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The BASICS of what you need to know to score highly on the biology SAT II.

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663632791Ground state electronsElectrons in the lowest available energy level0
663632792IsotopesAtoms of one element that vary only in number of electrons in the nucleus1
663632793RadioisotopesRadioactive isotopes2
663632794Half-lifeParticles that decay at a known rate3
663632795TracerA radioactive carbon incorporated into molecules of carbon dioxide that are used to track metabolic pathways4
663632796Ionic bondsForm when electrons are transferred5
663632797AnionAtom that gains electrons (A negative ion)6
663632798CationAtom that loses electrons (A positive ion; needed for normal cell, tissue, and cell function)7
663632799MoleculeThe resulting structure of a covalent bond8
663632800Intermolecular attractionsAttractions between molecules9
663632801Hydrophilic"water-loving" or "attracted to water", unbalanced molecules10
663632803Hydrophobic"water-hating" or "repelled by water, balanced molecules11
663632805Specific heatThe amount of heat that must be absorbed in order for 1 gram of a substance to change its temperature12
663632806AdhesionThe clinging of water molecules to another substance13
663632808CohesionThe clinging of water molecules to water molecules14
663632810BuffersSubstances that resist change in pH15
663632811Bicarbonate ionMost important buffer in blood16
663632813Dehydration synthesisProcess by which two monosaccharides are joined (opposite of hydrolysis)17
663632814Hydrolysisthe breakdown of a compound with the addition of water (opposite of dehydration synthesis)18
663632816PolysaccharidesPolymers of carbohydrates19
663632818Saturated fatty acidcomes from animals, solid at room temperature20
663632819Unsaturated fatty acidcomes from plants, liquid at room temperatures21
663632821Polymers/PolypeptidesProteins consisting of amino acids joined by polypeptide bonds22
663632823Energy of activationThe amount of energy needed to begin a reaction23
663632825SubstrateA chemical that an enzyme works on24
663632827Induced-fit modelModel that describes how enzymes work25
663632828PolymersChains of repeating units26
663632830NucleotidesOne phosphate, one five-carbon sugar, one nitrogenous base, makes up DNA27
663632832Nucleic acidDNA and RNA, polymers of nucleotides28
663632833AtomsFundamental units of the physical world29
663632835MoleculesAtoms combines in chemical reactions30
663632837CompoundA molecule containing multiple types of atoms31
663632839ElementA molecule containing only one type of atom32
663632841ReactantsMolecules or atoms that are interacting in a chemical reaction (left side of arrow)33
663632843ProductsThe result of molecules or atoms interacting in a chemical reaction (right side of arrow)34
663632845OrganicMolecules and compounds that contain carbon35
663632847InorganicMolecules and compounds that do not contain carbon36
663632848PolymersStrings of repeated units37
663632850MonomersThe individual units of polymers38
663632851Amino AcidsThe monomer that makes up a protein39
663632852Amino GroupThe NH2 group in a protein40
663632853Double BondWhen an atom is bonded to another twice41
663632854Carboxyl GroupThe COOH group in a protein42
663632855ProteinAmino acids bonded together in a chain43
663632856SaccharideThe monomer for a carbohydrate44
663632857Peptide bondThe bond between two amino acids45
663632858MonosaccharidesCarbohydrates made from single saccharides46
663632859GlucoseMonosaccharide, carbohydrate, C6H12O6, double bonded oxygen on top, can also form a ring47
663632860FructoseMonosaccharide, carbohydrate, C6H12O6, double bonded oxygen on second carbon from top48
663632861MaltoseDisaccharide, made from glucose+glucose, C12H22O1149
663632862SucroseDisaccharide, made from glucose+fructose, C12H22O1150
663632863PolysaccharideAny number of monosaccharides over two, combined (poly=many)51
663632864GlycogenThe form in which animals store glucose, polysaccharide52
663632865Starchthe form in which plants store glucose, polysaccharide53
663632866CelluloseA structural polysaccharide that forms the plant's cell walls54
663632867HydrocarbonThe monomer for a lipid55
663632868LipidsFats (oils, butter, lard, etc)56
663632869NonpolarAnother term for hydrophobic57
663632870ProkaryoteA bacteria, no nucleus, no internal membranes58
663632871EukaryoteBacteria that a have nucleus, more complex, ever form of life except bacteria59
