An Introduction into Cellular Respiration

This week will focus on introducing the concept of cellular respiration, essentially describing the process that organisms use to transform various biological macromolecules through a series of reactions to make usable energy.

BY THE END OF THIS WEEK, you should be able to:

  • briefly describe the process of cellular respiration and how it mirrors photosynthesis,

  • describe the stages within the mitochondria that ultimately create ATP, and

  • compare locations within and outside of the mitochondria that relate towards energy creation.

Week 13 - Biology

Your Week Ahead

Day 1: Quiz 5 and Assessment Review

  1. We will begin with your quiz, then review all previous assessments and talk about the test 2 reassessment.

  2. AFTER CLASS, make sure that you’re wearing shoes to walk around campus next class.

Day 2: Leaf Chromatrography

  1. We will use this class to finish up photosynthesis, then introduce cellular respiration.

  2. AFTER CLASS, you should be studying for your test next Tuesday/Wednesday! This test is covering chemical reactions, enzymes, cell history, cell structure, and cell transport.

Day 3: Gizmos - Cell Respiration

  1. We’ll use another Gizmos like we did in photosynthesis to give you a chance to zoom into an organelle and see the process of cellular respiration occur. You need to take notes on the important processes within this Gizmos; I will check these notes next week for a grade! It’s another STEM case, remember that I’m not concerned with content relating towards the case itself (i.e. the medical toxicology part), more so the processes within respiration.

  2. After class, read pages 250-260 in your textbook, finish the Gizmos by Monday if you didn’t finish in class, and STUDY!

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IMPORTANT DATES

Test 3 on Day 2 of next Week covering chemical reactions, enzymes, cell history, cell structure, and cell transport.

Did you…?

  • … finish your Gismos reviewing cell respiration and take notes on the relevant content?

  • … read pages 250-260 in your textbook?

  • … study for your test this next week’s Day 2?! Remember that there are no more reassessments.