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Which of the following defines a synthesis reaction?
Which of the following defines a synthesis reaction?
A decomposition reaction is also known as anabolism.
A decomposition reaction is also known as anabolism.
False
What is the term for the sum of all reactions that occur in each cell of the body?
What is the term for the sum of all reactions that occur in each cell of the body?
Metabolism
The energy stored in chemical bonds and released during chemical reactions is known as _____ energy.
The energy stored in chemical bonds and released during chemical reactions is known as _____ energy.
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What type of energy is associated with an object having motion?
What type of energy is associated with an object having motion?
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Match the following types of reactions with their definitions:
Match the following types of reactions with their definitions:
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Potential energy is the energy of an object due to its position.
Potential energy is the energy of an object due to its position.
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What is the main purpose of metabolism in the body?
What is the main purpose of metabolism in the body?
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Which level of organization involves the interaction of atoms to form molecules?
Which level of organization involves the interaction of atoms to form molecules?
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The tissue level is composed of groups of organs that work together.
The tissue level is composed of groups of organs that work together.
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What are the two types of feedback mechanisms mentioned?
What are the two types of feedback mechanisms mentioned?
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The ____ level is where different tissues combine to form organs.
The ____ level is where different tissues combine to form organs.
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Match the following levels of organization with their descriptions:
Match the following levels of organization with their descriptions:
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What is the primary function of the systemic anatomy?
What is the primary function of the systemic anatomy?
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An organism level represents any living thing as a whole.
An organism level represents any living thing as a whole.
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The four basic tissue types include epithelial, connective, muscle, and ____.
The four basic tissue types include epithelial, connective, muscle, and ____.
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What do enzymes do to substrate molecules?
What do enzymes do to substrate molecules?
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Water is considered an acidic substance.
Water is considered an acidic substance.
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What is the pH range of solutions?
What is the pH range of solutions?
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A mixture in which dispersed substances are unevenly distributed throughout is called a __________.
A mixture in which dispersed substances are unevenly distributed throughout is called a __________.
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Which of the following statements is true regarding strong acids and bases?
Which of the following statements is true regarding strong acids and bases?
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A solution with a pH less than 7 is considered basic.
A solution with a pH less than 7 is considered basic.
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What is the main attractive force that helps move fluids through the body?
What is the main attractive force that helps move fluids through the body?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates?
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Unsaturated fats contain only single covalent bonds between carbon atoms.
Unsaturated fats contain only single covalent bonds between carbon atoms.
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What type of bond is formed during protein synthesis between amino acid molecules?
What type of bond is formed during protein synthesis between amino acid molecules?
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Triglycerides consist of one glycerol and _____ fatty acids.
Triglycerides consist of one glycerol and _____ fatty acids.
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Which of the following is NOT a major type of lipid?
Which of the following is NOT a major type of lipid?
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Match the following types of fats with their descriptions:
Match the following types of fats with their descriptions:
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The active site of an enzyme is where reactants bind and are converted to products.
The active site of an enzyme is where reactants bind and are converted to products.
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What model describes that a reaction occurs when reactants bind to the active site of an enzyme?
What model describes that a reaction occurs when reactants bind to the active site of an enzyme?
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What type of fats contain one double covalent bond between carbon atoms?
What type of fats contain one double covalent bond between carbon atoms?
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Trans fats are naturally occurring fats found in many plant oils.
Trans fats are naturally occurring fats found in many plant oils.
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What are the two types of nucleic acids?
What are the two types of nucleic acids?
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The basic building blocks of nucleic acids are called __________.
The basic building blocks of nucleic acids are called __________.
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Which of the following nitrogenous bases is found in RNA but not in DNA?
Which of the following nitrogenous bases is found in RNA but not in DNA?
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Match the following nitrogenous bases with their respective categories:
Match the following nitrogenous bases with their respective categories:
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What structural form does DNA take?
What structural form does DNA take?
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Amino acid molecules are the basic building blocks of nucleic acids.
Amino acid molecules are the basic building blocks of nucleic acids.
