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AP Biology Chapter 8 Metabolism Flashcards

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7599614212Metabolismthe totality of an organisms chemical reactions that result from interactions between molecules within the cell0
7599614213metabolic pathwaya sequence of chemical reactions undergone by a compound in a living organism, start with substrate end with product1
7599614214catabolicbreaking a complex molecule down into its simpler parts, releasing energy. ie. cellular respiration2
7599614215anabolicusing energy to build complex molecules from simpler molecules. ie. protein synthesis3
7599614216Bioenergeticsthe study of how organisms manage their energy resources4
7599614217energycapacity to cause change, do work5
7599614218kinetic energyenergy of motion6
7599614219heat(thermal energy)kinetic energy associated with random movement of molecules7
7599614220potential energyenergy of position8
7599614221chemical energypotential energy available for release in a chemical reaction, energy within bonds9
7599614222thermodynamicsstudy of energy transformations10
7599614223closed systemisolated from surroundings, no energy transfer, cant work at equilibrium bc its exhausted its ability to do work. free energy at a min11
7599614224open systemnot isolated, energy and matter can be transferred between system and surroundings, ie. cells12
75996142251st law of thermodynamicsenergy of the universe is constant, cannot be created or destroyed, can only be transferred or transformed, conservation of energy13
75996142262nd law of thermodynamicsduring every energy transfer, some energy is unusable and often lost, every energy transfer or transformation increases the total entropy of the universe14
7599614227entropydisorder, randomness15
7599614228free energydelta G, energy that can do work when temperature and pressure are constant, related to change in enthalpy(delta H), change in entropy(delta S) and temperature in Kelvin(T). delta G = delta H - T delta S16
7599614229exergonic reactiona reaction with a net release of free energy, negative free energy, spontaneous17
7599614230endergonic reactiona reaction that absorbs free energy from its surroundings, non-spontaneous, positive free energy18
7599614231coupled reactionsthe use of exergonic processes to drive endergonic ones, the energy given off from the exergonic is absorbed by the endergonic19
7599614232ATPadenosine triphosphate, composed of ribose (5 carbon sugar), adenine (nitrogenous base), and 3 phosphate groups. Phosphate tail can be broken through hydrolysis to produce energy, ADP, and an inorganic phosphate20
7599614233phosphorylationhow ATP drives endergonic reactions, covalently bonding a phosphate with another molecule, such as as reactant21
7599614234catalysta chemical agent that speeds up chemical reactions without being consumed by the reaction22
7599614235enzymesa catalytic protein, speeds up metabolic reactions by lowering activation energy, very specific, reusable, unchanged by reaction23
7599614236activation energyinitial energy needed to start a chemical reaction, free energy for activating reaction, given off by heat24
7599614237induced fitbrings the chemical groups of the active site into positions that enhance their ability to catalyze the reaction, makes the enzyme more effective25
7599614238cooperativityanother type of allosteric activation, binds to one active site but locks ALL active sites open, allowing products to be constantly produced26
7599614239Substratethe REACTANT that an enzyme acts on27
7599614240Enzyme-Substrate Complexenzyme and substrate28
7599614241Active Siteregion on the enzyme where substrate binds29
7599614242Hydrogen and Ionic Bondssubstrate held in active site by WEAK interactions30
7599614243Lock and Keyactive site on enzyme fits substrate exactly31
7599614244If reaction doesnt need energy to start (exergonic)How do you know if a reaction is spontaneous?32
75996142453 kinds of cellular work done by ATPShuttle renewable and nonrenewable ENERGY, provide ENERGY for cellular functions, provide ENERGY for catabolic reactions33
7599614246Ways enzymes lower activation energycan do this by having a favorable environment, straining substrate molecules, orienting substrates correctly34
7599614247hydrolysishappens when phosphate leaves ATP to give energy to something else. This causes ATP to become ADP, produces water35
7599614248cofactorsnon-protein enzyme helpers ex. zinc, iron, copper36
7599614249coenzymesorganic enzyme helpers ex. vitamens37
7599614250Denatureabove a certain temp activity declines, protein unwinds38
7599614251Renaturecoils it back to normal after temp gets too high and the activity decreased39
7599614252Gene Regulationcell switches on or off the genes that code for specific enzymes40
7599614253Feedback inhibitionend product of a pathway that continues to produce product (positive) and then turns off (negative)41
7599614254negative feedback inhibitionaccumulation of end product slows the process that produces that amount -stop production42
7599614255positive feedback inhibitionend product speeds up production (less common)43
7599614256Allosteric Regulationcan accelerate or inhibit production and enzyme activity by attaching to another part of the protein. this changes the shape of the active site which inhibits substrates from bonding and producing more products44
7599614257Activatorone of the allosteric regulators, stabilizes and keeps active site open for production, wedges open45
7599614258Inhiibitorone of the allosteric regulators, doesnt allow active site to work or produce, wedges closed46
7599614259Competitive Inhibitorinhibitor that mimics original substrate by blocking the original substrate47
7599614260Noncompetetitive Inhibitorbind to another part of enzyme to change shape and block substrate from producing48
7599614261ways enzymes are affectsenvironment, pH, temp, salinity, chemicals that infuse enzyme, increase activity by increasing substrate concentration49
7599614262exergonicwhat reaction is spontaneous (-G)50
7599614263endergonicwhat reaction is not spontaneous (positive G)51

