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13891563354Phospholipidsconsist of phosphate head, glycerol, and 2 fatty acid tails, tail is hydrophobic, head is hydrophillic0
13891563355Protein structure and organizationcomposed of an amino group, a carboxyl group, hydrogen, and an R group, joined by peptide bonds and folded numerous times; 1) Primary (linear sequence) 2) Secondary (helix or pleat) 3) Tertiary 4) Quaternary (globular)1
13891563356*Nucleic AcidsDNA (A+T, G+C) carries genetic info, RNA (A+U, G+C) manufactures proteins2
13891563357Nuclear Envelopedouble membrane enclosing the nucleus (where genetic info is stored) perforated with pores, continuous with ER3
13891563358Chromatinuncondensed DNA that forms chromosomes during cell division4
13891563359Nucleolusnonmembranous structure involved in production of ribosomes, a nucleus has one or more of these5
13891563360Rough ERcovered in ribosomes, secretes and transports proteins produced by ribosomes6
13891563361Smooth ERmetabollic processes (synthesis of lipids, metabolism of carbs, detoxification of drugs and poisons)7
13891563362Golgistores, transports, and secretes cell products8
13891563363Cytoskeletonsupports cell, maintains its shape, aids in movement of cell products9
13891563364Centrosomes (2 centrioles)only in animal cells, microtubules used for cell division10
13891563365Lysosomesonly in animal cells, digestive organelles11
13891563366Extracellular Matrixonly in animal cells, made of proteins that provide support for cells and relay information for communication between the environment and the cell12
13891563367Central Vacuoleonly in plant cells, stores water and sugar, breaks down waste, and used as a mechanism for plant growth (when it swells)13
13891563368Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryoticnucleoid / nucleus; only ribosomes / complex membrane-bound organelles; both have same genetic coding, sugars, and amino acids14
13891563369Phospholipid Bilayertails of phospholipids are loosely packed and are in constant motion; membrane contains integral and peripheral proteins, cholestrol, and glycopreotins and glycolipids; cholesterol makes the membrane less permeable to water and other substances; non-polar and small polar molecules can pass through unadied15
13891563370Passive trasportmovement of molecules without requirement of energy: 1) diffusion 2) osmosis (across a membrane) 3) facilitated diffusion (helped by transport proteins)16
13891563371Active transportmovement of molecules that requires energy: 1) sodium-potassium pumps 2) exocytosis 3) endocytosis (phagocytosis, pinocytosis)17
13891563372Hypertonicsolution with higher concentration of solutes, animal/plant cell in this solution would become shiveled/plasmolyzed18
13891563373Hypotonicsolution with lower concentration of solutes, animal/plant cell in this solution would lyse/become turgid19
13891563374Isotonicequal levels of solute concentration, plant cell in this solution would become flaccid20
13891563375*Enzymesproteins that are biological catalysts, lower the activation energy required to start a chemical reaction (reactants at unstable transition state) can be used over and over21
13891563376Substratethe substance that an enzyme acts upon22
13891563377Active Siteregion of enzyme that binds to the substrate23
13891563378The higher the substrate concentration......the faster the reaction until the enzyme becomes saturated.24
13891563379Oxidative PhosphorylationATP synthesis powered by redox reactions that transfer electrons to oxygen25
13891563380Electron AcceptorsCellular respiration: NAD+ and FAD (to NADH and FADH2) Photosynthesis: NADP+ (to NADPH)26
13891563381GlycolysisInput: glucose, 2 ATP Output: 2 pyruvic acid, 4 ATP (net 2), 2 NADH27
13891563382Krebs CycleInput: 2 acetyl ➝ citric acid Output: 2 ATP, 6 NADH, 2 FADH2, 4 CO2 (after 2 turns of the cycle)28
13891563383Electron Transport ChainInput: NADH, FADH2, O2 (to accept e-) Output: 34-38 ATP, H2O29
13891563384Alcohol FermentationInput: glucose, 2 ATP, 2 NADH Output: 2 NAD+, 2 ethanol, 2 CO2, 4 ATP (net 2)30
13891563385Lactic Acid FermentationInput: glucose, 2 ATP, 2 NADH Output: 2 NAD+, 2 lactate, 4 ATP (net 2)31
