AP+Bio+Weekly+Assignments+-+2007-2008

=__For the Week of 05/05/08- 05/09/08__=
 * Make sure you read through your "dos and Don'ts for Essay writing" handout
 * You may find Review PowerPoints for the lectures and labs at the bottom of the following link
 * Lecture Notes, PowerPoints and Chapter Guide Questions
 *  All other chapter deadlines are suspended untill after the AP Exams
 * The AP Exam is on May 12th. We must attempt to finish Chapters 39-44 by then.
 * **__GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR STUDIES AND YOUR EXAMS__**

=__For the Week of 04/21/08- 05/02/08__=
 * Chapter 36 & 37 Due 4/22
 * Chapter 38 Due 5/2
 * All other chapter deadlines are suspended untill after the AP Exams
 * The AP Exam is on May 12th. We must attempt to finish Chapters 29, 30 and 35-44 by then.

=__For the Week of 04/14/08- 04/18/08__=
 * Chapter 35 Due 4/16
 * The AP Exam is on May 12th. We must attempt to finish Chapters 29, 30 and 35-44 by then.

=__For the Week of 04/07/08 - 04/11/08__=
 * Enzyme Catalysis Lab Due 4/11 (Edwin & Lenz, go to this site ( http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/labbench/lab2/intro.html ) and write out all your answers to the questions asked during the activity.
 * Our next exam will cover Chapters 8 - 10 (Date TBA)
 * **__The 3rd Marking Quarter ends on 4/11__**

=__For the Week of 03/31/08 - 04/04/08__=
 * Diffusion Lab Due 4/4 (Camille, go to this site ( http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/labbench/lab1/intro.html ) and write out all your answers to the questions asked during the activity.
 * Chapter 10 Due 4/11
 * Enzyme Catalysis Lab Due 4/11 (Edwin, go to this site ( http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/labbench/lab2/intro.html ) and write out all your answers to the questions asked during the activity.
 * Our next exam will cover Chapters 8 - 10 (Date TBA)
 * **__The 3rd Marking Quarter ends on 4/11__**

=__For the Week of 03/25/08 - 03/28/08__=
 * Chapter 8 due 3/25
 * We are doing the diffusion lab this week. Please read pages 738-742 regarding "Water Potential"
 * Chapter 9 is due 4/1
 * Diffusion Lab Due 4/4
 * Our next exam will cover Chapters 8 - 10 (Date TBA)
 * The 3rd Marking Quarter ends on 4/11

=__For the Week of 03/17/08 - 03/19/08__=
 * Exam on 3/19 - Chapters 4-7 (Don't forget to use your Organic Chemistry flash cards)
 * Chapter 8 due on 3/25
 * Please also read pages 738-742 to understand the concept of **__"Water Potential"__**. A portion of our lab next week requires that you know it.

=__For the Week of 03/10/08 - 03/14/08__=
 * Chapter 7 due 03/12/08
 * Chapter 8 due 03/19/08
 * Our next exam will cover chapters 4-7 and be on 03/18/08 or 03/19/08
 * Progress reports will be entered on Friday 03/14/08

=__For the Week of 03/03/08 - 03/07/08__= = =
 * Assigned - Chapter 6 due 3/6

=__For the Week of 02/25/08 - 02/29/08__= = =
 * Frebruary Break Assignment Due
 * Gel Electrophoresis Lab due 02/29
 * Assigned - Chapter 5 due 3/3

=__Over February Break__=

Please complete the following Chapter Guide Questions [| FebVacationAssignment2004.pdf]

=__For the Week of 02/11/08 - 02/15/08__= - Chapter 4 due - Exam on Friday (Chapter 19 & 20 with matching for terms related to the chemicals for DNA and RNA)

= = =__For the Week of 02/04/08 - 02/08/08__=

= = =During the course of this week, we will be performing two labs and must complete the homework assignments described below= = =
 * Chapter 20 Due 02/04/08
 * Read the Gel Electrophoresis lab carefully to prepare for the lab. It will most likely take place next week (02/11/08 - 02/15/08)
 * Chapter 4 Due 02/12/08

=__For the Week of 01/28/08 - 02/01/08__=
 * Chapter 19 Due 01/28/08
 * Chapter 20 Due 02/04/08
 * Chapter 4 Due 02/12/08

=For the Week of 01/14/08 - 01/18/08= =The midterm is on 01/16 & 01/17. It will cover Chapters 12-17 with a couple of Evolution questions. Their will also be 2 essays=

= Here are your essays. You must answer two of the four=

A. **Explain** how the reduction and rearrangement are accomplished in meiosis. B. Several human disorders occur as a result of defects in the meiosis process. **Identify ONE** such chromosomal abnormality; what effects does it have on the phenotype of people with the disorder? **Describe** how this abnormality could result from a defect in meiosis. C. Production of offspring by parthenogenesis or cloning bypasses the typical process. **Describe** either parthenogenesis or cloning and compare the genomes of the offspring with those of the parents.
 * __1.__** Meiosis reduces chromosome number and rearranges genetic information.

