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Chapter 5 APES Flashcards

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5387530987ecosystem diversitythe variety of ecosystems within a given region0
5387530988species diversitythe variety of species within a given ecosystem1
5387530989genetic diversitythe variety of genes within a given species2
5387530990species richnessthe number of species in a given area3
5387530991species evennessthe relative proportion of different species in a given area4
5387530992microevolutionevolution occurring below the species level (genes)5
5387530993macroevolutionevolution that gives rise to new species, genera, families, classes, or phlya6
5387530994speciationthe evolution of new species7
5387530995mutationa random change in the genetic code produced by a mistake in the copying process8
5387530996artificial selectiona change in the genetic composition of a population over time as a result of humans selecting which individuals breed (with traits that are useful or aesthetically pleasing)9
5387530997natural selectiona change in the genetic composition of a population over time as a result of the environment determining which individuals can survive and reproduce10
5387530998fitnessan individual's ability to survive and reproduce11
5387530999adaptationa trait that improves an individual's fitness12
5387531000geographic isolationphysical separation of a group of individuals from others of the same species13
5387531001reproductive isolationthe result of two populations within a species evolving separately so they can no longer interbreed and produce viable offspring14
5387531002genetically modified organisman organism produced by copying genes from a species with a desirable trait and inserting them into another species15
5387531003range of tolerancethe limits to the abiotic conditions that a species can tolerate16
5387531004fundamental nichethe suite of ideal environmental conditions for a species, it includes abiotic factors such as temperature range, pH range, salinity,17
5387531005realized nichethe range of abiotic and biotic conditions under which a species actually lives18
5387531006species distributionthe distribution of species' population among a region19
5387531007niche generalista species that can live under a wide range of abiotic and biotic conditions20
5387531008niche specialista species that is specialized to live in a specific habitat to feed on a small group of species21
5387531009mass extinctiona large extinction of species in a relatively short period of time22
5387531010sixth mass extinctionextinction rates vary from 2% to 25% of species going extinct by 202023
5387531011background extinctionthe average rate at which species become extinct over the long term24
5387531012coevolutionprocess by which two species evolve in response to changes in each other25
5387531013resource partitioninga situation in which two species divide a resource, based on differences in their behavior or morphology26
5387531014competitive exclusion principletwo species competing for the same limiting resource cannot coexist27
7808577397genetic driftchange in genetic composition of a population over time as a result of random mating28
7808630565bottleneck effecta reduction in genetic diversity of a population caused by reduction in the size of the population, this can be from habitat loss or a disaster.29
7808655874founder effecta change genetic composition due to a few individuals starting a new population away from a mainland population30
7808688035allopatric speciationtype of speciation that occurs when species become geographically isolated from each other and then reproductive isolation occurs over time. Darwins finches are thought to have evolved this way31
7808708023sympatric speciationtype of speciation that occurs in the absence of geographic isolation. Usually involves polyploidy, which is when the number of chromosomes increases from two sets to 3,4,6 o r 7 sets. Plants like wheat, bananas or strawberries do this.32
7808744082generalistsorganisms that have broad diets and wide habitat requirements. example raccoon, cock roach33
7808748834specialistsorganisms that have specific diets or specific habitat requirements. For example a panda that can eat only eucalyptus leaves.34

AP palabras para comparar Flashcards

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5547418391a fin de cuentasafter all/anyway0
5547421737como resultadoas a result1
5547423551de la misma manerain the same way2
5547425005de otro modoin the same way (modo)3
5547426291de este modoin this way4
5547430073así comojust like5
5547433475sin embargonevertheless6
5547435012en cambioon the other hand7
5547438277así queso that,thus,therefore8
5547439873igual quethe same as9
5547443355la fuente expresa la misma ideathe source expresses the same idea10
5547446308esto demuestra quethis shows that11
5547449933para concluirto conclude12
5547451245al contrarioto the contrary13
5547452363a diferencia deunlike14

