Unit 3/4 Biology 2015

Resources Essential Optional Nelson Biology 3 & 4 textbook Biolnotes Biozone 2015 studyON - Jacaranda A4 Exercise Book Display Book for handouts Moodle Optional Biolnotes Checkpoints Smartstudy guide Biology Dictionary

What do we study? SIGNATURES OF LIFE Biomacromolecules: structure and function Structure and function of the plasma membrane Biochemical Pathways: enzymes, photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Signal transduction within the nervous, endocrine and immune systems. Structure and function of the immune system. CONTINUITY AND CHANGE The cell cycle Patterns of inheritance The relationship between genes, DNA and proteins. Gene technology. Evolution: evidence, mechanisms and theories. Human evolution

What do I need to do to get an S? Complete chapter review and apply understandings questions for each of the 12 chapters. Complete all Biozone pages set by your teacher. Complete studyON tasks set by your teacher. Complete any set class tasks. Complete 5 SACs per Unit to a satisfactory standard.

Assessment Unit 3: Signatures of Life SAC 1: Practical activity on a biochemical process SAC 2: Practical activity on membranes SAC 3: Practical activity on cellular respiration and photosynthesis SAC 4: Report on stimuli response SAC 5: Summary of immune response These SACs make up 20% of your final grade

End of year exam = 60% of final grade Unit 4: Continuity and Change SAC 1: Practical activity on a genetic cross SAC 2: Practical activity related to mitosis and meiosis. SAC 3: Report on DNA manipulation SAC 4: Response on evolutionary relationships SAC 5: Gene technology presentation These SACs make up 20% of your final grade End of year exam = 60% of final grade

Excursions You will be required to attend an excursion in 2015. This excursion will be held at CSIRO Highett. Unit 4 – VCE Genetic Engineering This lab session provides students with experience and knowledge in genetic engineering. Activities include: Separation of DNA fragments with gel electrophoresis Transformation of bacteria using plasmid DNA A discussion explaining techniques used in the session as well as PCR and pertinent ethical issues”. Cost: approx $20.00

How Good is Your knowledge? What does DNA stand for? What gas is needed for photosynthesis? What organelle is associated with cellular respiration? What is the name of the green pigment found in plants? What is the name of the scientist famous for his work on evolution? What is a circular piece of DNA called What is a nucleotide made up of? What are erythrocytes? And what do they carry around the body? In what organelle does mitosis occur? Name one hormone that regulates blood glucose concentration. How many chromosomes are in a human gamete? Name the stages of mitosis in order.

Holiday Homework Questions from Nelson Biology Chapter 1 (all) Review and Apply Understanding Questions Chapter 2 (all) Review Questions and Apply Understanding Questions You must submit your questions to your teacher by your first biology lesson in 2015.

Knowledge from Units 1/2 It would be useful for you to revise the following from your Unit 1 and 2 textbook for the beginning of Unit 3: What is a cell? Organelles and their functions. Transport processes: diffusion, osmosis, facilitated diffusion, active transport and cytosis. Hypertonic/Hypotonic solutions Biomacromolecules

Which is the odd one out? Red Blood Cells Amoeba Leaf Cell In groups of 3-4, look at each of the 3 pictures and decide which one is the odd one out and why. How many reasons can you find?

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