13891563437Photosynthetic Equation32
13891563386Light ReactionsInput: H2O (2 e-), light energy, NADP+ Output: O2, ATP, NADPH33
13891563387Calvin CycleInput: 6 CO2 (fixed to RuBP by Rubisco), ATP, NADPH Output: 2 G3P = 1 glucose34
13891563388Leading Strand vs. Lagging Strandworks toward replication fork / works away from replication fork; both always move in the 5' ➝ 3' direction35
13891563389Steps of DNA Replication1) helicase separates the DNA strands 2) SSB proteins prevent DNA from reanneling 3) primase creates RNA primer 4) DNA polymerase extends DNA strand from the primer 5) DNA polymerase I (RNase H) removes the primers 6) ligase joins the okazaki fragments of the lagging strand36
138915633903 types of RNA1) mRNA messenger 2) tRNA transfer amino acids (20 kinds) 3) rRNA ribosomes37
13891563391Transcription1) Initiation: promoter site (TATA) is recognized 2) Elongation: RNA polymerase adds ribonucleotides in the 5' ➝ 3' direction 3) Termination: RNA strand separates, RNA polymerase recognizes termination sequence (AAUAAA)38
13891563392RNA processing/splicingsplicesomes remove introns and put together exons, 5' cap and PolyA tail are added39
13891563393Codon vs. Anticodoncodon = nucleotide sequence on mRNA anticodon = nucleotide sequence on tRNA40
13891563394Translation1) Initiation: 5' cap attaches to ribosome which accepts an initiator tRNA at the P site (*AUG will always be 1st codon) 2) Elongation: codon/anticodon recognition and formation of peptide bond between A site amino acid and P site amino acid chain 3) translocation of the ribosome down the mRNA strand 4) Termination: ribosome will recognize stop codon and release the protein41
13891563395DNA mutationsbase-pair substitution; insertion/deletion; frameshift: 1) missense = different protein 2) nonsense = codes for a stop signal prematurely 3) silent = no harmful change42
13891563396Prokaryotic cell divisionbinary fission: splits in 2, exact copies, quick and efficient with few mutations, but reduces amount of genetic variation43
13891563397Somatic cell vs. Gameteany body cell except gametes / reproductive cells (sperm, egg)44
13891563398Interphase(90% of cell's life) G1: 1st growth, normal metabolic activity (goes into G0 phase if it is not ready for next phase); S: synthesis, DNA replication; G2: 2nd growth, prepares for mitosis45
13891563399Mitosis1) Prophase: chromatin condenses into chromosomes, nucleus disappears 2) Metaphase: chromosomes line up at equator, kinetechore microtubules attach 3) Anaphase: sister chromatids move to opposite poles of the cell 4) Telophase and Cytokinesis: daughter cells separate, nucleus reforms, chromosomes decondense46
13891563400Meiosis I1) Prophase I: homologous chromosomes pair up and synapsis occurs, crossing over segments of the chromosomes (chiasma) to create more genetic variation 2) Metaphase I: homologous chromosomes line up at the equator 3) Anaphase: homologous chromosomes move to opposite poles of the cell. 4) Telophase I...47
13891563401Meiosis IIProphase II - Telophase II act exactly like mitosis except that the resultant number of daughter cells is 4 instead of 2, each with their own unique combination of genetic information48
138915634024 mechanisms that contribute to genetic variation1) Mutation 2) Independent Assortment: homologous chromosomes align randomly on one side of the equator or another 3) Crossing Over 4) Random Fertilization: a zygote can be any combination of a sperm and egg (64 trillion different combinations in humans)49
13891563403Testcrossbreed a homozygous recessive individual with an individual with a dominant phenotype but an unknown genotype to determine whether or not the individual is homozygous or heterozygous50
13891563404Dyhybrid heterozygous cross ratio9:3:3:151
13891563405Incomplete Dominanceheterozygous offspring have an intermediate phenotype of the parents, 1:2:1 ratio (ex. pink flower from red and white flowers)52
13891563406Codominanceboth alleles manifest themselves separately in an organism's phenotype (ex. roan cattle)53
13891563407Multiple allelesa trait controlled by two or more alleles (ex. blood type, eye color)54
