Cells and Molecules of Life
生命的細胞和分子
Unit Overview
Cells and biomolecules are fundamental units of life. Organisms are built up of these fundamental units which function as an integrated whole. The study of the structure and function of cells will lay the foundation for students to understand and relate cellular processes to the essential life processes of organisms. The study of the discovery of cells will enable students to appreciate the contribution of technology to the advancement of science and the dynamic nature of biological knowledge.
核心概念
Water, Inorganic Ions and Life
水、無機離子與生命Why polar water and dissolved inorganic ions (e.g. nitrogen, magnesium, calcium, iron) matter for structure, chemistry and physiology in living systems.
Biomolecules: Building Blocks and Functions
生物分子：構造單元與功能Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids: their monomers (building blocks) and major biological roles alongside water and ions.
Discovery of Cells and Microscopes
細胞的發現與顯微技術How improvements in microscopy enabled the discovery of cells and finer sub-cellular detail, and why technology drives biological knowledge.