WHAT SHOULD I STUDY FOR THE TEST?
Unit 1: Macromolecules of the cell
1.
Worksheet: Defining Biology
a. Biology – the study of life
i. Bio – life
ii. ology – the study of
b. 8 Characteristics of Life
o DNA – universal genetic code
o Maintain a constant internal
o Responds to Environment
environment (Homeostasis)
o Uses Energy (Metabolism)
o Made of cells
o Reproduce
o Evolve
o Grow and Develop
2. Worksheet: Chemical Elements
a. Test questions correlate closely with worksheet.
3. Combination Wrkshts/Lab: Carbohydrates Notes/What is a Carbohydrate?/Carbohydrate Self Quiz
a. What elements are found in carbs? In what ratio?
b. Define each term: Hydrolysis, Dehydration Synthesis, Isomer
c. Define each term: monosaccharide, disaccharide, polysaccharide
d. Define each term: Structural Formula and Chemical (Molecular) Formula
e. What are the examples of monosaccharides and disaccharides?
4. Combination Worksheets/Lab: Notes/ What is a Lipid?/ Lipids Self Quiz
a. Define each term: Triglyceride, Phospholipid (Know the components of each)
b. Be able to recognize each of the following groups: Hydroxyl, Carboxyl
c. What is a phospholipid bilayer?
d. Define each term: Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic
e. What regions are of a Phospholipid are Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic
5. PowerPoint Notes: Introduction to Fats
a. Be able to recognize a carboxyl end and omega end of a fatty acid!
b. Be able to recognize saturated fats vs. unsaturated fats!
c. Be able to recognize Trans unsaturated fats vs. Cis unsaturated fats!
d. How can you recognize an Omega 3 Fatty Acid?
e. How do each of the different fats affect blood cholesterol?
f. What are LDLs and HDLs?
6. Combination Worksheets/Lab: Protein Notes/ What is a Protein?/ Proteins Self Quiz
a. What is an amino acid? A polypeptide? A peptide Bond?
b. Be able to explain the structure of an amino acid
c. What is an “R” group
7. Worksheet: What is a Nucleic Acid?
a. What are the parts of a nucleotide?
b. What sugar is found in DNA? In RNA?
c. What are the bases found in DNA? In RNA?
8. Lab: How do Catalysts Work?
a. Enzymes fit into what group of macromolecules?
b. What is the function of a catalyst?
9. Worksheet: The Cell Membrane
a. What is the function of a phospholipid within a cell membrane?
b. What is the function of a protein within a cell membrane?
c. What is the function of a carbohydrate within a cell membrane?
d. Why are the fatty acid tails of a phospholipid located “within” the membrane?
10. Supplemental Reading: Chapter 2 from book
a. Additional material for studying can be found in Chapter 2(pgs. 32-53) of the book.