01 Unit : Ecology : AP Biology Review Flashcards

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7500905975ecologystudy of the distribution and abundance of organisms and their interactions with other organisms and with their physical environment0
7500905976populationgroup of individuals of the same species living in the same area1
7500905977communitygroup of populations of different species living in the same area2
7500905978ecosysteminterrelationships between organisms in a community and their physical environment3
7500905979biospherecomposed of all the regions of the earth that contain living things (hydrosphere, geosphere, and atmosphere)4
7500905980habitattype of place where an organism usually lives; descriptions typically include the organisms and the physical and chemical characteristics of the environment5
7500905981nicheall biotic and abiotic resources in the environment used by an organism6
7500905982bioticliving7
7500905983abioticnonliving8
7500905984climatelong-term prevailing weather conditions in a given area; major components include temperature, precipitation, sunlight, and wind9
7500905985macroclimateglobal, regional, or local climate example: changing angle of earth with respect to the sun, bodies of water, mountains that exert long-term effects10
7500905986microclimatefine-scale variations, like sunlight and temperature under a log11
7500905987biomelarge region of the earth whose distribution depends on the amount of precipitation and temperature in an area; characterized by dominant vegetation and animal life12
7500905988major biomes of the worldtropical rainforest, temperate grasslands, conifer forest (taiga), desert, temperate deciduous forest, tropical seasonal (dry) forest, tundra, savanna, chaparral, and aquatic biomes13
7500905989tropical rainforestabundant rainfall, stable temperature, high humidity most biodiversity of any biome14
7500905990desertlittle to no rainfall, greatly varying temperatures, no humidity plants are drought-resistant and animals are typically active only at night15
7500905991temperate grasslandscovers huge areas in temperate and tropical regions of the world low total annual rainfall, uneven seasonal rainfall, occasional fires grazing and burrowing mammals; soil is rich in nutrients and is great for agriculture16
7500905992temperate deciduous foresttrees drop their leaves in winter vertical stratification of plants and animals soil is rich due to decomposition17
7500905993conifer forest/taigadominated by conifer forests fresh water lakes and ponds very cold winters, heavy snowfall largest terrestrial biome large mammals flying insects and birds in summer18
7500905994tundracharacterized by permafrost "frozen desert" gently rolling plains with many lakes, ponds, and bogs insects are abundant large to medium mammals19
7500905995savannagrasses and some trees dominant herbivores include insects fire is a dominant abiotic factor plant growth increases during rainy season, but low otherwise20
7500905996chaparraldominated by dense, spiny, evergreen shrubs coastal areas with mild rainy winters and long, hot, dry summers plants are adapted to fires21
7500905997aquatic biomes include...freshwater, estuaries, marine22
7500905998primary way to distinguish aquatic biomessalinity23
7500905999vertical stratification in aquatic biomesphotic zone: enough light for photosynthesis aphotic zone: very little light benthic zone: bottom of biome with sand, detritus, and inorganic matter24
7500906000thermoclinenarrow layers of fast temperature change that separate a warm upper layer of water and cold deeper waters25
7500906001littoral zonein fresh, standing bodies of water, it is the well-lit shallow water near the shore that contains rooted and floating aquatic plants26
7500906002limnetic zonein fresh, standing bodies of water, it is the well-lit open surface waters farther from shore that are occupied by phytoplankton27
7500906003oligotrophic lakesdeep lakes that are nutrient-poor, oxygen-rich, and contain sparse phytoplankton28
7500906004eutrophic lakesshallower, higher-nutrient content, lower oxygen content, high concentration of phytoplankton29
7500906005primary way to characterize moving bodies of watercurrent30
7500906006marine biomelargest and most stable biome temperature varies little because of water's high heat capacity31
7500906007marine biome zonesintertidal zone: land meets water, as in tide pools neritic zone: beyond intertidal zone; shallower water over continental shelves pelagic zone: vast realm of open blue water coral reef: biome created by corals, varying in shape and support the growth of other organisms32
7500906008population ecologystudy of the growth, abundance, and distribution of populations33
7500906009population growth is described by...biotic potential, carrying capacity, and limiting factors34
7500906010population sizesymbolically represented by N it is the total number of individuals in the population35
7500906011population densitytotal number of individuals per area or volume occupied36
7500906012population dispersiondescribes how individuals in a population are distributed37
7500906013clumped dispersionmost common pattern, like humans in cities or schools of fish38
7500906014uniform dispersionlike trees in an orchard, or plants with toxins39
7500906015random dispersionlike trees in a forest; occurs because of special attractions or repulsions40
7500906016age structuredescribes the abundance of individuals of each age41
7500906017survivorship curvesdescribe how mortality of individuals in a species varies during their lifetimes42
7500906018type I survivorship curvedescribe a species in which most individuals survive to middle age; after that age, mortality is high. example: humans43
7500906019type II survivorship curvedescribe organisms in which the length of survivorship is random, that is, the likelihood of death is the same at any age example: rodents, invertebrates44
7500906020type III survivorship curvedescribe species in which most individuals die young, with only a relative few surviving to reproductive age and beyond example: oysters, species with free-swimming larvae45
7500906021biotic potentialmaximum growth rate of a population under ideal conditions with unlimited resources and without any growth restrictions46
7500906022factors that contribute to biotic potentialage at reproductive maturity, clutch size, frequency of reproduction, reproductive lifetime, survivorship of offspring to reproductive maturity47
7500906023carrying capacitymaximum number of individuals of a population that can be sustained by a particular habitat48
7500906024limiting factorselements that prevent a population from attaining its biotic potential49
7500906025types of limiting factorsdensity-dependent factors and density-independent factors50
7500906026density-dependent factorslimiting effect becomes more intense as the population density increases examples: parasites and disease, competition, toxic effect of waste products, predation, stress51
7500906027density-independent factorsoccur independently of the density of a population examples: natural disasters and climate extremes52
7500906028r-strategist (or r-selected species)rapid, exponential growth quickly invade a habitat, quickly reproduce, then die offspring are small, quickly maturing, and require little to no parental care53
7500906029k-strategist (or k-selected species)slower, logistic growth size of mature population remains relatively constant small number of large offspring extensive parental care reproduction repeats throughout lifetime54
7500906030exponential growthoccurs when reproductive rate is greater than zero; forms a J-shaped curve on a graph55
7500906031logistic growthoccurs when limiting factors restrict the size of a population to the carrying capacity of the habitat; forms an S-shaped curve on a graph56
7500906032life historydescribes an organism's strategy for maximum fitness57
7500906033reproductive successmeasure of fitness - how well an organism survives and reproduces58
7500906034reproductive success depends on four variablesage of reproductive maturity frequency of reproduction number of offspring per reproductive event how long the organism lives59
7500906035community ecologyconcerned with the interaction of different populations60
7500906036interspecific competitioncompetition between two different species via... - competitive exclusion principle (Gause's principle) - resource partitioning - realized niche - character displacement (niche shift)61
7500906037Competitive Exclusion (Gause's principle)when two species compete for exactly the same resources, or occupy the same niche, one is likely to be more successful62
7500906038resource partitioningsome species coexist in spite of apparent competition for the same resources. they actually occupy slightly different niches.63
7500906039fundamental nicheniche that an organism occupies in the absence of competition64
7500906040realized nichewhen competitors are present, one or both species may be able to coexist by occupying realized niches. here, any niche overlap is absent. they do not compete for the same resources.65
7500906041character displacementniche shift certain characteristics may enable individuals to obtain resources in their partitions more successfully. this reduces competition and leads to a divergence of features.66
7500906042predationpredator totally or partly consumes a plant or other animal67
7500906043true predatorkills and eats other animals68
7500906044parasitespends most or all of its live living on or in a host; obtains nourishment by feeding on host tissues69
7500906045parasitoidinsect that lays eggs on a host, usually an insect or spider, and after hatching the larvae consume the host70
7500906046herbivoreanimal that eats plants; some act like predators and totally consume the organism whereas others may only eat a part of the plant71
7500906047symbiosistwo species that live together in close contact during a portion or all of their lives72
7500906048types of symbiotic relationshipsmutualism commensalism parasitism73
7500906049mutualismboth species benefit74
7500906050commensalismone species benefits while the second is neither helped nor harmed75
7500906051parasitismparasite benefits while the host is harmed76
7500906052coevolutionevolution of one species in response to new adaptations that appear in another species - evolutionary arms race77
7500906053secondary compoundstoxic chemicals produced in plants that discourage would-be herbivores78
7500906054cryptic colorationcamouflage; any color, pattern, shape, or behavior that enables an animal to blend in with its surroundings79
7500906055aposematic colorationwarning coloration; conspicuous pattern or coloration of animals that warns predators that they sting, bite, taste bad, or are otherwise to be avoided80
7500906056mimicrytwo or more species resemble one another in appearance81
7500906057mullerian mimicryseveral animals, all with some special defense mechanism, share the same or similar coloration82
7500906058batesian mimicryan animal without any special defense mechanism mimics the coloration of an animal that does possess a defense83
7500906059ecological successionchange in the composition of species over time; one community is gradually and predictably replaced by another community84
7500906060climax communityfinal successional stage of constant species composition; persists relatively unchanged until destroyed by a catastrophic event, like fire85
7500906061in succession, resident species may alter...substrate texture, soil pH, soil water potential, light, and crowding86
7500906062pioneer speciesspecies that are the first to colonize a newly exposed habitat; work to break down rock into smaller rock, then into sand, and finally into soil as succession progresses87
7500906063primary successionoccurs where no soil was previously present; begins on rock. pioneer species and other plants break down rock into pebbles, then sand, then soil. as organisms die and decompose, it nourishes the soil allowing for more and larger organisms to grow or live in that area88
7500906064secondary successionoccurs as primary succession, except soil is already present89
7500906065food chainlinear flow chart of who eats whom example: grass >>> zebra >>> lion >>> vulture90
7500906066food webexpanded, more complete version of a food chain that shows all major plants in the ecosystem, various animals that eat them, and the animals that eat the animals91
7500906067autotrophsobtain energy from light or inorganic material92
7500906068heterotrophsconsumer other organisms for organic material and/or a source of energy93
7500906069ecological pyramidsshow relationships between trophic levels94
7500906070trophic levelan organism's place in a food chain or food web95
7500906071primary producersautotrophs that perform photosynthesis96
7500906072primary consumersherbivores, heterotrophs that eat primary producers97
7500906073secondary consumerscarnivores/omnivores, heterotrophs that eat primary consumers98
7500906074tertiary consumerscarnivores/omnivores, heterotrophs that eat secondary consumers99
7500906075quaternary consumerscarnivores/omnivores, heterotrophs that eat tertiary consumers100
7500906076detritivoresheterotrophs that obtain their energy by consuming dead plants and animals (detritus)101
7500906077why will you typically not see more than five levels in a food chain, pyramid, or web?only 10% of the energy at one trophic level is available for the next trophic level. 90% of the energy is used, stored, or lost. there's not enough energy in any ecosystem to support more than 5 levels. this is called ecological efficiency.102
7500906078primary productivityamount of organic matter produced through photosynthetic activity per unit of time103
7500906079dominant speciesmost abundant species or species that contributes the greatest biomass to a community104
7500906080keystone speciesone that has a strong influence on the health of a community or ecosystem; removal of a keystone species results in dramatic changes in the makeup of species that comprise other trophic levels105
7500906081invasive speciesintroduced species that proliferates and displaces native species because it is a better competitor or because its natural predators or pathogens are absent106
7500906082bottom-up model of trophic interactionsdescribes how changes in the structure of trophic levels are regulated by changes in the bottom level (plants)107
7500906083top-down model of trophic interactionschanges in the structure of trophic levels are regulated by changes in the top trophic level108
7500906084biodiversityfunction of the number of species, niches, and trophic levels in the ecosystem and the complexity of its food web109
7500906085factors that influence biodiversityclimate, latitude, habitat size and diversity, and elevation110
7500906086biogeochemical cyclesdescribe the flow of essential elements from the environment to living things and back; elements are stored in reservoirs and assimilated into organisms as well as released back into the environment111
7500906087hydrologic cycle - reservoirsoceans, air (water vapor), ground water, glaciers112
7500906088hydrologic cycle - assimilationplants absorb water from soil, animals drink water or eat other organisms113
7500906089hydrologic cycle - releaseplants transpire, animals and plants decompose114
7500906090carbon cycle - reservoirsatmosphere, bodies of water, fossil fuels, peat, durable organic material115
7500906091carbon cycle - assimilationphotosynthesis, consumption116
7500906092carbon cycle - releaserespiration, decomposition, burning117
7500906093nitrogen cycle - reservoirsatmosphere, soil118
7500906094nitrogen cycle - assimilationabsorption, consumption, nitrogen fixation, nitrification119
7500906095nitrogen cycle - releasedenitrifying bacteria convert ammonia into atmospheric nitrogen, detritivorous bacteria convert organic compounds into ammonia, and animals excrete ammonia, urea, or uric acid120
7500906096phosphorus cycle - reservoirsrock and ocean sediments121
7500906097phosphorus cycle - assimilationplants absorb from soils, animals eat plants or other animals122
7500906098phosphorus cycle - releasedecomposition, excretion123
7500906099humans damage the biosphere by...exponential population growth habitat destruction pollution124
7500906100most destructive consequences of human activity include...global climate change, deforestation, acid rain, reduction in species diversity, ozone depletion, desertification, and pollution125
7500906101global climate changeBurning of fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. These greenhouse gases trap infrared radiation, raising the temperature of the earth's atmosphere and resulting in large scale climate change.126
7500906102acid rainburning of fossil fuels like coal and other industrial processes release pollutants in the air, which react with water vapor to produce sulfuric acid and nitric acid, which rains down on us127
7500906103desertificationovergrazing of grasslands that border deserts transform those grasslands into deserts; agricultural output decreases and habitats available to native species are lost128
7500906104deforestationclear-cutting of forests causes erosion, flooding, and changes in weather patterns; occurs most often in the tropical rainforest, where most of our carbon fixation occurs129

