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Campbell AP Biology--CHAPTER 1 Flashcards

Terms and Concepts

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7343245011Biology is...the study of life0
7343245012Properties of Life (7)Order Evolutionary Adaption Response to the environment Regulation Energy processing Growth and Development Reproduction1
7343245013Levels of Biological Organization (10)Biosphere Ecosystems Communities Populations Organisms Organs and organ systems Tissues Cells Organelles Molecules2
7343245014Biospheremost regions of land, bodies of water, and atmosphere to an altitude of several kilometers3
7343245015EcosystemsAll living things in a particular area along with all the nonliving components such as soil, water, atmospheric gases and light4
7343245016Communitiesmany kinds of trees, plants, animals, fungi/mushrooms. "species"5
7343245017Populationsall individuals of a species living within the bounds of a specified area6
7343245018OrganismsIndividual living things7
7343245019Organsa system of tissues; these can coordinate together to make a bigger system with a particular function.8
7343245020TissuesA group of cells tissues make up organs9
7343245021Cellsfundamental unit of structure and function.10
7343245022OrganellesEx) Chloroplasts are organelles of plants. Photosynthesis11
7343245023Moleculesa chemical structure consisting of two of more small chemical units called atoms.12
7343245024Producersplants and other photosynthetic organisms that convert light energy to chemical energy13
7343245025Consumersorganisms that feed on producers and other consumers14
7343245026deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)the substance for genes, the units of inheritance that transmit information from the parents to the offspring.15
7343245027DNAtwo long chains arranged into a double helix each link of the chain is made up of 4 chemical building blocks called nucleotides16
7343245028proteinsgenes are instructions for making __17
7343245029Genomethe entire "library" of genetic instructions that an organism inherits18
7343245030prokaryotic CellsBacteria and Archaea DNA is not separated from the rest of the cell No nucleus19
7343245031eukaryotic CellsPlants and animals Nucleus and Cytoplasm20
7343245032Human Genome Projectsequenced many genomes.21
7343245033negative feedbackaccumulation of an end product of a process slows the process the cell's breakdown of sugar generates ATP. an excess amount would trigger an enzyme to slow it down22
7343245034Classification order (smallest to largest)Species Genus Family Order Class Phylum Kingdom Domain23
7343245035Taxonomythe branch of biology that names and classifies species, formalizes this ordering of species into a series of groups of increasing breadth.24
7343245036DomainThe 3 ___ of life: Bacteria, Archaea Eukarya25
7343245037Domain Bacteria and Archaeaprokaryotes unicellular and microscopic26
7343245038Domain Eukaryamicroorganisms (protozoans) includes kingdoms: plantae, fungi, and animalia27
7343245039Charles DarwinOn the Origin of Species by Natural Selection Descent with modification and Natural Selection Galapagos studying finches28
7343245040natural selectionthe natural environment "selects" for the propagation of certain traits,29
7343245041inquirya search for information and explanations, often focusing on specific questions.30
7343245042Dataitems of information on which scientific inquiry is based. Qualitative and Quantitative31
7343245043Inductive reasoningderive generalizations based on a large number of specific observations32
7343245044hypothesisa tentative answer to a well-framed question (explanation on trial) "if...then..." statements must be falsifiable and testable33
7343245045deductive reasoningfrom the general to the specific.34
7343245046experimental groupthe group that is being manipulated. the group being experimented on35
7343245047control groupthe group that stays the same as a reference.36
7343245048theorya broader scope than a hypothesis able to spin off specific hypotheses supported by a much more massive body of evidence37
7343245049Themes of BiologyThe Cell Heritable information Emergent properties of biological systems regulation Interaction with Environment Energy and life Unity and Diversity Evolution Structure and Function Scientific Inquiry Science, Technology, and Society38

AP Biology Chapter 4- Carbon Flashcards

What You Should Learn From This Chapter:
1. Be able to recognize isomers and what type they are.
2. Know the seven functional groups and what properties they give to molecules.

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5165900061Carbon's VersatilityForms 4 covalent bonds that lead to a tetrahedral shape. Also, it can bond easily with itself.0
5165900062Structural IsomersDifferent in covalent arrangements of their atoms.1
5165900063Cis-Trans IsomersSame covalent partnership but different in spatial arrangements. They arise from the inflexibility of double bonds.2
5165900064Enantiomer IsomerMolecules that are mirror images of each other. Usually involve an asymmetric carbon.3
5165900065Importance of VariationsOrganisms are sensitive to even the most subtle variations in molecular architecture.4
5165900066Functional GroupsA group of atoms attached to a carbon skeleton that have consistent properties. Their number and kind give properties to the molecule.5
5165900067Hydroxyl GroupsA hydrogen atom bonded to an oxygen atom that is very polar, allowing the material to be hydrophillic. They form alcohols. (-OH)6
5165900068Carbonyl GroupA carbon atom joined to an oxygen atom by a double bond. Aldehydes and Ketones are the two types of compounds in this group. (-C=O)7
5165900069AldehydeA carbonyl group at the end of a carbon skeleton. Sometimes written as (-CHO). Looks like: -C=O | H8
5165900070KetonesA carbonyl group in the middle of a carbon chain. -C-C-C- || O9
5165900071Carboxyl GroupsGroup with a carbon double bonded to an oxygen and a hydroxyl group. They are acidic and make up Carboxylic Acid. Sometimes written as (-COOH) -C=O | O-H10
5165900072Carboxylic AcidsDonate H+ (Acid) and form many weak organic acids.11
5165900073Amino GroupNitrogen Bonded to two hydrogens. They form compound called amines and act as bases. -N-H | H12
5165900074Sulfhydryl GroupSulfur bonded to a hydrogen. This forms compounds called thiols that help with protein structure. (-SH)13
5165900075Phosphate GroupPhosphorous with four oxygen atoms that causes a net -2 charge. Sometimes written as "Pi", and involved with energy transfers. Also is acidic. (-PO4)14
5165900076Methyl GroupCarbon bonded to three hydrogens. It is very non polar and therefore hydrophobic. (-CH3)15