663632872Theory of EndosymbiosisEukaryotic cells containing organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts evolved when free-living prokaryotes took up permanent residence inside other larger prokaryotic cells, about 2 billion years ago60
663632873NucleusContains chromosomes made of DNA that is wrapped with histones into a chromosome network.61
663632874HistoneSpecial protein used to wrap DNA62
663632875Chromosome NetworkDNA in nucleus that is wrapped with special proteins called histones into a visible network63
663632876NucleolusA prominent region inside the nucleus of a cell that is not dividing (ribosomes synthesized here)64
663632877Ribosomesite of protein synthesis, made of ribosomal RNA and protein, either free in cytoplasm or bound to rough ER65
663632878Endoplasmic Reticuluma system of membrane channels that traverse the cytoplasm, 2 varieties are rough and smooth66
663632879Smooth ERsynthesizes steroid hormones and other lipids, connects rough ER to Golgi, detoxifies cell, carbohydrate/glycogen metabolism67
663632880Rough ERstudded with ribosomes, site of protein synthesis, transport throughout cytoplasm68
663632881Golgi Apparatusflattened sacs of membranes stacked next to each other (pancakes) and surrounded by vesicles, lies near nucleus, modify, stor package substances produced in the rough endoplasmic reticulum, secretes substances to other parts of the cell and to the cell surface for export to other cells69
663632882Lysosomesac of hydrolytic (digestive) enzymes enclosed by a single membrane, principal site of intracellular digestion70
663632883Intracellular Digestionthe renewing (breaking down and recycling) of cell parts71
663632884Apoptosisprogrammed cell death, carried out by lysosomes72
663632885Mitochondrionsite of cellular respiration, all cells have them, consist of outer double membrane and folded inner membranes called cristae73
663632886Cristaefolded inner membrane in mitochondria74
663632887Vacuolesingle, membrane bound structures that store substances for the cell (plant = large, central vacuole, animal = many small vacuoles)75
663632888Contractile Vacuolevacuoles in paramecium and amoeba that pump excess water out of the cell76
663632889VesicleMembrane that carries waste and miscellaneous objects throughout the cytoplasm77
663632890Plastidsdouble membrane, found only in plants and algae, three types are chloroplasts, leucoplasts, chromoplasts78
663632891Chloroplastsgreen (because chlorophyll), sites of photosynthesis, inner membrane that forms grana, contain their own nuclear material and can self-replicate79
663632892Granastructures formed by inner membrane of chloroplasts80
663632893Stromasort of like a chloroplasts cytoplasm81
663632894Leucoplastscolorless, store starch, found in roots or tubers82
663632895Chromoplastscarotenoid pigments, responsible for yellow/orange coloring of carrots, tomatoes, daffodils, and other plants, the bright colors attract insects to flowers83
663632896Cytoskeletoncomplex network of protein filaments that extend throughout the cytoplasm, gives the cell its shape and enables it to move, has two types of structures, microtubules, microfilaments84
663632897Microtubulesthick hollow tubes that make up cilia, flagella and spindle fibers85
663632898Microfilamentsmade of actin, help support the shape of the cell, they enable cleavage furrow, amoeba to move by sending out pseudopods, skeletal muscles to contract by sliding along myosin filaments86
663632899Cleavage furrowoccurs in animals cells during anaphase in mitosis and meiosis, the pinching of the outer membrane so that two cells can separate87
663632900Centrioleslie outside nuclear membrane, organize spindle fibers required for cell division, 9 triplets of microtubules, same structure as spindle fibers88
663632901Centrosome2 centrioles at right angles to each other89
663632902Ciliamade of microtubules, short, used for traveling (kinda like little legs), consists of 9 pairs of microtubules organized around 2 singlet microtubules90
663632903Flagellamade of microtubules, like cilia but longer, also used for traveling, consists of 9 pairs of microtubules organized around 2 singlet microtubules91
663632904Cell Wallone structure not found in animal cells, some (fungi) consist of chitin while others (plants) consist of cellulose92
663632905Secondary Cell Wallsome cells produce a second cell wall underneath the primary cell wall93
663632906Middle Lamellathe thin, gluey layer formed between the two cell walls, keeps daughter cells attached94
663632907Cytoplasmthe entire region between the nucleus and plasma membrane95
