Biology Unit 03: Cellular Processes for Homeostasis (8 days)

TEKS

(4)  Science concepts. The student knows that cells are the basic structures of all living things with specialized parts that perform specific functions and that viruses are different from cells. The student is expected to:

(B)  investigate and explain cellular processes, including homeostasis, energy conversions, transport of molecules, and synthesis of new molecules; and

(9)  Science concepts. The student knows the significance of various molecules involved in metabolic processes and energy conversions that occur in living organisms. The student is expected to:

(A)  compare the structures and functions of different types of biomolecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids;

 

Assignments

1. Read 7.3 Cell Transport pp. 208-213.
   1. p. 213 #1-2
   2. Cell membrane video
2. Read 7.4 Homeostasis and Cells pp. 214-217.
   1. 1. In your own words, define homeostasis. What are some examples of homeostasis in humans?
   2. 2. Discuss osmosis in terms of homeostasis.
   3. 3. Why do you think we have cell specialization?
   4. 4. Look at figure 7-24. Use your science textbook, internet, or other resource to make a similar graphic for another organ system.

Review

Before you take the test on this unit, you should do the Review.