AP Biology: Membranes & Transport NEW Flashcards

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8661400601endomembrane systemA network of membranes inside and around a eukaryotic cell, related either through direct physical contact or by the transfer of membranous vesicles.0
8661400602dialysisThe diffusion of small solutes through a selectively permeable membrane.1
8661400603turgor pressureThe pressure inside of a cell as a cell pushes itself against the cell wall.2
8661400604plasmolysisThis happens when a cell shrinks inside its cell wall while the cell wall remains intact.3
8661400605flaccidThis happens when water moves, but the amount within the cell is constant; no pressure builds.4
8661400606cytolysisThis happens when a cell swells until pressure bursts it, resulting in cell death.5
8661400607crenationThis happens when a cell shrinks and shrivels; can result in cell death if severe.6
8661400608water potentialThe physical property predicting the direction in which water will flow, governed by solute concentration and applied pressure.7
8661400609solute potentialThis measurement has a maximum value of 0; it decreases as the concentration of a solute increases.8
8661400610pressure potentialThis measurement has a minimum value of 0 (when the solution is open to the environment); it increases as pressure increases.9
8661400611fluid mosaic modelStructural model of the plasma membrane where molecules are free to move sideways within a lipid bilayer.10
8661400612integral proteinsproteins that are permanently attached to the cell membrane11
8661400613transmembrane proteinsIntegral proteins that span the membrane.12
8661400614peripheral proteinsproteins that temporarily associate with a membrane; are not embedded in the lipid bilayer, are loosely bound to surface of membrane13
8661400615cell-cell recognitionThe function of membrane proteins in which some glycoproteins serve as ID tags that are recognized by membrane proteins of other cells.14
8661400616intercellular joiningThe function of membrane proteins in which membrane proteins of adjacent cells hook together, as in gap junctions or tight junctions.15
8661400617glycolipidsMembrane carbohydrates that are covalently bonded to lipids.16
8661400618glycoproteinsMembrane carbohydrates that are covalently bonded to proteins.17
8661400619transport proteinA membrane protein that has transports certain molecules or ions through the cell membrane18
8661400620channel proteinA transport protein that has a channel that allows passage of certain molecules or ions use19
8661400621aquaporinA transport protein that facilitates the passage of water through cell membranes20
8661400622carrier proteinA transport protein that binds molecules and changes shape to shuttles them across the membrane21
8661400623tonicityThe ability of a solution to cause a cell to gain or lose water; depends partly on concentration of nonpenetrating solutes relative to inside of cell.22
8661400624osmoregulationThe control of water balance.23
8661400625turgidA cell with a cell wall that has a reasonable amount of pressure but is healthy.24
8661400626cotransportThe coupling of the "downhill" diffusion of one substance to the "uphill" transport of another against its own concentration gradient.25
8661400627phagocytosisProcess in which extensions of cytoplasm surround and engulf large particles and take them into the cell.26
8661400628pinocytosisA type of endocytosis in which the cell "gulps" droplets of fluid into tiny vesicles.27
8661400629receptor-mediated endocytosisA type of endocytosis in which the cell acquires bulk quantities of specific substances, even though they may not be very concentrated in the extracellular fluid.28

GWHS AP Biology - Chp 10: Photosynthesis Flashcards

Photosynthesis

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7556835941anabolicWhat kind of a process is photosynthesis?0
7556835942catabolicWhat kind of a process is cellular respiration?1
7556835943light (dependent) reactions1st step of photosynthesis during which light energy is captured and used to synthesize ATP and NADPH2
7556835944Calvin Cycle (light-independent reactions)2nd step of photosynthesis during which CO2 is incorporated into a sugar molecule using ATP and NADPH produced during the first step3
7556835945thylakoid membranes of chloroplastslocation of light reactions4
7556835946stroma of chloroplastslocation of Calvin Cycle light-independent reactions5
7556835947G3Pcarbon product of the Calvin Cycle (light-independent reactions)6
7556835948absorption spectrumgraph of a pigment's ability to absorb various wavelengths of light7
7556835949action spectrumgraph of a plant's photosynthesis rate at different wavelengths of light8
7556835950carotenoidsaccessory pigments in chloroplasts that broaden the spectrum of colors used in photosynthesis (absorb green/blue but reflect red/yellow/orange)9
7556835951photosystems(#6) photosynthetic pigments embedded with protein complexes in the thylakoid membrane10
7556835952light harvesting complex(3) proteins associated with pigment molecules that capture light energy and transfers it to center of a photosystem11
7556835953photosystem II (PS II)1st of two light harvesting units in thylakoid membrane that passes excited electrons to reaction-center chlorophyll12
7556835954primary electron acceptor(2) electrons from the reaction-center in thylakoid membranes are transferred to this molecule13
7556835955watersplitting this molecule replaces electrons which are excited and passed to primary electron acceptor in PSII14
7556835956O2released as a byproduct of splitting water15
7556835957photosystem I (PS I)2nd of two light-capturing units in thylakoid membranes that replaces its electrons by those from the 1st complex and results in production of NADPH16
7556835958proton-motive forcecreated by pumping hydrogen ions from stroma to thylakoid space during electron transport chain between PS II and PS I17
7556835959ATP synthaseenzyme that synthesies ATP by utilizing a proton-motive force18
7556835960Calvin cycle, dark reactions, and carbon fixationother names for light independent reactions19
75568359613 steps of light independent reaction1. carbon fixation 2. reduction 3. regeneration of RuBP20
7556835962carbon dioxidemolecule reduced in Calvin cycle to produce sugar21
7556835963thylakoids(C) flattened membranous sacs inside chloroplasts that contain systems which convert light energy to chemical energy22
7556835964glucose, NADH and FADH2reactant(s) oxidized in cellular respiration23
7556835965H2Oreactant(s) oxidized in photosynthesis (source of electrons)24
7556835966rubiscoenzyme that catalyzes first step of Calvin cycle by adding CO2 to ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP)25
7556835967stomatapore-like openings on underside of leaves that allow gases (CO2 and O2) and water to diffuse in and out26

