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AP Biology Anatomy-Test Biology in Focus (Isengard) Flashcards

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6245368801What types of animals have open circulatory systems?arthropods, some molluscs0
6245368802What is the "blood" in an open circulatory system?hemolymph1
6245368803What types of animals have closed circulatory systems?annelids, some molluscs, vertebrates2
6245368804What are the advantages of a four chamber heart?separate oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood, maintain pressure3
6245368805What type of heart do fish have?2 chamber4
6245368806What type of heart do amphibians have?3 chamber5
6245368807What type of heart do birds have?4 chamber6
6245368808What are some traits that a 4-chambered heart allowed to evolve?increased size, endothermy, flight7
6245368809What part of the heart receives blood?atrium8
6245368810What part of the heart pumps blood out?ventricle9
6245368811What are three characteristics of arteries?thicker walls, narrower diameter, elasticity10
6245368812What are three characteristics of veins?thinner walls, wider diameter, valves11
6245368813What controls the blood flow in capillaries?pre-capillary sphincters12
6245368814What does the lymphatic system transport?white blood cells13
6245368815What valve is located between the atrium and the ventricle?atrioventricular14
6245368816What valve is located between the ventricle and the arteries?semilunar15
6245368821What is the relaxation phase?diastole16
6245368822Is systolic pressure on top or bottom?top17
6245368823What should your blood pressure be?120/8018
6245368824Which circuit takes blood to lungs for gas exchange?pulmonary19
6245368825Which circuit takes blood to the body and organs?systemic20
6245368826Which side of the heart gets oxygen-poor blood?right21
6245368827What does the aorta do?take oxygen-rich blood to organs22
6245368828Where does the oxygen-poor blood from the neck and upper body return to the heart?superior vena cava23
6245368829Where does the oxygen-poor blood from the lower body return to the heart?inferior vena cava24
6245368832What are the three layers of the heart wall?epicardium, myocardium, endocardium25
6245368833What are the flaps in a valve called?cusps26
6245368834When the ventricles are relaxed, are valves open or closed?open27
6245368844What are the two evolutionary paths when it comes to thermoregulation or osmoregulation?conformer, regulator28
6245368845What is the tonicity of freshwater relative to the fish inside it?hypotonic29
6245368846What is the tonicity of saltwater relative to the fish inside it?hypertonic30
6245368847Which macromolecules create nitrogeneous waste?proteins, nucleic acids31
6245368848Which macromolecule creates the most nitrogeneous waste?protein32
6245368849What is the most toxic form of nitrogenous waste?ammonia33
6245368850What is the least toxic form of nitrogenous waste?uric acid34
6245368851Where will uric acid be found?terrestrial egg layers35
6245368852What is urine made of?urea, salts, excess sugar, water36
6245368853How many nephrons are there per kidney?1 million37
6245368854What is the ball of capillaries in a nephron?glomerulus38
6245368858What is filtered out at the glomerulus?water, glucose, salts/ions, urea39
6245368859What is reabsorbed in the proximal tubule?Na+, water, glucosa, HCO3-40
6245368860Which part of the Loop of Henle has a high permeability to water due to many aquaporins?descending limb41
6245368861Which part of the Loop of Henle has a low permeability to salt because there are few channels?descending limb42
6245368862What is reabsorbed in the descending limb of the Loop of Henle?water43
6245368864What is reabsorbed in the distal tubule?salts, water, bicarbonate44
6245368865What is reabsorbed in the collecting duct?water45
6245368866What is excreted to the bladder from the collecting duct?urine46
6245368867What is the increased levels of ADH when water levels are low?negative feedback loop47
6245368868What is the name of ADH?antidiuretic hormone48
6245368869Where does ADH come from?pituitary gland49
6245368870What hormone increases the reabsorption of water and ions back into blood?aldosterone50
6245368871What hormone causes arterioles to constrict, increasing blood pressure?angiotensin51
6245368874What muscle is involuntary and striated?cardiac52
6245368875What muscle is voluntary, striated, and multi-nucleated?skeletal53
6245368876What muscle is involuntary and non-striated?smooth54
6245368877Put these in order from smallest to biggest: muscle fibers, myofilaments, myofibrilsmyofilaments, myofibrils, muscle fibers55
6245368882What is the functional unit of muscle contraction?sarcomere56
6245368883What are the alternating bands of a sarcomere?actin, myosin57
6245368894What model shows fibers sliding past eachother?sliding filament model58
6245368907What state is a neuron in if it is negative on the inside and positive on the outside?polarized59
6245368908What is the resting potential of a neuron?-70mV60
6245368909What are the steps of a nerve impulse travelling?stimulus causes nerve to reach the threshold, Na+ channels open so Na+ diffuses into the cell; flow of K+ out of the cell stops the activation of Na+ channels61
6245408409Earthworms, grasshoppers, and birds all have a A) gastric cecae. B) pharynx. C) epiglottis. D) larynx. E) crop.E) crop.62
6245416239The production of red blood cells is stimulated by ______ A) epinephrine. B) erythropoietin. C) low-density lipoproteins. D) immunoglobulins. E) platelets.Erythropoietin63
6245435800Positive feedback differs from negative feedback in that A) positive feedback results in increases in some parameter (such as body temperature), whereas negative feedback results only in decreases to the parameter. B) positive feedback benefits the organism, whereas negative feedback is detrimental. C) positive feedback systems have control centers that are lacking in negative feedback systems. D) the positive feedback's responses are in the same direction as the initiating stimulus rather than opposite to it.D) the positive feedback's responses are in the same direction as the initiating stimulus rather than opposite to it.64
6245479151Imagine that you are a biologist who is attempting to get an accurate measure of an animal's basal metabolic rate. The best time to measure the metabolic rate is when the animal A) has recently eaten a sugar-free meal. B) has just completed 30 minutes of vigorous exercise. C) is resting and has not eaten its first meal of the day. D) has not consumed any water for at least 48 hours. E) is resting and has just completed its first meal of the day.C) is resting and has not eaten its first meal of the day.65
6245540545A football player has been rushed to the emergency room after passing out during practice on a hot day. The player is sweating extensively, but appears to have normal blood pressure. As the attending physician, you need to give the player a drug to counteract his symptoms. Which of the following drugs would be best to give the player? ______ A) a drug that acts like melatonin B) a drug that acts like angiotensin II C) a drug that acts like ADH D) a drug that acts like insulin E) a drug that acts like oxytocinC) a drug that acts like ADH66
6245577410Fight-or-flight reactions include activation of A) the thyroid gland, leading to an increase in the blood calcium concentration. B) the adrenal medulla, leading to increased secretion of epinephrine. C) the parathyroid glands, leading to increased metabolic rate. D) the anterior pituitary gland, leading to cessation of gonadal function. E) the pancreas, leading to a reduction in blood sugar concentration.B) the adrenal medulla, leading to increased secretion of epinephrine.67
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Ap Biology Chapter 13 Flashcards

