s partly because of a brilliant evolutionary adaptation.

Learn about the properties of materials and the challenges of cleaning up an oil spill in this activity.