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Study Notes
Levels of Organization in the Body
- Chemical Level: Involves interactions and combinations of atoms like hydrogen and carbon to form molecules, representing the simplest level of organization.
- Cellular Level: Cells are the basic structural and functional units of life. Organelles within cells perform specific functions.
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Tissue Level: Groups of similar cells form tissues, with four basic types:
- Epithelial
- Connective
- Muscle
- Nervous
- Organ Level: Different tissues combine to form organs, each composed of two or more tissue types performing specific functions.
- Organ System Level: Organs work together in organ systems, which is a group of organs cooperating for related functions.
- Organism Level: Refers to any living entity, representing a whole composed of multiple organ systems.
Feedback Mechanisms
- Negative Feedback: Reduces any deviation from a set point to maintain stability (i.e., if a variable fluctuates, the response counteracts the change until the variable returns to normal).
- Positive Feedback: Amplifies a response, leading to an increase in deviation (i.e., responses enhance original stimuli).
Characteristics of Life
- Organization: Refers to the specific interrelationships among parts of an organism, allowing them to perform functions.
Body Cavities
- Mediastinum: Middle cavity housing the heart, major blood vessels, and other structures (thymus, trachea, esophagus).
- Abdominopelvic Cavity: Enclosed by abdominal muscles, divided into the superior abdominal cavity and inferior pelvic cavity, and contains most digestive organs.
Chemical Reactions
- Synthesis Reaction (Anabolism): Two or more elements/compounds combine to form a more complex product (A + B → AB).
- Decomposition Reaction (Catabolism): A reactant breaks down into multiple products (AB → A + B).
Energy Types
- Potential Energy: Energy stored due to position; measured in Joules.
- Kinetic Energy: Energy of motion; also measured in Joules.
- Chemical Energy: Energy stored in chemical bonds, released or absorbed during chemical reactions.
Enzymes
- Proteins that act as catalysts, increasing reaction rates without changing themselves.
- Active Site: Specific region on an enzyme that binds substrates for reaction.
- Lock-and-Key Model: Describes how substrates fit perfectly into the enzyme.
- Induced Fit Model: Enzyme alters shape slightly to better fit substrates.
Inorganic Chemistry
- Focuses on compounds without carbon-hydrogen bonds, classifying compounds as acids, bases, salts, and oxides.
Water and Biological Importance
- Essential, clear, nontoxic liquid made of an oxygen atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms.
- Hydrogen Bonds: Attractive forces facilitating cohesion and adhesion; critical for fluid movement in biological systems.
- Young female adults have about 50% water, while young males have approximately 60%.
Acids and Bases
- Acids: Proton donors, strong acids dissociate almost completely in water.
- Bases: Proton acceptors, weak bases partially dissociate in water.
pH Scale
- Ranges from 0-14, with neutral solutions having equal H+ and OH- concentrations.
- Acidic solutions (pH < 7) contain more H+ than OH-.
- Basic solutions (pH > 7) have fewer H+ than OH-.
Lipids
- Provide protection, insulation, and are energy storage molecules.
- Major classes include triglycerides, phospholipids, eicosanoids, steroids, and fat-soluble vitamins.
- Triglycerides: Comprise 95% of body fats; consist of glycerol and three fatty acids.
Proteins
- Large macromolecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
- Perform various functions: regulation, transportation, protection, muscular contraction, and structure.
Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA
- Composed of nucleotides (monosaccharides, nitrogenous base, phosphate group).
- DNA: Double-stranded, carries genetic material.
- RNA: Single-stranded, plays a role in protein synthesis.
Nitrogenous Bases
- Components of nucleic acids:
- Cytosine
- Thymine (in DNA)
- Uracil (in RNA)
- Guanine
- Adenine
DNA Structure
- Twisted ladder structure (double helix) formed by base pairing (A-T, C-G).
- The information encoded in DNA determines protein structure.
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This quiz explores the chemical and cellular levels of anatomy, focusing on how atoms combine to form molecules and the basic structural units of living organisms. Test your knowledge on gross anatomy and the essential functions of cells in the body.