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What is the term for the transfer of genetic information that occurs from parents to offspring?
What is the term for the transfer of genetic information that occurs from parents to offspring?
- Microbial geneaster
- Vertical descent (correct)
- Gene mutation
- Horizontal gene transfer
Horizontal gene transfer involves the transfer of genetic material between organisms without parent-offspring relationships.
Horizontal gene transfer involves the transfer of genetic material between organisms without parent-offspring relationships.
True (A)
What is the role of mutation in genetic inheritance?
What is the role of mutation in genetic inheritance?
Mutation introduces variations in genetic information.
When one organism inherits genetic material from another organism, this is known as ________ gene transfer.
When one organism inherits genetic material from another organism, this is known as ________ gene transfer.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
What does the term 'unity' in biology refer to?
What does the term 'unity' in biology refer to?
Diversity refers to the shared traits of all living organisms.
Diversity refers to the shared traits of all living organisms.
What is the primary factor that explains the unity and diversity of modern species?
What is the primary factor that explains the unity and diversity of modern species?
Life began on Earth as primitive cells between ____ to ____ billion years ago.
Life began on Earth as primitive cells between ____ to ____ billion years ago.
Match the evolutionary concepts with their descriptions:
Match the evolutionary concepts with their descriptions:
How do evolutionary changes typically occur?
How do evolutionary changes typically occur?
Walking limbs in some species have evolved into flippers or wings through evolutionary processes.
Walking limbs in some species have evolved into flippers or wings through evolutionary processes.
What is the role of DNA in vertical descent with mutation?
What is the role of DNA in vertical descent with mutation?
The underlying process of evolution involves the changing __________ composition of a population over time.
The underlying process of evolution involves the changing __________ composition of a population over time.
What process allows an organism to incorporate genetic material from another organism without being its offspring?
What process allows an organism to incorporate genetic material from another organism without being its offspring?
Adaptations resulting from natural selection can negatively impact an organism's reproductive success.
Adaptations resulting from natural selection can negatively impact an organism's reproductive success.
What is the main reason for the increase in tuskless elephants in certain populations?
What is the main reason for the increase in tuskless elephants in certain populations?
The concept of _______ selection is driven by human choices in selecting desirable traits.
The concept of _______ selection is driven by human choices in selecting desirable traits.
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Which of the following statements best describes the connection between poaching and tuskless elephants?
Which of the following statements best describes the connection between poaching and tuskless elephants?
Evolution can only occur through natural selection.
Evolution can only occur through natural selection.
List the two modes of evolution.
List the two modes of evolution.
Genes providing _______ resistance can sometimes be transferred among bacteria species.
Genes providing _______ resistance can sometimes be transferred among bacteria species.
What is the approximate percentage of tuskless elephants in well-protected populations?
What is the approximate percentage of tuskless elephants in well-protected populations?
What is the reason for the increase in tuskless elephants in populations?
What is the reason for the increase in tuskless elephants in populations?
Only females can be tuskless elephants.
Only females can be tuskless elephants.
What is the genotype of female tuskless elephants?
What is the genotype of female tuskless elephants?
The three domains of life are __________, __________, and __________.
The three domains of life are __________, __________, and __________.
Match the following taxa with their descriptions:
Match the following taxa with their descriptions:
Which of these is a characteristic of all organisms classified under the domain Eukarya?
Which of these is a characteristic of all organisms classified under the domain Eukarya?
All species have a unique scientific name consisting of two parts.
All species have a unique scientific name consisting of two parts.
What is the primary focus of taxonomy in biology?
What is the primary focus of taxonomy in biology?
The lethal allele for tuskless elephants is represented by the letter __________.
The lethal allele for tuskless elephants is represented by the letter __________.
Which group can be unicellular?
Which group can be unicellular?
Flashcards
Evolution
Evolution
The changing genetic makeup of a population over time.
Unity in biology
Unity in biology
Common characteristics shared by all living things.
Diversity in biology
Diversity in biology
The variety of different forms of life, both unicellular and multicellular.
Vertical Descent with Mutation
Vertical Descent with Mutation
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Evolutionary History
Evolutionary History
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Primitive Cells
Primitive Cells
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Modifications of characteristics
Modifications of characteristics
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Genetic Information Transfer
Genetic Information Transfer
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DNA
DNA
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Vertical Gene Transfer
Vertical Gene Transfer
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Horizontal Gene Transfer
Horizontal Gene Transfer
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What is an example of Horizontal Gene Transfer?
