AP Biology Unit Planner
Unit:
Cell Communication and Cell Cycle
Chapters/Sections:
Chapters 11 and 12
Vocabulary:
Cell communication
Local signaling
Paracrine Signaling
Signal transduction
pathway
Long distance signaling
Cell to cell direct contact
G-protein linked receptors
Ion channel receptors
Receptor tyrosine kinases
Hormones
Neurotransmitters
Reception
Transduction
Response
Amplification
Kinase
Protein Phosphatase
Second Messenger (provide
examples)
Transcription Factor
Cyclic AMP (cAMP)
Cell Division
Genome
Chromosomes
Somatic cells
Gametes
Chromatin
Sister chromatids
Centromere
Mitosis
Cytokinesis
Interphase
G1 Phase
S Phase
G2 Phase
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
kinetochore
Centrosome
Metaphase Plate
Cleavage Furrow
Chi Square Test!
Origin of Replication
Binary Fission
Cell Cycle
Checkpoints
MPF
Growth Factor
Density-dependent
Inhibition
Cyclin CDK (Cyclindependent-kinase)
Metastasis
Recommended Activities:
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www.campbellbiology.com for animations on Chapters, 2,3,4,5
www.youtube.com for “Bozeman Signal Transduction in Pathways”
www.youtube.com for “Bozeman Cell Communication”
www.youtube.com for “Bozeman Evolution of Cell Communication”
www.youtube.com for “Bozeman Information Exchange”
www.youtube.com for “Bozeman Signal Transmission”
www.youtube.com for “Bozeman Cell Cycle, Mitosis, & Meiosis”
Pearson AP Biology Exam Preparation Book for Cell Communication and Cell Cycle topics
Holtzclaw Reading Guides for Chapters 11, 12
Term/Definition/Application/Picture Chart for all vocabulary terms
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HeLa Activity
Labs:
Primary Source Article:
Cell Communication: The Inside Story, Scientific American, 2000
(http://faculty.washington.edu/scottjdw/pdfs/scott_sci_am_2000_p54.pdf)
Self-Reflection:
Complete this section the night (or 2) before your unit exam. In this space, reflect on the effort you put into learning the
information in the unit and propose a score (___/30 points) for your “unit preparation” grade. Explain why you earned
this score.
Unit Reflection and Study Tracker
Directions: Tell me what work you did over the course of this unit to prepare yourself to do well on the exam. As you
explain each type of work you did, include as much detail as you can.
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= attach to this sheet and submit in packet as evidence of completing.
 Chapters or specific sections read:
 Chapter Reading Guides*completed:
 Videos or Animations watched (titles or URLs work!)
 Vocabulary Preparation*:
 Learning Objectives you feel good about:
Self- Directed Work Tracker:
Fill in the calendar with appropriate dates over the span of the unit. Keep track of your daily work, whether it is assigned or you are
doing recommended studying. Include study group meetings and times, extra resources used, and individual studying time. We will
use this information to understand the effort you put forth in preparing yourself for the unit exam.
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