Campbell AP Biology CHAPTER 2 Flashcards

Unit one: The Chemistry of Life
Chapter 2: The Chemical Context of life

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7343254181MatterAnything that takes up space and has mass.0
7343254182ElementSubstance that cannot be broken down to other substances through chemical reactions. Each has a symbol. 92 occurring in nature.1
7343254183CompoundSubstance consisting of two or more different elements combined in a fixed ratio. *Characteristics different than those of its elements2
7343254184CHON4 elements essential to life3
7343254185Trace ElementsRequired by an organism only in minute quantities.4
7343254186AtomSmallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element. Composed of subatomic particles. Mostly empty space.5
7343254187Subatomic particlesNeutrons, protons, electrons. Make up atoms.6
7343254188ProtonOne unit of positive charge. Approximately one dalton. Located in nucleus.7
7343254189ElectronOne unit of negative charge. Located outside of nucleus.8
7343254190Atomic NucleusDense core packed with protons and neutrons.9
7343254191NeutronsElectrically neutral. Approximately one dalton.10
7343254192Atomic NumberThe number of protons (which is unique to that element) and written as a subscript to left of element symbol. Also tells us number of electrons since P=E if atom is neutral11
7343254193Mass NumberSum of the protons and the neutrons. An approximation of the atomic mass.12
7343254194IsotopesSame number of protons, but different number of neutrons and therefore different mass. Same element.13
7343254195Radioactive IsotopeOne in which the nucleus decays spontaneously, giving off particles and energy. Can decay to a different element. Have useful applications.14
7343254196EnergyCapacity to cause change15
7343254197Potential EnergyEnergy matter possesses because of its location or structure. Electrons have this based on distance from nucleus.16
7343254198Electron ShellsWhere electrons are found, each with characteristic average distance and energy level. Electrons can change these by absorbing or losing energy.17
7343254199Valence ElectronsElectrons in the outermost shell.18
7343254200Chemical BondsThe attraction that holds atoms together during an interaction.19
7343254201Covalent BondSharing of a pair of valence electrons by two atoms.20
7343254202MoleculeTwo or more atoms held together by covalent bonds.21
7343254203Single BondOne pair of shared electrons.22
7343254204Structural FormulaH--H. Notation which represents both atoms and bonding.23
7343254205Double BondSharing two pairs of valence electrons.24
7343254206ValenceBonding capacity. Equal to the number of unpaired electrons required to complete the outermost (valence) shell.25
7343254207ElectronegativityThe attraction of a particular kind of atom for the electrons of a covalent bond.26
7343254208Nonpolar Covalent BondCovalent bond in which electrons are shared equally.27
7343254209Polar Covalent BondWhere one atom is bonded to a more electronegative atom and the electrons of the bond are not shared equally.28
7343254210Ionic BondsThe attraction of cations and anions. The transfer of electrons creates ions which form an ionic bond.29
7343254211IonA charged atom.30
7343254212CationA positively charged atom.31
7343254213AnionA negatively charged atom.32
7343254214Ionic CompoundsOr Salts. Compounds formed by ionic bonds.33
7343254215Hydrogen BondWhen a hydrogen atom covalently bonded to an electronegative atom is also attracted to another electronegative atom.34
7343254216van der Waals InteractionsEver changing regions of positive and negative charge that enable all atoms and molecules to stick to one another.35
7343254217Molecular ShapeDetermines how biological molecules recognize and respond to one another.36
7343254218ReactantsThe starting materials of a chemical reaction.37
7343254219ProductsThe resulting material of a chemical reaction.38
7343254220Chemical EquilibriumThe point at which the relative concentrations of the products and the reactants stop changing and offset one another exactly.39

AP Biology: Big Idea 1 Flashcards

1.A.1, 1.A.2, 1.A.3, 1.A.4

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6716240860natural selectionA population can change over time if individuals with more fit traits leave more offspring than less fit individuals.0
6716240861evolutionary adaptationAn accumulation of inherited characteristics that enhance organisms' ability to survive and reproduce in specific environments.1
6716240862artificial selectionHumans modifying species for desired traits through selective breeding.2
6716240863fitnessbetter chance of surviving in a given environment and will leave more offspring.3
6716240864homologous structuresSame structure, different function. Comes from common ancestor.4
6716240865analogous structuresDifferent structure, same function. Comes from common environmental challenges, NOT common ancestor.5
6716240866vestigial structuresAre little or no importance to organism, but remain from an ancestor.6
6716240867populationGroup of individuals of the same species living in the same area.7
6716240868gene poolAll the genes in a given population at a given time.8
6716240869allele frequencyProportion of an allele in a gene pool.9
6716240870Hardy-Weinberg TheoremHelps measure changes in allele frequencies over time . Provides an "ideal" population to use as a basis of comparison.10
6716240871mutationChanges in nucleotide sequence in DNA.11
6716240872genetic driftChange in allele frequencies due to chance, not natural selection.12
6716240873bottleneck effectWhen a population has been dramatically reduced, and the gene pool is no longer reflective of the original population's.13
6716240874founder effectWhen a small number of individuals colonize a new area; new gene pool not reflective of original population.14
6716240875gene flowWhen a population gains or loses alleles, movement of alleles into or out of a population due to the migration of individuals to or from the population.15
6716240876genetic variationHeritable variations in a population.16
6716240877heterozygous advantageMaintains recessive alleles in a population. (example: sickle cell anemia resistance to malaria)17
6716240878sexual selectionNatural selection for mating success.18
6716240879directional selectionNatural selection in which individuals at one end of the phenotypic range survive or reproduce more successfully than do other individuals.19
6716240880stabilizing selectionNatural selection that favors intermediate variants by acting against extreme phenotypes.20
6716240881disruptive selectionNatural selection that favors individuals with either extreme of a trait and may lead to speciation.21
6716240882cladogramShows patterns of shared characteristics.22
6716240883speciationOrigin of new species and the source of biological diversity.23
6716240884biological species conceptSpecies is a group of populations whose members have the potential to produce fertile offspring.24
6716240885reproductive isolationBarriers that impede members of two different species from producing fertile offspring. examples: prezygotic, temporal, habitat, behavioral, mechanical, gametic, postzygotic, reduced hybrid viability/sterility25
6716240886allopatric speciationThe formation of new species caused by separation by geography26
6716240887sympatric speciationspeciation without a divided population.27
67162408885 Conditions of Hardy Weinberg(1) No natural selection (2) Large population (3) Random mating (4) No gene flow (5) No mutations28
6716240889convergent evolutionEvolution that occurs when unrelated species occupy the same environment and are subjected to similar selective pressures and show similar adaptations (known as analogous structures).29
6716240890divergent evolutionEvolution that occurs when related species evolve in different patterns due to different selective pressures and show differing adaptations (known as homologous structures)30
6716240891Miller-Urey ExperimentChemical experiment that shows that it is possible to form complex organic molecules form inorganic molecules in the absence of life. (primordial soup hypothesis)31
6716240892RNA world hypothesisRNA could have been the earliest genetic material32

