The Cell

Today in class we:
- Returned and reviewed Chpt 2 Test - Test corrections due on Tuesday (optional)
- Began discussion of Chpt 7: The Cell

• Discovery of the Cell
• Contributors to the Cell Theory
• Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes

Homework due Tuesday
- Read Chpt 7.1 and answer review questions at the end of the section

Chemistry of Life Review and Test

Monday:
Reviewed material from chapter 2 in class
Review due at the beginning of class on Wednesday

Wednesday:
Test day

Enzymes

Today in class we:
Began discussion of enzymes and enzyme activity
- See enzyme animation video
Continued work on chemical composition of cells lab


Homework due Thursday:
Complete and turn in chemical composition of cells lab

Lactase Lab - The Results of Denaturing Proteins

Today in class we:
Finished discussion of enzyme activity: Effects of Environment on Enzyme Activity
Preformed Lactase Enzyme Lab

Homework:
Begin review for Organic Molecule test next Wednesday

Nucleic Acids and Chem Composition of Cells Lab

Today in class we:
Discussed the structure and function of nucleic acids
Began work on composition of cells lab

Quiz

Today we quizzed on basic chemistry, and organic molecules Carbohydrates, Lipids and Proteins

Lipids and Proteins

Do Now:
Name the elements involved in making carbohydrates
In what ratio do these elements appear
Name the monomer of carbohydrates and give the chemical formula
List two functions of carbohydrates

Today in class we:
Discussed Lipids: triglycerides, phospholipids, waxes, steroids
Discussed Proteins: Amino acids, structure and function

Homework:
Study Chapter 2: Section 1,2,3 for quiz on Wednesday

Organic Molecules

Do Now:

Your stomach contains Hydrochloric Acid, HCl, to help with digestion. An excess of acid can cause discomfort. To help neutralize the acid, an antacid such as Magnesium Hydroxide Mg(OH)2 can be taken.

Describe how the antacid works and draw the chemical reaction of this process.

Today in class we:
- Introduced organic molecules and discussed:
* The role of carbon atoms (view carbon video)
* Monomers and Polymers
* Carbohydrates: mono- and di-saccharides, dehydration reactions

Homework due Monday:
Read section 2.3 and complete the 2.3 review on pg 48

pH Lab

Do Now: What is the difference between an acid and a base. How do we quantify the amount of acid and base in solution.

Today in class we:
Performed a lab using red cabbage juice as an indicator of pH to test unknown and known substances.