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5855849112GeneticsThe study of heredity and variation0
5855853405HeredityThe transmission of traits from one generation to the next1
5855855902VariationThe differences in appearance that offspring show from parents and siblings2
5855867871GenesThe units of heredity3
5855869655LocusA specific location on a chromosome that a gene possesses4
5855896984GemetesGenes that are passed to the next generation through reproductive cells5
5855900524Asexual reproductionOne parent produces genetically identical offspring by mitosis6
5855905187CloneA group of genetically identical individuals from the same parent7
5855907993Sexual reproductionTwo parents give rise to offspring that have unique combinations of genes inherited from both parents8
5855915822Life cycleThe generation-to-generation sequence of stages in the reproductive history of an organism9
5855925880Somatic cellsHas 23 pairs of chromosomes (Any cell other than a gamete)10
5855937329KaryotypeAn ordered display of the pairs of chromosomes from a cell11
5855939397Homologous chromosomeThe two chromosomes in each pair12
5855941844AutosomesThe 22 pairs of chromosomes that do not determine sex13
5855969678DiploidHas two sets of chromosomes14
5855972472HaploidA gamete that contains a single set of chromosomes15
5855975485FertilizationThe union of gametes16
5855976883ZygoteThe fertilized egg17
5855979294Alternation of gerationsPlants and some algae exhibit life cycle cycles that include both diploid and haploid18
5855996915SporophyteThe diploid organism makes spores19
5856001269GametophyteEach spore grows by mitosis into a haploid organism20
5856013797Meiosis IA stage that results in two haploid daughter cells with replicated chromosomes by separating homologous chromosomes21
5856027240Meiosis IIA stage that results in four haploid daughter cells with unreplicated chromosomes by separating chromatids22
5856039820InterphaseA phase where chromosomes are replicated to form sister chromatids23
5856047508Prophase IA phase where chromosomes begin to condense (occupies 90%)24
5856054261SynapsisHomologous chromosomes loosely pair up and are aligned gene by gene25
5856065831Crossing overNonsister chromatids exchange DNA segmentts26
5856068007ChiasmataX-shaped regions where crossing over occurred27
5856071170Metaphase IA phase where tetrads line up at the metaphase plate, with one chromosome facing each pole and microtubules from each pole attach to the kinetochores28
5856082596Anaphase IA phase where pairs of homologous chromosomes seperate but sister chromatids remain attached at the centromere29
5856096520Telophase IA phase where each half of the cell has a haploid set of chromosomes30
5856112532CytokinesisOccurs simultaneously with Telophase I and forms two haploid daughter cells31
5856125197Prophase IIA phase where a spindle apparatus forms and chromosomes move toward the metaphase plate32
5856134816Metaphase IIA phase where sister chromatids are arranged at the metaphase plate and the kinetochores of sister chromatids attach to microtubules33
5856151693Anaphase IIA phase where the sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles34
5856162241Telophase IIA phase where the chromosomes arrive at the opposite plates, nuclei form, and the chromosomes begin decondensing35
5856172931Cytokinesis IISeparates the cytoplasm (the final separation)36
5856190893MutationsThe original source of genetic diversity37
5856204790Interdependent assortment of chromosomesEach pair of chromosomes sorts maternal and paternal homologues into daughter cells independently of the other pairs38
5856222829Recombinant chromosomesThe combination of genes inherited from each parent39
5856228159Random fertilizationThe fusing of any sperm with any ovum40

AP Biology Unit 2.2 - Chemistry Review Flashcards

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7539828105atomsmallest particle of an element that has all the characteristics of that element0
7539828106elementa substance that cannot be broken down into simpler chemical substances1
7539828107trace elementelements that are present in living things in very small amounts; examples include sodium, potassium, iron, iodine2
7539828108nucleuscentral region of an atom; composed of protons and neutrons3
7539828109protonpositively charged particle in the nucleus of an atom4
7539828110neutronneutral particle in the nucleus of an atom5
7539828111orbital/electron cloudregions outside of the nucleus that contain electrons6
7539828112electronnegatively charged particles that exists in orbitals/clouds outside of the nucleus of an atom7
7539828113isotopeatoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons8
7539828114chemical bondattractive forces between atoms and molecules that hold them together9
7539828115compoundsubstance composed of atoms of two or more different elements that are chemically combined; fixed ratio10
7539828116moleculea group of atoms held together by covalent bonds; could be two atoms of the same element11
7539828117covalent bondtype of chemical bond in which electrons of one atom are shared with another atom12
7539828118ionic bondtype of chemical bond in which electrons are gained or lost (one atom donates an electron to another); bond forms by the attractive forces between 2 ions of opposite charge13
7539828119ionan atom (or group of atoms) that gains or loses electrons & has an electrical charge14
7539828120chemical reactionformation or breakage of bonds between atoms15
7539828121reactantssubstances that are involved in a chemical reaction16
7539828122Atomic numberthe number of protons in the nucleus of an atoms17
7539828123Atomic mass (mass #)number of protons + number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom18
7539828124Bohr Modelmodel depicting the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in the nucleus of an atom19
7539828125Periodic Tableordered table that lists all of the elements and their fundamental properties20
7539836346MatterAnything that has mass and takes up space21
7539841728Essential ElementA chemical element required for an organism to survive, grow, and reproduce22
7539852393Goitera swelling of the neck resulting from enlargement of the thyroid gland due to an iodine deficiency23
7539882948Electron Cloud Modelmodel of atom in which the electrons seem to form a cloud as they move around the nucleus24
7539908733Chemical FormulaA combination of chemical symbols and numbers to represent a substance25
7539915743Valence ElectronsElectrons on the outermost energy level (orbital) of an atom26
7539927309Octet RuleEvery atom wants to have eight valence electrons in its outermost electron shell in order to achieve stability.27
7539943383Electron Dot DiagramA model of an atom in which each dot represents a valence electron28
7539954858Polar MoleculeA molecule that has areas of positive an negative charge.29
7539990808CationA positively charged ion30
7540001966AnionA negatively charged ion31
7540009368Chemical EquationA short, easy way to show a chemical reaction, using symbols.32
7540056650ProductsThe elements or compounds produced by a chemical reaction.33

