A.P. Biology Advice

First off, make sure you know that there is a lot to remember in this class. What will help is reading the textbook, and I regret that I didn't look it over more. Make sure you can fully understand the subject matter and relate it to different biology topics. Also most of the test questions will be real life examples that relate right back to a topic, such as two different populations living in the same niche and their interactions or how the evolution of one species affects the evolution of another. For the A.P. test make sure you buy a some kind of review guide to study with. The one I bought from Landry really helped me succeed on the test. Lastly, in A.P. bio, just make sure you do your work and put in the effort to succeed in the class. This class really helps you get ready for college level courses.

What Did I learn In A.P. Bio...

The main thing I learned in A.P. Bio was that biology is much more than the underlining subjects associated with it. The class has taught me how every part of science is linked together in a complex way and biology is a way to interpret and link the subjects together. For example, molecular science can be linked with chemistry, by all the reactions that cells use to interact internally within themselves and externally with other cells. After completing the course I now relieve how important biology is to interpreting science.  

Why the Cytoskeleton is One of the Most Important Organelle in the Cell...

The Cytoskeleton is a network of fibers throughout the cell's cytoplasm. it is one of the most important organelles in the cell, for a couple of reasons. Firstly, for cells without cell walls, such as the Eukaryotic cells inside  your body, the Cytoskeleton determines the shape of the cell. The Cytoskeleton does this with its large framework of intermediate filaments. Secondly, because of the dynamic collection of micro filaments and microtubles the Cytoskeleton can be continually assemble and disassemble in different parts, resulting in the movement of the cell. Thirdly, the micro filaments and microtubles can help move organelles from place to place and anchor them in the cell. Fourthly, during cell division, microtubles accomplish movement of the chromosomes to the daughter nucleus. Then micro filaments help to divide the two developing cells by constricting the central region of the cell. Some fun facts about the Cytoskeleton is that it has a three part structure, makes up the cells muscle and skeleton systems, mostly made of micro filaments, microtubules and intermediate filaments, contains a large number of proteins, and also helps to take place in endosytosis (the intake of external materials).

Some diseases associated with the Cytoskeleton are mainly neurodegeneration disorders, due to a mutation in the Cytoskeletons ability to transport vesicles across the cell. Diseases such as Alzheimer's, Taupathies, Polyglutamine, Amyotropic lateral scelerosis, and Parkinsons are just a few of these neurodegeration disorders assciated with the Cytoskeleton.

I picked the Cytoskeleton because of its incredible function inside the cell. Its the infrastructure for all Eukaryotic cells within your body. It helps transport vesicles and other organelles across the cell to where they are needed. It helps in cell division to pull the two new cell's apart. It's the reason why Eukaryotic cells can move around the body to stop infections and disease. The Cytoskeleton is truly one of the most important organelles in the cell.