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A. P. BIOLOGY-MEDIA REVIEWCellular RespirationMedia: videotape series AbstractThis video series is composed of six, ten minute programs.
Each program traces a portion of the process of cellular respiration
using animation. Program 1 "The Cell and Energy" and provides a general
introduction to the subject of energy. It introduces respiration, the
structure of mitochondria and cells, the theory of the evolution of
mitochondria from independent organisms, the relationship of plants and
animals through the similarity of photosynthesis and respiration. It
introduces the role and structure of glucose and ATP in cellular
respiration. Program 2 "Glycolysis 1" begins by identifying glucose
and glycogen as the energy storage molecules. It then takes you through
glycolysis step by step, describing the first five coupled reactions,
showing the reactants and products, and the use and production of ATP.
Program 3 "Glycolysis 2" and picks up the process at the step where
phosphoglyceraldehyde is produced and continues the reactions to its
conversion to pyruvic acid. The program describes the structure and
importance of NAD, the importance of anaerobic fermentation and accounts
for the net gain of ATP during glycolysis and uses energy diagrams
trace the energy changes at each step of glycolysis. Program 4 "The
Krebs Cycle" begins with the importance of the process of glycolysis to
the emergence of life on land. The program traces the sequence of
reactions in the Krebs cycle beginning with the formation of acetyl Co A
and ending with the end products. In between it examines each reaction
showing energy carriers and ATP. Program 5 "Oxidative Phosphorylation
explains the electron transport chain and the role of oxygen, the
production of the mitochondrial energy gradient and the process of ATP
production. Program 6 "Metabolism and Nutrition" deals with the use of
ATP by the body, muscle operation, effects of oxygen deprivation, and
storage of excess ATP as fat. Evaluation Comments The ten minute format of the programs is a real plus. Each program
treats a portion of the cellular respiration in easily understood
animated format. The animation takes the student into every facet of
the cellular respiration process in great detail and in a manner that is
easily understood. The programs are ideal pre and post lecture
activities. The teachers guide contains numerous pre and post viewing
activities that reinforce the topics in each program. The programs are
especially valuable for individual students who are struggling over
particular segments of the process. Absent students can quickly and
easily review any material they have missed and review previously
covered material. I make videos available for students to review in
small groups or individually before school , during study hall, or for
check out overnight. This is one video I show the day before the A.P.
test Vendor InformationCarolina Biological Supply Company
Ward's
Films for the Humanities and Sciences
Evaluator information:Ed Quickert
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