Campbell AP Biology--CHAPTER 4 Flashcards

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7300446751organic chemistryThe study of carbon & hydrogen compounds (organic compounds).0
7300446752carbonthis atom has 4 electrons in valence shell and can form 4 covalent bonds with other atoms1
7300446753hydrocarbonAn organic molecule consisting only of carbon and hydrogen.2
7300446754isomerOne of several compounds with the same molecular formula but different structures and therefore different properties. The three types are structural, geometric, and enantiomers.3
7300446755structural isomerOne or several compounds that have the same molecular formula but differ in the covalent arrangement of their atoms. (DIFFERENT SHAPE)4
7300446756geometric isomerOne of several compounds that have the same molecular formula and covalent bonds between atoms but differ in the spatial arrangements of their atoms owing to the inflexibility of double bonds (DIFFERENT ARRANGEMENT)5
7300446757enantiomerOne or two compounds that are mirror images of each other and that differ in shape due to the presence of an asymmetric carbon. (MIRROR IMAGE)6
7300446758estradiolA steroid hormone that stimulates the development and maintenance of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics; the major estrogen in mammals.7
7300446759testosteroneAsteroid hormone required for development of the male reproductive system, spermatogenesis, and male secondary sex characteristics; the major androgen in mammals.8
7300446760functional groupsA specific configuration of atoms commonly attached to the carbon skeletons of organic molecules and involved in chemical reactions.9
7300446761hydroxyl 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.10
7300446762ketone groupA chemical group consisting of a carbon double bonded to oxygen (must be in middle of chain)11
7300446763ester groupA chemical group consisting of a carbon double bonded to oxygen and single bonded to another oxygen (must be in middler of chain)12
7300446764aldehyde groupA chemical group consisting of a carbon double bonded to oxygen and single bonded to hydrogen (must be at end of chain)13
7300446765carboxyl groupA chemical group consisting of a single carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and also bonded to a hydroxyl group14
7300446766ionized carboxyl groupA chemical group consisting of a single carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and also bonded to a negatively charged oxygen15
7300446767amino groupA chemical group consisting of a nitrogen atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms can act as a base in solution, accepting a hydrogen ion and acquiring a charge of 1⁺16
7300446769sulfhydryl groupA chemical group consisting of a sulfur atom bonded to a hydrogen atom.17
7300446770phosphate groupA chemical group consisting of a phosphate atom bonded to four oxygen atoms; important in energy transfer.18

AP Biology - Cell Cycle Flashcards

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6005373078G1 PhasePrimary growth phase of the cell0
6005373079S PhasePhase where genome is replicated1
6005373080G2 PhasePreparation made for separation of genomes; organelles replicate, chromosomes condense, microtubules assemble2
6005373081InterphaseCollective name for G1, S, and G2 Phases3
6005373084Sister ChromatidsThe two identical copies formed by the replication of a single chromosome, joined by centromere4
6005373085CentromereLinks sister chromatids5
6005373086KinetochoreProtein disk bound to specific DNA sequence at centromere6
6005373087Mitotic PhaseIncludes both mitosis and cytokinesis7
6005373088Mitotic SpindleConsists of fibers made of microtubules and associated proteins8
6005373089CentrosomeSubcellular region containing material that functions through the cell cycle to organize the cell's microtubules9
6005373090ProphaseChromatin fibers condense into chromosomes, mitotic spindle begins to form, centromeres move away from each other10
6005373091PrometaphaseNuclear envelope fragments, Each of the two chromatids now has kinetochore, some microtubules attach to kinetochores11
6005373092MetaphaseCentrosomes at opposite poles of the cell, Chromosomes convene at metaphase plate12
6005373093AnaphaseBeginning when sister chromatids separate from each other and ending when a complete set of daughter chromosomes have arrived at each of the two poles of the cell13
6005373094TelophaseTwo daughter nuclei form in the cell, nuclear envelope forms14
6005373095G1 CheckpointMost important checkpoint; if cell receives go-ahead signal, the the cell continues with the cell; in the absence of the go-ahead signal, cell exits the cell cycle and enter the G0 phase15
6005373096M CheckpointCell in mitosis receives a stop signal when any of its chromosomes are not attached to spindle fibers16