Evolution AP Biology Vocabulary Part 2 Flashcards

A review of all the vocabulary

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5096216302speciationOrigin of new species and the source of biological diversity.0
5096216303biological species conceptSpecies is a group of populations whose members have the potential to produce fertile offspring.1
5096216304reproductive isolationBarriers that impede members of two different species fro producing fertile offspring.2
5096216305prezygotic barriersBarriers that impede mating or hinder fertilization.3
5096216306habitat isolationWhen two species encounter each other only rarely.4
5096216307temporal isolationWhen two species breed at different times of day, season, or years.5
5096216308behavioral isolationIncompatible courtship rituals, pheromones, or bird songs.6
5096216309mechanical isolationMorphological differences prevent fertilization.7
5096216310gametic isolationWhen sperm can't fertilize the eggs.8
5096216311postzygotic barriersBarriers that prevent the hybrid zygote from becoming a fertile adult.9
5096216312reduced hybrid viabilityWhen the genes of different species interact and impair hybrid development.10
5096216313reduced hybrid fertilitySterile hybrids due to uneven chromosome number.11
5096216314hybrid breakdownHybrid is fertile, but when they breed the next generation is sterile.12
5096216315allopatric speciationWhen a population is divided; leads to speciation.13
5096216316sympatric speciationSpeciation without a divided population.14
5096216317polyploidyIn plants, the result of an extra set of chromosomes during cell division.15
5096216320adaptive radiationEvolution of many new species from a common ancestor as a result of introduction to new environments.16
5096216321punctuated equilibriumA model of evolution in which a new species will change the most as it buds from a parent species, and then will change little for the rest of its existence.17
5096216322gradualismA model of evolution in which gradual change over a long period of time leads to biological diversity.18
5096216323phylogenyEvolutionary history of a species or group of species.19
5096216325analogyAnatomical similarity due to convergent evolution.20
5096216326homoplasiesAnalogous structures that have evolved independently.21
5096216327taxonomyA classification of organisms into groups based on similarities.22
5096216328bionomial nomenclatureScientific name.23
5096216329genusFirst part of scientific name.24
5096216331phylogenetic treesBranching diagrams that depict hypotheses about evolutionary relationships.25
5096216332cladogramDiagram that shows patterns of shared characteristics.26
5096216333cladeA taxonomic grouping that includes only a single ancestor and all of its descendants.27
5096216334cladisticsA phylogenetic classification system that uses shared derived characters and ancestry as the sole criterion for grouping taxa.28
5096216335monophyletic groupA taxonomic grouping that includes an ancestral species and all of its descendants.29
5096216336paraphyletic groupA monophyletic group in which some descendants of the common ancestor have been removed.30
5096216337polyphyletic groupA taxonomic grouping consisting of several species that lack a common ancestor (more work is needed to uncover species that tie them together into a monophyletic clade).31
5096216338shared primitive characterTrait shared beyond the taxon.32
5096216339shared derived characterEvolutionary novelty unique to that clade.33
5096216340outgroupsSpecies or group of species closely related to the ingroup.34
5096216341phylogramsDiagram in which the length of a branch reflects number of changes in a DNA sequence.35
5096216342maximum parsimony"Occam's Razor." A principle that states that when considering multiple explanations for an observation, one should first investigate the simplest explanation that is consistent with the facts.36

AP Biology Genetics Flashcards

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7782375790AllelesThe different forms of a gene. Y and y are different alleles of the gene that determines seed color. Alleles occupy the same locus, or position, on chromosomes.0
7782375791AutosomalA locus on any chromosome but a sex chromosome. Not sex-linked.1
7782375792co-dominant allelesTwo different alleles at a locus are responsible for different phenotypes, and both alleles affect the phenotype of the heterozygote. For example, consider blood type in which an individual who inherits both A and B alleles will express both proteins on the blood cell's surface.2
7782375793complete linkageComplete linkage describes the inheritance patterns for 2 genes on the same chromosome when the observed frequency for crossover between the loci is zero.3
7782375794dominant traitA trait expressed preferentially over another trait.4
7782375795Drosophila melanogasterThe fruit fly, a favorite organism for genetic analysis.5
7782375797F1 generationFirst 'child' (filial) generation of a breeding cross between distinct parents6
7782375798F2 generationOffspring of a cross involving the F1 generation. Second 'child' (filial) generation of a breeding cross begun with distinct parents.7
7782375799GenotypeThe genetic constitution of an organism with respect to a trait. For a single trait on an autosome, an individual can be homozygous for the dominant trait, heterozygous, or homozygous for the recessive trait. AA, aa, Aa.8
7782375800HeterozygousDiffering alleles for a trait in an individual, such as Yy.9
7782375801homologous chromosomesThe pair of chromosomes in a diploid individual that have the same overall genetic content.10
7782375802HomozygousBoth alleles for a trait are the same in an individual. They can be homozygous dominant (YY), or homozygous recessive (yy).11
7782375803Hybridheterozygous; usually referring to the offspring of two true-breeding (homozygous) individuals differing in the traits of interest.12
7782375804incomplete dominanceIntermediate phenotype in F1, parental phenotypes reappear in F2. The flowers of the snapdragon plant can be red, pink, or white. Color is determined at a single locus. The genotype RR results in red flowers and rr results in white flowers. The heterozygote genotype of Rr results in pink flowers. When the heterozygote has a different, intermediate phenotype compared to the homozygous dominant or homozygous recessive individuals.13
7782375805lethal allelesMutated genes that are capable of causing death.14
7782375806Linkagegenes that are inherited together on the same chromosome. Three inheritance patterns are possible: non-linkage, Partial linkage, and complete linkage.15
7782375807mendel's law of independent assortment of allelesAlleles of different genes are assorted independently of one another during the formation of gametes.16
7782375808mendel's law of segregationAlleles segregate from one another during the formation of gametes.17
7782375809monohybrid crossCross involving parents differing in only one trait.18
7782375810MutationChange in the DNA sequence of a gene to some new, heritable form. Generally, but now always a recessive allele.19
7782375811non-linkageNon-linkage describes the inheritance patterns for 2 genes on the same chromosome, when the expected frequency for crossover between the loci is at least one. The observed inheritance patters for non-linked genes on the same chromosome is the same as for 2 genes on different chromosomes.20
7782375812partial linkagePartial linkage describes one of the inheritance patterns for 2 genes on the same chromosome, when the expected frequency for crossover between the loci is greater than zero but less than one. From partial linkage analysis we can learn about the order and spacing of genes on the same chromosome.21
7782375813PhenotypeThe physical appearance of an organism with respect to a trait, i.e. yellow (Y) or green (y) seeds in garden peas. The dominant trait is normally represented with a capital letter, and the recessive trait with the same lower case letter.22
7782375815recessive traitThe opposite of dominant. A trait that is preferentially masked.23
7782375816sex chromosomesSex determination is based on sex chromosomes24
7782375817sex-linkedA gene coded on a sex chromosome, such as the X-chromosome linked genes of flies and man.25
7782375818test crossGenerally a cross involving a homozygous recessive individual. When a single trait is being studies, a test cross is a cross between an individual with the dominant phenotype but of unknown genotype (homozygous or heterozygous) with a homozygous recessive individual. If the unknown is heterozygous, then approximately 50% of the offspring should display the recessive phenotype.26
7782375819true-breedingHomozygous for the true-breeding trait.27
7782375820wild-type alleleThe non-mutant form of a gene, encoding the normal genetic function. Generally, but not always a dominant allele.28
7782375821Principles of DominanceIn the heterozygous individual the dominant trait will be expressed29
7782375822incomplete dominancea condition in which a trait in an individual is intermediate between the phenotype of the individual's two parents because the dominant allele is unable to express itself fully30
7782375823hybridoffspring of crosses between parents with different traits31
7782375824homozygoushaving identical alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci32
7782375825heterozygoushaving dissimilar alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci33
7782375826Punnett squarea chart that shows all the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross34
7782375827test crossthe crossing of an individual of unknown genotype with a homozygous recessive individual to determine the unknown genotype35
7782375828dihybrid crossA cross between two individuals, concentrating on two definable traits36
7782375829pedigreea diagram that shows the occurrence of a genetic trait in several generations of a family37
7782375830mutationsRandom errors in gene replication that lead to a change in the sequence of nucleotides; the source of all genetic diversity38
7782375831multiple allelesthree or more forms of a gene that code for a single trait39
7782375832codominanceinheritance pattern in which a heterozygote expresses the distinct traits of both alleles40
7782375833penetranceThe percentage of individuals with a particular genotype that actually displays the phenotype associated with the genotype.41
7782375834expressivitythe degree to which a genotype is expressed in an individual42
7782375835genetic linkagetendency for alleles of genes on the same chromosome to be inherited together43
7782375836recombination frequencypercentage of recombinants, meaning percentage of of offspring that had traits from crossover. recombination frequencies are lower when alleles are closer together.44
7782375837map unitsA measurement of the distance between genes; one map unit is equivalent to a 1 percent recombination frequency.45
7782375838sex-linked inheritanceAn inheritance pattern whereby genes carried on the sex chromosomes (the X and the Y) are more likely to be expressed in males because they only have one X chromosome.46
7782375839mitochondrial inheritancethe mother is always responsible for passing on the DNA used to create mitochondria and therefore passes on her mitochondrial traits to all her offspring47
7782375840SRY genea gene, located on the Y chromosome, that functions as a master switch, committing the sex of a developing embryo to "male."48
7782375841y linked inheritanceOnly males have Y chromosomes, passed from fathers to sons, all Y-linked traits are expressed49
7782375842carrierindividual who has one copy of the allele for a recessive disorder and does not exhibit symptoms50

