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By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Understand the fluid mosaic model of cell membranes Describe the functions of phospholipids, proteins, and carbohydrates in membranes Discuss membrane fluidity
By the end of this section, you will be able to: Explain …
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Explain why and how passive transport occurs Understand the processes of osmosis and diffusion Define tonicity and describe its relevance to passive transport
By the end of this section, you will be able to: Discuss …
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Discuss the role of carbohydrates in cells and in the extracellular materials of animals and plants Explain the classifications of carbohydrates List common monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides
By the end of this section, you will be able to: Describe …
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Describe the four major types of lipids Explain the role of fats in storing energy Differentiate between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids Describe phospholipids and their role in cells Define the basic structure of a steroid and some functions of steroids Explain the how cholesterol helps to maintain the fluid nature of the plasma membrane
By the end of this section, you will be able to: Describe …
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Describe the structure of nucleic acids and define the two types of nucleic acids Explain the structure and role of DNA Explain the structure and roles of RNA
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Describe the functions proteins perform in the cell and in tissues Discuss the relationship between amino acids and proteins Explain the four levels of protein organization Describe the ways in which protein shape and function are linked
By the end of this section, you will be able to: Define …
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Define matter and elements Describe the interrelationship between protons, neutrons, and electrons Compare the ways in which electrons can be donated or shared between atoms Explain the ways in which naturally occurring elements combine to create molecules, cells, tissues, organ systems, and organisms
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By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Describe the properties of water that are critical to maintaining life Explain why water is an excellent solvent Provide examples of water’s cohesive and adhesive properties Discuss the role of acids, bases, and buffers in homeostasis
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Identify the …
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Identify the shared characteristics of the natural sciencesSummarize the steps of the scientific methodCompare inductive reasoning with deductive reasoningDescribe the goals of basic science and applied science
By the end of this section, you will be able to: Identify …
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Identify and describe the properties of life Describe the levels of organization among living things Recognize and interpret a phylogenetic tree List examples of different sub disciplines in biology
STUDENT ACTIVITY - 5th Grade: This is a distance-learning lesson that students …
STUDENT ACTIVITY - 5th Grade: This is a distance-learning lesson that students can complete at home. The student will explore the biome in which they live while comparing it to other major biomes around the world.This activity was created by Out Teach (out-teach.org), a nonprofit providing outdoor experiential learning to transform Science education for students in under-served communities.
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