Overview of Molecules and Membranes
Chapter 2 discussed the the structure of monomers and polymers, the function of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, and the different ways to identify the presence of each substance: starches, simple sugars, complex sugars, proteins, or lipids. As seen below in the pictures, I was given a test that tested our abilities to draw and label the monomers of a lipid and explain how monomers become polymers. I was also asked to explain the function of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.
For one of our AICE tests I was asked to identify five unknown substances by performing several tests learned in this chapter. Each test has a set of procedures, that once performed, will result in a change of color by that substance, thus indicating whether the substance is a starch, simple sugar, complex sugar, protein, or lipid.
Chapter 4 described how the cell membrane controls the exchange of materials, such as nutrients and waste products. I was required to know the structure and features of a fluid mosaic, which was tested on our chapter 4 test (as seen below). Another very important topic learned was pressure potential and osmosis, which is how water and salt moved within the cell (hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic).
I was also expected to know and understand a brief overview of gaseous exchange in mammalian lungs, and the uptake of ions in plant's roots.
Chapter 5 described the correlation between proteins and cell division. I was required to learn the four different protein structures and how they looked. After learning the structures and function of proteins within a cell, I then learned the flow of genetic information; understanding the function of proteins was essential when learning this new material. There are two methods to achieving and copying genetic material are translation and transcription. I was expected to know the steps of each and how the chromosomes within the cell's nucleus would replicate. Many pop quizzes and quizes were given on this material; I would have to label and draw the process of both translation and transcription.
Chapter 2 discussed the the structure of monomers and polymers, the function of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, and the different ways to identify the presence of each substance: starches, simple sugars, complex sugars, proteins, or lipids. As seen below in the pictures, I was given a test that tested our abilities to draw and label the monomers of a lipid and explain how monomers become polymers. I was also asked to explain the function of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.
For one of our AICE tests I was asked to identify five unknown substances by performing several tests learned in this chapter. Each test has a set of procedures, that once performed, will result in a change of color by that substance, thus indicating whether the substance is a starch, simple sugar, complex sugar, protein, or lipid.
Chapter 4 described how the cell membrane controls the exchange of materials, such as nutrients and waste products. I was required to know the structure and features of a fluid mosaic, which was tested on our chapter 4 test (as seen below). Another very important topic learned was pressure potential and osmosis, which is how water and salt moved within the cell (hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic).
I was also expected to know and understand a brief overview of gaseous exchange in mammalian lungs, and the uptake of ions in plant's roots.
Chapter 5 described the correlation between proteins and cell division. I was required to learn the four different protein structures and how they looked. After learning the structures and function of proteins within a cell, I then learned the flow of genetic information; understanding the function of proteins was essential when learning this new material. There are two methods to achieving and copying genetic material are translation and transcription. I was expected to know the steps of each and how the chromosomes within the cell's nucleus would replicate. Many pop quizzes and quizes were given on this material; I would have to label and draw the process of both translation and transcription.
Chapter 2: Macromolecules Vocabulary Quiz
On this vocabulary quiz I scored a 90%.
Chapter 2: Macromolecules Quiz (First Page)
I got a 100% on this quiz that required me to know the function and polymers of lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins.
Chapter 2: Macromolecules Quiz (Second Page)
Chapter 4: Cell Membranes and Transport Vocabulary Quiz
I got a 100% on this vocabulary quiz, thus showing my understanding of the material.
Chapter 4: Cell Membranes and Transport Test
On this test I scored an 85%. The picture to the left is the first page of the test and the second page is listed directly below this caption. During this test, I was required to draw and describe a fluid mosaic membrane, define homeostasis and its role in a cell, describe how the immune system responds to a fever, label a diagram, and indicate the flow of water movement in a high/low solute and water concentration. I lost twenty points due to not clarifying the role of homeostasis in a cell and not elaborating enough on how the immune system responds to a fever; I received five points though for turning in extra credit.
Chapter 4: Cell Membranes and Transport Test Continue
Second page of chapter 4 test.
Chapter 5: Genetic Control through Protein Structure Vocabulary Quiz
I scored a 90% on this vocabulary quiz. It tested the organelles and their function within the cell.