AP Biology: Cell Membrane and Transport Flashcards

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5280829480selective permeabilityA property of biological membranes that allows them to regulate the passage of substances across them.0
5280829481amphipathicHaving both a hydrophilic region and a hydrophobic region.1
5280829482fluid mosaic modelThe currently accepted model of cell membrane structure, which envisions the membrane as a mosaic of protein molecules drifting laterally in a fluid bilayer of phospholipids.2
5280829483integral proteinsA transmembrane protein with hydrophobic regions that extend into and often completely span the hydrophobic interior of the membrane and with hydrophilic regions in contact with the aqueous solution on one or both sides of the membrane(or lining the channel in the case o a channel protein).3
5280829484peripheral proteinA protein loosely bound to the surface of a membrane or to part of an integral protein and not embedded in the lipid bilayer.4
5280829485glycolipidsA lipid with one or more covalently attached carbohydrates.5
5280829486glycoproteinA protein with one or more covalently attached carbohydrates.6
5280829487transport proteinsA transmembrane protein that helps a certain substance or class of closely related substances to cross the membrane.7
5280829488aquaporinsA channel protein in the plasma membrane of a plant, animal, or microorganism cell that specifically facilitates osmosis, the diffusion of free water across the membrane.8
5280829489diffusionThe random thermal motion of particles of liquids, gases, or solids. In the presence of a concentration or electrochemical gradient, diffusion results in the net movement of a substance from a region where it is more concentrated to a region where it is less concentrated.9
5280829490concentration gradientA region along which the density of a chemical substance increases or decreases.10
5280829491passive transportThe diffusion of a substance across a biological membrane with no expenditure of energy.11
5280829492osmosisThe diffusion of free water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane. `12
5280829493tonicityThe ability of a solution surrounding a cell to cause that cell to gain or lose water.13
5280829494isotonicReferring to solution that, when surrounding a cell, causes no net movement of water into or out of the cell.14
5280829495hypertonicreferring to a solution that, when surrounding a cell, will cause the cell to lose water15
5280829496hypotonicreferring to a solution that, when surrounding a cell, will cause the cell to take up water16
5280829497osmoregulationregulation of solute concentrations and water balance by a cell or organism17
5280829498turgidswollen or firm18
5280829499flaccidlimp19
5280829500plasmolysisa phenomenon in walled cells in which the cytoplasm shrivels and the plasma membrane pulls away from the cell wall; occurs when the cell loses water to a hypertonic environment20
5280829501facilitated diffusionthe diffusion of molecules or ions down their electrochemical gradient across a biological membrane with the assistance of specific transmembrane transport proteins, requiring no energy expenditure21
5280829502ion channelsA transmembrane protein channel that allows a specific ion to diffuse across the membrane down its concentration or electrochemical gradient.22
5280829503gated channelA transmembrane protein channel that opens or closes in response to a particular stimulus.23
5280829504active transportThe movement of a substance across a cell membrane against its concentration or electrochemical gradient, mediated by specific transport proteins and requiring and expenditure of energy.24
5280829505membrane potentialThe difference in electrical charge(voltage) across a cell's plasma membrane due to the differential distribution of ions. Membrane potential affects the activity of excitable cells and the transmembrane movement of all charged substances.25
5280829506electrochemical gradientThe diffusion gradient of a ion, which is affected by both the concentration difference of an ion across a membrane(a chemical force) and the ion's tendency to move relative to the membrane potential(an electrical force).26
5280829507electrogenic pumpAn active transport protein that generates voltage across a membrane while pumping ions.27
5280829508proton pumpAn active transport protein in a cell membrane that uses ATP to transport hydrogen ions out of a cell against their concentration gradient generating a membrane potential in the process.28
5280829509cotransportThe coupling of the "downhill" diffusion of one substance to the "uphill" transport of another against its own concentration gradient.29
5280829510exocytosisThe cellular secretion of biological molecules by the fusion of vesicles containing them with the plasma membrane.30
5280829511endocytosisCellular uptake of biological molecules and particulate matter via formation of vesicles from the plasma membrane.31
5280829512phagocytosisA type of endocytosis in which large particulate substances or small organisms are taken up by a cell. It is carried out by some protists and by certain immune cells of animals (in mammals, mainly macrophages, neutrophils, and dendritic cells)32
5280829513pinocytosisA type of endocytosis in which the cell ingests extracellular fluid and its dissolved solutes.33
5280829514receptor mediated endocytosisThe movement of specific molecules into a cell by the inward budding of vesicles containing proteins with receptor sites specific to the molecules being taken in; enables a cell to acquire bulk quantities of specific substances.34

AP Biology Chapter 3 Water Properties Flashcards

A review of all of the Campbell 7th Edition terms for the new 2013 AP Biology Curriculum

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6843510788polarMolecule with partial charges. Mixes with water.0
6843510789nonpolarNo partial charges. Do not mix with water.1
6843510790electronegativityAttraction of an atom for electrons in a covalent bond.2
6843510791cohesionWater molecules sticking to each other.3
6843510792adhesionWater molecules sticking to other surfaces.4
6843510793soluteSomething dissolved in a solution.5
6843510794solventDissolving agent of a solution.6
6843510795capillary actionA process powered by adhesion that causes water molecules to move upward through a narrow tube such as the stem of a plant.7
6843510796Heat capacity/specific heatthe amount of thermal energy that must be absorbed or lost to change the temperature of a substance or object by 1oC8
6843510797surface tensionAn inward force that tends to minimize the surface area of a liquid; it causes the surface to behave as if it were a thin skin9
6843510798heat of vaporizationThe amount of energy required for the liquid at its boiling point to become a gas10
6843510799heat of fusionthe amount of energy required to change a substance from the solid phase to the liquid phase at its melting point11
6843510800thermal conductivitythe rate at which a substance transfers thermal energy12
6843510801hydrophobicinsoluble in water13
6843510802hydrophilichaving a tendency to mix with, dissolve in, or be wetted by water.14
6843510803covalent bondsBonds created by sharing electrons with other atoms.15
6843510804ionic bondsBonds between atoms that form by transferring electrons16
6843510805hydrogen bondsVery weak bonds; occurs when a hydrogen atom in one molecule is attracted to the electrostatic atom in another molecule17
6843510806polar covalent bondA covalent bond between atoms that differ in electronegativity. The shared electrons are pulled closer to the more electronegative atom, making it slightly negative and the other atom slightly positive.18
6843510815transpirationThe process by which water is lost through a plant's leaves19
6843510816evaporative coolingThe process in which the surface of an object becomes cooler during evaporation, owing to a change of the molecules with the greatest kinetic energy from the liquid to the gaseous state.20
6843510831osmosisThe movement of water through a selectively permeable membrane, from a high to low concentration21
6843510832diffusionThe movement of atoms or molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration22