What is an example of Horizontal Gene Transfer?
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Mutation
Mutation
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Why is mutation important?
Why is mutation important?
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Adaptation
Adaptation
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Natural Selection
Natural Selection
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Artificial Selection
Artificial Selection
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Tuskless Elephants
Tuskless Elephants
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What promotes evolutionary change?
What promotes evolutionary change?
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How does natural selection increase reproductive success?
How does natural selection increase reproductive success?
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What evidence supports evolution by natural selection?
What evidence supports evolution by natural selection?
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How is horizontal gene transfer different from natural selection?
How is horizontal gene transfer different from natural selection?
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What is the relationship between adaptation and evolution?
What is the relationship between adaptation and evolution?
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Tuskless Gene
Tuskless Gene
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Taxonomy
Taxonomy
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Three Domains of Life
Three Domains of Life
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What are Prokaryotes?
What are Prokaryotes?
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What are Eukaryotes?
What are Eukaryotes?
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Species
Species
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Scientific Name
Scientific Name
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Genus
Genus
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course name: Biol 190A: Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
- Instructor: Dr. Rafferty
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Hours: Tuesdays 10-11am (in-person and Zoom)
- Office: WHI 309A
Course Organization
- Syllabus and policies due Feb 12th
- Lecture schedule with exam dates noted
- Syllabus quiz due Jan 31st (minimum score 6.0)
- BIOL 190 Student Responsibilities Agreement due Jan 31st (minimum score 5.0)
- Semester refresher assignments
- Connect orientation videos available
- Math review available
- Unit modules provide learning resources
How to Get Help
- Online: Class discussion board (monitored by Dr. Rafferty), email to Dr. Rafferty ([email protected]) or Canvas inbox, supplemental instruction with previous 190 student Adam Garcia ([email protected]), UNLV Virtual Tutoring Services
- In-person: Dr. Rafferty's office hour (Tuesday 10-11am in WHI 309A), Biology Learning Center (WHI Rm 126 - walk-in study room, staffed Mon-Thurs, schedule coming soon), UNLV Tutoring Center (2nd floor Lied Library), Academic Success Center (peer coaches, workshops, and tutoring)
Pre-chapter Assignments
- Must be completed by the day the chapter is covered in class
- Plan the time that works best for your schedule
- Allow 1-1.5 hours to complete
- Can start and stop over multiple days
- Lowest grade dropped at the end of the semester
Exams
- Test 1: Feb 12
- Test 2: Mar 20
- Test 3: Apr 22
- Final: May 8
- Engagement component: 25%
- Exam component: 75%
Missed Assignments
- Assignments have large windows for completion, plan accordingly
- Connectivity issues during the completion window are not a valid reason for a make-up
- Utilize on-campus time with good connectivity when completing assignments
- Review next question or submit button before clicking
- Email instructor if Connect system is down or a question is not displaying correctly
- Instructor may offer deadline edits if system issues
Study Time
- Biology is difficult due to varied problem solving compared to discrete math problems
- Plan extra 9+ hours per week to study
Chapter 2 Study Tips
- Complete pre-chapter 2 assignments
- Note topics unclear or questions needing clarification
- Review posted lecture slides
- Attend class, pay attention and ask questions during class or small group work
- Refer to Chapter 2 handout
Chapter 2 Learning Objectives & Study Plan
- Review of atomic structure, relating atomic structure to the periodic table, defining orbital and electron shell, explaining isotopes, and listing elements composing most of biological mass.
- Listing and describing four types of atomic bonds, explaining why polar covalent bonds confer partial charges, and relating charges to ions.
- Chemical reaction examination to understand chemical equilibrium, defining solute and solvent, comparing hydrophilic and hydrophobic substances, and describing the three states of water.
- Listing roles of water essential to life, explaining relationship between hydrogen ion concentration and pH, and demonstrating how buffers regulate environments in animal bodies.
Additional Course Information
- Email response times within 2 business days (Monday-Friday)
- Absence procedures, details are in the syllabus.
- Examples of acceptable and unacceptable absences
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This quiz tests your understanding of the policies and principles in Biology 190A, including assignment completion, genetic inheritance, and the definitions of key terms. Prepare to match terms with their meanings and answer questions about studying and the classroom environment.
