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Biochemistry Flashcards

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8490960991atomsprotons,neutrons,electrons0
8490960992bondingvalence electrons1
8490968692ionic bondelectrons are completely transffered creating a charge2
8490970763covalent bondsharing 1 or more valence electrons3
8490972813hydrogen bondmolecule is attracted to the negative charge of the molecule4
8490979579solutionsolute is evenly distributed throughout the savalent5
8490985088acidph 1-6.96
8490985089baseph 8-147

Biochemistry Flashcards

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5186454034Angelman Syndrome0
5188181356Li-Fraumeni SyndromeA.D germline mutations affecting the p53 gene located on 17p13 Clinical Manifestation: onset of malignancies at young age Dx: DNA analysis of p53 Tx: Early screening,1
5187635085Down syndrome47,XX,+21 most common causes: nondisjuction (95%), Simian creases 100% develop Alzheimer disease2
5187632550Edwards' syndrome47,XY,+183
5187632551Patau's Syndrome47,XX,+134
5187630767Klinefelter's syndrome47,XXY5
5187728612Cri-du-chat- syndromeMicro-Deletion of chromosome 5 *High pitched, cat-like cry*6
5187729939Williams SyndromeMicro-Deletion of Chromosome 7 Deficiency of elastin Mental Retardation "Elfin" face Hypercalcemia7
5187736762DiGeorge SyndromeMicro-Deletion of Chromosome 22 Thymic, parathyroid, and cardiac problems CATCH-228
5186447413Prader-Willi Syndrome9
5187635084Turner Syndrome10
5187768634AchondroplasiaA.D form of dwarfism; mutation of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) Abnormal Cartilage Synthesis Decreased Epithelial bone formation Short limbs, proportionately large body and head, "saddle nose"11
5187796650Polycystic Kidney Disease12
5187801630Familial Adenomatous Polyposis13
5187805651Familial Hypercholesterolemia14
5187814087Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia15
5187819292Hereditary Spherocytosis16
5187826209Huntington's DiseaseA.D17
5187833269Marfan SyndromeA.D mutation18
5187847973Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes19
5187849977Neurofibromatosis20
5187858999Tuberous SclerosisA.D21
5187866773von Hippel-Lindau Disease22
5187878605Albinism23
5187880702Autosomal Recessive polycystic kidney disease24
5187884936Glycogen storage diseases25
5187887412Hemochromatosis26
5187891482Mucopolysaccharidoses27
5187893579Phenylketonuria28
5187893580Sickle Cell Anemia29
5187896677Sphingolipidoses30
5187896678Thalassemias31
5187899320Cystic Fibrosis32
5187915920Bruton's agammaglobulinemia33
5187917750Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome34
5187919222Fabry's Disease35
5187921222G6PD Deficiency36
5187921223Ocular Albinism37
5187923465Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome38
5187926127Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophyframe shift mutation of dystrophin gene on chromosome X leading to ineffective dystrophin protein39
5187941025Becker's Muscular Dystrophy40
5187941026Hunter's Syndrome41
5187944032Hemophilia A and B42
5187965292Fragile X Syndrome43
5187978055Friedreich's Ataxia44
5187982984Myotonic Dystrophy45

AP Language Vocabulary Unit 1 Flashcards

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5077457538Acquisitiveconcerned with acquiring wealth or property S=avaricious A= altruistic0
5077473900Arrogateto claim or take without right, usurp S= commandeer1
5077477748Banalhackneyed, trite A= original2
5077483174Belaborto work on excessively S=original3
5077488524Carpingpetty, nagging criticism S= nit-picking, caviling4
5077497576Coherentcomprehensible, meaningful S= unified, consistent A= disjointed5
5077503813Congealthicken6
5077503828Emulateto imitate with the intent of equaling or surpassing the model S= mimic7
5077612523Encomiuma lavish tribute S= panegyric A= condemnation8
5077630814Eschewto avoid, shun S= abstain from A= embrace9
5077640543Germanerelevant, appropriate A= irrelevant10
5077654735Insatiableso great and demanding as not to be satisfied S= unquenchable11
5077658558Intransigentirreconcilable S= obdurate12
5077663969Invidiousoffensive, hateful, tending to cause bitterness and resentment S= malicious13
5077669073Largessegenerosity and lavishness S= liberality A= stinginess, miserliness, niggardliness14
5077679790Reconnaissancea survey made for military purposes, an inspection S= exploration15
5077683614Substantiateprove S= validate A= refute16
5077688516Taciturninclined to talk very little S= tight=lipped A= garrulous, verbose17
5077699412Temporizeto stall or act evasively18
5077702864Tenablecapable of being held or defended S= defensible A= indefensible19

