Unit 1 – The Cellular Foundation of Life

Chapter 1 – Introduction to Biology

  • Section 1.1 – Themes and Concepts of Biology
  • Section 1.2 – The Process of Science

Chapter 2 – Chemistry of Life

  • Section 2.1 – The Building Blocks of Molecules
  • Section 2.2 – Water
  • Section 2.3 – Biological Molecules

Chapter 3 – Cell Structure and Function

  • Section 3.1 – How Cells Are Studied
  • Section 3.2 – Comparing Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
  • Section 3.3 – Eukaryotic Cells
  • Section 3.4 – The Cell Membrane
  • Section 3.5 – Passive Transport
  • Section 3.6 – Active Transport

Chapter 4 – How Cells Obtain Energy

  • Section 4.1 – Energy and Metabolism
  • Section 4.2 – Glycolysis
  • Section 4.3 – Citric Acid Cycle and Oxidative Phosphorylation
  • Section 4.4 – Fermentation
  • Section 4.5 – Connections to Other Metabolic Pathways

Chapter 5 – Photosynthesis

  • Section 5.1 – Overview of Photosynthesis
  • Section 5.2 – The Light-Dependent Reactions of Photosynthesis
  • Section 5.3 – The Calvin Cycle

Let the learning begin!