AP Human Geography People Flashcards

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6652086054SauerCultural Landscape0
6652086055Blache and BruntesRegional Studies1
6652086056Whittlesay11 major agricultural regions2
6652086057RenfrewAnatolian Hearth/ Sedentary Farmer Thesis3
6652086058GimbutasNomadic Warrior Thesis4
6652086059ZelinskyMigration Transition5
6652086060WallersteinCore-periphery6
6652086061Harris and UllmanMultiple Nuclei7
6652086062SpykmanRimland Theory8
6652086063ChristallerCentral Place Theory9
6652086064MackinderHeartland10
6652086065BurgessConcentric11
6652086066von ThunenFarming w/ concentric circles12
6652086067RostowDevelopment13
6652086068HoytSector14
6652086069Ratzell and ChurchillPossibilism15
6652086070ToblerAll things are related, but near things are more related than far things16
6652086071von Humbolt, Ritter, HuntingtonEnvironmental Determinism17
6652086072JanelleTime Space Convergence18
6652086073MeiningCore, domain, sphere19
6652086074HarveySpace-Time Compression20
6652086075ThompsonDemographic Transition Model21
6652086076MalthusPopulation growth relating to food supply22
6652086077BoserupCritic of Malthusian theory23
6652086078SnowEpidemiologist24
6652086079RavensteinLaws of Migration25
6652086080CareyGravity Model26
6652086081LeePush and pull factors, barriers to migration27
6652086082GarreauNine nations of North America; edge cities28
6652086083HoebelCulture is learned29
6652086084HartshorneEvolution of Boundaries Antecedent - drawn before populated Superimposed - doesn't take into account existing ethnic groups Subsequent - drawn after populated Relict - boundary ceased to function30
6652086085MahanSea power theory31
6652086086BorlaugGreen Revolution32
6652086087WeberLeast Cost Theory: bulk reducing or gaining33
6652086088LoschAgglmoeration/Spatial Influence34
6652086089ClarkSectors of the economy35
6652086090HotellingLocational Interdependence: location of an industry cannot be understood w/o reference to other industries of the same kind36
6652086091FriedmanStages of Economic Growth: pre industrial, industrial, post industrial economies result in interdependent system w/ no periphery37
6652086092BrandtNorth South Divide38
6652086093AlonsoBid rent theory explains how price and demand on real estate changes as the distance toward the CBD increases39
6652086094VanceUrban Realms Model: Edge Cities40
6652086095JeffersonPrimate City and Rank Size Rule41
6652086096Köppenclimate regions42
6652086097Simon(criticize-malthus) more people means more brains—the ability to think, solve problems, and create new technology to deal with the needed resources.43
6652086098Engelsdeveloped marxism with karl marx44