AP Biology Chapter 54 Flashcards

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7499032863CommunityA group of populations of different species living close enough to interact0
7499032864Interspecific interactionsInteractions with individuals of other species in the community1
7499032865Interspecific competition(-/-) interaction that occurs when individuals of different species compete for a resource that limits their growth and survivial2
7499032866Competitive Exclusion PrincipleA slight reproductive advantage (use resources efficiently) of one species will eventually lead to local elimination of the inferior competitor3
7499032867(Ecological) NicheThe sum of a species' use of the biotic and abiotic resources in its environment (role) (Space, Food, Location, Breeding)4
7499032868Relationship between coexistence and nichesTwo species CANNOT coexist if they have identical niches, but they CAN coexist if they find significant differences in their niches5
7499032869Resource partitioningDifferentiation of species that allows similar species to coexist in a community6
7499032870Fundamental nicheNiche that could be potential occupied by a species7
7499032871Realized nicheThe portion of its niche a species actually occupies8
7499032872AllopatricGeographically separate9
7499032873SympatricGeographically overlapping10
7499032874Character displacementCharacteristics typically diverge more in geographically overlapping regions than in separated regions11
7499032875Predation(+/-) Predator/Prey12
7499032876Predator SensesHeat-sensing, smell, sight, claws, venom13
7499032877Prey ProtectionHiding, Fleeing, Herding, Alarm calls14
7499032878Aposematic ColorationWarning Coloration/ Effective chemical defense system15
7499032879Cryptic ColorationCamouflage16
7499032880Batesian mimicryHarmless species can mimic a harmful species17
7499032881Mullerian mimicryTwo or more harmful species resemble each other, warns off predators18
7499032882Predator mimicryPredator poses to be harmless19
7499032883Herbivory(+/-) Organism eats parts of plants or algae20
7499032884Herbivore adaptationChemical sensor, smell, specialized teeth, specialized digestion21
7499032885Plant DefensePoison, bad taste22
7499032886SymbiosisWhen individuals of two or more species live in direct and intimate contact with one another23
7499032887Parasitism(+/-) Parasite organism derives nutrients from host organism, and the host organism is harmed24
7499032888EndoparasitesParasites that live in the body of their hosts25
7499032889EctoparasitesParasites that feed on the external surface of a host26
7499032890Parasite BehvaiorSometimes require multiple hosts, change behavior of hosts27
7499032891Mutualism(+/+) Interspecific interaction that benefits both species28
7499032892Obligate mutualismOne of the species in the interaction has lost the ability to survive on its own29
7499032893Facultative MutualismBoth species can survive alone30
7499032894Commensalism(+/0) Interaction that benefits one species but has no effect on the other31
7499032895FacilitationSpecies have positive effects on the survival and reproduction of other species without necessarily in a symbiosis32
7499032896Species DiversityVariety of different kinds of organisms that make up a community, species richness+relative abundance33
7499032897Species richnessNumber of different species int he communtiy34
7499032898Relative abundanceThe proportion each species represents of all individuals in the community35
7499032899Shannon diversityA way to calculate indexes of diversity36
7499032900Why is it hard to determine the number and relative abundance of species in a communityMost species in a community are relatively rare, micro, and hard to identify37
7499032901BiomassThe total mass of all organisms in a habitat38
7499032902Invasive SpeciesOrganisms that become established outside their native range39
7499032903Trophic StructureThe feeding relationships between organisms in a community (food energy)40
7499032904Food ChainTROPHIC LEVELS: Producers (Autotrophs)-> Consumers-> Decomposers, shows an interwoven flow of energy41
7499032905Food WebFood Chains linked together, overlapping parts, shows the flow of energy42
7499032906What is the highest number of links on the typical food webNo more than 543
7499032907Energetic HypothesisAims to explain why food chains are short by saying that the length of a food chain is limited by the inefficiency of energy transfer along the chain44
7499032908Dominant speciesSpecies in a community that are most abundant- thus play the biggest role (even trees)45
7499032909Keystone speciesNot usually overly abundant, but play a pivotal ecological role for the community46
7499032910Ecosystem engineersSpecies that dramatic alter their environment47
7499032911Bottom-up modelUnidirectional influence from lower to higher trophic levels N->V->H->P N=nutrients V=plants (vegetation) H=herbivores P=predators48
7499032912Top-down model (trophic cascade)Suggests that predation controls community organization because predators limit herbivores and so on N<-V<-H<-P N=nutrients V=plants (vegetation) H=herbivores P=predators49
7499032913BiomanipulationUsing the top-down model to improve the environment (purify lakes)50
7499032914Balance of nature viewBiological Communities are at an equilibrium and interspecific competition determines community composition and stability51
7499032915StabilityA community's tendency to reach and maintain a relatively constant composition of species52
7499032916Climax communityA community controlled and kept stable solely by predictable climate53
7499032917Disturbancean event such as a storm, fire, flood, drought, or human activity that changes a community by removing organisms or resource availability54
7499032918Nonequillibrium modelDescribes most communities as constantly changing after a disturbance55
7499032919Intermediate disturbance hypothesisModerate levels of disturbance foster greater species diversity than do high or low levels of disturbance56
7499032920What is the norm for most communities in terms of equillibriumNonequillibrium57
7499032921Ecological successionDisturbed areas gradually replaced by different species and then replaced by other species and so on58
7499032922Primary successionWhen species first colonize a disturbed area (usually prokaryotes and protists)59
7499032923Secondary successionAn existing community has been cleared by a disturbance that leaves the soil intact- which then allows the area to return to something similar to its original state60
7499032924TropicsWhere is plant and animal life generally more abundant compared with the rest of the globe?61
7499032925Species richness in a community may occur over time as what occurs?Speciation62
7499032926EvapotransportationThe evaporation of water from soil and plants63
7499032927Potential evapotransportationMeasures potential water loss that assumes water is readily available64
7499032928Species-area curveDescribes patterns of species richness65
7499032929Species area relationshipS is the number of species found in a habitat, A is the area of the habitat, and z tells you how many more species should be found in a habitat was area increases66
7499032930Island equillibriumIt is better to study equillibrium on islands because of their isolation and manageable size67
7499032931Two factors that determine the number of species on islandsRate of immigration of new species, rate of extinction of species68
7499032932Island equilibrium modelPredicts that an equilibrium will be reached when the rate of species immigration equals the rate of extinction69
7499032933PathogensDisease-causing microorganisms, viruses, viroids, or prions70
7499032934Zoonotic pathogensCause 3/4 of emerging human diseases and many of the most devastating diseases-- pathogens transferred to humans from animals71
7499032935VectorOrganism serves as an intermediate species between an infected animal and a human (lice, ticks, mosquitos)72
7499032936How much energy is transferred between the links of a food chain?10% (Ten Percent) (Energy is lost from one trophic level to the next)73
7499032937What happens to the other 90% of energy not transferred from trophic levelsLost as heat, motion, maintaining life74
7499032938How much energy starts with the autotroph?100% (One Hundred Percent)75
7499175767Species AbundanceProportion each species represents of all individuals in the community76

