Organic and inorganic compounds are important for biology. Organic compounds are carbon based and living. Inorganic compounds are non-carbon based and are inanimate. Both are vital in the maintenance of life as we know it.

This video was chosen because it provides a brief yet in-depth description of the differences between organic and inorganic compounds. The added creativity of animation helps to provide a better visual comprehension of the topic.

The concept of these compounds applies to everyday life as life would simply cease to exist without it. All living cells known to man are carbon based. Without it, lifeless inorganic compounds would be all that remains.

The mitochondria of a cell is an important structure within a cell. The main function of this organelle is energy production through cell respiration. Cell respiration includes 3 types of reactions: Glycolysis, Citric Acid (or Kreb's) Cycle, and the Electron Transport System. All of which maintain the common goal of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production. Which in turn, gives the cell energy.

This image was chosen due to the visualization of the complex nature the organelle can possess. It showcases the molecular components in both the inner and outer membranes on a molecular level. Seeing the organelle in this way helps to conceptualize the size and function on a larger scale.

Mitochondrial function relates to every day life because it happens everywhere, all of the time. Energy production is needed for all eukaryotic cells to remain sustainable. Plants require energy production during times that photosynthesis is unattainable. Animals require energy in order to maintain physiological function. The mitochondria is almost solely responsible for life as we know it!

Photosynthesis is a process that plants use to produce energy. Within the cells of a plant, there exists organelles called chloroplasts. Within the chloroplast, there is a middle layer called thylakoids. These thylakoids are responsible for housing chlorophyll molecules. These molecules are present solely to absorb light particles known as photons. Once the chlorophyll absorbs the light, a "Light-Dependent Reaction" takes place, converting light energy into chemical energy.

When photon absorption occurs, it causes an electron within the chlorophyll to release. An O2 byproduct then replaces the space left from the release of the electron. The electron then makes its way into an Electron Transport Chain (just like cell respiration), resulting in ATP production. The plants then use this ATP to supply power to the Calvin Cycle. The Calvin Cycle also takes place within the chloroplast organelle. It is responsible for using the ATP previously generated, and cycling it with CO2 molecules that have been integrated within the system to produce GLUCOSE.

This image was chosen because it brings a simpler conclusion to a complex system. By using human bodies with plant faces, one could assume that just as humans enjoy a "gourmet" cup of coffee as a daily fuel, plants would feel the same about sunlight. If plants could read and comprehend, this should be the first thing shown to them. They would likely giggle.

Photosynthesis is used in every day life, and for good reason. The main breakdown is light energy going through an immense process of systems to ultimately produce glucose. Glucose is a monosaccharide that is used by plants to aid in their own growth and development. Plants also provide animals a source of energy due to their ability to absorb the glucose created by photosynthesis. All organisms benefit by this process on a daily basis.

The pattern of inheritance is the way genetic traits or disorders are passed from parents to their offspring. It is important to know and study in order to understand the concept of dominant and recessive genetics to help identify health history and also ancestral lineage. Certain conditions, diseases, and mutations can be traced back through your familial history and possibly even predict the output in the future!

I chose this article because it really helps to simplify the basics of Autosomal Dominant, Autosomal Recessive, X-linked Dominant, X-linked Recessive, and Mitochondrial inheritance with their characteristics of who is most likely to be affected by it. It also explains how the characteristics are expressed and how often.

Inheritance applies to every day life because it affects our health due to how it can pilot the way one may choose to live their life in order to remain healthy. It also helps humanity to better understand the likelihood of passing down certain diseases. It can even affect ones identity of how they view themselves.

Darwin proposed the concept that the phenotypic difference related to the finch's beaks was connected to natural selection. He noticed this when observing their differences based on location and the foods they consumed. The ones who had beaks capable of obtaining food were the ones who survived long enough to reproduce. This caused the birds with beaks who were not capable of obtaining food to fade off of the reproductive chain. Thus resulting in... You guessed it! Natural Selection.

This diagram shows the branches of the reproductive chain for the finch based on location. Their differing beak size can be seen throughout their heritage, even though they all stem from the same source. I chose this demonstration as it depicts the location of observation, the observer, and the observed.

In everyday life, this also is illustrated in how people perform. As the environment changes, the most beneficial traits and skills that are put to use will change along with it. Only the strong survive!