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Mesocosm Practical

To be complete over summer break
Conducted for a 3 weeks period of time
​
Due B4 first day of school September 2017
​Mr. Richardson will instruct you how to submit in the fall

Topic 2 - Molecular Biology

2.1 - Molecules to Metabolism

  • Activity 2.1
  • Quizlet
BioKnowledgy 2.1 Molecules to metabolism from Chris Paine

2.2 - Water

BioKnowledgy 2.2 Water from Chris Paine
Lab Investigation into Leaf temperature

2.3 Carbohydrates and Lipids

BioKnowledgy 2.3 Carbohydrates and lipids from Chris Paine

2.4 - Protein

BioKnowledgy 2.4 Proteins from Chris Paine
Build your own polypeptide
  • Read the basic instructions (by Brian White).
  • Additional instructions

2.5 Enzymes

BioKnowledgy 2.5 Enzymes from Chris Paine
This Catalase lab should be familiar to IGCSE students. Read through the outline, maybe carry out a preliminary practical. Think about the limitations of this method and how it could be improved. As a class (or in groups) redesign the lab to use better more sophisticated equipment before carrying it out.

This Catalase Lab from Access Excellence has good ideas for both creating different enzyme concentration and how to the measure the dependent variable.

Invertase is an enzyme present in yeast, amongst other organisms, this simple protocol (source unknown - please contact if you do know) serves as a preliminary lab and hence as a basis for full (D, DCP and CE) investigations.

The one enzyme that plays a part in browning reaction in fruit and vegetables that occurs when they are bruised and damaged is catecholase. This simple lab outline using potatoes as a source of catecholase can be used by itself or as a basis for full (D, DCP and CE) investigations.

Protease action on powdered milk is a simple outline for practising data processing, analysis, conclusion and evaluation skills. There's lots of opportunity for valuable qualitative observations and for possible improvements. I strongly suggest formulating a hypothesis as it will inform both your data processing and your conclusion and evaluation.

Lactase labs
Better milk for cats - immobilised lactase used to make lactose-reduced milk by Dean Madden (NCBE)


Simulated labs
Reactions and Rates (allow Java) by PhET
Enzyme controlled reactions by Glencoe Biology
Enzyme Catalysis by Pearson Lab Bench

Note - Topics 2.6 & 2.7 are covered in the DNA Unit alongside HL Topic 7

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  • Home
    • ASSESSMENT
    • Inquiry
    • Labs >
      • DESIGN LABS
    • MLA Citations
    • Walks and Talks
    • Meditation & Other
  • LIFE SCIENCE 11
    • Course Outline - Biology 11
    • 1 - Intro to Life Science
    • 2- Sources of Diversity
    • 3 - Evolution & Taxonomy
  • IB-Bio
    • Course Outline
    • Completed Notes & Resource Links
    • Intro to IB & Statistics
    • Cells 1.1-1.5
    • DNA 1.6, 2.6-2.7 7.1-7.3
    • Ecology 4.1-4.4
    • Evolution & Biodiversity 5.1-5.4 10.3
    • Genetics 3.1-3.5 10.1-10.2
    • Yr2-Mesocosm & 2.1-2.5 Preview
    • Drew Berry Animations
  • Sci10
    • Course Outline - Science 10
    • Inquiry Projects
    • Nature of Science
    • Lab Skills
    • Unit 1 - Chemistry
    • Unit 2 - DNA - Unity & Diversity
    • Unit 3 - Physics & Earth Science
  • Enviro Sci