BIOLOGY OLYMPIAD CLUB

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STARTING OCT 5 · Oct 5–11

Cell Biology I: Cell Structure, Membranes & Transport

Organellesprokaryotes/eukaryotesmembrane structurediffusion/osmosistransport proteinselectrochemical gradientsendomembrane system

Your focus

Focus on organelles, prokaryotes/eukaryotes, membrane structure, diffusion/osmosis, transport proteins, electrochemical gradients, endomembrane system. Read before the meeting; bring your hardest questions.

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READ

Campbell Ch. 6–7 · OpenStax free alternative in Roadmap

PRACTICE

Diagram organelles and predict movement across membranes; try transport questions.

MEETING

Mondays · 30 min main meeting; optional 30-min help session

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CURRICULUM PULSE

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UPCOMING

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Information meeting · Mon, Sep 28, 2026

Club introduction; weekly study begins Oct 5

School fee deadline · Oct 23, 2026

USABO school registration fee

Registration closes · Nov 15, 2026

School and student registration

Open Exam · Feb 3, 2027

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