AP Biology Molecular Genetics Flashcards

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5010774611Define DNADeoxyribonucleic acid; a double-stranded, helical nucleic acid molecule that determines the structure of proteins0
5010774612Define chromosomeThese consist of DNA wrapped around proteins called histones; located in the nucleus1
5010774613Define euchromatinThe state of genetic material in its loose form in the nucleus2
5010774614Define heterochromatinThe state of genetic material and its fully condensed coils3
5010774615Define double helixThe structure of DNA where two strands wrap around each other to form a long, twisted ladder4
5010774616Who are Watson & Crick?These two scientists were the first to define the structure of a DNA molecule5
5010774617Define nucleotideThe monomers of nucleic acid; the repeated subunits of DNA molecules. Each contains a five-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.6
5010774618Define purine and give two examplesA nucleotide with a double-ringed nitrogenous base; the two in DNA are adenine and guanine7
5010774619Define pyrimidine and give two examplesA nucleotide with a single-ringed nitrogenous base; the two in DNA are cytosine and thymine8
5010774620Define phosphodiester bondsBonds that link nucleotides of a DNA strand together. The 3′ and 5′ carbons of sugars of two respective nucleotide subunits are linked together, and the phosphate group of the bottom nucleotide lies in between.9
5010774621Define dioxyriboseThe five-carbon sugar in a DNA nucleotide10
5010774622Define the role of hydrogen bonds in DNAThis type of bond holds together the two DNA strands by linking complementary nitrogenous bases; this contributes to DNA's secondary structure, a double helix11
5010774623Which bases are complements in DNA base pairing?Adenine pairs with thymine Cytosine pairs with guanine12
5010774624Define antiparallelRunning alongside but in an opposite orientation. The term is used to describe the relative orientation of the two strands of a DNA molecule, which run in opposite directions (5′ to 3′ and 3′ to 5′).13
5010774625A-T and T-A requires how many H-bonds?Two14
5010774626C-G and G-C requires how many H-bonds?Three15
5010774627What is DNA main role?Directing the manufacture of proteins16
5010774628Define DNA replicationThe copying of DNA to pass on information17
5010774629Define conservative replicationA proposed mechanism for DNA replication that suggested replication resulted in a DNA molecule consisting of two new, and no parental, strands. The mechanism has been disproven.18
5010774630Define dispersive replicationA proposed mechanism of DNA replication, suggesting that segments of both parental strands act as templates for a new strand. The resulting daughter strands contain a mixture of old and newly synthesized DNA.19
5010774631Define semi-conservative replicationA model (born out by experimental evidence) for DNA replication in which each DNA strand acts as a template for the synthesis of a new complementary strand.20
5010774632Define the role of helicaseThis enzyme unwinds our double helix into two strands21
5010774633Define the role of DNA polymeraseThis enzyme adds nucleotides to an existing strand22
5010774634Define the role of ligaseThis enzyme brings together the Okazaki fragments23
5010774635Define the role of topoisomeraseThis enzyme cuts and rejoins the helix24
5010774636Define the role of RNA primaseThis enzymes catalyzes the synthesis of RNA primers25
5010774637Define origins of replicationThe specific sites at which DNA replication begins26
5010774638Define leading strandDuring replication, the strand of DNA that is synthesized continuously in the direction of the replication fork.27
5010774639Define replication forkOne half of a replication bubble; a y-shaped structure on the DNA molecule along which replication takes place28
5010774640Define replication bubbleA portion of the DNA molecule that has opened, providing a site for two replication forks. Multiple replication bubbles along the DNA molecule speed of the process of replication.29
5010774641Define lagging strandDuring replication, the DNA strand that grows discontinuously and in the direction opposite of the replication fork.30
5010774642Define Okazaki fragmentsThe noncontinuous segments of newly synthesized DNA along the lagging strand31
5010774643How is RNA different from DNA?1. RNA is single-stranded, not double stranded 2. The five-carbon sugar is ribose instead of deoxyribose 3. The nitrogenous base uracil replaces the DNA base thymine32
5010774644Define messenger RNA (mRNA)The type of RNA that copies the information stored in the strand of DNA33
5010774645Define ribosomal RNA (rRNA)The type of RNA, produced in the nucleolus, that makes up part of the ribosomes34
5010774646Define the role of a ribosomeThese cellular organelles are the sites of protein synthesis35
5010774647Define transfer RNA (tRNA)The type of RNA that shuttles amino acids to the ribosomes;it functions as the translator from nucleotide into amino acid in protein synthesis36
5010774648What are the three basic steps of protein synthesis?1. Transcription 2. RNA processing 3. Translation37
5010774649Define transcriptionThe process of copying the genetic code from DNA into the form of mRNA38
5010774650What are the three phases of both transcription and translation?1. Initiation 2. Elogation 3. Termination39
5010774651Define promoterA sequence of DNA nucleotides that signals where transcription will begin and where RNA polymerase binds40
5010774652Define sense strandThe strand in transcription that serves as the template for mRNA41
5010774653Define antisense strandThe strand in transcription that lies dormant, aka the one that is not being used to make mRNA42
5010774654Define RNA polymeraseAn enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of the mRNA strand during transcription43
5010774655Define heterogeneous nuclear RNA (hnRNA)The newly made RNA molecule44
5010774656Define exonA coding segment in a eukaryotic gene45
5010774657Define intronNoncoding sequences within genes that are between 20-40 nucleotides long that exist in pairs of upside-down and backward versions of each other46
5010774658Define spliceosomeAn assembly of proteins and RNA that function in the removal of introns from an mRNA strand47
5010774659Define poly(A) tailThe section of adenine nucleotides from 30-200 base pairs long that is added to the 3′ end of a newly synthesized mRNA strand for protection from degradation and to aid in export from the nucleus48
5010774660Define mRNA processingFinal changes that are made in a mRNA strand, such as 5′ capping, adding a poly(A) tail, and removing segments of the strand49
5010774661Define 5' capMethylated guanine nucleotide that is added to the 5′ end of a newly synthesized mRNA strand for protection from degradation50
5010774662Define codonA sequence of DNA, three nucleotides in length, that translates into a single amino acid51
5010774663Define anticodonA sequence of three nucleotides on a transfer RNA molecule that is complementary to a nucleotide sequence on a messenger RNA molecule; they are specific to the amino acid carried by tRNA52
5010774664Define initiationThe beginning of translation, characterized by the formation of an initiation complex, the messenger RNA strand, a charged tRNA, and the small ribosomal subunit53
5010774665What three binding sites do ribosomes contain?An A site, a P site, and an E site54
5010774666Define A siteThe site for the attachment of new tRNA55
5010774667Define P siteThe site occupied by the initator tRNA; P stands for polypeptide56
5010774668Define E siteThe site for the exiting of tRNA57
5010774669What is the codon for the initiation of protein synthesis?A-U-G, which codes for the amino acid methionine58
5010774670Define elongationThe addition of amino acids to mRNA59
5010774671Define terminationThe end of the synthesis of a polypeptide, caused by a stop codon60
5010774672Define stop codon, and give three examplesSequences of nucleotides on the messenger RNA strand, such as U-G-A, U-A-A, and U-A-G, that signal the end of translation61
5010774673Define primary structureThe linear sequence of amino acids in a protein62
5010774674Define secondary structureThe twisting of a polypeptide into either an alpha helix or beta-pleated sheets63
5010774675Define tertiary structureThe folding of a polypeptide into a three-dimensional structure64
5010774676Define quaternary structureWhen two or more polypeptides get together65
5010774677Define chaperon proteins (aka chaperonins)Proteins that help other proteins fold properly and make the process of folding more efficient66
5010774678Define mutationA defect in the chromosome or changes in the normally occurring DNA sequence67
5010774679Define base substitution (point) mutationA mutation when one base is substituted for another68

