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What is the primary difference between whole body metabolic rate and mass-specific metabolic rate?
What is the primary difference between whole body metabolic rate and mass-specific metabolic rate?
Which tissue type in animals is primarily responsible for coordination and communication?
Which tissue type in animals is primarily responsible for coordination and communication?
In the context of body temperature regulation, which characteristic is typical of an ectotherm?
In the context of body temperature regulation, which characteristic is typical of an ectotherm?
How does the surface area to volume ratio change as body size increases?
How does the surface area to volume ratio change as body size increases?
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What happens to an endotherm in comparison to an ectotherm during cold environmental conditions?
What happens to an endotherm in comparison to an ectotherm during cold environmental conditions?
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What does a plot of mass-specific metabolic rate versus body mass typically reveal?
What does a plot of mass-specific metabolic rate versus body mass typically reveal?
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In the oxyhemoglobin saturation graph, what represents a condition of decreased oxygen affinity?
In the oxyhemoglobin saturation graph, what represents a condition of decreased oxygen affinity?
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Which equation represents the water potential in a plant system?
Which equation represents the water potential in a plant system?
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What is the primary source of carbon for most plants?
What is the primary source of carbon for most plants?
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What role do arbuscular mycorrhizae play in plant mutualism?
What role do arbuscular mycorrhizae play in plant mutualism?
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the pressure potential component of water potential?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the pressure potential component of water potential?
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What is the main reason that plants rely more on cell expansion than cell division compared to animals?
What is the main reason that plants rely more on cell expansion than cell division compared to animals?
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What is the primary source of heat for endotherms?
What is the primary source of heat for endotherms?
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In the transpiration-cohesion-tension theory, what primarily causes water to be pulled upward in plants?
In the transpiration-cohesion-tension theory, what primarily causes water to be pulled upward in plants?
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Which term refers to the balance an organism maintains within its internal environment?
Which term refers to the balance an organism maintains within its internal environment?
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In which process do polymers break down into monomers?
In which process do polymers break down into monomers?
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What is the main distinction between absorption and digestion?
What is the main distinction between absorption and digestion?
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What do the terms hypoosmotic and hyperosmotic refer to?
What do the terms hypoosmotic and hyperosmotic refer to?
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Which of the following statements best describes the function of the Loop of Henle?
Which of the following statements best describes the function of the Loop of Henle?
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Which of the following is NOT a method animals use to manage osmoregulation?
Which of the following is NOT a method animals use to manage osmoregulation?
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How does the type of digestive fuel and site of digestion vary among major organs?
How does the type of digestive fuel and site of digestion vary among major organs?
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What differentiates Type I diabetes from Type II diabetes?
What differentiates Type I diabetes from Type II diabetes?
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What effect does alcohol have on urine output in relation to ADH levels?
What effect does alcohol have on urine output in relation to ADH levels?
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What is the primary role of water in photosynthesis?
What is the primary role of water in photosynthesis?
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What is the primary function of the pacemaker of the heart?
What is the primary function of the pacemaker of the heart?
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Which component of blood is primarily responsible for oxygen transport?
Which component of blood is primarily responsible for oxygen transport?
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Which process is most directly linked to the enlargement of cells in phototropism?
Which process is most directly linked to the enlargement of cells in phototropism?
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How does rubisco function in the Calvin Cycle?
How does rubisco function in the Calvin Cycle?
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How does an action potential travel unidirectionally along a neuron?
How does an action potential travel unidirectionally along a neuron?
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What effect does sickle-cell anemia have on oxygen transport?
What effect does sickle-cell anemia have on oxygen transport?
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In plant reproduction, what distinguishes a monoecious species from a dioecious one?
In plant reproduction, what distinguishes a monoecious species from a dioecious one?
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What does the oxyhemoglobin disassociation curve illustrate?
What does the oxyhemoglobin disassociation curve illustrate?
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What term describes the process of double fertilization in plants?
What term describes the process of double fertilization in plants?
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What concept describes the trade-off in size seen in relation to surface area and volume in organisms?
What concept describes the trade-off in size seen in relation to surface area and volume in organisms?
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Which of the following denotes an ectotherm?
Which of the following denotes an ectotherm?
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What is the significance of the surface area to volume ratio in living organisms?
What is the significance of the surface area to volume ratio in living organisms?
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What function does chlorophyll serve in the photosystem?
What function does chlorophyll serve in the photosystem?
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In the context of metabolism, what distinguishes ectotherm conformers from endotherm regulators?
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During negative pressure breathing, which happens in mammals?
During negative pressure breathing, which happens in mammals?
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What key role does myelin play in neurons?
What key role does myelin play in neurons?
