AP BIO Unit 1: Biochemistry and Energy
The focus of Unit 1 is on basic chemistry and the role that it plays in metabolic
processes. The general message of this unit refers to the AP Biology “Big Idea” of
biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, to
reproduce, and to maintain dynamic homeostasis.
1. Review all information covered in the AP Biology Summer Assignment. This
information can be found in Chapter 2 and 3 of your textbook. You will be able to
use your summer assignment to assist with the quiz.
Biochemistry Quiz - _____
Marshmallow/Protein Modeling
Enzyme rates using Toothpickase Model
2. Read every word of Chapter 8 –Energy and Metabolism
Quiz 8.1-8.2______
Quiz 8.3-8.4______
AP Lab #4 Photosynthesis
3. Read Chapter 10- Photosynthesis
READ for “Big Picture”-Concentrate on understanding fig 10.14
Know everything on the Photosynthesis Fill-In Sheet
Quizzes- _____________________
AP Lab #2 Photosynthesis
4. Read Chapter 9.1-9.2 to page 169 - How Cells Harvest Chemical Energy
Know figures 9.6, 9.9, 9.12
Know everything on the Respiration Fill-In Sheet
QUIZ- ______________________
Unit 1 Test: ___
For this test, you must make notecards for your review method and submit them on the
day of the test. They will count for 5 points of your test grade.
Preparing for the Energy Test. For this test, you will need to create a series of
outlines breaking down the Chapters and emphasizing the important parts. If there is a
method that you find particularly beneficial to yourself you may do that, but you still must
complete an outline to turn in on test day. This outline will count for 5 points of your test
grade. Make sure that you understand the concepts covered in all labs.
Chapters 2 and 3
Know the properties of water
pH
Polypeptide
Dehydration synthesis
Denaturation
Monosaccharides
Disaccharides
Polysaccharides
Chapter 8 – Energy & Metabolism
Potential vs. Kinetic Energy
Oxidation
Reduction
Redox Reaction
NAD+ and NADH
Thermodynamics
Free Energy
Endergonic
Exergonic
Activation Energy
Catalysts
Enzymes
Substrates
Multienzyme Complexes
Factors influencing enzymatic action (temp, pH, inhibitors, activators, enzyme co-factors, and coenzymes)
Chapter 9 – Cellular Respiration
Glycolyis
Pyruvate
Oxidation of Pyruvate
ATP
NADH
AcetylCoA
Citric Acid Cycle (Krebs)
FADH2
Electron Transport Chain
Cristae
Chapter 10 Photosynthesis
Pigments
Chloroplasts
Thylakoids
Stroma
Photosystems I and II
ADP and ATP
NADP and NADPH
Chlorophyll Reaction Center
Light Reaction (Light Dependent Reaction)
Dark Reaction (Light Independent Reaction)
Chemiosmosis/Proton Pump
RuBP and Rubisco
C3 Pathway, C4 and CAM plants
Calvin Cycle