Biology AP Cumulative Study Guide Flashcards

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7607813421MatterAnything that has mass and takes up space0
7607816708ElementA pure substance made of only one kind of atom1
7607817823CompoundA substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds2
7607820139Trace ElementsElements required by an organism but in minute quantities3
7607826896CHONCarbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen. Makes up 96% of living matter.4
7607836040Atomthe smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element5
7607838273Neutronsneutral particles that do not have an electrical charge, Found in Nucleus6
7607841926Protonspositively charged subatomic particles,Found in Nucleus7
7607846188Electronsnegatively charged subatomic particles, Found in the electron cloud8
7607850152Atomic NucleusFormed from the Neutrons and protons9
7607852523Daltonsthe measurement of neurons and protons10
7607856457Atomic NumberThe number of protons in the nucleus of an atom11
7607856458Mass Numberthe total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom12
7607862040Atomic Massthe atom's total mass can be approximated by the mass number13
7607870382IsotopesAtoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons.14
7607874006Radioactive isotopesdecay spontaneously giving off particles and energy15
7607879187EnergyThe ability to do work or cause change16
7607879188Potential Energystored energy that results from the position or shape of an object17
7607882077Electron Shell/Orbitalthe path or orbit electrons follow around the nucleus of an atom18
7607883745Valence ElectronsElectrons on the outermost energy level of an atom19
7607886411Valence ShellOutermost electron shell20
7607886412Chemical BondsThe attractive force that holds atoms or ions together.21
7607888840Covalent BondsBonds created by sharing electrons with other atoms.22
7607888841Moleculetwo or more atoms held together by covalent bonds23
7607888842Single Bonda covalent bond in which two atoms share one pair of electrons24
7607891797Double Bonda covalent bond produced by the sharing of two pairs of electrons between two atoms25
7607891798Triple BondA covalent bond produced by the sharing of three pairs of electrons between two atoms26
7607893692Structural Formulaa formula that shows the arrangement of atoms in the molecule of a compound.27
7607900010Molecular Formulaa chemical formula that reports the actual numbers of atoms in one molecule of a compound28
7607900011ValenceBonding Capacity29
7607901486ElectronegativityA measure of the ability of an atom in a chemical compound to attract electrons30
7607901487Non-Polar Covalent Bonda covalent bond in which the bonding electrons are equally attracted to both bonded atoms31
7607903747Polar Covalent BondA covalent bond between atoms in which the electrons are shared unequally32
7607910046Ionic Bondchemical bond formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another33
7607915386CationA positively charged ion34
7607917092AnionA negatively charged ion35
7607917093Hydrogen BondsAttraction between a slightly positive hydrogen atom and a slightly negative atom36
7607925283Van Der Walls interactionsinteractions between electron clouds37
7607925284ReactantsA starting material in a chemical reaction38
7607927477ProductsA substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction39
7607929295Chemical EquilibriumThe state where the concentrations of all reactants and products remain constant with time40
7607977658EvolutionThe gradual change in a species over time41
7607977659BiologyThe scientific study of life42
7607982561Biological HierarchyAtoms, Organelles, Cells, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem, Biosphere43
7608055866Emergent Propertiescomplex properties that arise from the interaction of simpler elements44
7608057971Reductionismreducing complex systems to simpler components that are more manageable to study45
7608059644Systems Biologythe exploration of a biological system by analyzing the interactions among its parts46
7608059645Global Climate ChangeChanges in the average weather that occurs in an area over a period of years or decades.47
7608182226Eukaryotic Celltype of cell that has a nucleus and other membrane bound organelles48
7608183798DNAGenetic information that can be used as evidence of evolution between organisms.49
7608189652GenesDNA segments that serve as the key functional units in hereditary transmission.50
7608195939Gene Expressionprocess by which a gene produces its product and the product carries out its function51
7608199854Bioinformaticsthe application of computational methods to the storage and analysis of biological data52
7608199855Genomeall of an organism's genetic material53
7608199856Genomicsstudy of whole genomes, including genes and their functions54
7608202686Negative FeedbackA response to changing conditions that acts to dampen or stop a system's reaction.55
7608205211Positive FeedbackA control mechanism that amplifies rather than reduces the stimulus56
7608205212BacteriaDomain of unicellular prokaryotes that have cell walls57
7608210198ArcheaDomain of organisms that are able to live in harsh, extreme environments.58
7608256304Eukaryaa domain made up of all eukaryotes59
7608264461Charles DarwinEnglish natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection the "Father of Evolution"60
7608285694Qualitative DataInformation describing color, odor, shape, or some other physical characteristic61
7608287683Quantitativerelating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality62
7608301681Inductive Reasoningreasoning from one or more specific experiences or facts to reach a general conclusion63
7608304479Deductive ReasoningTo conclude something is true based on facts, definitions64
7608312991Controlled ExperimentAn experiment in which all factors are identical except one65
7613389824Polar Moleculeone end of the molecule is slightly negative and the other end is slightly positive66
7613389825CohesionAttraction between molecules of the same substance67
7613392511Adhesionforce of attraction between different kinds of molecules68
7613392512TemperatureA measure of the average energy of motion of the particles of a substance.69
7613392513CalorieAmount of energy needed to raise temperature 1 gram of water 1 degree C70
7613395942KiloCalorieA unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories.71
7613395943Joulethe SI unit of energy72
7613398451Heat of Vaporizationamount of heat necessary to cause a phase transition between a liquid and a gas73
7613398452SolutionA mixture that forms when one substance dissolves another.74
7613400561Hydrophilichaving a tendency to mix with, dissolve in, or be wetted by water.75
7613400562Colloida heterogeneous mixture with particles that never settle76
7613400563Molaritymoles of solute/liters of solution77
7613403529AcidA substance that tastes sour, reacts with metals and carbonates, and turns blue litmus red Any compound that increases the number of hydronium ions when dissolved in water78
7613403530BaseA substance that decreases the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution. A substance that tastes bitter, feel slippery, and turn red litmus blue79
7613406392Ocean Acidificationprocess in which carbon dioxide dissolved in seawater lowers the pH level of the ocean80
7613406393Surface TensionThe uneven forces acting on the particles on the surface of a liquid81
7613409228Kinetic Energythe energy an object has due to its motion82
7613409229Heatthermal energy in transfer from one body of matter to another83
7613411519Celsius Scalethe temperature scale on which water freezes at 0 C and boils at 100 C84
7613413799Specific HeatThe amount of heat per unit mass required to raise the temperature by one degree Celsius85
7613413800Evaporative Coolingthe process in which the surface of an object becomes cooler during evaporation86
7613415999SolventA liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances87
7613421166Aqueous Solutiona solution in which water is the solvent88
7613421167Hydrophobictending to repel or fail to mix with water.89
7613429146Molecular MassThe sum of the masses of all the atoms in a molecule; sometimes called molecular weight.90
7613431072Avogadro's Numbernumber of representative particles in a mole, 6.02 X 10^2391
7613431073pH ScaleA range of values used to express the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution92
7613434036Bufferssubstances that cause a solution to resist changes in pH93
7613434037Acid Precipitationrain or snow that has a lower pH than that of normal rainwater94
7708661119organic chemistrythe study of compounds containing carbon the study of all chemicals containing carbon95
7708661120hydrocarbonsOrganic compounds that are composed of only carbon and hydrogen96
7708662811isomerscompounds with the same molecular formula but different structures and properties97
7708672464structural isomersdiffer in the covalent arrangements of their atoms98
7708673983cis-trans isomershave the same covalent bonds but differ in spatial arrangements99
7708673984enantiomersIsomers that are mirror images of each other100
7708678494functional groupsA group of atoms responsible for the characteristic reactions of a particular compound chemical groups attached to carbon skeletons that give compounds their functionality101
7708680064hydroxylAlcohol102
7708680065carbonyl- Found in sugar - responsible for sugars being so easily dissolved in water103
7708681937carboxylcarboxylic acids, or organic acids104
7708681938aminoa nitrogen atom bonded to two hydrogen Building blocks of protein105
7708684217sulfhydryl106
7708684218phosphatePO₄2⁻107
7708686186methyl-CH 3 (CH3) addition of a methyl group affects expression of genes108
7708686187ATP(adenosine triphosphate) main energy source that cells use for most of their work109

