Final Overview

Biology Semester 1 Review

Scientific Method
 Variables: Independent, Dependent, Constants
 Hypothesis (If… Then)
 Controlled Experiment
 How many variables do you change?
 Measurement (SIMetric System) NO CONVERSIONS!!

Chemistry of Life
 Macromolecules
 Monomers and Polymers
 Organic Compounds  Proteins, Carbohydrates (Sugars and Starches), Lipids, and Nucleic Acids
 Organic Compounds Lab!

Cells and Microscopes
 Cell Theory
 Cell Types
o Similarities and differences
o Euks vs Proks
o Plant vs Animal
 Organelles
o Function and Label Pics.

Cell Transport
 Passive and Active Transport
 Diffusion and osmosis