AP Biology (Campbell) Chapter 7 Flashcards

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7510725737plasma membranea microscopic membrane of lipids and proteins that form the external boundary of the cytoplasm of a cell or encloses a vacuole and that regulates the passage of molecules in and out of the cytoplasm.0
7510725738selectively permeableA membrane that allows certain molecules or ions to pass through more easily than other, by means of active or passive transport.1
7510725739phospholipidsconsist of a glycerol molecule, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group that is modified by an alcohol. The phosphate group is the negatively-charged polar head, which is hydrophilic. The fatty acid chains are the uncharged, nonpolar tails, which are hydrophobic.2
7510725740lipids and proteinsprimary macromolecules found in membranes3
7510725741fluid mosaic modelThe fluid mosaic model explains various observations regarding the structure of functional cell membranes. In this model, the cell membrane as a two-dimensional liquid that restricts the lateral diffusion of membrane components.4
7510725742transmembrane proteinsthe integral protein completely spans the membrane.5
7510725743integral proteinsproteins that penetrate the hydrophobic interior of the lipid bilayer. C-C chemokine receptor type 5 is such a protein found in white blood cells.6
7510725744peripheral proteinsproteins that are not embedded in the lipid bilayer (Peripheral = of, relating to, or situated on the edge.7
7510725745cell-cell recognitionis one of the ways by which cells communicate with one another. It is possible through specific cellular adhesion molecules on the surface of the cell.8
7510725746transport proteinsproteins that span the plasma membrane and aid in passive or active transport9
7510725747channel proteinstransport proteins that certain molecules or ions use as a tunnel cross the plasma membrane.10
7510725748aquaporinschannel proteins that facilitate the passage of water. The interior Amino Acids are polar and thefore allow a polar channel for the water molecules to pass the nonpolar region of the plasma membrane.11
7510725749carrier proteinstransport proteins that bind to molecules and change shape to shuttle them across the membrane.12
7510725750diffusionthe process by which molecules spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.13
7510725751concentration gradientis the process of particles, which are sometimes called solutes, moving through a solution or gas from an area with a higher number of particles to an area with a lower number of particles. The areas are typically separated by a membrane.14
7510725752passive transporttransport that requires no energy input from the cell (ATP) for transport to occur. Simple diffusion and channel proteins like Aquaporins are examples of passive transport.15
7510725753osmosisa process by which molecules of a solvent tend to pass through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one, thus equalizing the concentrations on each side of the membrane.16
7510725754tonicityThe ability of an extracellular solution to make water move into or out of a cell by osmosis is known as its tonicity. A solution's tonicity is related to its osmolarity, which is the total concentration of all solutes in the solution.17
7510725755isotonicWater enters and leaves the cell at the same rate, so no net change in the osmotic pressere. The cell stays the same.18
7510725756hypertonicwhen the cell is immersed in a hypertonic solution where it loses water to its environment, shrivels and probably dies.19
7510725757hypotonicwhen a cell is immersed in a Hypotonic solution, water enters the cell faster than it leaves, it swells and lyses (explodes) like an overfilled water balloon.20
7510725758osmoregulationthe maintenance of constant osmotic pressure in the fluids of an organism by the control of water and salt concentrations.21
7510725759Paramecium spp.a single-celled organism that lives in pond water. It has a contractile vacuole that pumps out excess water from the organism.22
7510725760turgidwhen the plant cell is very firm, which is a healthy state for most plant cells.23
7510725761flaccidlimp, not firm or strong (If a plant is not watered enough, its leaves become droopy and flaccid.)24
7510725762plasmolysisThis happens when a cell shrinks inside its cell wall while the cell wall remains intact. The plasma membrane pulls away from the wall.25
7510725763facilitated diffusionthe passive movement of molecules down their concentration gradient with the help of transport proteins.26
7510725764ion channels (gated channels)Channels that open or close depending on the presence or abscence of an electrical, chemical, or physical stimulus.27
7510725765active transporttransport that requires the cell to expend metabolic energy and enables a cell to maintain internal concentrations of small molecules. Requires energy.28
7510725766sodium-potassium pumptransport protein that, translocating the bound solute across the membrane. Exchanges sodium ions (Na) for potassium ions (K) across the plasma membrane of animal cells.29
7510725767proton pumpsA proton pump is an integral membrane protein that is capable of moving protons across a biological membrane. Mechanisms are based on conformational changes of the protein structure.30
7510725768exocytosisa process by which the contents of a cell vacuole are released to the exterior through fusion of the vacuole membrane with the cell membrane.31
7510725769endocytosisthe taking in of matter by a living cell by invagination of its membrane to form a vacuole.32
7510725770phagocytosisthe ingestion of bacteria or other material by cells such as amoebas. "Cell Eating"33
7510725771pinocytosisthe ingestion of liquid into a cell by the budding of small vesicles from the cell membrane. "Cell Drinking"34
7510725772receptor-mediated endocytosisis a process by which cells absorb metabolites, hormones, other proteins - and in some cases viruses - (endocytosis) by the inward budding of the plasma membrane vesicles containing proteins with receptor sites specific to the molecules being taken in.35
7510725773lipoproteinsany of a group of soluble proteins that combine with and transport fat or other lipids in the blood plasma. Cholestorol is the kind you hear the most about since high levlse of LDL cholesterol are linked to cardiovascular disease.36