AP Biology - Body Systems 1 Flashcards

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6451773887First Line of DefenseNonspecific barrier to keep out pathogens ex: skin, stomach acid, mucous membrane, cilia0
6451773888Second Line of DefenseNonspecific defense and inflammatory response initiated by chemical signals to attack and isolate invading pathogens1
6451773889Inflammatory ResponseVasodilation, phagocytosis, and increase in body temperature2
6451773890Histamineschemical signals that trigger vasodilation, increasing blood supply to area3
6451773891PhagocytesWhite blood cells that engulf invading pathogens e.g., neutrophils, macrophages4
6451773892Chemokineschemical signals secreted by blood vessel cells that attract more white blood cells (phagocytes) to the area5
6451773893Specific immunityB and T cells; humoral and cell-mediated response6
6451773894Adaptive immunitySpecific immunity7
6451773895LymphocyteWhite blood cell8
6451773896B CellsHumoral response by producing antibodies; activated by T cells or free antigens9
6451773897T CellsCell-mediated response, stimulating by APCs10
6451773898Helper T CellSet off an alarm to the immune system that pathogens have broken through the body's line of defense; binds to class II MHC11
6451773899Cytotoxic T CellKills body cells that have been infected with pathogens; stimulated by antigens and helper T-cells12
6451773900MacrophagesAPC that engulfs large numbers of pathogens; presents antigen to activate T cells13
6451773901Interleukin 1Cytokine secreted by a macrophage after it engulfs and presents antigens on its surface; activates helper T cells14
6451773902Interleukin 2Cytokine that stimulates B cells to become active antibody-secreting plasma cells; released by helper T cell15
6451773903MHC Imolecules found on every body cell that presents antigen; signals cytotoxic T to destroy16
6451773904MHC IImolecules found on macrophages, B cells, and activated T cells; signal helper T cells17
6451773905Memory CellsResponsible for lifelong immunity by storing copy B and T cells to more quickly fight secondary infection18
6451773906AntibodyY-shaped protein with variable antigen bind region; slows pathogens to facilitate destruction19
6451773907AntigenIdentifying marker on the outside of a pathogen20
6451773908Passive ImmunityTemporary immunity where antibodies are transferred from another animal ex: mother transfers some of her antibodies to her nursing child21
6451773909HIVA retrovirus that attacks helper T cells22
6451773910Autoimmune diseaseA mistake in the immune system where the body does not properly distinguish self from nonself23
6451773911AllergyHypersensitive immune response to certain substances that causes that release of histamine24
6451773912oral cavitymade up of the mouth, pharynx and esophagus25
6451773913amylasedigests starch26
6451773914ascending colonfirst portion of colon from small intestine up to transfer colon27
6451773915lysozymeantibacterial enzyme28
6451773916boluschewed food with saliva29
64517739171common area for food and air30
6451773918epiglottisprevents food from entering the trachea31
6451773919upper esophagealsphincter that allows food through but not air; located directly below the epiglotis32
64517739201transports bolus from pharynx to stomach33
6451773921peristalsisinvoluntary muscular movement of food34
6451773922lower esophagealsphincter between esophagus and stomach; can also be called cardiac sphincter35
64517739231storage and mixing chamber36
6451773924hydrochloric acidactivates pesinogen to pepsin in the stomach for protein digestion37
6451773925pepsinenzyme that digests protein38
6451773926chymewhat the bolus turns into when in the stomach39
6451773927pyloricsphincter between stomach and duodenum40
64517739281made up of the dodenum, jejunum and ileum41
64517739291location of most digestion42
64517739301location of most absoption43
6451773931ileocealsphincter between the small intestine and the large intestine44
64517739321storage place for bile45
64517739331organ that produces bile46
64517739341produces 4 enzymes and bicarbonate used in digestion47
6451773935E colisynthesizes vitamin K48
6451773936involuntary analsphincter that produces the urge to defecate49
6451773937voluntary analsphincter that allows defecation50
6451773938mouthfirst site of digestion of carbohydrates and mechanical digestion51
6451773939pharynxalso refereed to as throat, space between mouth and epiglottis (shared respiratory and digestive area)52
6451773940Esophagusalso refereed to as gullet, tube from mouth to stomach; transports bolus from pharynx to stomach53
6451773941stomachlocation of majority of mechanical digestion of food and first location of protein breakdown54
6451773942small intestinelocation of majority food digestion; located after the stomach before the large intestine; divided into three parts, duodenum, jejunum, and ileum55
6451773943duodenumfirst portion of small intestine, where bile and pancreatic fluids enter the digestion system56
6451773944jejunumsecond portion of small intestine, B57
6451773945ileumthird portion of small inestine, C58
6451773946livermultiple functions but for digestion, it produces bile to emulsify fats in the small intestine and filters toxins from the hepatic vein from the stomach, small intestine and large intestine.59
6451773947gall bladderstores bile, located under liver on the bile duct from the liver to the duodenum60
6451773948pancreasreleases amylase (carbohydrate enzyme) and trypsin (protein enzyme) into the duodenum for digestion61
6451773949large intestineprimary purpose is water absorption; highest level of digestive absorption;. where chyme is converted to feces; also called the colon and divided into ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon,sigmoid colon and rectum62
6451773950transverse colonsecond portion of colon going across from ascending to descending63
6451773951sigmoid colonlast portion of colon from descending to rectum64
6451773952rectumend of the colon from sigmoid colon to anal sphincters65
6451773953Nitrogenous wastesproducts containing nitrogen66
