Chemical Reactions & Enzymes

This week will be dedicated to connecting biomolecules and enzymes while reviewing essential topics to ensure that we are all ready for the next two weeks.

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

  • define all terms from the previous 5 weeks,

  • identify the role that enzymes have in our everyday lives,

  • differentiate between endergonic and exergonic reactions,

  • describe how active sites, substrates, and enzymes are all interconnected, and

  • feel comfortable with moving along to our next major topic. This essentially means that you should ask yourself "am I confident in all the material that I’ve learned this semester (including scientific method, significant figures, microscopy, chemistry of life, and properties of water)?

Week 6 - Biology

Your Week Ahead

Day 1: Biological Macromolecules

  1. We’ll begin class with me checking your journal 3, notes on the four biological macromolecules, and chemical reactions/enzymes videos.

  2. You’ll spend time today preparing for your test next class, then jump into a Gizmos on chemical reactions. Use the password sheet from the lab space.

  3. Note, you have no journal for this week.

  4. After class, you should be studying for your test on Day 2!

Day 2: Test & Gizmos on Chemical Reactions & Enzymes

  1. Today’s the day for your first test! Any time you have left can be spent finishing up the Gizmos. Don’t forget to answer the questions in the Week 6 packets and take notes on chemical reaction-related material!

Day 3: Journaling Practice

  1. With the weather being relatively decent, we’re going to take this time to practice some journaling techniques. Please bring your journal with you to class and wear comfortable shoes for walking around campus.

IMPORTANT DATES

Test 1 on Day 2 covering scientific method, microscopy, and significant figures!

Did you…?

  • … finish your Gizmos case study?

  • … review your terms to know and answer the big idea for this week?