AP Biology Review (All terms) Flashcards

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5811934171Dehydrationconnecting monomers together by the removal of water0
5811934172Hydrolysisdisassembling polymers by the addition of water1
5811934173Disaccharidesglucose + glucose = maltose / glucose + fructose = sucrose / glucose + galactose = lactose2
5811934174PolysaccharidesPlants: starch (energy) and cellulose (structure) Animals: glycogen (energy) and chitin (structure)3
5811934175*Lipidshydrophobic (very non-polar), consist of long hydrocarbon chains4
5811934176Fatsconsist of glycerol and 3 fatty acids, store long term energy, saturated = no double bond in hydrocarbon tails (no kink), unsaturated = double bond (kink)5
5811934177Phospholipidsconsist of phosphate head, glycerol, and 2 fatty acid tails, tail is hydrophobic, head is hydrophillic6
5811934178Protein 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)7
5811934179Protein functions (8)1) enzymes 2) antibodies 3) storage proteins 4) transport proteins 5) hormones 6) receptor proteins 7) motor proteins 8) structural proteins8
5811934180*Nucleic AcidsDNA (A+T, G+C) carries genetic info, RNA (A+U, G+C) manufactures proteins9
5811934181Nuclear Envelopedouble membrane enclosing the nucleus (where genetic info is stored) perforated with pores, continuous with ER10
5811934182Chromatinuncondensed DNA that forms chromosomes during cell division11
5811934183Nucleolusnonmembranous structure involved in production of ribosomes, a nucleus has one or more of these12
5811934184Rough ERcovered in ribosomes, secretes and transports proteins produced by ribosomes13
5811934185Smooth ERmetabollic processes (synthesis of lipids, metabolism of carbs, detoxification of drugs and poisons)14
5811934186Golgistores, transports, and secretes cell products15
5811934187Cytoskeletonsupports cell, maintains its shape, aids in movement of cell products16
5811934188Centrosomes (2 centrioles)only in animal cells, microtubules used for cell division17
5811934189Lysosomesonly in animal cells, digestive organelles18
5811934190Flagellaonly in animal cells, cluster of microtubules for motility19
5811934191Extracellular Matrixonly in animal cells, made of proteins that provide support for cells and relay information for communication between the environment and the cell20
5811934192Central Vacuoleonly in plant cells, stores water and sugar, breaks down waste, and used as a mechanism for plant growth (when it swells)21
5811934193Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryoticnucleoid / nucleus; only ribosomes / complex membrane-bound organelles; both have same genetic coding, sugars, and amino acids22
5811934194Phospholipid 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 unadied23
5811934195Passive trasportmovement of molecules without requirement of energy: 1) diffusion 2) osmosis (across a membrane) 3) facilitated diffusion (helped by transport proteins)24
5811934196Active transportmovement of molecules that requires energy: 1) sodium-potassium pumps 2) exocytosis 3) endocytosis (phagocytosis, pinocytosis)25
5811934197Membrane Potentialvoltage across a membrane due to difference in positive and negative ions, electrons move from high to low concentration (ex. sodium-potassium pumps in neurons)26
5811934198Electrochemical Gradientdiffusion gradient resulting in combination of membrane potential and concentration gradient27
5811934199Hypertonicsolution with higher concentration of solutes, animal/plant cell in this solution would become shiveled/plasmolyzed28
5811934200Hypotonicsolution with lower concentration of solutes, animal/plant cell in this solution would lyse/become turgid29
5811934201Isotonicequal levels of solute concentration, plant cell in this solution would become flaccid30
5811934202When ΔG is negative......the reaction is exergonic (loss of free energy).31
5811934203When ΔG is positive......the reaction is endergonic (gain of free energy).32
5811934204*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 over33
5811934205Substratethe substance that an enzyme acts upon34
5811934206Active Siteregion of enzyme that binds to the substrate35
5811934207Induced fitchange in the shape of an enzyme's active site induced by the substrate, helps to break down the substrate36
5811934208The higher the substrate concentration......the faster the reaction until the enzyme becomes saturated.37
5811934209Denaturationthe unraveling of an enzyme due to high temperatures or incompatible pH38
5811934210Cofactorsnonprotein molecules that are required for proper enzyme function, cofactors made of organic molecules are called coenzymes39
5811934211Enzyme inhibition may be irreversible if......the inhibitor attaches by covalent bonds (poisons, toxins)40
5811934212Competitive Inhibitorsresemble a substrate and block enzymes' active sites, can be overcome with higher concentration of substrate41
5811934213Noncompetitive Inhibitorsbind to a portion of the enzyme and change the shape of the active site so that it cannot match with substrates, used for regulating metabolic reactions42
5811934214Feedback Inhibitionthe product of a metabolic pathway switches off the enzyme that created it earlier in the process43
5811934215Oxidationloss of electrons (OIL)44
5811934216Reductiongain of electrons (RIG)45
5811934217Oxidative PhosphorylationATP synthesis powered by redox reactions that transfer electrons to oxygen46
5811934218Electron AcceptorsCellular respiration: NAD+ and FAD (to NADH and FADH2) Photosynthesis: NADP+ (to NADPH)47
5811934219GlycolysisInput: glucose, 2 ATP Output: 2 pyruvic acid, 4 ATP (net 2), 2 NADH48
5811934220Conversion Reaction before Kreb'sInput: 2 pyruvate Output: 2 acetyl (w/ CoA), 2 NADH, 2 CO249
5811934221Krebs CycleInput: 2 acetyl ➝ citric acid Output: 2 ATP, 6 NADH, 2 FADH2, 4 CO2 (after 2 turns of the cycle)50
5811934222Electron Transport ChainInput: NADH, FADH2, O2 (to accept e-) Output: 34-38 ATP, H2O51
5811934223Alcohol FermentationInput: glucose, 2 ATP, 2 NADH Output: 2 NAD+, 2 ethanol, 2 CO2, 4 ATP (net 2)52
5811934224Lactic Acid FermentationInput: glucose, 2 ATP, 2 NADH Output: 2 NAD+, 2 lactate, 4 ATP (net 2)53
5811934225Photosynthetic Equation54
5811934226Chloroplast structureExciting chlorophyll: chlorophyll in thylakoids absorb light, which excites electrons to produce potential energy55
5811934227Light ReactionsInput: H2O (2 e-), light energy, NADP+ Output: O2, ATP, NADPH56
5811934228Calvin CycleInput: 6 CO2 (fixed to RuBP by Rubisco), ATP, NADPH Output: 2 G3P = 1 glucose57
5811934229Watson and Crickbuilt the first accurate 3D DNA model58
5811934230Leading Strand vs. Lagging Strandworks toward replication fork / works away from replication fork; both always move in the 5' ➝ 3' direction59
5811934231Steps 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 strand60
58119342323 types of RNA1) mRNA messenger 2) tRNA transfer amino acids (20 kinds) 3) rRNA ribosomes61
5811934233Transcription1) 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)62
5811934234RNA processing/splicingsplicesomes remove introns and put together exons, 5' cap and PolyA tail are added63
5811934235Codon vs. Anticodoncodon = nucleotide sequence on mRNA anticodon = nucleotide sequence on tRNA64
5811934236Translation1) 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 protein65
5811934237DNA mutationsbase-pair substitution; insertion/deletion; frameshift: 1) missense = different protein 2) nonsense = codes for a stop signal prematurely 3) silent = no harmful change66
5811934238Prokaryotic cell divisionbinary fission: splits in 2, exact copies, quick and efficient with few mutations, but reduces amount of genetic variation67
5811934239Somatic cell vs. Gameteany body cell except gametes / reproductive cells (sperm, egg)68
5811934240Interphase(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 mitosis69
5811934241Mitosis1) 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 decondense70
5811934242Cyclin-dependent Kinases (Cdks)a regulatory protein that depends upon the presence of cyclin to complete its function, MPF is a Cdk that triggers a cell's passage into the M phase71
5811934243Meiosis 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...72
5811934244Meiosis 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 information73
58119342454 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)74
5811934246Testcrossbreed 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 heterozygous75
5811934247Dyhybrid heterozygous cross ratio9:3:3:176
5811934248Incomplete Dominanceheterozygous offspring have an intermediate phenotype of the parents, 1:2:1 ratio (ex. pink flower from red and white flowers)77
5811934249Codominanceboth alleles manifest themselves separately in an organism's phenotype (ex. roan cattle)78
5811934250Multiple allelesa trait controlled by two or more alleles (ex. blood type, eye color)79
5811934251Blood 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)80
5811934252Polygenic Inheritancethe additive effect of 2 or more independently assorted genes on phenotype (ex. human skin pigment)81