6451773954ammoniaWhen cells break down proteins, one of the byproducts is ammonia which is toxic to the body so organisms either convert it into uric acid or urea67
6451773955uric acidBirds and reptiles convert ammonia into uric acid68
6451773956ureaMost mammals convert ammonia into urea, excreted in urine.69
6451773957KidneyIn humans, the major organ that regulates excretion70
6451773958NephronsEach kidney is made up of a million tiny structures called neprons. Parts of the nephron: The Bowman's capsule, proximal convoluted tubule, the loop of Henle, the distal convoluted tubule, the collecting duct71
6451773959Bowman's capsulePart of the renal cortex (outer most part of the nephron), blood enters the nephron through the Bowman's capsule72
6451773960Proximal convoluted tubulePart of the renal cortex (outer most part of the nephron), the filtrate from the bownmans capsule passes through the proximal convoluted tubule73
6451773961loop of Henlefrom the proximal convoluted tubule, the filtrate passes through the loop of henle74
6451773962distal convoluted tubulefrom the loop of henle, the filtrate passes through the distal convoluted tubule75
6451773963collecting ductFrom the distal convoluted tubule, the filtrate goes to the collecting duct, as it has traveled through the tube, it has been modified to form urine76
6451773964renal cortexThe outer section of the kidney. The portion of nephron present contains the Bowmans capsule and the proximal convoluted tubules77
6451773965renal medulllaThe inner section of the kidney. The portion of nephron present contains the loop of Henle and the distal convoluted tubules78
6451773966renal arteries (afferent)A blood vessel called the renal artery leads to the kidney and branches into arterioles, then tiny capillaries79
6451773967glomerulusA ball of capillaries that sits on the bowmans capsule80
6451773968urineFiltrate is modified as it goes through the nephron to form urine81
6451773969uretersConcentrated urine moves form the collecting ducts into the ureters82
6451773970bladderFrom the ureters, urine moves into the bladder83
6451773971urethraFrom the bladder, urine is released out of the urethra84
6451773972reabsoprtionSecond phase of how urine is made. As filtrate moves through the proximal convoluted tubule, some materials are reabsorbed by a network of peritubular capillaries. The material remaining in the tubule is urine. 1) Water is reabsorbed in the Loop of Henle 2) Proximal convoluted tube (glucose, vitamins, amino acids)85
6451773973secretionThird (and last) phase of how urine is made. As the filtrate moves through the convoluted tubules, some substances such as H+, potassium, and ammonium ions are secreted from the surrounding capillaries into the tubule. Distal convoluted tube (hormone regulation, sodium/potassium/hydrogen control)86
6451773974peritubular capillariesIn the reapsorption phase of making urine, small solutes such as water nutrients and salts leave the proximal convoluted tubules and are reabsorbed by the peritubular capillaries87
6451773975vasopressin (antidiuretic hormones)allows water to be reabsorbed from the collecting duct88
6451773976aldosteroneResponsible for regulating sodium reabsorption at the distal convoluted tubule89
6451773977skinan excretory organ that gets rid of excess water and salts from the body, primary function is to regulate body temperature. Has three layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue90
6451773978epidermisfirst layer of the skin91
6451773979dermissecond layer of the skin92
6451773980subcutaneous tissueThird layer of the skin93
6451773981stratum corneumThe epidermis is covered by a layer of dead cells called the stratum corneum94
6451773982Freshwater fish1) Urinates dilute urine 2) Never drinks water 3) Gills use ATP to pump solutes back into the body 4) It is hypertonic, but it lives in a hypotonic environment. It thus constantly removes excess water that is entering the body.95
6451773983Marine fish1) Constantly drink 2) Urine is concentrated 3) Gills use ATP to pump solutes out of the body 4) It is hypotonic, but it lives in a hypertonic environment. It thus tries to reduce water loss to the environment.96
6451773984Contractile VacouleUsed by freshwater single-celled organisms97
6451773985Describe Freshwater Flatworms (Protonephridia)1) Tubes with flame cels (cilia) 2) Cilia propels fluid through tubules 3) Cells lining tubules reabsorb salts 4) Dilute waste is excreted through nephridiopores98
6451773986Describe Metanephridia (Annelids)1) Nephrostome absorbs fluid from coelom 2) Fluid moves through a tubule 3) Collecting tubules reabsorbs beneficial solutes 4) Wastes -> Bladder -> Nephridiopore99
6451773987Functions of Kidneys1) Maintain proper volume of extracellular fluid (blood and interstitial fluid) 2) Maintain ionic balance in extracellular fluid 3) Maintain pH and osmotic concentration of the extracellular fluid 4) Excrete toxic metabolic by-products such as urea, ammonia, and uric acid100
6451773988FiltrationInvolves glomerulus (passive process)101
645177398911) Water is reabsorbed in the Loop of Henle 2) Proximal convoluted tube (glucose, vitamins, amino acids)102
64517739901Distal convoluted tube (hormone regulation, sodium/potassium/hydrogen control103
6451773991Diabetes InsipidusInability of kidney tubules to reabsorb water. The urine is very dilute and nearly colorless. Copious amounts of dilute urine104
6451773992Diabetes MellitusInsulin deficiency; sweet urine. Glucose cannot enter cells of the body and thus are excreted through urine.105
6451773993HepatitisJaundice. Damage to liver.106
6451773994GlomerulnephritisInflammation of the Glomerulus causes large solutes to get through. Can be caused by strep bacteria. Disease that allows large solutees (cells and proteins) into the urine.107
6451773995Hemolytic AnemiaHemoglobin is not reabsorbed so it stays in the urine. Urine may be a red-brown or smoky color. Hemoglobin in urine108
6451773996descending colonthird portion of colon from transverse to sigmoid colon109

