This week will start a new unit called Chemistry of Life - where we learn all about the molecules that make up the parts of the cell, and how important it is to eat right. The old saying,"You are what you eat" is completely true. Your cells are made of every protein, fat, and sugar found in the foods you eat. You have to make sure you get enough of each type of food, so your cells will work efficiently - performing as many chemical reactions as it can in the shortest amount of time. If you don't get enough food, you tend to feel tired - that is your body begging for the proteins, fats, and sugars it needs to build its membranes; copy its DNA; make its ATP (energy); and even move food in and waste out! (Who ever is reading can now take a breath) Don't just eat anything, eat what you know your body needs - your 100 trillion cells depend on you!
In the beginning of the week, you will be learning the basics about the different elements, molecules, and macromolecules that make up your cell. Then later in the week, you will be doing the Potato Enzyme lab (and your first REAL lab report), to give you a better understanding of how enzymes function. Stay curious and keep looking for answers!
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