5811934253Linked genes phenotypic ratiotwo large numbers (wild and mutant) and two much smaller numbers (recombinant phenotypes)82
5811934254Genetic Map (Linkage/Cytological Map)ordered list of the genetic loci along a particular chromosome, recombinant frequencies can be used to construct it (smaller the percentage = closer together)83
5811934255X Inactivationin females during embryonic development, one of the two X chromosomes in a cell becomes inactive (Barr body) (ex. calico cats)84
5811934256Nondisjucntionhomologous chromosomes fail to separate during meiosis I or II85
5811934257Aneuploidyone or more chromosomes are present in extra copies or are deficient in number; Trisomic = 3 copies instead of 2, Monosomic = 1 copy instead of 286
5811934258Polyploidywhen there is a whole extra set of chromosomes (ex. oversized fruits); Triploidy = 3 sets, Tetraploidy = 4 sets87
58119342594 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 one88
58119342603 stages in cell cummunication1) Reception: cell detects a signal via connection of a ligand to a receptor protein 2) Transduction: the receptor protein converts the signal to a form that can cause a chemical response 3) Response: transduced signal triggers a specific cellular response89
5811934261Types of cell signaling (4)synaptic, paracrine, hormonal90
5811934262Examples of cell signalingG-protein coupled receptor, ligand-gated ion channels, steroid hormones (dissolved across plasma membrane, intracellular receptor)91
5811934263Second Messengers and Phosphorylation cascadesecond messengers and kinases spread throughout a cell that help amplify a cellular signal by a series of phosphorylation reactions (addition of phosphate)92
5811934264Virus structurenonliving, can't rproduce on their own; Capsid: protein coat that encloses the viral genome; Envelope: membrane that surrounds some viral capsids; Phage: protein encapsulated virus that attacks bacteria93
5811934265Lytic Cycle1) virus attaches to host cell 2) phage DNA enters cell and the cell's DNA degrades (*restriction enzymes in bacteria could destroy them) 3) synthesis of viral genomes and proteins 4) assembly of phages within cell 5) release of viruses, destroys cell94
5811934266Lysogenic Cyclethe virus inserts its DNA into a host cell, and its DNA integrates with the DNA of the host, allows it to be replicated without being attacked for long periods of time before entering the lytic cycle95
5811934267RetrovirusRNA virus that transcribes its RNA into DNA to insert into host cells (ex. HIV)96
5811934268Provirusa viral genome that is permanently inserted into a host genome97
5811934269Viral Transductioncontributes to bacterial genetic variation98
5811934270Repressible Operontrp operon - usually on, can be repressed. Repressor protein produced in inactive shape99
5811934271Inducible Operonlac operon - usually off, can be turned on. Repressor protein produced in active shape.100
5811934272cAMP and CAP regulated Operonwhen CAP is inactive, transcription continues at a much less efficient rate even in the presence of lactose101
5811934273Histone Acetylationthe loosening of chromatin structure (euchromatin), promotes transcription102
5811934274Histone Methylationthe condensing of chromatin structure (heterochromatin), prevents transcription103
5811934275Transcription Factors and EnhancersRNA polymerase requires the assistance of transcription factor proteins and enhancers or activators to successfully transcribe RNA104
5811934276Epigenetic 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)105
58119342775 Evidences for Evolution1) Biogeography 2) Fossil Record 3) Comparative Anatomy 4) Comparative Embryology 5) Molecular Biology106
58119342784 conditions for Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium (not evolving)1) very large population 2) isolation from other populations 3) no mutations 4) no natural selection107
5811934279Microevolution 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 species108
58119342804 causes of Microevolution1) genetic drift 2) gene flow 4) natural selection109
5811934281Genetic 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 disaster110
5811934282Gene Flowloss/addition of alleles from a population due to imigration/emigration111
5811934283Nonrandom 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 together112
58119342843 Modes of Natural Selection1) Stabilizing: favors intermediate, 2) Directional: favors one extreme phenotype, 3) Diversifying: favors both extremes113
5811934285Heterozygote Advantageheterozygotes for a trait are more likely to survive (ex. carriers of sickle cell anemia are immune to malaria)114
5811934286Biological Species Conceptpopulation whose members can create viable, fertile offspring (Problems: doesn't apply to extinct animals or asexually reproducing organisms)115
5811934287Prezygotic 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)116
5811934288Postzygotic Reproductive Barriers1) Reduced Hybrid Viability (disruption in embryonic stage) 2) Reduced Hybrid Fertility 3) Hybrid Breakdown (F1 is fertile, F2 is sterile or weak)117
5811934289Allopatric 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)118
5811934290Sympatric Speciationmembers of a population develop gametic differences that prevent them from reproducing with the parental type (polyploidy, not as common)119
5811934291Punctuated Equilibrium vs. Gradualismevolution occurs in short spurts of rapid change / each new species will evolve gradually over long spans of time120
5811934292Convergent Evolutiondifferent organisms that occupy similar environments come to resemble one another (ex. dolphins and sharks)121
5811934293EndosymbiosisOrigin of mitochondria and chloroplasts. Evidence: They have their own DNA and ribosomes, double membrane structure, grow and reproduce on their own within the cell122
5811934294Phylogenyevolutionary history of a species or group of related species123
5811934295Taxonomic groups from broad to narrow (8)Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species124
58119342963 mechanisms in which bacteria transfer genetic materials1) Transformation: prokaryote takes up DNA from its environment 2) Transduction: viruses transfer genes between prokaryotes 3) Conjugation: genes are directly transferred from one prokaryote to another over a temporary "mating bridge"125
5811934297Types of Symbiotic RelationshipsMutualism (+, +), Commensalism (+, 0), Parasitism, (+, -)126
5811934298Factors that influence Transpiration RateTemperature: higher temperature, faster rate; Humidity: higher humidity, slower rate; Sunlight: more sun, faster rate; Wind: more wind, faster rate127
5811934299Lines of Immune Defense1st Line) skin oil and sweat, mucous; 2nd Line) nonspecific phagocytes and cytotoxic immune cells; 3rd Line) specific immune system128
5811934300Primary and Secondary Immune Response129
5811934301Active vs. Passive Immunitydepends on the response of a person's own immune system (artificial = vaccines) / immunity passed from one organism to another130
5811934302B cells vs. T cells (maturation)mature in bone marrow / mature in thymus131
5811934303Humoral vs. Cell-Mediated Immune Responses132
5811934304Non-steroid hormone vs. Steroid hormonetravels in bloodstream, binds to receptor on cell surface / travels in bloodstream, binds to receptor inside the cell133
5811934305Endotherms vs. Ectothermswarmed by heat generated by metabolism (mammals, birds) / generate little metabolic heat, warmed by environment134
5811934306Nichea position/role taken by a kind of organism within its community135
5811934307Resource Partitioningdivision of environmental resources by coexisting species136
5811934308Per capita Growth Ratebirth - death / total population137
5811934309Exponential vs. Logistic Growthin logistic growth, carrying capacity will limit the population's size138
5811934310Density-dependent RegulationDensity-independent: natural disasters, human impact, etc.139
5811934311Keystone Speciesspecies that exerts strong control on community structure not by numerical might but by their pivotal ecological roles or niches140
5811934312Energy Pyramideach energy level receives only 10% of the pervious level's energy141
5811934313Gross Primary Production vs. Net Primary Productiontotal amount of energy from light converted to chemical energy to organic molecules / GPP - energy used by primary producers for "autotrophic respiration"142
5811934314Carbon CycleConnect photosynthesis (fixation) to cellular respiration (CO2 release)143
5811934315Plasmidsa small, circular, double-stranded DNA molecule that carries accessory genes separate from those of a bacterial chromosome144
5811934316Recombinant DNAa DNA vector made in vitro with segments from different sources145
5811934317Restriction Enzymean enzyme that recognizes and cuts DNA molecules at specific nucleotide sequences (restriction sites), can then be used to create recombinant DNA146
5811934318Gel Electrophoresisanalyzing fragments of DNA (RFLPs) by their length and charge to determine genetic fingerprints and other genetic information147

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