663632908Cytosolsemiliquid portion of the cytoplasm96
663632909Myosinmyofilaments that make up the thick filaments in skeletal muscle97
663632910Cylosisprocess by which organelles that are suspended in the cytosol get carried around the cell as the cytoplasm cycles around that cell98
663632911Plasma Membraneselectively permeable membrane that controls what enters and leaves the cell, described as a fluid mosaic because it is made of many small particles that are able to move around in order to control what enters and leaves the cell, consists of phospholipid bilayer, molecules of cholesterol are embedded in it making it less fluid and more stable, external surface has carbohydrate chains attached that are important for cell-to-cell recognition99
663632912Phospholipid Bilayera sheet of lipids two layers thick, arranged so that hydrophilic heads face outward and hydrophobic tails face inward100
663632913Cholesterolan organic substance classified as a waxy steroid of fat101
663632914Sodium-Potassium Pumppumps 3 sodium ions into the cell and 2 potassium ions out, active transport102
663632915ATP Synthaseacts as enzyme103
663632916Selectively Permeablea characteristic of a living membrane, substances that pass through change with the needs of the cell104
663632917Solventthat substance that does the dissolving105
663632918SoluteThe substance that dissolves106
663632919Hypertonichaving greater concentration of solute than another solution107
663632920Hypotonichaving a lower concentration of solute than another solution108
663632921Isotonictwo solutions containing equal concentrations of solute109
663632922Passive Transportthe movement of molecules down a concentration gradient from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration, NEVER requires energy110
663632923Diffusionthe flow of molecules from a higher concentration to a lower concentration, two types are facilitated and simple111
663632924Simple Diffusionthe movement of particles from a higher concentration to a lower concentration112
663632925Osmosisdiffusion of water across a membrane113
663632926Alveolimoist membranes in air sacs (in your lungs)114
663632927Facilitated Diffusiona process of passive transport aided by proteins in the membrane115
663632928Active Transportthe movement of molecules against a gradient, requires energy usually in the form of ATP116
663632929Pinocytosisa.k.a. "Cell drinking" is the uptake of large, dissolved molecules117
663632930Phagocytosisthe engulfing of large particles or even small organisms by pseudopods118
663632931Psuedopodsmeans "false feet" this is how amoeba and white blood cells move from place to place119
663632932Receptor-Mediated Endocytosisenables a cell to take up large quantities of very specific substances120
663632933Ingestionthe intake of nutrients121
663632934Digestionenzymatic breakdown, hydrolysis, of food so it is small enough to be assimilated by the body122
663632935Respirationmetabolic processes that produce energy (ATP) for all the life processes123
663632936Transportdistribution of molecules from one part of a cell to another or from one cell to another124
663632937ExcretionRemoval of metabolic wastes125
663632938Egestionremoval of undigested waste126
663632939ReproductionAbility to generate offspring127
663632940Irritabilityability to respond to stimuli (or as nicki would say, the ability to respond to irritation quickly xD)128
663632941Locomotionmoving from place to place (animal cells only)129
663632942Metabolismsum total of all the life functions130
663632943Compound Microscopelight microscope that has two converging lens systems: the eyepiece and the objective131
663632944Resolutionthe measure of clarity (microscope)132
663632945Ocular Lenseyepiece of a microscope133
663632946Objective Lenslens or system of lens that is closest to the object being viewed (microscope)134
663632947Phase-Contrast MicroscopeA light microscope that enhances contrast, used to examine living, unsustained cells135
663632948Transmission Electron Microscope(TEM) Used to view the interior of cells136
663632949Scanning Electron Microscope(SEM) useful for studying the surface of cells137
663632950UltracentrifugeA very fast centrifuge used to precipitate large biological molecules, used to isolate specific components in large quantities138
663632951Cell Fractionationprocess by which you isolate specific components in large quantities to view with a microscope139
