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2. Each assignment has a point value based on the amount of time and effort necessary to complete that task.
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The Chemistry of Life
Atom
Element
Compound
Ionic Bond
Ion
Covalent Bond
Molecule
Hydrogen Bond
Cohesion
Adhesion
Solution
Solute
Solvent
pH
acid
base
Monomer
Polymer
Carbohydrate
Monosaccharide
Lipid
Nucleic Acid
Nucleotide
Protein
Amino Acid
Fatty acid
Chemical
Reaction
Reactant
Product
Activation
Energy
Exothermic
Endothermic
Bond energy
Equilibrium
Catalyst
Enzyme
Substrate
1. All living things are based on atoms and their interactions.
Compare and contrast ionic and covalent bonding.
2. Water’s unique properties allow life to exist on earth.
Describe the unique properties of water and how these properties support life on Earth.
3. Carbon-based molecules are the foundation of life.
Explain how carbon is uniquely suited to form biological macromolecules.
Describe how biological macromolecules form from monomers.
Compare the structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids in
organisms.
4. Life depends on chemical reactions.
Describe how living things use chemical reactions.
5. Enzymes are catalysts for chemical reactions in living things.
Describe the role of an enzyme as a catalyst in regulating a specific biochemical reaction.
Explain how factors such as pH, temperature, and concentration levels can affect enzyme
function.
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The Chemistry of Life
NOTES
DUE DATE
GRADE
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_________ Complete Outline/Notes on Ch 2.3 (21)
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_________ Complete Outline/Notes on Ch 2.5 (10)
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NOTES TOTAL : _____ / 61
LABS
_________ Water Lab (30)
LAB TOTAL : _______ / TBD
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REVIEW (complete at least 40 pts)
_________ Answer the unit objectives (from the front of this paper) (40)
_________ Reviewing Main Ideas: Complete pg. 61 #10 – 22 (48)
_________ Critical Thinking: Complete pg. 62 #23-29 (28)
_________ Interpreting Visuals: Complete pg. 62 #30-32 (12)
_________ Analyzing Data: Complete pg. 62 #33-35 (12)
_________ Connecting Concepts: Complete pg. 62 #36-37 (8)
_________ Standards-Based Assessment: Complete pg. 63 #1 – 7 (10) REVIEW
TOTAL : _______ / 40
CREATE (complete at least 1)
_________ Model: Create a model of each of the four types of macromolecules . (40)
_________ Mind-map: Create a mind-map poster of at least 20 of the vocabulary terms; be sure to include
necessary supporting information such as definitions and draw connections of similar terms. (40)
_________Diagram: Create posters for any eight vocabulary terms (each one on plain white paper, or four per
regular sized poster paper) . (40)
CREATE TOTAL : _______ / 40
Current Grade: ____% A B C D F