Month: October 2015

Please work on completing the classification notes, and the dichotomous keys given out in class.
If you haven’t read ch. 15 yet, please do so.

Please complete the case study questions (you should have them copied from class today).
The following discussion questions will help you in answering the case questions.
1. Why is the water molecule polar?
2. What kind of intermolecular force is found among water molecules?
3. List the significance of four unique properties of water, and explain how they create an environment favourable for life.
4. Explain the difference between hydrolysis and dehydration reactions.
5. Compare briefly the significance of photosynthesis and respiration, and generally describe the organisms in which they are found.
6. Summarize the biological pathways available to glucose after being absorbed into the bloodstream.

You may complete these questions either in a group or individually. Remember that the value of the case study is working together to find solutions and/or answers to the problem. Be able to discuss the case and answers to the questions during a class discussion or answer them on a quiz.

Work on the taxonomy practice worksheet and be sure that you can answer the multiple choice questions in the workbook at the end of the taxonomy/classification unit (answers are in the back).
Be sure you have completed the reading of chapter 15 in the text.

Be sure you can answer the multiple choice questions at the end of Biological Molecules unit in workbook.
Also, do p. 13 questions 5, 7-10 in workbook.
Be sure you have completed the reading in the text on biological molecules.