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Chemistry in Everyday Life — Concept Maps
Tamil Nadu Board · Class 12 · Chemistry
3 concept maps of Chemistry in Everyday Life for Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Chemistry, each also written out as a text outline.
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3 Concept Maps
Mind map showing the definition, properties, therapeutic index concept, and classification methods of drugs
The map in words
- Drugs
- Definition
- Modifies physiological systems
- Treats diseases
- Provides therapeutic benefit
- Properties
- Non-toxic at therapeutic dose
- Biocompatible
- Biodegradable
- Minimal side effects
- Therapeutic Index
- Maximum tolerated dose
- Minimum curative dose
- Higher index = Safer drug
- Classification
- By chemical structure
- By pharmacological effect
- By target system
- By site of action
- Definition
Flowchart showing how chemical structure-based classification works and the relationship between structure and biological action
The map in words
- Drug Classification by Chemical Structure
- Common Skeleton
- Similar Chemical Properties
- Similar Biological Actions?
- Yes: Example: Penicillins
- All antibiotics
- No: Example: Steroids
- H
- Yes: Example: Penicillins
- Similar Biological Actions?
- Similar Chemical Properties
- Common Skeleton
- despite
Flowchart showing the difference between pharmacological effect and target system classification methods
The map in words
- Drug Classification Methods
- Pharmacological Effect
- Groups by biological effect produced
- Example: Antibiotics
- Provides range of options for one condition
- Target System
- Groups by system or process targeted
- Example: Protein synthesis inhibitors
- Reveals molecular mechanism
- Pharmacological Effect
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What are the important topics in Chemistry in Everyday Life for Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Chemistry?
Key topics in Chemistry in Everyday Life include 1 DRUGS AND CHEMOTHERAPY, 1.1 DRUG CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS, 1.2 IMPORTANT DRUG CLASSES AND THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS, 2 FOOD ADDITIVES. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 board exam.
What do the concept maps for Chemistry in Everyday Life show?
The 3 maps show how the ideas in Chemistry in Everyday Life connect: Mind map showing the definition, properties, therapeutic index concept, and classification methods of drugs; Flowchart showing how chemical structure-based classification works and the relationship between structure and biological action. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Chemistry in Everyday Life for the Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Chemistry in Everyday Life. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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