AP Biology Photosynthesis Flashcards

Chapter 10 Vocabulary for AP Biology

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5107740887ChlorophyllGreen Pigment Main photosynthetic pigmnet Absorbs primarily violet-blue and red wavelengths0
5107740888Mesophyllprimary site for photosynthesis the tissue in the interior of a leaf1
5107740889StomataCO2 enters and O2 exits through these pores Bottom of a leaf2
5107740890Vascular Tissueveins which transport water from the roots and sugar from leaves to nonphotosynthesis parts of the plant.3
5107740891Stromadense fluid within chloroplast4
5107740892Thylakoidsdense interconnected membranous sacs5
5107740893Thylakoid Spaceinterior of a thylakoid6
5107740894Thylakoid lumeninterior of a thylakoid7
5107740895Granastacks of thylakoid8
5107740896Granumsingular of grana9
5107740897Chloroplastsites of photosynthesis10
5107740898Photosynthesisconversion of light energy into chemical energy stored in sugar and other organic molecules11
5107740899Photosynthesis Equation6 CO2 + 6 H2O + light --> C6H12O6 + 6 O212
5107740900Carbon Dioxidesource of carbon and is considered inorganic carbon13
5107740901Electromagnetic SpectrumElectromagnetic Energy which travels in waves14
5107740907ColorsLight we see is reflected off objects and light we dont see is absorbed by objects15
5107740910WhiteAll colors reflected16
5107740911BlackAll colors absorbed17
5107740914Chlorophyll amain photosynthetic green pigment, absorbs primarily violet-blue and red wavelengths18
5107740915Pigmenta molecule that absorbs wavelengths in the visible light spectrum19
5107740918Carotenoidabsorbs blue and blue-green wavelengths Beta-Carotene; gives materials an orange color20
5107740919Light ReactionsOccur in thylakoid membrane and are also called light dependent reactions21
5107740920PhotophosphorylationLight is captured by pigments and used to convert ADP + Pi into ATP22
5107740921PhotosystemConsists of a reaction-center complex surrounded by light-harvesting complexes23
5107740922Light-Harvesting ComplexContains chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoids (within the photosystem)24
5107740924Photosystem 1Has P700 chlorophyll a in reaction-center complex25
5107740925Photosystem 2Has P680 chlorophyll a in reaction-center complex26
5107740928CytochromeIron-containing carrier protein also found in mitochondrial electron transport (specific name of ETC protein)27
5107740929Cyclic Electron FlowProduces only ATP Takes place in thylakoid membrane Not as efficient as non-cyclic because no NADPH is produced Water is not split; O2 not produced Evolutionary Leftover28
5107740930LumenThylakoid Space29
5107740931Calvin CycleLight-Independent reactions Occurs in stoma, does not use light directly30
5107740933RubiscoThe most abundant protein on Earth Carbon Fixation is catalyzed by Rubisco31
5107740934ReductionThe carbon molecules made in Carbon Fixation are reduced into to G3P that can be used to make glucose or perform other processes32
51077409351 Cycle of Calvin Cycle1 CO2 is fixed 3 ATP are used 2 NADPH are used 1 RuBP is regenerated 6 cycles needed to make 1 glucose molecule33
5107740937C4 PhotosynthesisA method that bypasses photorespiration Happens in corn, sugarcane, and other plants in hot, dry environments Moves from mesophyll to bundle-sheath cells34
5107740938CAM PhotosynthesisA method to bypass photorespiration Happens in water-storing plants such as cacti and pineapples At night stomata opens and carbon dioxide is taken in and is fixed into a variety of organic acids During the day, organic acids release CO2 and can be used for Calvin Cycle35
5107740939C3 PlantCalvin cycle, taking in carbon dioxide through the leaves' minuscule pores, called stomata. An enzyme called RuBisCO helps the carbon dioxide combine with sugar.36