AP Literature Terms - C Flashcards

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7422189678cacophonyGrating, inharmonious sounds0
7422192836caesuraA pause somewhere in the middle of a verse, often (but not always) marked by punctuation; used for a breath and oral poetry1
7422203501canonThe works considered important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied2
7422208252caricatureA picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain striking characteristics or exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect3
7422217371carpe diem"Seize the day"; enjoy life while you can, a common theme in literature4
7422221120carthasisA cleansing of the spirit brought about by a dramatic tragedy in a characters life5
7422231782classicA highly regarded work of literature that haswith stood the test of time6
7422235745ClassicismDeriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality, objectivity, simplicity, and restraint7
7422242977climaxThe high point, or turning point, of a story or play8
7422246647Coming-of-age storyA tale in which a young protagonist experiences an introduction to adulthood. The character may develop understanding via disillusionment, education, doses of reality, or any other experiences that alter his or her emotional or intellectual maturity9
7422253937conceitA witty or ingenious thought or metaphor; a diverting or highly fanciful idea, often stated in figurative language10
7422260192connotationThe suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase11
7422263131consonanceThe repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a line of poetry; ex. "While you were naPPing, we were raPPing"12
7422273231coupletA pair of rhyming lines in a poem13

AP Literature 161-180 Flashcards

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2164613298Chastento chastise or correct; subdue0
2164614062Denouementan outcome or solution; the unraveling of a plot1
2164614703FickleLikely to change on a whim or without apparent reason2
2164615436Libertinea free thinker, usually used disparagingly; one without moral restraint3
2164617178Sagea person of wisdom4
2164627495Satyra half-human, half-goat; a lecherous man5
2164628258UrbaneRefined in manner or style, elegant6
2164628799RusticCharacteristic of charming, unspoiled countryside and the simple, rural life7
2164629481Wilyclever; deceptive8
2164630206VestigeA remaining bit of something; a last trace9
2164630900Expositorythe purpose of the author is to inform, explain, describe, or define his or her subject to the reader.10
2164631886Neophytenovice; beginner11
2164633311Lassitudeweariness of body or mind, lack of energy12
2164634611ProsodyAppropriate expression when reading. Includes pitch (intonation), loudness, stressing phrases, etc.13
2164635102FiscalA government policy for dealing with the budget (especially with taxation and borrowing)14
2164637166Precisa brief summary of the main points and ideas of a piece of writing or speech15
2164644249BaroqueAn artistic style of the seventeenth century characterized by complex forms, bold ornamentation, and contrasting elements16
2164645579Burlesqueludicrous parody or grotesque caricature; humorous and provocative stage show17
2164646025Chutzpahbrazen, audacious behavior that is admired, but sometimes rude. Gutsy.18
2164647376MenschA person of integrity and honor.19

AP LITERATURE VOCAB QUIZ #2 Flashcards

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8302619789Meritorious (adj.)Deserving reward or praise0
8302627715Aggregate (n./v./adj.)Form or group into a class or cluster1
8302693943bellow (v.)To Emit a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger.2
8302701333sylvan (adj.)Pleasantly rural or pastoral; wooded3
8302735828enmity (n.)The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something4
8302745805prone (adj.)Likely to do, experience, or suffer from something, typically regrettable or unwelcome5
8302751311pompously (adv.)Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important6
8302760576miasma (n.)An oppressive or unpleasant atmosphere that surrounds or emanates from something7
8302771681posture (v.)Behave in a way that is intended to impress or mislead others8
8302780631irascible (adj.)Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered9
8302790260dubious (adj.)Hesitating or doubting10
8302796000obsequiously (adv.)Obedient or attentive to an excessive degree11
8302801403transcend (v.)Be or go beyond the range or limits12
8302809705feign (v.)Pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury13
8302816438cavort (v.)Jump or dance around excitedly14
8302823290dissemble (v.)Conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs15
8302827485nefarious (adj.)Wicked or Criminal16
8302835090celerity (n.)Swiftness of movement17
8302841753pejorative (adj.)Expressing contempt or disapproval18
8302845738inexorable (adj.)Impossible to stop or prevent19

