This lesson focuses on photosynthesis including what it is, the word and symbol equations for photosynthesis, how it works, and how the extra glucose is used. It also offers links to a video and a test.

Wikipedia provides detailed information and history on centrifuges in scientific research and industry, including its importance in making nuclear weapons.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will be introduced to some of the basic concepts of chemistry.

Take an interactive quiz over the molecules of life. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.

Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over the organic molecules important to life, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.

On this site, students can test their knowledge on carbohydrates!

This site describes cellular components involved in light reaction and describes steps involved in photosynthesis.

This site from the University of Massachusetts links to downloadable freeware (Rasmol and CHIME) which are required to view 3-D images common on organic chemistry tutorials.

This unit will look at the most common biological molecules. The objective is for you to become familiar with the structures and properties of sugars, lipids, amino acids and nucleotides.