AP Biology Unit 1 Flashcards

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7135351281Archaeaone of two prokaryotic domains, the other being Bacteria0
7135351282Biologythe scientific study of life1
7135351598Controlled Experimentan experiment in which an experimental group is compared with a control group that varies only in the factor being tested2
7135351602Datarecorded observations3
7135351810DNAa double-stranded, helical nucleic acid molecule capable of being replicated and determining the inherited structure of a cell's proteins.4
7135351811Emergent Propertiesnew properties that arise with each step upward in the hierarchy of life5
7135352094Eukaryathe domain that includes all eukaryotic organisms6
7135352095Eukaryotic Cella type of cell with a membrane-enclosed nucleus and membrane-enclosed organelles.7
7135352261Evolutiondescent with modification; the idea that living species are descendants of ancestral species that were different from the present-day ones8
7135352262Genesa discrete unit of hereditary information consisting of a specific nucleotide sequence in DNA9
7135352498Hypothesisa testable explanation for a set of observations based on the available data and guided by inductive reasoning10
7135352848Inductive Reasoninga type of logic in which generalizations are based on a large number of specific observations11
7135352849Inquirythe search for information and explanation, often focusing on specific questions12
7135353021Natural Selectiona process in which individuals that have certain inherited traits tend to survive and reproduce at higher rates than other individuals because of those traits13
7135353022Negative Feedbacka form of regulation in which accumulation of an end product of a process slows the process14
7135353023Positive Feedbacka form of regulation in which an end product of a process speeds up that process15
7135353335Prokaryotic Cella type of cell lacking a membrane-enclosed nucleus and membrane-enclosed organelles16
7135353336Sciencean approach to understanding the natural world17
7135353534Theoryan explanation that is broader in scope than a hypothesis, generates new hypotheses, and is supported by a large body of evidence18
7136332665Aniona negatively charged ion19
7136332908Atomthe smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element20
7136332909Atomic massthe total mass of an atom21
7136332910Atomic numberthe number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, unique for each element22
7136333238Cationa positively charged ion23
7136333239Chemical bondan attraction between two atoms, resulting from a sharing of outer-shell electrons or the presence of opposite charges on the atoms24
7136333240Compounda substance consisting of two or more different elements combined in a fixed ratio25
7136333570Covalent bonda type of strong chemical bond in which two atoms share one of more pairs of valence electrons26
7136333571Electron shellan energy level of electrons at a characteristic average distance from the nucleus of an atom27
7136333966Electrona subatomic particle with a single negative electrical charge28
7136333967Elementany substance that cannot be broken down to any other substance by chemical reactions29
7136334233Essential elementsa chemical element required for an organism to survive, grow, and reproduce30
7136334234Hydrogen bonda type of weak chemical bond that is formed when the slightly positive hydrogen atom of a polar covalent bond in one molecule is attracted to the slightly negative atom of a polar covalent bond in another molecule or in another region of the same molecule31
7136334235Ionan atom that has gained or lost one or more electrons, thus acquiring a charge32
7136334236Ionic bonda chemical bond resulting from the attraction between oppositely charged ions33
7136334885Moleculetwo or more atoms held together by covalent bonds34
7136334886Neutrona subatomic particle having no electrical charge found in the nucleus of an atom35
7136335319Producta material resulting from a chemical reaction36
7136335320Protona subatomic particle with a single positive electrical charge found in the nucleus of an atom37
7136335321Reactanta starting material in a chemical reaction38
7136335674Trace elementan element indispensable for life but required in extremely minute amounts39
7136335675Valence electronan electron in the outermost electron shell40
7136336054Van der Waals interactionsWeak attractions between molecules or parts of molecules that result from transient local partial charges41
7137103354Acida substance that increases the hydrogen ion concentration of a solution42
7137103355Adhesionthe clinging of one substance to another, such as water to plant cell walls by means of hydrogen bonds43
7137103945Basea substance that reduces the hydrogen ion concentration of a solution44
7137103946Buffera solution that contains a weak acid and its corresponding base; it minimizes changes in pH when acids or bases are added to the solution45
7137104485Cohesionthe linking together of like molecules, often by hydrogen bonds46
7137104874Hydrophilican affinity for water47
7137104875Hydrophobichaving no affinity for water48
7137105179Hydronium iona water molecule that has an extra proton bound to it (H30+, commonly represented as H+)49
7137105180Hydroxide iona water molecule that has lost a proton, OH-50
7137105830pHa measure of hydrogen ion concentration equal to -log [H+] and ranging in value from 0-1451
7137106339Solutiona liquid that is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances52
7137106340Solventthe dissolving agent of a solution53
7137106603Specific heatthe amount of heat that must be absorbed or lost for 1 g of a substance to change its temperature by 1 degree Celsius54
7137106604Surface tensiona measure of how difficult it is to stretch or break the surface of a liquid55
7139632873Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)an adenine-containing nucleoside triphosphate that releases free energy when its phosphate bonds are hydrolyzed56
7139632874Amino groupa chemical group consisting of a nitrogen atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms57
7139634485Carbonyl groupa chemical group present in aldehydes and ketones and consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom58
7139634486Carboxyl groupa chemical group present in organic acids and consisting of a single carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and also bonded to a hydroxyl group59
7139635077Functional groupa specific configuration of atoms commonly attached to the carbon skeletons of organic molecules and involved in chemical reactions60
7139635078Hydrocarbonan organic molecule consisting only of carbon and hydrogen61
7139635649Hydroxyl groupa chemical group consisting of an oxygen atom joined to a hydrogen atom. Molecules possessing this group are soluble in water and are called alcohols.62
7139635650Isomerone of several compounds with the same molecular formula but different structures and therefore different properties.63
7139635651Methyl groupa chemical group consisting of a carbon bonded to three hydrogen atoms.64
7139636049Organic chemistrythe study of carbon compounds65
7139636439Phosphate groupa chemical group consisting of a phosphorous atom bonded to four oxygen atom66
7147690792Amino acidan organic molecule possessing both a carboxyl and an amino group; serve as the monomers of polypeptides67
7147690793Antiparallelreferring to the arrangement of the sugar-phosphate backbones in a DNA double helix (they run in opposite 5' to 3' directions)68
7147691050Carbohydratesa sugar (monosaccharide) or one of its dimers (disaccharide) or one of its polymers (polysaccharide)69
7147691051Catalystsa chemical agent that selectively increases the rate of a reaction without being consumed by the reaction70
7147691052Cellulosea structural polysaccharide of plant cell walls, consisting of glucose monomers joined by beta-glycosidic linkages71
7147691250Chaperonina protein complex that assists in the proper folding of other proteins72
7147691251Chitina structural polysaccharide, consisting of amino sugar monomers, found in many fungal cell walls and in the exoskeletons of all arthropods73
7147691252Cholesterola steroid that forms an essential component of animal cell membranes and acts as a precursor molecule for the synthesis of other biologically important steroids, such as many hormones74
7147691499Dehydration reactiona chemical reaction in which two molecules become covalently bonded to each other with the removal of a water molecule75
7147691897Denaturationin proteins, a process in which a protein loses its native shape due to the disruption of weak chemical bonds and interactions, thereby becoming biologically inactive76
7147691898Deoxyribosethe sugar component of DNA nucleotides, having one fewer hydroxyl group than ribose77
7147692171Enzymea macromolecule (usually a protein) that serves as a catalyst78
7147693386Fata lipid consisting of three fatty acids linked to one glycerol molecule; also called a triglyceride79
7147693387Genea discrete unit of hereditary information consisting of a specific nucleotide sequence in DNA80
7147693388Glycosidic linkagea covalent bond formed between two monosaccharides by a dehydration reaction81
7147693842Glycogenan extensively branched glucose storage polysaccharide found in the liver and muscle of animals82
7147693843Hydrolysisa chemical reaction that breaks bonds between two molecules by the addition of water83
7147694055Lipidany of a group or large biological molecules, including fats, phospholipids, and steroids, that mix poorly, if at all, with water84
7147694545Monomerthe subunit that serves as the building block of a polymer85
7147694546Nucleic acida polymer consisting of many nucleotide monomers; the two types are DNA and RNA86
7147694547Nucleotidethe building block of a nucleic acid, consisting of a five-carbon sugar covalently bonded to a nitrogenous base and one or more phosphate groups87
7147694794Peptide bondthe covalent bond between the carboxyl group on on amino acid and the amino group on another, formed by a dehydration reaction88
7147694795Phospholipida lipid made up of glycerol joined to two fatty acids and a phosphate group; they form bilayers that function as biological membranes89
7147695232Polymera long molecule consisting of many similar or identical monomers linked together by covalent bonds90
7147695233Proteina biologically functional molecule consisting of one or more polypeptides folded and coiled into a specific three-dimensional structure91
7147695628Ribosethe sugar component of RNA nucleotides92
7147695629RNAa type of nucleic acid consisting of a polynucleotide made up of nucleotide monomers with a ribose sugar and the nitrogenous bases A, C, G, and U93
7147696161Starcha storage polysaccharide in plants, consisting entirely of glucose monomers joined by alpha-glycosidic linkages94
7147696162Triacylglycerola lipid consisting of three fatty acids linked to one glycerol molecule; also called a fat or a triglyceride95
7147700205Steroida type of lipid characterized by a carbon skeleton consisting of four fused rings with various chemical groups attached96
7147700206Polysaccharidea polymer of many monosaccharides, formed by dehydration reactions97
7147702472Monosaccharidethe simplest carbohydrate, active alone or serving as a monomer for disaccharides and polysaccharides98
7147703644Fatty acida carboxylic acid with a long carbon chain; three of these linked to a glycerol molecule form a fat molecule99