13891563408Blood TypesA: A antigen, B antibody B: B antigen, A antibody AB: A and B antigen, no antibodies (universal recipient) O: no antigens, A and B antibodies (universal donor)55
13891563409Polygenic Inheritancethe additive effect of 2 or more independently assorted genes on phenotype (ex. human skin pigment)56
138915634104 alterations to gene structure1) Deletion: removal of chromosomal segment 2) Duplication: repetition of a segment 3) Inversion: reversal of a segment within a chromosome 4) Translocation: movement of a segment from one chromosome to another, non-homologous one57
13891563411Transcription Factors and EnhancersRNA polymerase requires the assistance of transcription factor proteins and enhancers or activators to successfully transcribe RNA58
13891563412Epigenetic Inheritanceinheritance of traits not directly related to nucleotide sequence (ex. fat, sickly, yellow rats were fed a methylated diet, resulted in offspring that were normal-sized, healthy, and brown)59
138915634135 Evidences for Evolution1) Biogeography 2) Fossil Record 3) Comparative Anatomy 4) Comparative Embryology 5) Molecular Biology60
138915634144 conditions for Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium (not evolving)1) very large population 2) isolation from other populations 3) no mutations 4) no natural selection61
13891563415Microevolution vs. Macroevolutionchange in the gene pool of a population over several generations / large scale changes in a population that leads to the evolution of a new species62
138915634164 causes of Microevolution1) genetic drift 2) gene flow 4) natural selection63
13891563417Genetic Driftrandom change in gene frequency of a small breeding population: 1) Founder Effect = small population of organisms colonizes a new area, 2) Bottleneck Effect = sudden decrease in population size due to disaster64
13891563418Gene Flowloss/addition of alleles from a population due to imigration/emigration65
13891563419Nonrandom Matingselection of mates for specific phenotypes: 1) Assortative Mating = when individuals select partners with simple phenotypic characters, 2) Inbreeding = more recessive traits likely to come together66
138915634203 Modes of Natural Selection1) Stabilizing: favors intermediate, 2) Directional: favors one extreme phenotype, 3) Diversifying: favors both extremes67
13891563421Heterozygote Advantageheterozygotes for a trait are more likely to survive (ex. carriers of sickle cell anemia are immune to malaria)68
13891563422Biological Species Conceptpopulation whose members can create viable, fertile offspring (Problems: doesn't apply to extinct animals or asexually reproducing organisms)69
13891563423Prezygotic Reproductive Barriers1) Habitat Isolation 2) Behavioral Isolation (differing behaviors for attracting mates) 3) Temporal Isolation (mate at different times) 4) Mechanical Isolation 5) Gametic Isolation (unable to fertilize egg)70
13891563424Postzygotic Reproductive Barriers1) Reduced Hybrid Viability (disruption in embryonic stage) 2) Reduced Hybrid Fertility 3) Hybrid Breakdown (F1 is fertile, F2 is sterile or weak)71
13891563425Allopatric Speciationwhen populations become geographically isolated from the rest of the species and has the potential to develop a new species (ex. Adaptive Radiation: many diversely adapted species from common ancestor, Darwin's finches)72
13891563426Sympatric Speciationmembers of a population develop gametic differences that prevent them from reproducing with the parental type (polyploidy, not as common)73
13891563427Punctuated Equilibrium vs. Gradualismevolution occurs in short spurts of rapid change / each new species will evolve gradually over long spans of time74
13891563428Convergent Evolutiondifferent organisms that occupy similar environments come to resemble one another (ex. dolphins and sharks)75
13891563429Phylogenyevolutionary history of a species or group of related species76
13891563430Types of Symbiotic RelationshipsMutualism (+, +), Commensalism (+, 0), Parasitism, (+, -)77
13891563431Nichea position/role taken by a kind of organism within its community78
13891563432Exponential vs. Logistic Growthin logistic growth, carrying capacity will limit the population's size79
13891563433Density-dependent RegulationDensity-independent: natural disasters, human impact, etc.80
