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The tutor and student reviewed cellular structures and functions, covering bacterial cell walls, transport mechanisms, cytoplasmic components, DNA organization in prokaryotes, ribosomes, inclusion bodies, endospores, and cell motility via flagella and cilia. They also contrasted prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures, including cell walls, plasma membranes, and the process of endocytosis, and planned to continue with eukaryotic organelles in the next session.

The tutor and student reviewed the composition and structure of bacterial cell walls, differentiating between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and the Gram staining technique. They also began discussing cell membrane transport mechanisms, with plans to continue these topics in the next session.

The Student and Tutor reviewed the structure and components of prokaryotic cells, covering their genetic material, protein synthesis mechanisms, and external appendages. They discussed bacterial shapes, arrangements, conjugation, and the composition and function of the cell wall, including its role in preventing osmotic lysis. The next session is scheduled for Thursday at noon Pacific time.

The Tutor and Student discussed the principles of mass spectrometry, focusing on fragmentation patterns and the interpretation of mass spectra. The Student learned about the factors influencing fragment stability and how to predict fragmentation pathways based on molecular structure. The Tutor will provide a practice sheet for further revision.

The Student and Tutor reviewed the basic structure of atoms, including subatomic particles like protons, neutrons, and electrons, along with their charges and relative masses. The session focused on understanding how these particles contribute to the overall neutrality of an atom. The Tutor assigned MCQs as homework to reinforce these concepts.

The session covered linear programming problems, including metabolic network analysis and resource allocation scenarios. The Student practiced constructing stoichiometric matrices, identifying transport reactions, and solving optimization problems graphically. The Tutor recommended practicing the learned concepts and offered assistance with revisions before an upcoming exam.