a. Sex determination b. Sex-linked inheritance c. Formation of Barr bodies (sex chromatin) d. Variation in kinds and numbers of sex chromosomes
 * __2.__** Discuss **__three__** of the following phenomena in which sex chromosomes are involved with particular reference to their significance or consequences in humans.

a. Crossing over b. Nondisjunction
 * __3.__** Describe in detail the process of meiosis as it occurs in an organism with a diploid chromosome number of 4 (2n = 4). Include labeled diagrams in your discussion. Indicate when and how each of the following occurs in meiosis:


 * __4.__** An organism is heterozygous at two genetic loci on different chromosomes.

click on this link to find the illustration associated with this question - [| For AP Genetics Essay Q - 1996.bmp]

a) Explain how these alleles are transmitted by the process of mitosis to daughter cells. b) Explain how these alleles are distributed by the process of meiosis to gametes. c) Explain how the behavior of these two pairs of homologous chromosomes during meiosis provides the physical basis for Mendel’s two laws of inheritance. Labeled diagrams that are explained in your answer may be useful.

=__For the Week of 01/07/08 - 01/11/08__=
 * Chapter 18 due 01/10/08
 * Cold Spring Harbor Field trip Friday (get you permission slip from Dr. Nikpor)
 * The Midterm is on 01/16 and 01/17 (Focus on Cha[pters 12-18. Their will be a couple of questions on Evolution and a couple of essays)
 * If you owe me any past work, be sure to get it to me. Otherwise your grade will be severely impacted

=__For the Week of 01/02/08 - 01/04/08__=
 * Chapter 18 due 01/10/08
 * Friday - Quiz #2-2: Chapters 14-16
 * Midterm is during the week of 1/14 - 1/18 (TBA)
 * If you owe me any work, please hand it in
 * (EX: Exam Corrections, Labs or Chapter Q's)

=__For the Week of 12/17 - 12/21__=
 * Fruit Fly Lab - Due 12/20
 * Chapter 17 Due 12/21
 * Do chapter 18 over the break

=__For the Week of 12/10 - 12/14__= = =
 * Due 12/12 - Lab on Mitosis and Meiosis
 * The next Quiz will be on Chapters 14-16 (Date TBA, but expect immediately after classroom completion of Chapter 16)
 * Fruit Fly Lab - Due 12/20
 * Chapter 17 Due 12/21

=For the Week of 12/03 - 12/07=
 * Due 12/03 - Exam #2-1 Corrections
 * Due 12/07 - Chapter 16 Guide Questions
 * Due 12/12 - Lab on Mitosis and Meiosis
 * The next Quiz will be on Chapters 14-16 (Date TBA, but expect immediately after classroom completion of Chapter 16)

=__For the Week of 11/26 - 11/30__= = =
 * Due 12/03 - Chapter 16 Guide Questions
 * Due 12/03 - Exam #1-2 Corrections
 * The next Quiz will be on Chapters 14-16 (Date TBA, but expect immediately after classroom completion of Chapter 16)

=__For the Week of 11/19 - 11/21__=
 * Monday - Quiz on Chapters 12 and 13
 * Due 11/19 - Chapter 14 Guide Questions
 * Due 11/26 - Chapter 15 Guide Questions

=__For the Week of 11/13 - 11/16__= = =
 * Due 11/15 - Chapter 13 Guide Questions
 * Due 11/19 - Chapter 14 Guide Questions
 * Quiz Friday - Chapters 12 & 13
 * DUE TO INABILITY TO PRINT THE QUIZ, IT IS POSTPONDED UNTIL MONDAY

=__For the Week of 11/05 - 11/09__= = =
 * Chapter 12 Guide Questions Due Wednesday
 * Chapter 13 is next

=For the Week of 10/29 - 11/02= = =
 * Due Thursday - Chapter 24 Guide Questions
 * Exam 11/01 - Chapters 22-25
 * Topic for Friday - Chap. 26 unless otherwise stated in class

=__For the Week of 10/22/07 - 10/26/07__=

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 * Hand in Chapter 23 guide questions on Monday 10/22/07
 * Read Chapter 24 (__Speciation**)**__ and answer the guide questions located at the below link. These will be collected on 10/26/07
 * Lecture Notes, PowerPoints and Chapter Guide Questions
 * We will have an Exam next week on Chapters 22 - 25. The exact date will be announced in class. __Start Studying NOW!!!__

=__For the Week of 10/15/07 - 10/19/07__=

=Read Chapter 23 (__The Evolution of Populations**)**__ and answer the guide questions located at the below link. These will be collected on 10/15/07=

=Lecture Notes, PowerPoints and Chapter Guide Questions= = = = = = =

=Read Chapter 24 (__The Origin of Species**)**__ and answer the guide questions located at the below link. These will be collected on 10/17/07=

=Lecture Notes, PowerPoints and Chapter Guide Questions=