AP Literature Literary Devices Flashcards

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8639403016allegorystory or poem that can be used to reveal a hidden meaning0
8639403017alliterationbeginning of same letter or sound in closely connected words1
8639403018allusionindirect of passing reference2
8639403019anaphorarepetition in first part of a sentence , to have an artistic meaning3
8639403020antagonista hostile person who is opposed to another character4
8639403021apostrophefigure of speech used to adresss an imaginary character5
8639403022approximate rhymewords in rhyming pattern that sound alike6
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8639403024assonancerepetition of vowel sounds8
8639403025blank versepoetry written in meter without an ending rhyme9
8639403026cacophonyblend of unharmonious sounds10
8639403027caesurapause in the middle of a line11
8639403028catharsisthe release of emotions through art (emotional cleanse)12
8639403029flat characterstory character who have no depth, usually has one personality or characteristic13
8639403030round charactercharacter who has complex personality: contradicted person14
8639403031dynamic characterchanges throughout the story, through major conflict15
8639403032static characterperson who doesn't change throughout story keeps same personality16
8639403033characterizationprocess of revealing characters personality17
8639403034climaxpoint where conflict hits its highest point18
8639403035comedydrama that is amusing or funny19
8639403036conflictstruggle between opposing forces20
8639403037connotationsecondary meaning to a word21
8639403038consonancerepetition of same consonant in words close together22
8639403039couplettwo rhyming lines in a verse23
8639403040denotationthe literal meaning of a word24
8639403041denouementfinal outcome of the story25
8639403042deus ex machinaresolution of a plot by chance or coincidence26
8639403043didactic writingwriting with a primary purpose to teach or preach27
8639403044direct presentation of characterauthor telling the reader how a character is and what actions it will do further in the story28
8639403045double rhymerhyme where the repeated vowel is in the second last syllable of words involved (ex; born scorn)29
8639403046dramatic expositionprose commentaries, to provide background information about the characters and their world30
8639403047end rhymerhymes occurring at the end of line31
8639403048end stopped lineline ending in regular punctuation32
8639403049English sonneta sonnet rhyming ababcdcdededgg33
8639403050epiphanywhen a character receives a spiritual insight into they life34
8639403051euphonysmooth choice and arrangement of sounds35
8639403052extended figureA figure of speech sustained or developed through a considerable number of lines or through a whole poem.36
8639403053falling actionEvents after the climax, leading to the resolution37
8639403054feminine rhymelines rhymed by their final two syllables38
8639403055figurative languageLanguage that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling.39
8639403056figure of speecha way of saying something other than the ordinary way40
8639403057footbasic unit in the scansion or measurement of verse , stressed and un stressed syllables41
8639403058formexternal pattern or shape of a poem42
8639403059free versePoetry that does not have a regular meter or rhyme scheme43
8639403060hamartiatragic flaw which causes a character's downfall44
8639403061imageryDescription that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)45
8639403062indirect presentation of characterthe personality of a character is revealed by what he or she does or says46
8639403063internal rhymeA word inside a line rhymes with another word on the same line47
8639403064ironyA contrast between expectation and reality48
8639403065verbal ironyA figure of speech in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant49
8639403066dramatic ironyIrony that occurs when the meaning of the situation is understood by the audience but not by the characters in the play.50
8639403067irony of situationrefers to an occurrence that is contrary to what is expected or intended51
8639403068italian sonnetA sonnet consisting of an octave with the rhyme pattern abbaabba, followed by a sestet with the rhyme pattern cdecde or cdcdcd52
8639403069masculine rhymeA rhyme ending on the final stressed syllable53
8639403070melodramaa play based upon a dramatic plot and developed sensationally54
8639403071metaphorA comparison without using like or as55
8639403072meterA regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry56
8639403073metonymyA figure of speech in which something is referred to by using the name of something that is associated with it57