663632952Freeze Fracturea.k.a. "freeze etching" is a complex technique used to study details of of membrane structure under an electron microscope140
663632953Tissue Culturea technique used to study the properties of specific cells in vitro (in the laboratory)141
663632954Mitosisfunctions in the growth and repair of body cells142
663632955Meiosisoccurs only in sexually reproducing organisms, produces gametes (sperm and ova) with half the chromosome number of the parent cell143
663632956Sister Chromatidwhere one chromosome is an exact copy of the other144
663632957Centromerespecialized region that holds the two sister chromatids together145
663632958Prophasechromosomes condense, nuclei disappear, spindle fibers form, contrioles migrate, nuclear membrane disintegrates, longest phase146
663632959Metaphasechromosomes line up single-file on "metaphase plate"/equator of the cell, centrosomes are at opposite poles of the cell, spindle fibers run from centrosomes to the centromeres of the chromosomes147
663632960Anaphasecentromeres separate, spindle fibers begin to pull sister chromatids apart, shortest phase148
663632961Telophasechromosomes cluster at opposite ends of the cell, nuclear membrane reforms, supercoiled chromosomes unravel and return to their pre-division state149
663632962Cell Platemiddle of cell creates a wall when separates (plant cells)150
663632963Reduction Divisionanother name for meiosis I, homologous pairs separate151
663632964Synapsisprocess in which homologous chromosomes pair up, occurs during prophase I152
663632965Crossing Overa normal process in which homologous chromatids exchange genetic material , increases variety in the gametes153
663632966ATP(adenosine triphosphate) consists of 1 adenine, 1 ribose sugar, 3 phosphates154
663632967Cristaefolded inner membrane (mitochondria)155
663632968Outer Compartment (Mitochondria)space outside the cristae membrane156
663632969Matrixspace/stuff inside the cristae membrane157
663632970Fermentationanaerobic phase of cellular respiration158
663632971Glycolysisthe anaerobic phase of aerobic respiration, one molecule breaks apart into two molecule of pyruvate159
663632972Alcohol Fermentationthe process by which certain cells convert pyruvic acid or pyruvate from glycolysis into ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide in the absence of oxygen160
663632973Lactic Acid FermentationOccurs during strenuous exercise when the body cannot keep up with the increased demand for oxygen by skeletal muscles and pyruvic acid converts to lactic acid, which builds up in the muscle and causes fatigue and burning161
663632974Krebs Cyclea.k.a. the citric acid cycle; the first stage of the aerobic phase of cellular respiration, occurs in the inner matrix of mitochondria162
663632975Electron Transport Chaincreates a gradient across the cristae membrane, used to create ATP through chemiosmosis or oxidative phosphorylation163
663632976ChemiosmosisHow ATP is produced during oxidative phosphorylation, protons only flow through the special ATP synthetase channels and transfer energy to molecules of ATP164
663632977Oxidative Phosphorylationprocess that provides most of the energy (ATP) produced during cell repiration165
663632978ATP syntasestructure in membranes of mitochondria and chloroplasts where ATP is formed166
663632979Redox Reactionone atom gains electrons (reduction) while one atom loses electrons (oxidation)167
663632980Reductionone atom gains electrons (respiration)168
663632981Oxidationone atom loses electrons (respiration)169
663632982AsymmetricalHaving parts or aspects that are not equal or equivalent; unequal in some respect170
663632983Transpirationalpull cohesion tension- when water moves up a tall tree from the roots to the leaves without the expenditure of energy by what is referred to as transpirational-pull cohesion tension171
663632984Spring Overturnwhen after the winter when the ice melts in the lake, the cold dense water sinks to the bottom of the lake bringing with it oxygen. Also nutrients from the depths (made by bottom dwelling bacteria) are carried to the upper layer of the lake172
663632985AdhesionClinging to other substances.173
663632986CohesionClinging to same molecules.174
663632987Glucose + GlucoseMaltose175
663632988Glucose + GalactoseLactose176
663632989Glucose + FructoseSucrose177
663632990Aphotic ZonePart of the marine pelagic zone, and begins 600 feet below the surface of the ocean. only chemosynthetic organisms, scavengers, and predators are able to survive in this habitat.178
663632991Autonomic nervous systemThe involuntary half of the peripheral nervous system.179
