Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Tues-Day 1
Bio- we kick-started our new unit with a general overview of Biochemistry. We discussed the FOUR major groups of biological compounds, their functions, and compositions.
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats/Lipids, and Nucleic Acids are the main organic molecules of life common to all organisms. We also discussed the important inorganic compounds in organisms such as water and salts (sources of sodium ions, potassium ions, and chloride ions).
We will discuss some fundamental chemistry and then focus those special proteins that we discussed today: enzymes.
Chem- we had our first unit exam today. I will have those graded by later this week and we will review them and talk more about test-taking skills and study skills. Suffice is to say, those who are regularly engaged and attentive in class did very well on the test. Chem 8/9 completed our lab catchup today. All THREE labs will be collected on Thursday and Friday. They must be neat, complete, and also the calculations must be done explicitly, clearly, and correctly (UNITS for every measurement and sig fig rules applied properly).
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats/Lipids, and Nucleic Acids are the main organic molecules of life common to all organisms. We also discussed the important inorganic compounds in organisms such as water and salts (sources of sodium ions, potassium ions, and chloride ions).
We will discuss some fundamental chemistry and then focus those special proteins that we discussed today: enzymes.
Chem- we had our first unit exam today. I will have those graded by later this week and we will review them and talk more about test-taking skills and study skills. Suffice is to say, those who are regularly engaged and attentive in class did very well on the test. Chem 8/9 completed our lab catchup today. All THREE labs will be collected on Thursday and Friday. They must be neat, complete, and also the calculations must be done explicitly, clearly, and correctly (UNITS for every measurement and sig fig rules applied properly).
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