Malaya Ponder

Mitochondria in placenta images, reinforcing their role in producing ATP, which provides energy for cellular processes. This also helped me connect what we learned about cell structures and how cells function. Chimp & See and Beluga Bits related to animal behavior, biodiversity, and how organisms interact with their environments. Overall, these projects helped me apply concepts from BIO 101 to real scientific research and understand how scientists study cells, organisms, and animal behavior.

Stocking shelves, breaking down cardboard, assisting community members with grocery shopping, and re-bagging produce for distribution at Bread for the City related to BIO 101 concepts such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, and minerals. Handling and distributing food helped me understand the importance of providing access to nutrient-rich foods. Produce provides essential vitamins and minerals, while foods such as bread are sources of carbohydrates, which the body breaks down into glucose for energy. This experience helped me connect the biological concepts of nutrition and metabolism to their importance in maintaining human health.