AP Biology Cell Membrane Flashcards

Cell membrane structure and functions

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7871415616Selective PermeabilityAllows some substances to cross more easily than others0
7871415617phospholipid bilayera double layer of phospholipids that makes up plasma membranes1
7871415618Integral ProteinsProteins that extend through the phospholipid bilayer.2
7871415619Peripheral ProteinsA protein loosely attached to the surface of a membrane3
7871415620Glycoproteinsproteins that have carbohydrates covalently bonded to them4
7871415621cholesterolsteroid present in the plasma membranes of animal cells. A large amount of this in a phospholipid bilayer at High Temperatures reduces membrane fluidity, but at Lower Temperature prevents the membrane from solidifying.5
7871415622Concentration Gradienta difference in the concentration of a substance across a space6
7871415623Diffusionthe movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, so that they spread out evenly reaching equilibrium7
7871415624OsmosisThe diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane8
7871415625Transport Proteinsproteins that help to transport substances across cell membranes9
7871415626AquaporinsChannel proteins that help massive amount of water pass through the membrane; a lot in our kidneys10
7871415627Passive Transportmovement of materials through a cell membrane without using energy11
7871415628Isotonica solution whose solute concentration equals that inside a cell; the cell will not change12
7871415629Hypertonicthe solution with the greater concentration of solutes than that inside the cell; the cell will lose water to its environment--> Cell will shrivel up13
7871415630Hypotonicthe solution with the lower concentration of solutes than that inside the cell; water will enter the cell -> Cell will swell and burst14
7871415631OsmoregulationThe control of water balance15
7871415632TurgidVery firm (healthy state), especially for plant cells16
7871415633PlasmolysisAs a plant cell shrivels its plasma membrane pulls away from the wall17
7871415634Facilitated Diffusionpassive transport of ions or polar molecules across a plasma membrane by transport proteins18
7871415635Active Transporttransport of a substance through a cell membrane against the concentration gradient; requires energy19
7871415636Sodium-Potassium Pumpa carrier protein that uses ATP to actively transport sodium ions out of a cell and potassium ions into the cell20
7871415637Exocytosisprocess by which a cell releases large amounts of material by vesicles21
7871415638Endocytosisthe movement of a substance into a cell by a vesicle22
7871415639Phagocytosisa type of endocytosis in which microbes are taken in by immune cells of animals (mainly by macrophages)23
7871415640Pinocytosiscellular drinking24
7871415641Receptor-mediated endocytosisTaking in large amount of specific substances by binding to receptors, which form vesicles and are then taken in by the cell25
7871415642osmotic pressureThe force required to resist the movement of water by osmosis. Osmotic pressure is a measure of the concentration of a solution. A solution that is highly concentrated has a strong tendency to draw water into itself, so the pressure required to resist that movement would be high. Thus, highly concentrated solutions are said to have high osmotic pressures.26

