General Anatomy and Physiology Online

General Anatomy and Physiology Online Dr. Bruce Forciea

Virtual Lab 2: Cells and Chemistry

In this lab you will learn about cells and review the chemistry of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

Step 1: Review the powerpoints for learning plans 2 and 3.

Step 2: View the following websites:

To learn about lipids: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=AP13204

To learn about proteins: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=AP13304

To learn about carbohydrates: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=AP13104

To learn about the cell membrane: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=AP1101

To learn about cell organelles: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=AP11604

To learn about mitosis: http://www.cellsalive.com/mitosis.htm

To learn about osmosis: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=AP11003

To learn about transport mechanisms: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=AP11103 To learn about diffusion: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=AP1903

Step 3: Answer the following questions.

1. Give 3 examples of proteins in the body.

2. Define a complete protein.

3. What is the function of a peroxisome?

4. What is the function cholesterol?

5. Name 2 types of proteins found in the cell membrane. 6. Which part of the phospholipids points outward?

7. Describe the 2 parts of a phospholipid.

8. What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated lipids?

9. What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

10. Give an example of a monosaccharide.

11. How many carbons are in a glucose molecule?

12. What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

13. What is the name of the process that joins 2 glucose molecules together? 14. In osmosis explain why water moves toward a hypertonic area.

15. Explain the difference between diffusion and filtration.