663632992Chemical cyclesThe cycles in which organic elements move through the biotic and abiotic aspects of an ecosystem; carbon and nitrogen cycles.180
663632993ChemosynthesisSynthesizing organic compounds by energy derived from chemical reactions rather than the sun; The production of carbohydrates through the use of energy from inorganic molecules instead of light.181
663632994Circadian rhythmsBehavior cycles that depend on time of day.182
663632995EctothermCold blooded.183
663632996EndothermWarm blooded.184
663632997FADH2A molecule that stores energy for harvest by the ETC.185
663632998Fluid-Mosaic ModelTheory describing the cell membrane as a dynamic structure with proteins floating, yet partially embedded in a sea of phospholipids.186
663632999Gram StainingA process by which components of bacterial cell walls are bound to gram's stain.187
663633000Intertidal ZoneMost shallow zone in marine environment, include algae, sponges, mollusks, starfish, crabs.188
663633001BacteriaDomain: Bacteria Kingdom: Eubacteria Cell Type: Prokaryote Cell Structures: Cell walls WITH peptidoglycans Number of Cells: Unicellular Mode of Nutrition: Autotroph or Heterotroph Method of Reproduction - Asexually (Binary Fission) or Sexually Example: Strep or E. coli189
663633002ArchaeaDomain: Archaea Kingdom: Archaebacteria Cell Type: Prokaryote Cell Structures: Cell walls WITHOUT peptidoglycans Number of Cells: Unicellular Mode of Nutrition: Autotroph or heterotroph Method of Reproduction - Asexually (Binary Fission) or Sexually Example: Methanogens, Halophiles190
663633003EukaryaProtista, Fungi, Plantae Animalia191
663633004ProtistaDomain: Eukarya Kingdom: Protista Cell Type: Eukaryote Cell Structures: Cell walls of CELLULOSE: some have chloroplasts Number of Cells: Most unicellular, some colonial or multicellular Mode of Nutrition: Autotroph or Heterotroph Method of Reproduction - Asexually (Binary Fission) or Sexually Example: AMOEBA, PARAMECIUM, MOLDS, GIANT KELP192
663633005FungiDomain: Eukarya Kingdom: Fungi Cell Type: Eukaryote Cell Structures: Cell walls of CHITIN Number of Cells: some unicellular,,MOST MULTICELLULAR Mode of Nutrition: Heterotroph Method of Reproduction - Asexually (Budding, Fission, Fragmentation, and Sporulation) or Sexually. Example: MUSHROOMS AND YEAST193
663633006PlantaeDomain: Eukaryote Kingdom: Plantae Cell Type: Eukaryote Cell Structures: Cell walls with CELLULOSE; chloroplasts Number of Cells: MULTICELLULAR Mode of Nutrition: Autotroph Example: Moss, ferns, and flowering plants194
663633007AnimalsDomain: Eukaryotes Kingdom: Animalia Cell Type: Eukaryotes Cell Structures: NO Cell walls and NO CHLOROPLASTS Number of Cells: Multicellular Mode of Nutrition: Heterotroph Example: Sponges, worms, insects, fishes, mammals195
663633008No Cell walls and no chloroplasts and HeterotrophsAnimals196
663633009Cell walls of Chitin and Hetertrophs,Fungi197
663633010Cell walls of Cellulose and some have chloroplasts, most unicellular, some colonial and some multicellularProtista198
663633011Cell walls with peptidoglycans autotrophs and heterotrophs, unicellularBacteria199
663633012Cells walls without peptidoglycans, autotrophs and heterotrophs, unicellularArchaea200
663633013Examples of FungiMushrooms and Yeast201
663633014Examples of protistaAmoeba and Paramecium, Slime, Molds, Giant Kelp202
663633015Examples of PlantaeMosses, Ferns, Flowering plants203
663633016Examples of AnimaliaSPONGES, WORMS, INSECTS, FISHES, MAMMALS204
663633017Four EukaryaProtista, Fungi, Plantae, Animals205
663633018Two ProkaryaBacteria and Archae206
663633019Kingdom of BacteriaEubacteria207
663633020Kingdom of ArchaeaArchaebacteria208
663633021Two Eukarya which are only HeterotrophsFungi and Animalia's Mode of Nutrition209
663633022One Eukarya that is either Autotroph or HeterotrophProtista's Mode of Nutrition210
663633023One Eukarya that is only AutotrophPlantae's Mode of Nutrition211
663633024Two Eukarya that have Cellulose and ChloroplastsProtista (may have chloroplasts) and Plantae212
663633025Most unicelluar, some colonial or multicellularProtista's Number of Cells213
663633026Most Multicellular, Some unicellularFungi Number of Cells214
663633027Methanogens and HalophilesExamples of Archaea215
663633028Strep and E. Coli (Escherichia coli)Examples of bacteria216
663633029MossExample of plantae217
663633030Slime and molds and paramecium and amoebaExamples of Protista218
663633031SpongesExample of Animalia219

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