Biology in Focus (AP) Chapter 36 Flashcards

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9318261515sexual reproductiona type of reproduction in which two parents give rise to offspring that have unique combinations of genes inherited from both parents via the gametes0
9318261516zygotethe diploid cell produced by the union of haploid gametes during fertilization; a fertilized egg1
9318261517eggthe female gamete2
9318261518spermthe male gamete3
9318261519asexual reproductionthe generation of offspring from a single parent that occurs without the fusion of gametes (by budding, division of a single cell, or division of the entire organism into two or more parts). In most cases, the offspring are genetically identical to the parent4
9318261520parthenogenesisa form of asexual reproduction in which females produce offspring from unfertilized eggs5
9318261521hermaphroditisma condition in which an individual has both female and male gonads and functions as both a male and female in sexual reproduction by producing both sperm and eggs6
9318261522fertilizationthe union of haploid gametes to produce a diploid zygote7
9318261523external fertilizationthe fusion of gametes that parents have discharged into the environment8
9318261524internal fertilizationthe fusion of eggs and sperm within the female reproductive tract. The sperm are typically deposited in or near the tract9
9318261525gonada male or female gamete-producing organ10
9318261590cloacaa common cavity at the end of the digestive tract for the release of both excretory and genital products in vertebrates (except most mammals) and certain invertebrates. Specifically, the cloaca is present in birds, reptiles, amphibians, most fish, and monotremes.11
9318261591testisthe male reproductive gland in all animals, including humans. Produces sperm and androgens.12
9318261592seminiferous tubulelocated within the testes, and are the specific location of meiosis, and the subsequent creation of male gametes, namely spermatozoa.13
9318261526scrotuma common opening for the digestive, urinary, and reproductive tracts found in many nonmammalian vertebrates but in few mammals14
9318261527epididymisa coiled tubule located adjacent to the mammalian testis where sperm are stored15
9318261528ejaculationthe propulsion of sperm from the epididymis through the muscular vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, and urethra16
9318261529vas deferensin mammals, the tube in the male reproductive system in which sperm travel from the epididymis to the urethra17
9318261530ejaculatory ductin mammals, the short section of the ejaculatory route formed by the convergence of the vas deferens and a duct from the seminal vesicle. The ejaculatory duct transports sperm from the vas deferens to the urethra18
9318261531urethraa tube that releases urine from the mammalian body near the vagina in females and through the penis in males; also serves in males as the exit tube for the reproductive system19
9318261532sementhe fluid that is ejaculated by the male during orgasm; contains sperm and secretions from several glands of the male reproductive tract20
9318261533seminal vesiclea gland in males that secretes a fluid component of semen that lubricates and nourishes sperm21
9318261534prostate glanda gland in human males that secretes an acid-neutralizing component of semen22
9318261535penisthe copulatory structure of male mammals23
9318261536glansthe rounded structure at the tip of the clitoris or penis that is involved in sexual arousal24
9318261537ovaryin animals, the structure that produces female gametes and reproductive hormones25
9318261538oocytea cell in the female reproductive system that differentiates to form an egg26
9318261539uterusa female organ where eggs are fertilized and/or development of the young occurs27
9318261540endometriumthe inner lining of the uterus, which is richly supplied with blood vessels28
9318261541vaginapart of the female reproductive system between the uterus and the outside opening; the birth canal in mammals. During copulation, the vagina accommodates the male's penis and receives sperm29
9318261542vulvacollective term for the female external genitalia30
9318261543labia majoraa pair of thick, fatty ridges that encloses and protects the rest of the vulva31
9318261544labia minoraa pair of slender skin folds that surrounds the openings of the vagina and urethra32
9318261545hymena thin membrane that partly covers the vaginal opening in the human female. The hymen is ruptured by sexual intercourse or other vigorous activity33
9318261546clitorisan organ at the upper intersection of the labia minora that engorges with blood and becomes erect during sexual arousal34
9318261547mammary glandan exocrine gland that secretes milk to nourish the young. Mammary glands are characteristic of mammals35
9318261548gametogenesisthe process by which gametes are produced36
9318261549spermatogenesisthe continuous and prolific production of mature sperm cells in the testis37
9318261550spermatogoniuma cell that divides mitotically to form spermatocytes38
9318261551acrosomea vesicle in the tip of a sperm containing hydrolytic enzymes and other proteins that help the sperm reach the egg39
9318261552oogoniuma cell that divides mitotically to form oocytes40
9318261553primary oocytean oocyte prior to completion of meiosis I41
9318261554secondary oocytean oocyte that has completed the first of the two meiotic divisions42
9318261555corpus luteuma secreting tissue in the ovary that forms from the collapsed follicle after ovulation and produces progesterone43
9318261556oogenesisthe process in the ovary that results in the production of female gametes44
9318261557follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)a tropic hormone that is produced and secreted b the anterior pituitary and that stimulates the production of eggs by the ovaries and sperm by the testes45
9318261558luteinizing hormone (LH)a tropic hormone that is produced and secreted by the anterior pituitary and that stimulates ovulation in females and androgen production in males46
9318261559tropic hormonesa hormone that has an endocrine gland or endocrine cells as a target47
9318261560progesteronea steroid hormone that prepares the uterus for pregnancy48
9318261561testosteronea steroid hormone required for development of the male reproductive system, spermatogenesis, and male secondary sex characteristics; the major androgen in mammals49
9318261562estradiola steroid hormone that stimulates the development and maintenance of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics; the major estrogen in mammals50
9318261563Sertoli cella support cell of the seminiferous tubule that surrounds and nourishes developing sperm51
9318261564Leydig cella cell that produces testosterone and other androgens and is located between the seminiferous tubules of the testes52
9318261565menstruationthe shedding of portions of the endometrium during a uterine (menstrual) cycle53
9318261566menstrual cycleIn humans and certain other primates, a type of reproductive cycle in which the nonpregnant endometrium is shed through the cervix into the vagina; also called the uterine cycle54
9318261567uterine cyclethe changes that occur in the uterus during the reproductive cycle of the human female; also called the menstrual cycle55
9318261568ovarian cyclethe cyclic recurrence of the follicular phase, ovulation, and the luteal phase in the mammalian ovary, regulated by hormones56
9318261569follicular phasethat part of the ovarian cycle during which follicles are growing and oocytes maturing57
9318261570menopausethe cessation of ovulation and menstruation, marking the end of a human female's reproductive years58
9318261571estrous cyclea reproductive cycle characteristic of female mammals except humans and certain other primates, in which the nonpregnant endometrium is reabsorbed rather than shed, and sexual response occurs only during mid-cycle at estrus59
9318261572polyspermyfusion of the egg with more than one sperm60
9318261573cleavagethe succession of rapid cell divisions without significant growth during early embryonic development that converts the zygote to a ball of cells61
9318261574blastulaa hollow ball of cells that marks the end of the cleavage stage during early embryonic development in animals62
9318261575blastocoelthe fluid-filled cavity that forms int eh center of a blastula63
9318261576morphogenesisthe development of the form of an organism and its structures64
9318261577gastrulationin animal development, a series of cell and tissue movements in which the blastula-stage embryo folds inward, producing a three-layered embryo, the gastrula65
9318261578gastrulaan embryonic stage in animal development encompassing the formation of three layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm66
9318261579ectodermthe outermost of the three primary germ layers in animal embryos; gives rise to the outer covering and, in some phyla, the nervous system, inner ear, and lens of the eye67
9318261580endodermthe innermost of the three primary germ layers in animal embryos; lines the archenteron and gives rise to the liver, pancreas, lungs, and the lining of the digestive tract in species that have these structures68
9318261581mesodermthe middle primary germ layer in a triploblastic animal embryo; develops into the notochord, the lining of the coelom, muscles, skeleton, gonads, kidneys, and most of the circulatory system in species that have these structures69
9318261582conceptionthe fertilization of an egg by a sperm in humans70
9318261583gestationpregnancy; the state of carrying developing young withing the female reprodoductive tract71
9318261584trophoblastthe outer epithelium of a mammalian blastocyst. It forms the fetal part of the placenta, supporting embryonic development but not forming part of the embryo proper72
9318261585placentaa structure in the pregnant uterus for nourishing a viviparous fetus with the mother's blood supply; formed from the uterine lining and embryonic membranes73
9318261586organogenesisthe process in which organ rudiments develop from the three germ layers after gastrulation74
9318261587fetusa developing mammal that has all the major structures of an adult. In humans, the fetal stage lasts from the 9th week of gestation until birth75
9318261588contraceptionthe deliberate prevention of pregnancy76
9318261589in vitro fertilization (IVF)fertilization of oocytes in laboratory containers followed by artificial implantation of the early embryo in the mother's uterus77

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