13891563434Keystone Speciesspecies that exerts strong control on community structure not by numerical might but by their pivotal ecological roles or niches81
13891563435Energy Pyramideach energy level receives only 10% of the pervious level's energy82
13891563436Gel Electrophoresisanalyzing fragments of DNA (RFLPs) by their length and charge to determine genetic fingerprints and other genetic information83

Ap French Cultural Comparison Flashcards

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8707614304Topicshttp://lhsfrenchdevoirs.wikispaces.com/file/view/aP%20themes%20pix.jpg/519442638/543x403/aP%20themes%20pix.jpg0
8707614305Advertising and MarketingIn the United States, 195.76 billion dollars were spent on marketing in 2016. New York City (NYC) accounts for the most money spent on advertising. According to the Wall Street Journal, a billboard (panneau) in Times Square costs between 1.1 billion to 4 billion dollars each year. On the other hand, in France, only 13.59 billion dollars were spent on advertising.1
8707614306EnvironmentPlatic bags are not used in Paris The US focuses on fosil fuels which is not healthy for the environmrnt2
8707614307EconomyMicrocredit in Congo (Federation de femme d'afrique femme d'avenir) We have advanced bank systems in the US The US sales tax is 7% Canada has a slaes tax of 12% Congo has a sales tax of 16%3
8707614308Healthcare33% of Americans are obese 25% of French are obese Free healthcare in France4
8707614309LawsFirst Amendment- Freedom of speech, religion, press, etc. Second Amendment- Right to bear arms5
8707614310Science et technologyThomas Edison invented the light bulb It has a big impact because we use electricity every day for things such as... Louis Braille invented braille which helps the blind read with their fingers. Both have had a major influence in today's society6
8707614311Science et technologyUsing human embryos for research is illegal in the United States but legal in Belgium7
8707614312Media and society79 % of Internet users use Facebook in the United States. 26 million people in France use Facebook.8
8707614313Intellectual property (Plagarism)The Copy Right Law was enacted in the United States in 1790. In France, they have the right of the author.9
8707614314HealthIn the United States there is a group known as the FDA which regulates the food and pharmaceutical companies. On the other hand, in France there is a similar group known as the PNNS10
8707614315EducationIn the United States there is a test known as the SAT. This test indicates an individuals college readiness. On the other hand, in France there is a test known as the BAC which is similar. However, if one fails this test, college is not an option anymore. In France, grade levels are counted backwards and students go home for lunch.11
8707614316NutritionIn the United States, the majority of people value large meals that are cheap. On the other hand, in France they value small meals that are healthy and price is not an indicator. Also, the French believe that food satisfies emotional and spiritual factors.12
8707614317Science and TechnologyIn the United States, technology is used on a daily basis for things such as homework, social media, and communicating. However, in France the use of technology during school is strongly discouraged.13
8707614318L'amitie et l'amour50.2% of the population is single in the USA. 65% of the population in France is single.14
8707614319Les loisirs et le sportFootball is the most popular sport in the USA. (32%) Soccer is the most popular sport in France.15
8707614320L'architectureThe salary for an architecture in the USA is $71,000. The salary for an architect in France is 72,056 Euros.16
8707614321La musique et les arts du spectacleThe most popular music genre in the United States is hip-hop. The most popular music genre in France is pop/rap.17
8707614322Les voyagesThe most popular vacation place in the United States is Disney World. The most popular vacation place in France is the Eiffel Tower18
8707614323L'identite linguistique21% of people in the United States speak a language other than English. 88% of the French population speak French.19
