Unit+1+Biochemistry

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 * A.P. Biology Unit 1: Biochemistry
 * **// Content Standards: //**
 * // Interactions within biological systems lead to complex properties. //
 * // Competition and cooperation are important aspects of biological systems. //
 * The subcomponents of a biological polymer and their sequence determine the properties of that polymer.
 * Interactions between molecules affect their structure and function.
 * Variation in molecular units provides cells with a wider range of functions.
 * Co-operative interactions within organisms increase efficiency in the use of energy and matter.
 * Use models to show that the subcomponents of a biological polymer determines the properties of that polymer
 * Predict the effect of a change in the subcomponents of a biological polymer on the functionality of the molecule.
 * Analyze data to identify how molecular interactions affect structure and function (ie. enzymes)
 * Analyze data to identify fitness patterns that result from cell-cell interactions
 * Use representations and models to analyze how co-operative interactions within organisms increase the efficiency of the use of energy and matter. (ie. specialization of organelles within cell)
 * Construct explanations based on evidence how variation in molecular units provides cells with a wider range of functions.
 * 1) Introduction: Major Themes p. 1-17
 * 2) Scientific Method p. 18-27
 * 3) Water / Buffers p. 46-57
 * 4) Carbon / Functional Groups p. 58-67
 * 5) Carbohydrates / Lipids p. 68-77
 * 6) Proteins / Nucleic Acids p. 77-90
 * 7) Enzymes p. 151-161
 * Inquiry: Behavior – Pillbugs
 * Biochemistry of Milk
 * Inquiry: Enzymes
 * The Secret of popcorn
 * Sweet Truth
 * Hormonal Sabotage (Intro to themes)
 * Water
 * Lysozyme
 * Water
 * Carbon / Biomolecules
 * Enzymes
 * Enzyme Lab



= 1. Topic: Themes in Biology =



= 2. Topic: Scientific Method =








 * ==Here's a description of a fun experiment... It emphasizes the importance of controls in an experiment and the fact that each experiment must contain only a single variable!==

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 * ==And here's the recipe! Bon appetit!==

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 * ==Watch the following TED talk which describes the biochemistry of chocolate chip cookies.==

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 * ==And if you are wondering why chocolate chip cookies are so addictive......==

= 3. Topic: Intro to Chemistry =

= = = 4. Topic: Water =
 * === These topics were covered in your summer work. ===


 * // Use models to show that the subcomponents of a biological polymer determines the properties of that polymer //


 * ===Read the following case study which emphasizes the properties of water. Complete the questions below.===

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 * ===This video reviews the properties of water and shows how they are dependent upon the structure of the molecule.===


 * ===Complete this worksheet to review water.===

= 5. Topic: Bioelements / Functional Groups =


 * ===Follow this link to a tutorial on functional groups===

@http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/biocoach/biokit/function.html


 * ===Follow this link to a tutorial / review of biomolecules===

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 * ===Here is a chart which summarizes the structures and functions of functional groups.===


 * ==Here is an excellent video to review functional groups==

[] = 6. Topic: Biomolecules =


 * === This will provide a good introduction to organic chemistry ===






 * // The subcomponents of a biological polymer and their sequence determine the properties of that polymer. //
 * ===Read the following case study and use the information to answer the questions below..===

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 * ==Reading Assignment and Worksheet on Polysaccharides==


 * // Variation in molecular units provides cells with a wider range of functions. //
 * // Predict the effect of a change in the subcomponents of a biological polymer on the functionality of the molecule //

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 * == A recent article on the interaction between pectin and cellulose ==
 * ==Reading Assignment and Worksheet on Proteins==




 * ==Class Activity on Protein Folding==



@http://www.biology.arizona.edu/biochemistry/biochemistry.html
 * ===Here is a great tutorial on biochemistry. The sections on Chemistry, large molecules and enzymes contain some great questions. I will be using some of these questions on your test!===


 * ===Here is a website with interactive animations in Biochemistry. Try enzyme specificity and protein folding===

@http://www.wiley.com/legacy/college/boyer/0470003790/

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 * ===Watch Mr. Anderson's video to review biomolecules.===

Article: September 9, 2013: New camouflage coating fabricated from squid protein
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Article: September 13, 2013: Biochemists Resurrect 'Molecular Fossils': Findings Challenge Assumptions About Origins of Life
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Article: September 16, 2013:Scientists Discover Cosmic Factory for Making Building Blocks of Life
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= 7. Topic: Enzymes =


 * // Interactions between molecules affect their structure and function. //
 * // Co-operative interactions within organisms increase efficiency in the use of energy and matter. //
 * // Analyze data to identify how molecular interactions affect structure and function (ie. enzymes) //




 * ===Here is a simulation of the enzyme lab which measures the amount of hydrogen peroxide consumed rather than the amount of oxygen produced.===

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 * ==Watch Mr. Anderson's video on enzymes.==
 * ==Analysis of Enzyme Essays==