Second Semester Biology

Welcome to our 2ND semester Biology Class.
These are the chapters that we will cover this semester:
Ch.9 Protein Synthesis
Ch. 10 Genetic Engineering
Ch. 11 Evolution
Taxonomy Overview
Bacteria/Viruses
Protists
Plants
Animals
Rat Dissection

Happy Homecoming: Twin Day Beld and Lokken "Siamese Twins"

September 18, 2008

1. Biodevices just invented the _____ Jacket, a t-shirt that continuously monitors ___ and ECG waves.
(Vital, heart rate)
2. Researchers at UT have invented a credit card size ___ and a patient's __ to diagnose a ___ in 15 minutes.
(Microchip, saliva, heart attack)


**Take care of plants, collect data
**Bonding videos on atoms bonding
** In class work 2.1 & 2.2 Study Guides
**Homework: 2.2 Question worksheet
*******QUIZ TOMORROW 2.1, 2.2**********

September 17, 2008

1. New research shows that vitamin ____ can reduce your risk of several cancers by ___ to ___%.
(D, 30, 50)
2. You should take ___ IU per day and look for D3 - the kind made naturally by the _____
(1000, sun)

**Corrected 2.1 Worksheet, (Turn in for grade)
**One sided discussion on chapter 2.1 and 2.2 (Get notes)
** Homework Fill in element squares on worksheet

September 12, 2008

CE
1. Eat ____ and drop your vhances of breast cancer by _____%
(Choline, 24)

2. It is found in _____, fish, lean meat, collard greens and _______.
(Eggs, beans)


** Take care of plants, collect data
** Fun Fact Friday
** Test Monday!!!
** Biology Study tips
** Review Sheet for Test Monday, Study session 7:30 Monday morning

September 11, 2008

Current Event
1. An active ingredient in chili peppers ___________, can temporarily reduce pain associated with ________ nerves.
(Capsaicin, skin)

2. __________ found in curry, has anti-inflammatory properties.
(turmeric)

**Set up the plant lab.

**Homework from yesterday (1.5 powernotes) due tomorrow

**Chapter 1 test postponed until Monday.