8707614324La citoyennete.....20
8707614325La recherche et ses nouvelles frontieres.....21
8707614326L'avenir de la technologie.....22
8707614327Le beau....23
8707614328Le patrimonie.....24
8707614329Les arts visuels.....25
8707614330L'education et le monde du travail.....26
8707614331Le logement....27
8707614332Le pluriculturalisme....28
8707614333Les croyances et les systèmes de valeurs....29
8707614334La paix et la guerre...30
8707614335La sexualite....31
8707614336Le nationalisme et le patriotisme...32
8707614337Les fetes et les rites de passage....33
8707614338L'alienation et l'assimilation....34

APES Air Pollution Flashcards

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12873638957particulates (tsp)non-gas emissions (solid or liquid)0
128736487022 main sources of particulate emissionagriculture and construction1
128736580743 ways to combat agriculture particulate emissionwindbreak, cover crops, no-till agriculture2
12873662254asbestossynthetic fiber used as insulation or fireproofing (all good until the material starts to fail and sheds asbestos fiber, a particulate)3
12873682862result of sulfur oxidessulfur oxide emissions from coal burning recombine with water vapor in the atmosphere to form sulfuric acid precipitation which lowers the pH of water; leading to loss of biodiversity, loss of habitat, reduced photosynthesis, and reduced primary productivity4
12873747452how to get rid of sulfur emissionsscrubbers, fluidized bed combustion, and pre washing the coal (all with limestone)5
12873758358nitrogen oxides (NOx)cause photochemical smog6
12873763766photochemical vs industrial smogchina has terrible industrial smog from coal burning, while the US has photochemical smog from car exhaust7
12873775134sulfur vs. nitrogensulfur emissions result from the burning of coal for electricity, nitrogen emissions result from the burning of petroleum for transport8
12873782238stratospheric ozonegood ozone, produces oxygen molecules to block UV radiation and prevent 95% of it from reaching the surface9
12873789031tropospheric ozoneBAD, ground-level ozone; respiratory irritant; affects old smokers and young children; disrupts photosynthesis; results from human pollution (automobile exhaust)10
12873805912ozone (O3)secondary air pollutant formed when sunlight catalyzes reactions between nitrogen oxides and volatile photochemical smog (associated with automobile exhaust)11
12873832638primary pollutionemitted directly from smokestacks, tailpipes, or natural emissions12
12873839815secondary pollutionform from interactions between primary pollutants13
12873851467thermal inversionwarm air traps cold air and pollutants near the earth; happens typically in the winter; causes smog14
12873865561clean air act criteria limitsTSP (particulates), SO2 (sulfur oxides), CO (carbon monoxide), NO2 (nitrous oxides), O3 (ozone), and lead (banned in gasoline)15
12921154125cyclical net zerocarbon from burning trees goes to the atmosphere and back to trees16
12921164307sources of CO2burning fossil fuels, land clearing17
12921167345sources of CH4incomplete decomposition (cattle flatulence, landfill gas, swamp gas...)18
12921203031sources of NOxautomobiles, agriculture processes, fertilizer19
12921218546water vapor as a greenhouse gasnot driven by anthropogenic causes20
12921231739CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons)ozone depleting gas in coolants and aerosol propellants - phased out in the Montreal Protocol21
12921254898black soot/black carboncomes from china & india (USA has scrubbers) and lands in snowfields and glaciers, reducing the albedo effect22
12940093369PANssecondary pollutant; component of photochemical smog (caused by nitrogen oxides)23
12921285838when does CO2 concentration peak?early spring because most of the land is in the Northern Hemisphere24
12940081296results of CO2 increase and climate change (???)frequency of more intense storm activity; sea level change (thermal expansion of water); global warming or cooling; changes in disease distribution; loss of agriculture; loss of biodiversity; reduction of the albedo effect25
12940128471primary reason for sea level changethermal expansion of water26