AP Flashcards

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7440574749Mandatethe power to act that voters give to their elected leaders0
7440574750political corruptionIs mainly the abuse of High power and authority by Government officials in order to accrue capital or gain personal benefits such as financial benefits1
7440574751Bribery, Embezzlement, Kickbacks, Patronage4 examples2
7440574752import substitutionIsang ekonomikong estratehiya na naglalayang ipanghalili ang mga produktong lokal sa mga produktong inaangkat mula sa ibang bansa3
7440574753BriberyThe act or crime giving or accepting a bribe4
7440574754Bribesomething valuable (such as money) that is given in order to get someone to do something5
7440574755Embezzlementto steal money that you have been trusted with6
7440574756Kickbacksan amount of money that is given to someone in return for providing help in a secret and dishonest business deals7
7440574757patronagesupport that is given to a business by buying it's goods or using it services8
7440574758KliyentelismoIto ay di pantay na palitan ng pabor o yaman Batay sa pananamantala ng mas mayaman o makapangyarihan sa iba9
744057475910

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95333258416 basic processesingestion, secretion of enzymes, motility (mixing), digestion, absorption, elimination0
9533335418myenteric plexusauerbachs plexus1
9533338131submucosal plexusmeissners plexus2
9533342391motor neuroninnervate the smooth muscle and secretions3
9533357713interneuronsallow the plexuses to communicate4
9533357714sensory neuronssend information to the central nervous system, autonomic nervous system and both plexuses5
9533384422enteric nervous systemcan function independtly of the cns6
9533406794myenteric neuronscontrol gastric motility7
9533409643submucosal neuronscontrol secretory cells8
9533412726autonomic nervous systemhelps control the ens9
9533416618parasympathetic nervesCNX, sacral spinal cord **increases gut motility10
9533419712sympathetic nervesthoracic and lumbar spinal cord **decreases gut motility11
9533427632processess of mechanical digestionmastication, deglutition and peristalsis and segmentation12
9533465725masticationchewing food, mixing it with saliva13
9533468730degulationoral stage-voluntary pharyngeal stage-involuntary esophageal stage- involuntary14
9533479803deglutition center of the medullainvoluntary processes controlled by the15
9533486043peristaliswavelike ripple16
9533661978chymedone with prtistalic movments, mixes saliva ,food, gastric juice17
9533961672micellesBoth lecithin and bile salts break down large drops of fat into smaller droplets called18
9534519429Maltase, sucrase, lactasebreak down disaccharides19
9535117938cholecystokininsecreted by cells of the small intestine(increase secretion of enzymes)20

AP Chemistry Solubility Rules Flashcards

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5430431497nitrates, ammonium ion and group I metalsalways soluble0
5430431498acetatessoluble (silver acetate only slightly soluble), acetic acid is a weak acid so written molecularly1
5430431500Halogens (Cl, Br, and I)soluble except with Hg(I), Ag+, and Pb(II)2
5430431506carbonatesinsoluble except with group I and ammonium3
5430431508hydroxidesinsoluble except with group I, ammonium, Ca, Sr, and Ba4
5430431509phosphatesinsoluble except with group I and ammonium5
7264447427Strong Acidssoluble, ionize 100%: HCl, HI, HBr, HNO3, H2SO4. HClO46
7264454158Strong Basessoluble, ionize 100%: LiOH, NaOH, KOH, RbOH, CsOH, Ca(OH)2, Sr(OH)2, Ba(OH)27
7264460601Substances that decompose into water and gas in solutionNH4OH → NH3 + H2O H2CO3 → CO2 + H2O H2SO3 → SO2 + H2O8

Ap Flashcards

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9680141983La banderaFlag0
9680141984el cartelposter1
9680141985la computadoracomputer2
9680141986El disueteDiskette3
9680141987La mochilaBookbag4
9680141988La papeleraWastepaper5
9680141989el ratóncomputer mouse6
9680141990el relojclock7
9680141991el sacapuntaspencil sharpener8
9680141992el tecladokeyboard9

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