8639403074motivationA need or desire that energizes and directs behavior58
8639403075narratorPerson telling the story59
8639403076octave8 line stanza60
8639403077onomatopoeiaA word that imitates the sound it represents.61
8639403078hyperboleA figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor62
8639403079oxymoronA figure of speech that combines opposite or contradictory terms in a brief phrase.63
8639403080paradoxA contradiction or dilemma64
8639403081paraphraseA restatement of a text or passage in your own words.65
8639403082personificationA figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes66
8639403083plotSequence of events in a story67
8639403084point of viewThe perspective from which a story is told68
8639403085omniscient point of viewThe point of view where the narrator knows everything about the characters and their problems - told in the 3rd person.69
8639403086third person limited point of viewnarrator tells the story from only one character's pov70
8639403087first person point of viewa character in the story is actually telling the story himself/herself71
8639403088objective point of viewa narrator who is totally impersonal and objective tells the story, with no comment on any characters or events.72
8639403089protagonistMain character73
8639403090quatrainA four line stanza74
8639403091rhythmA regularly recurring sequence of events or actions.75
8639403092rhyme schemeA regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem76
8639403093rising actionEvents leading up to the climax77
8639403094sarcasmthe use of irony to mock or convey contempt78
8639403095satireA literary work that criticizes human misconduct and ridicules vices, stupidities, and follies.79
8639403096scansionAnalysis of verse into metrical patterns80
8639403097sestet6 line stanza81
8639403098settingThe context in time and place in which the action of a story occurs.82
8639403099simileA comparison using "like" or "as"83
8639403100soliloquyA long speech expressing the thoughts of a character alone on stage84
8639403101sonnet14 line poem85
8639403102stanzaA group of lines in a poem86
8639403103stream of consciousnessprivate thoughts of a character without commentary87
8639403104syllabic verseVerse measured by the number of syllables rather than the number of feet per line.88
8639403105symbolA thing that represents or stands for something else89
8639403106synecdochea figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa90
8639403107synesthesiadescribing one kind of sensation in terms of another ("a loud color", "a sweet sound")91
8639403108tercet3 line stanza92
8639403109terza rimaa verse form with a rhyme scheme: aba bcb cdc, etc.93
8639403110themeCentral idea of a work of literature94
8639403111toneAttitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character95
8639403112tragedyA serious form of drama dealing with the downfall of a heroic or noble character96
8639403113truncationUtilizing a melody with part of the end omitted.97
8639403114understandmentthe deliberate representation of something as lesser in magnitude than it actually is; a deliberate under-emphasis98
8639403115verseA single line of poetry writing arranged with a metrical rhythm, typically having a rhyme99
8639403116vilanellea nineteen-line poem with two rhymes throughout, consisting of five tercets and a quatrain, with the first and third lines of the opening tercet recurring alternately at the end of the other tercets and with both repeated at the close of the concluding quatrain.100

AP Literature Vocabulary #1 Flashcards

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7477425719abashed(adj.) ashamed of embarrassed; disconcerted0
7477428289aberration(noun) the act of deviating from the ordinary, usual, or normal type1
7477429461adroit(adj.) cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious2
7477431128affable(adj.) pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite3
7477433661antithetical(adj.) directly opposed or contrasted; opposite4
7477435650aquiver(adj.) in a state of trepidation or vibrant agitation; trembling; quivering5
7477438337avarice(noun) insatiable greed for riches; inordinate, miserly desire to gain and hoard wealth6
7477441503banal(adj.) devoid of freshness and originality; hackneyed; trite7
7477442926beguiled(verb) to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead, deceive8
7477445589bode(verb) to be an omen of; portend9
7477446404boorish(adj.) unmannered; crude; insensitive10
7477448799braggadocio(noun) empty boasting; bragging11
7477450592brandish(verb) to shake or wave, as a weapon; flourish12
7477451365brazen(adj.) shameless or impudent13
7477452222brusque(adj.) abrupt in manner; blunt; rough14

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