Unit three was about cells. The chapters inside it were: cell structure and function, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and cell growth and division. In chapter 7 section 1, the main idea was the cell theory and the two main types of cells, prokaryotes and eukaryotes. In chapter 7 section 2, the main idea was to learn about the different organelles inside a cell, and what each one does. In chapter 7 section 3, the main idea was about the cell membrane and cell wall, and how things go in and out from diffusion and osmosis. In chapter 7 section 4, it talked about how cells are meant to do different things, and the four levels of organization. In chapter 8 section 1, it explained what plants use for their source of energy, and what ATP does for the plant cell. In chapter 8 section 2, it talked about what led to the discovery of photosynthesis, and the photosynthesis equation. In chapter 8 section 3, it described in detail the cycles, reactants, and products of photosynthesis. In chapter 9 section 1, it described glycolysis and fermentation. In chapter 9 section 2, it described the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain. In chapter 10 section 1, it talked about about how a cell produces by cell division. In chapter 10 section 2, it talked about the main events of the cell cycle, and the four phases of mitosis. In chapter 10 section 3, it talked about how a cell regulates cell division, explains how cancer cells are uncontrollable.
My strengths in this unit were understanding the basic process of photosynthesis and where it happens. I understood the cycles and how it takes energy from the sun to make glucose. The diagram we copied down in class helped me visualize the process. My weaknesses were understanding the cellular respiration process, because I don't completely where and how some things are happening. Also, I have can't remember all of the organelles of a cell's names and functions.
From these experiences, I've seen part of the microscopic world from our lab of looking at different types of cells. I also know what is happening inside my body as I exercise. I want to learn more about cells and what kinds of different cells there are. I also want to see different kinds things under the microscope. I am planning to study for the test by reading over my notes and review the textbook. I will also look at the end of the chapter questions.
This reflection is pretty nice, I like how detailed and organized it is. You could maybe try to cut down the first paragraph a little bit, there was a lot of information presented all at once. And yes I agree, I would like to learn more about cells. Good job!
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