AP Biology (Campbell) Chapter 7 Flashcards

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5472324954plasma 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
5472324955selectively permeableA membrane that allows certain molecules or ions to pass through more easily than other, by means of active or passive transport.1
5472324956phospholipidsconsist 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
5472324957lipids and proteinsprimary macromolecules found in membranes3
5472324959fluid 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
5472324961transmembrane proteinsthe integral protein completely spans the membrane.5
5472324962integral 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
5472324963peripheral proteinsproteins that are not embedded in the lipid bilayer (Peripheral = of, relating to, or situated on the edge.7
5472324964cell-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
5472324966transport proteinsproteins that span the plasma membrane and aid in passive or active transport9
5472324967channel proteinstransport proteins that certain molecules or ions use as a tunnel cross the plasma membrane.10
5472324968aquaporinschannel 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
5472324969carrier proteinstransport proteins that bind to molecules and change shape to shuttle them across the membrane.12
5472324970diffusionthe process by which molecules spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.13
5472324971concentration 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
5472324972passive 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
5472324973osmosisa 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
5472324974tonicityThe 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
5472324975isotonicWater enters and leaves the cell at the same rate, so no net change in the osmotic pressere. The cell stays the same.18
5472324976hypertonicwhen the cell is immersed in a hypertonic solution where it loses water to its environment, shrivels and probably dies.19
5472324977hypotonicwhen 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
5472324978osmoregulationthe maintenance of constant osmotic pressure in the fluids of an organism by the control of water and salt concentrations.21
5472324979Paramecium spp.a single-celled organism that lives in pond water. It has a contractile vacuole that pumps out excess water from the organism.22
5472324980turgidwhen the plant cell is very firm, which is a healthy state for most plant cells.23
5472324983flaccidlimp, not firm or strong (If a plant is not watered enough, its leaves become droopy and flaccid.)24
5472324985plasmolysisThis happens when a cell shrinks inside its cell wall while the cell wall remains intact. The plasma membrane pulls away from the wall.25
5472324986facilitated diffusionthe passive movement of molecules down their concentration gradient with the help of transport proteins.26
5472324987ion channels (gated channels)Channels that open or close depending on the presence or abscence of an electrical, chemical, or physical stimulus.27
5472324989active transporttransport that requires the cell to expend metabolic energy and enables a cell to maintain internal concentrations of small molecules. Requires energy.28
5472324991sodium-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
5472324996proton 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
5472324998exocytosisa 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
5472324999endocytosisthe taking in of matter by a living cell by invagination of its membrane to form a vacuole.32
5472325000phagocytosisthe ingestion of bacteria or other material by cells such as amoebas. "Cell Eating"33
5472325001pinocytosisthe ingestion of liquid into a cell by the budding of small vesicles from the cell membrane. "Cell Drinking"34
5472325002receptor-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
5472325003lipoproteinsany 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

