Saturday, October 26, 2019
Friday, October 25, 2019
10/25/19 Bio update and homework due 11/1
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Bring Cell Phones to Bio
Saturday, October 19, 2019
10/19 Biology update and homework due 10/26
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Friday, October 11, 2019
10/11 Biology update and homework due 10/18
Today we discussed enzymes and five of their basic functions. We also enjoyed the amazing thrill of learning to draw the monomers of the four biological molecules. :) Next week we will get into those quite a bit deeper.
Also, fill out the following set of questions.
1. Which biological molecule stores energy?
2. Which biological molecule is the main source of energy?
3. Which biological molecule contain nitrogen?
4. Name all the biological molecules that contain carboxyl groups.
5. Name all the biological molecules that contain hydroxyl (if a hydroxyl is in a carboxyl, it's just a carboxyl).
6. Which two biological molecules are associated with providing structure for animals and plants?
7. Which biological molecule is vital for genetic information?
8. Which biological molecule would be most associated with eggs?
9. Which biological molecule would be most associated with vegetable oil?
10. Which biological molecule is associate with cell membranes?
11. Which biological molecule consists of a sugar and an phosphate group?
12. Which type of biological molecule is a triglyceride?
13. What kind of a biological molecule is insulin?
14. What kind of a biological molecule is starch?
15. What kind of a biological molecules are fatty acids associated with?
16. What are the 3 elements all life is made from?
17. What are the monomers of carbohydrates called?
18. What are the monomers of proteins called?
19. What are the two types of nucleic acids?
20. What kind of a biological molecule is a sterol?
21. If I'm talking about a polypeptide, what kind of biological molecule am I talking about?
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Friday, October 4, 2019
10/4 Biology update and homework due 10/11
Hi folks,
Today we discussed a bit of homeostasis and positive and negative feedback loops. We also scratched the surface of the 4 major biological molecules. We will spend quite a bit more time on that next class.
For homework this week:
Read this website regarding homeostasis and answer the following questions that can be found in the reading.
1. What are three things cells need to survive?
2. What is homeostasis?
3. What is negative feedback?
4. What is positive feedback?
5. Which is more common in biological systems, positive or negative feedback?
6. Give 3 examples of negative feedback.
7. Give an example of positive feedback.
8. Give three examples of homeostasis in mammals.
9. What is the job of the endocrine system?
10. What are two basic ways disease and cellular malfunction can be caused?
11. How does nutrition play a role in homeostasis?
12. How does physical activity play a role in homeostasis?
13. How does mental health play a role in homeostasis?
14. Last but not least, how about environmental exposure?