12940140492albedo effectreflecting of light/UV back into the upper atmosphere, reducing heating27
12940171404effect of volcanoes on climatevolcanoes have a cooling effect because particulates and sulfur particles reflect UV light back out28
12940220171climate change is a ___________ feedback looppositive29
12940226888environmental positive feedback loopsmelting of permafrost, burning fossil fuels, the ocean, trees30
12940235465carbon sinkspermafrost, trees, the ocean, fossil fuels31
12940273157Montreal ProtocolPhase out of ozone depleting substances (CFCs)32
12940285511effect of CFC's on the ozone layerCFCs break down ozone in the stratosphere33
12940304690Clean Air Actestablished national standards for states, strict auto emissions guidelines and regulations, which set air pollution standards for private industry; does not regulate commercial vehicles34
12940327382catalytic convertera platinum, coated device that oxidizes HC, NOx, and CO that would otherwise be emitted in exhaust, converting them to CO2, H2O, and N2.35
12940357873electrostatic precipitatora device that removes suspended particulates from power plants by applying a high-voltage electrostatic charge and collecting the particles on charged plates36
12940393395source of VOCsindustrial solvents and cleaners; carpets and furniture (polyester); primary pollutant largely based on hydrocarbons; shouldn't be used in small spaces without ventilation37
12940407030H2SO4sulfuric acid38
12940414301ozone is a __________ pollutantprimary (recombines) or secondary (emitted)39
12940421738natural gas pollutioncarbon monoxide40
12940430537mitigate vs remediatemitigate = offset, remediate = restore41
12940451774tropospheric ozone (formation)formed by the splitting of nitrous oxides in the presence of sunlight providing an extra oxygen atom to bond with O2 forming O342
12940469029pH of acid rainless than 5.6 (around 4.3 in the USA)43
12940494178causes of acid depositionnitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide are released into the atmosphere from car exhaust and fossil fuels; they react with water and other chemicals in the presence of sunlight to produce nitric and sulfuric acids44
12940533715to remediate an acidic lakeadd limestone (CACO3, calcium carbonate)45
12940540750CFCs ??? cycle thing - need to learn46
12940571802houses with ________ are at risk of radon exposurebasements; digging into rock introduces the risk of exposing uranium and releasing radon47
12940590895el ninoabnormal warming of surface ocean waters, west coast of South America, coast of Peru48
12940605363results of el ninoreversal of normal climate patterns, lack of upwelling (sad fishing industry)49
12940634670la ninacolder than normal waters off the coast of Peru50
12940626112results of la ninaintensification of normal climate patterns51
12958997136where is all of the life?troposphere52
12958999933where is the ozone layer?stratosphere53
12959006030order of the layers of the atmospheretroposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere54
12959011097most heavy gasses are found closer tosea level55
12959013774composition of the troposphere78% nitrogen 21% oxygen 0.93% argon 0.04% carbon dioxide (400PPM)56
12959030690photochemical smogO3 (ozone), PANs, and aldehydes (nitrogen oxides react with VOC's to form PAN's and aldehydes)57
12959052941trade windshighly consistent, reliable tropical winds58
12959058282westerliesmid-latitude winds59
12959062128polar easterliesunreliable cold winds that blow from the east to the west near the North Pole and South Pole60
12959075711coriolis effectlarge scale motions (trade winds) are influenced by earth's rotation61
12959088896burning hydrocarbons releasescarbon oxides62
12959101789hydrocarbonscoal, wood, oil (FOSSIL FUELS)63
12959115409CO2 vs COcarbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, carbon monoxide is a deadly poison64
12966399526doldrumsa frequently windless area near the Equator65
12966662521pollution treatment- primary: filters - secondary: aerobic bacteria breaks down remaining matter (bromine, iodone, UV radiation sanitize the water) - tertiary: vegetative absorbtion66
12971172225secondary pollution componentssunlight and water67

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