Chapter 8: Metabolism (AP Biology) Flashcards

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6212478814metabolismsum total of an organism's chemical reactions0
6212478815chemistry of life (is...)is organized into metabolic pathways1
6212478816metabolic pathway (begins...)begins with a specific molecule, which is then altered in a series of defined steps to form a specific product2
6212478817enzymeA specific ____________ catalyzes each step of the pathway3
6212478818anabolic pathways (functions)building up molecules; stores energy (in bonds); utilizes condensation or dehydration synthesis4
6212478819catabolic pathways (functions)breaking down molecules; releases energy; utilizes hydrolysis5
6212478820bioenergeticsthe study of how energy flows through living organisms6
6212478821energythe capacity to cause change7
6212478822kinetic energythe energy associated with the relative motion of objects8
6212478823thermal energykinetic energy associated with the random movement of atoms or molecules9
6212478824potential energythe energy that matter possesses because of its location or structure10
6212478825chemical energyused to refer to the potential energy available for release in a chemical reaction (stored in bonds)11
6212478826on a diving platformDoes a diver have more potential energy on a diving platform or in the water? (INSERT: on a diving platform/in the water)12
6212478827potential, kineticDiving (or another other drop) converts _______________ energy to ______________ energy (INSERT: ____________, ____________)13
6212478828thermodynamicsthe study of energy transformations that occur in a collection of matter14
6212478829isolated system (or closed system; is...)is unable to exchange either energy or matter with its surroundings15
6212478830(in) open systemsenergy and matter can be transferred between the system and its surroundings (organisms are _______ _______________)16
6212478831closed, equilibriumA ___________ system, eventually it reaches ______________ and no more work can be done. (INSERT: ____________, _____________)17
6212478832First Law of Thermodynamics (states...)states that energy can be transferred and transformed, but cannot be created or destroyed ("conservation of energy")18
6212478833Second Law of Thermodynamics (states...)states that every energy transfer or transformation increases the entropy of the universe19
6212478834Entropy (∆S)a measure of disorder or randomness; the more random a collection of matter, the greater its ___________20
6212478835Heatthe energy of random molecular motion21
6212478836Spontaneous (reaction)always going to a more stable position (increasing entropy); decreasing Free Energy (∆G); can occur WITHOUT the input of energy22
6212478837Non-spontaneous (reaction)going to a less stable position (decreasing entropy); increasing Free Energy (∆G ); needs energy input to occur23
6212478838EntropyFor a process to occur without energy input, it must increase the ___________ of the universe24
6212478839ordered, lessCells create _____________ structures from ___________ ordered materials (INSERT: ___________, __________)25
6212478840negativeOnly processes with a ____________ ∆G are spontaneous26
6212478841Hchange in enthalpy or total energy (∆__)27
6212478842Schange in entropy (∆__)28
6212478843Ttemperature in Kelvin29
6212478844Equilibriumstate of maximum stability30
6212478845Free energy (is...)is a measure of a system's instability, its tendency to change to a more stable state31
6212478846SpontaneousDuring a ____________________ change, free energy decreases and the stability of a system increases32
6212478847∆G = ∆H - T∆SThe change in free energy, ∆G, can be calculated for any specific chemical reaction by applying the following equation (∆G = ∆H - T∆S or ∆G = ∆Gfinal state − ∆Gstarting state; copy and paste on of the equations)33
6212478848Free energy (is...)is the portion of a system's energy that can perform work when temperature and pressure are uniform throughout the system, as in a living cell34
6212478849Exergonicreleasing energy; reactants have MORE energy than products; ∆G = negative; spontaneous35
6212478850Endergonicabsorbing energy from environment; reactants have LESS energy than products; ∆G = positive; nonspontaneous36
6212478851SS or NS?: Catabolic (breaking down)37
6212478852SS or NS?: Exergonic (giving off E)38
6212478853SS or NS?: Breaking down39
6212478854SS or NS?: breaking bonds (hydrolysis)40
6212478855SS or NS?: release free energy41
6212478856SS or NS?: ∆G = Negative (Free energy decreases)42
6212478857SS or NS?: ∆S = Positive (entropy increases)43
6212478858SS or NS?: stability increases44
6212478859NSS or NS?: anabolic (building up)45
6212478860NSS or NS?: endergonic (absorbing E)46
6212478861NSS or NS?: building up47
6212478862NSS or NS?: making bonds (dehydration synthesis)48
6212478863NSS or NS?: storing free energy49
6212478864NSS or NS?: ∆G= Positive (free energy increases)50
6212478865NSS or NS?: ∆S = Negative (disorder (entropy) decreases)51
6212478866NSS or NS?: stability decreases52
6212478867Chemical workAn example of it is the synthesis of polymers from monomers (one of the three main kinds of work that a cell does)53
6212478868Transport workPumping substances across membranes (one of the three main kinds of work that a cell does)54
6212478869Mechanical workExamples are the beating of cilia, contraction of muscle cells, and movement of chromosomes during cellular respiration (one of the three main kinds of work that a cell does)55
6212478870energy couplingCells manage their energy resources to do this work by _________ _____________, using an exergonic process to drive an endergonic one (ANSWER IS TWO WORDS)56
6212478871endergonic, phosphateIn the cell, the energy from the hydrolysis of ATP (exergonic) is directly coupled to ______________ processes by the transfer of the ______________ group to another molecule (INSERT: ______________, ______________)57
6212478872ATPadenosine triphosphate; the energy molecules for cells58
6212478873ATPcomposed of the sugar ribose, the nitrogen base adenine, and three phosphate groups59
6212478874Phosphorylationtransferring a phosphate group to some other molecule, such as a reactant60
6212478875phosphorylated intermediaterecipient molecule of phosphorylation61
6212478876ATP cycletransferring of a phosphate can transfer energy from one molecule to another62
6212478877Enzymea protein that acts as a catalyst63
6212478878Catalysta molecule that speeds up a chemical reaction WITHOUT being changed or consumed during the reaction64
6212478879Activation Energythe energy needed for a reaction to occur65
6212478880lowering, reactionEnzymes work by ______________ the amount of activation energy required for a ______________ to occur (INSERT: _______________, _______________)66
6212478881Heat (speeds...)speeds up all reactions, not just those that are needed; also denatures proteins and kills cells67
6212478882Substratethe reactant that an enzyme acts on68
6212478883Enzyme-substrate complexThe enzyme binds to a substrate, or substrates, forming an...69
6212478884Induced Fit Theory (says...)says that when the substrate binds with the enzyme at the active site, the enzyme may change shape slightly to have more of a "snug" fit70
6212478885R groups, catalyzeThe ______________ of a few amino acids on the active site _______________ the conversion of substrate to product (INSERT: ______________, ________________)71
6212478886unaffected, reuseableEnzymes are ________________ by the reaction and are ________ (INSERT: ______________, _______________)72
6212478887metabolic, reverse, equilibriumMost __________________ enzymes can catalyze a reaction in both the forward and _____________ directions; in the direction of __________________ (INSERT: ______________, _______________, _______________)73
6212478888high, engagedAt ____________ substrate concentrations, the active sites on all enzymes are ______________ (INSERT: ____________, ________________)74
6212478889optimal conditionseach enzyme works best at certain ______________ ________________75
62124788906-8, 2, 8This optimal pH falls between ______ for most enzymes. However, digestive enzymes in the stomach are designed to work best at pH __, whereas those in the intestine have an optimal pH of __. (INSERT: ________, _____, ____)76
6212478891cofactorsnon-protein helpers (usually minerals)77
6212478892coenzymesorganic cofactors (usually vitamins)78
6212478893activatesCofactor binding ____________ the protein (a verb)79
6212478894Competitive Inhibitionwhere an inhibitor mimics the shape of the substrate and gets in the way of the active site of the enzyme; so it is competing for the active site80
6212478895Non-competitive Inhibitionan inhibitor binds to an allosteric site (a site on the enzyme that is NOT the active site) and therefore changes the shape of the active site on the enzyme81
6212478896Allosteric sitea spot on an enzyme away from the active site where an inhibitor OR activator can bind and affect the function of that enzyme82
6212478897binding, functionalThe ____________ of an activator stabilizes the conformation that has __________________ active sites (INSERT: _________________, __________________)83
6212478898inhibitor, inactiveThe binding of a(n) _______________ stabilizes the _______________ form of the enzyme (INSERT: _________________, __________________)84
6212478899Cooperativitythe binding of a substrate in the active site of ONE of the subunits can force the other subunits to stay in the active conformation85
6212478900Feedback Inhibitionthe switching OFF of a metabolic pathway by one of its end products, the end product acts as an inhibitor of one of the enzymes in the pathway86
6212478901Feedback Inhibition (helps...)helps cells regulate and not waste any resources by making TOO MUCH of a certain product87
6212478902Cooperativity (amplifies...)amplifies the response of enzymes to substrates, priming the enzyme to accept additional substrates88
621247890335 to 40 degreesMost human enzymes have optimal temperatures of about ____ to _____ degrees Celsius (INSERT: ____ to _____ degrees)89
6212478904carbohydrates, fatsWhat are two examples of chemical energy? (INSERT: _______________________, _____________________)90
6212478905ATPWhat is the body's energy currency?91
6212478906carbon dioxide, waterWhat are two examples of chemical waste? (INSERT: _______________________, _____________________)92
6212478907convertedenergy can be ________________ from one form to another93
6212478908transformOrganisms _______________ energy94
6212478909Allosteric activatormodifies the active site of the enzyme so that the substrate can bind to the active site95
6212478910Allosteric inhibitora regulatory molecule that binds to an enzyme in a spot different from the active site for another molecule, causing a conformational change in the active site for the second molecule, preventing binding96
6212478911HeatMuch of the increased entropy of the universe takes the form of increasing ________97

AP Biology (Campbell) Chapter 7 Flashcards

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7288780891plasma 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
7288780892selectively permeableA membrane that allows certain molecules or ions to pass through more easily than other, by means of active or passive transport.1
7288780893phospholipidsconsist 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
7288780894lipids and proteinsprimary macromolecules found in membranes3
7288780895fluid 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
7288780896transmembrane proteinsthe integral protein completely spans the membrane.5
7288780897integral 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
7288780898peripheral proteinsproteins that are not embedded in the lipid bilayer (Peripheral = of, relating to, or situated on the edge.7
7288780899cell-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
7288780900transport proteinsproteins that span the plasma membrane and aid in passive or active transport9
7288780901channel proteinstransport proteins that certain molecules or ions use as a tunnel cross the plasma membrane.10
7288780902aquaporinschannel 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
7288780903carrier proteinstransport proteins that bind to molecules and change shape to shuttle them across the membrane.12
7288780904diffusionthe process by which molecules spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.13
7288780905concentration 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
7288780906passive 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
7288780907osmosisa 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
7288780908tonicityThe 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
7288780909isotonicWater enters and leaves the cell at the same rate, so no net change in the osmotic pressere. The cell stays the same.18
7288780910hypertonicwhen the cell is immersed in a hypertonic solution where it loses water to its environment, shrivels and probably dies.19
7288780911hypotonicwhen 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
7288780912osmoregulationthe maintenance of constant osmotic pressure in the fluids of an organism by the control of water and salt concentrations.21
7288780913Paramecium spp.a single-celled organism that lives in pond water. It has a contractile vacuole that pumps out excess water from the organism.22
7288780914turgidwhen the plant cell is very firm, which is a healthy state for most plant cells.23
7288780915flaccidlimp, not firm or strong (If a plant is not watered enough, its leaves become droopy and flaccid.)24
7288780916plasmolysisThis happens when a cell shrinks inside its cell wall while the cell wall remains intact. The plasma membrane pulls away from the wall.25
7288780917facilitated diffusionthe passive movement of molecules down their concentration gradient with the help of transport proteins.26
7288780918ion channels (gated channels)Channels that open or close depending on the presence or abscence of an electrical, chemical, or physical stimulus.27
7288780919active transporttransport that requires the cell to expend metabolic energy and enables a cell to maintain internal concentrations of small molecules. Requires energy.28
7288780920sodium-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
7288780921proton 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
7288780922exocytosisa 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
7288780923endocytosisthe taking in of matter by a living cell by invagination of its membrane to form a vacuole.32
7288780924phagocytosisthe ingestion of bacteria or other material by cells such as amoebas. "Cell Eating"33
7288780925pinocytosisthe ingestion of liquid into a cell by the budding of small vesicles from the cell membrane. "Cell Drinking"34
7288780926receptor-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
7288780927lipoproteinsany of a group of soluble proteins that combine with and transport fat or other lipids in the blood plasma. Cholesterol is the kind you hear the most about since high levels of LDL cholesterol are linked to cardiovascular disease.36

