Assessment 1
Assessment 1
1. Labs Discuss the discovery of cells. Include in your answer how it relates t our understanding of life and the specific tools that have contributed to our understanding of cells.
2. Unit A a) Describe the structure of a eukaryotic plant cell. Indicate the ways in which a nonphotosynthetic prokaryotic cell would differ in structure from this generalized eukaryotic plant cell. (10 marks) Advanced b. Describe the production and processing of a protein that will be exported from a eukaryotic cell. Begin with the DNA and end with the release of the protein at the plasma membrane. (5 marks)
3. Unit B The unique properties (characteristics) of water make life possible on Earth. Select three properties of water and: a. for each property, identify and define the property and explain it in terms of the physical/chemical nature of water. (9 marks) b. for each property, describe one example of how the property affects the functioning of living organisms. (3 marks)
4. Unit C
All life on Earth is carbon based. Our carbon basis allows for the formation of complex molecules. Pick three of the four groups of complex carbon based molecules (macromolecules) and for each: a) Discuss the structural components of the molecule group. (3 marks) b) Discuss two examples of molecules that belong to each of the groups. Briefly describe their function. (9 marks) c) All of these groups of molecules are created from monomers joining to form polymers. Explain the process that joins these molecules. (3 marks)
Advanced d) Describe THREE types of chemical bonds/interactions found in proteins. For each type, describe the role in determining protein structure. Relate protein structure to abnormal hemoglobin in sickle cell anemia. (5 marks)