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The Student and Tutor reviewed the functional organization of the nervous system, covering sensory and motor functions, somatic and visceral systems, and neuronal structure with synapses. Monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflexes were also discussed. The Student was assigned to study a slide detailing the cerebrum, hypothalamus, brain stem, and spinal cord for the next session, along with related study guides and worksheets.

The Student and Tutor reviewed cellular respiration, covering aerobic and anaerobic processes, including glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the electron transport chain. They discussed fermentation, including lactic acid and alcoholic fermentation, and differentiated between obligate and facultative anaerobes. The Tutor will send notes and write-ups, and they will continue with beta-oxidation next class.

The Tutor introduced the Student to cellular respiration and its connection to redox reactions, then reviewed cell structure and function, including types of cells and the roles of key organelles. The Student was introduced to protein synthesis, glucose oxidation, and ATP production. The Tutor assigned reading material on cell structure for review and scheduled a follow-up session to continue with redox reactions.

The Tutor and Student worked on a genetics problem involving linked genes, recombination, and calculating the probability of offspring phenotypes. They used recombination rates to determine gamete frequencies and offspring probabilities for shaded and purple traits. The student was encouraged to remember the formulas to help with genetics problems.

The session covered aquatic ecosystems, including freshwater biomes, wetlands, and estuaries. The student reviewed abiotic and biotic factors influencing these ecosystems and the differences between food chains and food webs. The student completed fill-in-the-blank and matching exercises as an evaluation, and a worksheet on ecosystems was assigned for the next class.