Photosynthesis (Chapter 10) AP Biology Flashcards

Photosynthesis

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6416238168photosynthesis (definition)process of harnessing light energy to build carbohydrates in autotrophs (ex. plants, cyanobacteria)0
6416238169photosynthesis (equation)6 CO2 + 6 H2O + light energy --> C6H12O6 + 6 O21
6416238170autotrophorganism that CAN capture energy from sunlight or chemicals and use it to produce its own food (producer)2
6416238171heterotrophorganism that CANNOT produce its own food and therefore obtains it by consuming other living things (consumer)3
6416238172anabolicWhat kind of a process is photosynthesis?4
6416238173catabolicWhat kind of a process is cellular respiration?5
6416238174light-dependent reactions1st step of photosynthesis during which light energy is captured and used to synthesize ATP and NADPH6
6416238175light-independent reactions2nd step of photosynthesis during which CO2 is incorporated into a sugar molecule using ATP and NADPH produced during the first step7
6416238176thylakoid membranes of chloroplastslocation of light-dependent reactions8
6416238177stroma of chloroplastslocation of light-independent reactions9
6416238178G3Pcarbon product of the light-independent reactions10
6416238179photon(1) quantum (discrete quantity) of electromagnetic radiation (light energy) with both wave and particle properties11
6416238180inverseWhat is the relationship between wavelength and energy?12
6416238181pigmentssubstances that can absorb, reflect, or transmit light13
6416238182absorption spectrumgraph of a pigment's ability to absorb various wavelengths of light14
6416238183violet, blue and redWhich wavelengths of the visible light spectrum do chlorophylls ABSORB?15
6416238184green and yellowWhich wavelengths of the visible light spectrum do chlorophylls REFLECT?16
6416238185carotenoidsaccessory pigments in chloroplasts that broaden the spectrum of colors used in photosynthesis (absorb green/blue but reflect red/yellow/orange)17
6416238186mesophyll(C) ground tissue of a leaf, sandwiched between upper and lower epidermis that specializes in photosynthesis18
6416238187chlorophyll bpigment, green/olive, in chloroplast19
6416238188chlorophyll apigment, blue/green, in chloroplast20
6416238189excited state(7) when absorbed photon energy causes electron to move away from nucleus21
6416238190photosystems(6) photosynthetic pigments embedded with protein complexes in the thylakoid membrane22
6416238191watersplitting this molecule replaces electrons which are excited and passed to primary electron acceptor in PSII23
6416238192O2released as a byproduct of splitting water24
6416238193proton-motive forcecreated by pumping hydrogen ions from stroma to thylakoid space during electron transport chain between PS II and PS I25
6416238194ATP synthaseenzyme that synthesies ATP by utilizing a proton-motive force26
6416238195Calvin cycle, dark reactions, and carbon fixationother names for light independent reactions27
64162381963 steps of light independent reaction1. carbon fixation 2. reduction 3. regeneration of RuBP28
6416238197reductionstep in Calvin cycle that produces sugar G3P29
6416238198carbon dioxidemolecule reduced in Calvin cycle to produce sugar30
6416238199thylakoids(C) flattened membranous sacs inside chloroplasts that contain systems which convert light energy to chemical energy31
6416238200absorbedenergy is ____________ in photosynthesis32
6416238201releasedenergy is _____________ in cellular respiration33
6416238202glucose and oxygenreactants of cellular respiration34
6416238203carbon dioxide and waterreactants of photosynthesis35
6416238204glucosesource of electrons used in ETC of cellular respiration36
6416238205intermembrane spacesite of proton gradient built up in cellular respiration37
6416238206thylakoid spacesite of proton gradient built up in photosynthesis38
6416238207NAD+ and FADhigh energy electron carrier(s) before reduction in cellular respiration (after they drop off electrons at ETC)39
6416238208NADH and FADH2high energy electron carrier(s) after reduction in cellular respiration (after they pick up electrons from Kreb's cycle)40
6416238209NADP+high energy electron carrier(s ) before reduction in photosynthesis (after they drop off electrons for Calvin cycle)41
6416238210NADPHhigh energy electron carrier(s ) after reduction in photosynthesis (after they pick up electrons from ETC)42
6416238211ATPenergy product(s) from ETC in cellular respiration43
6416238212ATP and NADPHenergy product(s) from ETC in photosynthesis44
6416238213glucose, NADH and FADH2reactant(s) oxidized in cellular respiration45
6416238214H2Oreactant(s) oxidized in photosynthesis (source of electrons)46
6416238215cyclic electron flowlight dependent reactions using only photosystem I to pump protons and generate excess ATP (not NADPH)47
6416238216linear electron flowlight dependent reactions involving both photosystems; electrons from H2O are used to reduce NADP to NADPH48
6416238217rubiscoenzyme with affinity for both CO2 and O2 that catalyzes first step of Calvin cycle by adding CO2 to ribulose bisphosphate (RuBP)49
6416238218stomatapore-like openings on underside of leaves that allow gases (CO2 and O2) and water to diffuse in and out50
6416238219bundle-sheath cellstightly packed around the veins of a leaf (site of Calvin cycle in C4 plants)51
6416238220photorespirationoccurs on hot, dry days when stomata close, O2 accumulates and Rubisco fixes O2 rather than CO2, using up ATP, O2 and sugars52
6416238221C3 plantsdo not separately fix CO2 and use Rubisco in Calvin Cycle53
6416238222C4 plantsspatially separate carbon fixation (mesophyll cells) from Calvin Cycle (bundle-sheath cells); use PEP carboxylase instead of Rubisco to fix CO254
6416238223CAM plantstemporally separate carbon fixation (day) and Calvin Cycle (night); use PEP carboxylase instead of Rubisco to fix CO255

