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     ***************** READ THE FOLLOWING ****************

Even though you are not assigned written homework every night, you need to 
review your material on a daily basis.  At any time you are subject to a 
quiz on material that was covered the class before.  These quizzes will be 
unannounced.  

******  Page last updated on Sunday 11/23/08 @ 3:52 pm********

Thur 11/20/08
1.  Test Review
2.  Bingo
HW:  Study for test on Chapter 4 & 5.
      -The test will be multiple choice, identification and short answer.
      -Read and review ALL of Chapters 4 & 5.
      -Review the study guide we went over in class.
      
      -Concepts to review:
         - Comparing prokaryotes and eukaryotes, including examples and
           structure.
         -Eukaryotic cell organelles, you need to be able to identify them
          and describe their function.
         -What is the "Endosymbiont Hypothesis"?
         -Compare the structure of plant and animal cells.
         -Describe the structure of the plasma membrane.  Name each molecule
          and their function.
         -Cell transport; What type of molecules can diffuse through the 
          membrane; which ones can't?
         -How do molecules that can't diffuse through the membrane move
          across the membrane.
         -How do the processes of active and passive transport compare?
         -What are the effects of hypertonic and hypotonic solutions on
          plant and animal cells?

         
     Some more specific things to review.
     - What is the purpose of having finger-like projects on the surface
       of large cells?
     - Since peripheral proteins aren't embedded in the membrane, how do 
       they stay attached to the membrane?
     - How does the number of peripheral proteins on the surfaces of the 
       membrane compare to other proteins?
     - What evidence is there that shows the mitochondria may have been
       free-living prokaryotes?
     - What are the various functions of microtubles in the cell.
     - What is the function of a secondary lysosome?
     - How does the structure of centrioles compare to that of flagella
       and cilia?
         
Tue 11/18/08
1.  Notes:  Active Transport
2.  Go over worksheet from Friday. 

Fri 11/14/08
1.  Quiz:  Lab Osmosis & Diffusion
2.  Worksheet:  Active Transport
HW:  Finish worksheet from class.

Wed 11/12/08
1.  Discussion about lab.  Explain what results "should" have been.
2.  Worksheet:  Water potential
HW:  You will have a quiz that covers the concepts of diffusion and osmosis.
     You should read your text related to passive cell transport, diffusion
     and osmosis. 
     Review your notes.
     Review your lab.  You will be given scenarios similar to what you 
     did in the lab.  
     You should not only be able to explain what happened but also use the 
     terminology.  

     LAB REVIEW:  Follow the directions below.

     1.  Go to the "AP Biology Links" page.  
     2.  Scroll down to the 7th link, "Lab Bench."  
     3.  Click the link.
     4.  Click on "Lab 1:  Diffusion and Osmosis"
     5.  Review each "Key Concept" also review the experiment.  
     This tutorial will be a good review for the quiz.  Test your 
     understanding by taking the quiz.      

Fri 11/07/08
1.  Work in lab groups to complete the graph.  
2.  Notes:  Effect of osmosis on cells.
HW:  Complete worksheets if you haven't already.  We will cover water
     potential next block.  

Wed 11/05/08
1.  Set up osmosis lab.  
2.  Notes:  Diffusion, passive & active transport.
HW:  Finish the Chapter 7 Study guide worksheets and the two 
     worksheets from class:
          - Osmosis and Water Potential
          - Surface area and volume