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=**Fall Syllabus**= __ Chemistry of Life __

Chapter 2 – The Chemistry of Life
 * Corresponding Chapters from Biology Textbook:**
 * Section 3 – Carbon Compounds
 * Section 4 – Chemical Reactions and Enzymes


 * Enzymes catalyze reactions
 * Food molecules (macromolecules) break down to provide molecules for synthesis

Most cell functions involve chemical reactions. Food molecules taken into cells react to provide the chemical constituents needed to synthesize other molecules. Both breakdown and synthesis are made possible by protein catalysts, called enzymes.

__ Cells __

Chapter 7 – Cell Structure and Function Chapter 8 – Photosynthesis Overview Chapter 9 – Cellular Respiration and Fermentation Chapter 10 – Cell Growth and Division
 * Corresponding Chapters from Biology Textbook:**
 * Section 1 – Life is Cellular
 * Section 2 – Cell Structure
 * Section 3 – Cell Transport
 * Section 4 – Homeostasis and Cells
 * Section 1 – Energy and Life
 * Section 2 – Photosynthesis: An Overview
 * Section 1 – Cellular Respiration: An Overview
 * Section 3 – Fermentation
 * Section 1 – Cell Growth, Division, and Reproduction
 * Section 2 – The Process of Cell Division
 * Section 3 – Regulating the Cell Cycle
 * Section 4 – Cell Differentiation

Cells have particular structures that underlie their functions. Every cell is surrounded by a membrane that separates it from the outside world. Inside the cell is a concentrated mixture of thousands of different molecules which form a variety of specialized structures, notably the nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, chloroplasts, and the endoplasmic reticulum. Some cells have external structures facilitating movement (cilia and flagella).


 * Cells grow and divide **
 * Cells grow and divide in a cell cycle

Cell regulation allows cells to respond to their environment and to control and coordinate cell growth and division. Environmental factors can influence cell division.


 * Functions and chemical reactions **
 * Cell respiration breaks down complex molecules to provide energy

The chemical bonds of food molecules contain energy. Energy is released when the bonds of food molecules are broken and new compounds with lower energy bonds are formed. Cells temporarily store this energy in phosphate bonds of a small high-energy compound called ATP.


 * Photosynthesis **
 * Photosynthesis links sun energy to usable energy
 * Basic process of photosynthesis

Plant cells contain chloroplasts as sites of photosynthesis. Plants and many microorganisms use solar energy to combine molecules of carbon dioxide and water into complex, energy rich organic compounds and release oxygen to the environment.

__ Human Body __

Chapter 31 – Nervous System Chapter 32 – Skeletal & Muscular Systems Chapter 34 – Endocrine System Chapter 35 – Immune System and Disease
 * Corresponding Chapters from Biology Textbook:**
 * Section 1 – The Neuron
 * Section 2 – The Central Nervous System
 * Section 3 – The Peripheral Nervous System
 * Section 4 – The Senses
 * Section 1 – The Skeletal System
 * Section 2 – The Muscular System
 * Section 1 – The Endocrine System
 * Section 2 – Glands of the Endocrine System
 * Section 1 – Infectious Disease
 * Section 2 – Defenses Against Infection
 * Section 3 – Fighting Infectious Disease
 * Section 4 - Immune System Disorders