AP Biology Chapter 14/15 Flashcards

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5823091788why did Mendel work with peas?they are available in many varieties, short generation time, large number of offspring, and mendel could strictly control mating between plants0
5823091789charactera heritable feature that varies among individuals (flower color)1
5823091790traiteach variant for a character (purple flower color)2
5823091791how do pea plants usually mate?self-pollination3
5823091792how did mendel achieve cross pollination?by removing immature stamens of a plant before they produced pollen and then dusted pollen from another plant on the altered flowers4
5823091793true breeding plantsthose that produce offspring of the same variety when they self pollunate5
5823091794hybridizationthe crossing of two true breeding varieties6
5823091795P generationthe parent individuals from which offspring are derived in studies of inheritance7
5823091796F1 generationthe first hybrid offspring in a series of genetic crosses8
5823091797F2 generationoffspring resulting from allowing the F1 hybrids to self-pollunate9
5823091798mendel's two fundamental principles of hereditylaw of segregation and law of independent assortment10
5823091799allelesalternative versions of genes11
5823091800what are the three mendelian concepts?:1. alleles account for variation in inherited characteristics 2.for each character, an organism gets two alleles one from each parent 3.the dominant allele determines an organisms appearance while the recessive has no effect12
5823091801law of segregationthe two alleles in a pair separate into different gametes during gamete formation13
5823091802law of segregation in chromosomesthe distribution of the two members of a homologous pair of chromosomes to different gametes in meiosis14
5823091803how are homozygous different from heterozygous?unlike homozygous, heterozygous are not true breeding because they produce gametes with different alleles15
5823091804testcrossbreeding an organism of unknown genotype with a recessive homozygote to reveal the genotype of that organism16
5823091805monohybridsindividuals heterozygous for one character17
5823091806dihybridsindividuals heterozygous for two characters18
5823091807law of independent assortmenteach pair of alleles assorts independently of each other pair during gamete formation19
5823091808incomplete dominancea phenotype somewhere between those of the two parental varieties (pink)20
5823091809codominancewhen the two alleles are both equally expressed in the phenotype21
5823091810how is an allele dominant?dominant and recessive alleles coexist but do not interact at all it is the pathway from genotype to phenotype that dominance and recessiveness come into play22
5823091811Tay-Sachs diseasewhen the brain cells of a child cannot metabolize certain lipids because an enzyme doesn't work, accumulation of these lipids causes problems23
5823091812pleiotropygenes with multiple phenotypic effects24
5823091813what are two situations where two or more genes are involved in determining a particular phenotype?epistasis and polygenic inheritance25
5823091814epistasisa gene at one locus alters the phenotypic expression of a gene at a second locus26
5823091815polygenic inheritancean effect of two or more genes on a single phenotypic character seen in quantitative characters or those that range27
5823091817multifactorialreferring to a phenotypic character that is influenced by multiple genes and environmental factors28
5823091818what does an allele that codes for a genetic disorder do?it codes either for a malfunctioning protein or for no protein at all29
5823091819what type of mating is more likely to result in offspring homozygous for a recessive trait?people with recent common ancestors30
5823091820cystic fibrosisa recessive allele genetic disorder for a chloride channel protein, characterized by excessive mucus and vulnerability to infection31
5823091821sickle cell diseasea recessive allele genetic disorder that results in the substitution of a single amino acid in a globin polypeptide that is part of a hemoglobin protein, characterized by deformed red blood cells with numerous symptoms32
5823091822how do all lethal alleles arise?mutation in cells that produce sperm or eggs33
5823091823huntingtons diseasea dominant allele genetic disorder, characterized by uncontrollable body movements and degeneration of the nervous system34
5823091824some diseases are not simple mendelian disorders, rather...multifactorial and the hereditary component is polygenic35
5823091825amniocentesisa technique of prenatal diagnosis in which amniotic fluid is analyzed to detect certain genetic and congenital defects in the fetus36
5823091826chorionic villus samplingacquiring a tiny sample of tissue from the placenta which have the same genotype as the individual and can be karyotyped37
5823091827what are imaging techniques used to see major anatomical abnormalities in a fetus?ultrasound (sound waves to produce a fetus image) fetoscopy (a tube to transmit light is inserted into uterus)38
5823091828Mendel's heritable factorsgenes located on chromosomes39
5823091829chromosome theory of inheritancestates that genes are located on specific spots on chromosomes and the chromosomes undergo segregation and independent assortment40
5823091830What animal did Thomas Hunt Morgan choose to study and why?the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster because they produce hundreds of offspring, their generation span is 2 weeks, they only have four pairs of chromosomes41
5823091831wild typephenotype for a character most commonly observed in natural populations42
5823091832mutant phenotypestraits that are alternatives to the wild type43
5823091833what did morgan's work support?the chromosome theory of inheritance, specifically that a specific gene is carried on a specific chromosome44
5823091834homologous regions on X and Y chromosomesshort segments at either end of the Y chromosome are the only regions that are homologous with corresponding regions of the X45
5823091835egg and sperm containing chromosomesegg= contains one X chromosome sperm= half contains an X and half contain a Y chromosome46
5823091836sex-linked genea gene located on either sex chromosome47
5823091837fathers can pass sex linked alleles to: mothers can pass sex linked alleles to::only daughters :sons or daughters48
5823091838Duchenne muscular dystrophya sex linked recessive genetic disease, characterized by progressive weakening and a loss of muscle tissue49
5823091839Hemophiliaa sex linked recessive disorder defined by the absence of one or more of the proteins required for blood clotting50
5823091840why do females not make double the amount of proteins encoded by genes on the X chromosome than males do?one X chromosome in each cell in females becomes almost completely inactivated during embryonic development51
5823091841Barr bodythe inactive X in each cell of a female condenses into a compact object called this which lies along the inside of the nuclear envelope52
5823091842linked genesgenes located on the same chromosome that tend to be inherited together in genetic crosses53
5823091843genetic recombinationthe production of offspring with combinations of traits that differ from those found in either parent54
5823091844how do you conclude that genes are on the same chromosome?a higher proportion of parental types than would be expected of independent assortment (more than 50%)55
5823091845parental typesan offspring with a phenotype that matches one of the parental phenotypes56
5823091846recombinant types or recombinantsan offspring whose phenotype differs from that of the parents57
5823091847crossing overaccounts for the recombination of linked genes58
5823091848genetic mapan ordered list of the genetic loci along a particular chromosome59
5823091849what did Sturtevant discover?the farther apart two genes are on a chromosome the higher the probability that a crossover will occur between them and therefore the higher the recombination frequency60
5823091850linkage mapa genetic map based on recombination frequencies61
5823091851map units/ centimorgansthe units Sturtevant used to express the distances between genes (equal to 1% recombination frequency)62
5823091852cytogenetic maplocates genes with respect to chromosomal features63
5823091853nondisjunctionwhen the members of a pair of homologous chromosomes do not move apart properly during meiosis 1 or sister chromatids fail to separate during meiosis 2, this results in one gamete receiving two of the same type of chromosomes and another receiving none64
5823091854aneuploidya chromosomal abnormality in which one or more chromosomes are present in extra copies or are deficient in number65
5823091855monosomicreferring to a cell that has only one copy of a particular chromosome instead of the normal two66
5823091856trisomicreferring to a diploid cell that has three copies of a particular chromosome instead of the normal two67
5823091857polyploidya chromosomal alteration in which the organism possesses more than two complete chromosome sets, it is the result of an accident of cell division68
5823091858errors in meiosis or damaging agents such as radiation can cause breakage of a chromosome which can lead to what four types of changes in chromosome structure?-deletion -duplication -inversion -translocation69
5823091859deletionoccurs when a chromosomal fragment is lost thus the chromosome is missing genes70
5823091860duplicationif a deleted fragment becomes attached as an extra segment to a sister chromatid or a nonsister chromatid carrying different alleles for certain genes71
5823091861inversiona chromosomal fragment may also reattach to the original chromosome but in the reverse orientation72
5823091862translocationnonhomolgous chromosomes exchange fragments73
5823091865syndromegenetic disorders caused by aneuploidy that can be diagnosed before birth by fetal testing74
5823091866Down syndromea human genetic disease caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21, characterized by mental retardation and heart and respiratory defects75
5823091867nondisjunction of sex chromosomes produces a variety of aneuploid conditions:-Klinefelter syndrome= extra x chromosome (male sex organs but female characteristics) -extra Y chromosome in males (taller than average) -extra X chromosome in females (normal in phenotype) -Turner syndrome=one x (phenotypically female but sex organs do not mature)76
5823091868deletion in human chromosomescause severe problems such as cri du chat77
5823091869translocations in human chromosomesimplicated certain cancers such as chronic myelogenous leukemia (translocation in white blood cells with the philadelphia chromosome)78
5823091870genomic imprintingwhen the expression of an allele in offspring depends on whether the allele is inherited from the male or female parent79
5823091871how are the imprints transmitted to all the body cells after occurring during the formation of gametes?during development so either the maternal or paternal allele of a given imprinted gene is expressed in every cell of that organism80
5823091872in a given species, the imprinted genes..are always imprinted in the same way81
5823091873what exactly is a genomic imprint?a methyl group added to cytosine nucleotides of one of the alleles either silencing it or activating it82
5823091874where are genes located?-nuclear chromosomes -extranuclear or cytoplasmic genes in the mitochondria and chloroplasts83
5823091875extranuclear or cytoplasmic genesare not distributed to offspring according to the same rules that direct the distribution of nuclear chromosomes during meiosis (do not display mendelian inheritance)84

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