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What occurs during the reaction center of a photosystem?
What occurs during the reaction center of a photosystem?
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What role does water potential play in plant function?
What role does water potential play in plant function?
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Which components contribute to the water potential equation in plants?
Which components contribute to the water potential equation in plants?
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In the context of the oxyhemoglobin saturation graph, what does a right shift indicate?
In the context of the oxyhemoglobin saturation graph, what does a right shift indicate?
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What is a primary distinction between ectotherm conformers and endotherm regulators?
What is a primary distinction between ectotherm conformers and endotherm regulators?
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How does the surface area to volume ratio change with increasing organism size?
How does the surface area to volume ratio change with increasing organism size?
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Why do plants prefer to use cell expansion rather than cell division for growth compared to animals?
Why do plants prefer to use cell expansion rather than cell division for growth compared to animals?
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How does the surface area to volume ratio change as an organism increases in size?
How does the surface area to volume ratio change as an organism increases in size?
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Which of the following correctly represents the relationship of metabolic rates with body mass for endotherms?
Which of the following correctly represents the relationship of metabolic rates with body mass for endotherms?
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What does the oxyhemoglobin saturation graph illustrate about oxygen affinity under various conditions?
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In terms of temperature regulation, how do ectotherm conformers primarily function in relation to environmental temperature?
In terms of temperature regulation, how do ectotherm conformers primarily function in relation to environmental temperature?
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What distinguishes endotherms from ectotherms in terms of thermoregulation?
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How might the shape of the SA:Vol curve change when comparing smaller to larger organisms?
How might the shape of the SA:Vol curve change when comparing smaller to larger organisms?
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How do the metabolic rates of mass-specific and whole-body rates differ in animals?
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Which of the following describes the relationship between the length of the Loop of Henle and a kidney's concentrating ability?
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How do ectotherm conformers differ functionally from endotherm regulators?
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What does the term 'surface area to volume ratio' imply for larger organisms?
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Which factor primarily influences the water potential in plant cells?
Which factor primarily influences the water potential in plant cells?
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In the context of blood sugar regulation, which hormone primarily lowers blood glucose levels after a meal?
In the context of blood sugar regulation, which hormone primarily lowers blood glucose levels after a meal?
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In an oxyhemoglobin saturation graph, what does a rightward shift typically indicate?
In an oxyhemoglobin saturation graph, what does a rightward shift typically indicate?
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What is the main function of metabolic processes in endothermic organisms?
What is the main function of metabolic processes in endothermic organisms?
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What primarily distinguishes ectotherm conformers from endotherm regulators?
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Which statement best describes the function of osmoregulation in animals?
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How does the surface area to volume ratio impact the metabolism of larger organisms?
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What is a key characteristic of the absorption process in the digestive system?
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Which of the following best describes the role of rubisco in plant metabolism?
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Which mechanism represents a common way lipids are transported across epithelial cells?
Which mechanism represents a common way lipids are transported across epithelial cells?
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Which characteristic is typical of ectotherm conformers in relation to temperature?
Which characteristic is typical of ectotherm conformers in relation to temperature?
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What effect does a decrease in surface area to volume ratio have on physiological processes?
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What distinguishes Type I diabetes from Type II diabetes?
What distinguishes Type I diabetes from Type II diabetes?
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How does metabolism in larger animals differ from that in smaller animals?
How does metabolism in larger animals differ from that in smaller animals?
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What would be the consequence of mutations affecting water potential mechanisms in plants?
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What is the relationship between water potential and auxin in plants?
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What does the water potential equation primarily account for?
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What is indicated by a rightward shift in the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve?
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Which statement best explains the difference between ectotherm conformers and endotherm regulators?
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How does the surface area to volume ratio affect metabolic processes in organisms?
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What is primarily illustrated by the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve?
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In the context of metabolic rates, how do ectotherm conformers typically differ from endotherm regulators?
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What would happen if the steep part of the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve were shallower?
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Which characteristic is essential for understanding how metabolic rates differ across species?
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What impact does an increased solute concentration have on water potential in plant systems?
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What is a key consequence of high blood pressure on the circulatory system?
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Which part of the plant primarily undergoes meiosis to generate spores?
Which part of the plant primarily undergoes meiosis to generate spores?
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What type of reproductive structure do monoecious plants exhibit?
What type of reproductive structure do monoecious plants exhibit?
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In terms of plant reproduction, which statement accurately describes dioecious plants?
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What is a crucial evolutionary advantage of sexual reproduction in flowering plants?
What is a crucial evolutionary advantage of sexual reproduction in flowering plants?
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What stage of the plant life cycle is characterized by having two sets of chromosomes?
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Which gene combinations lead to the specification of sepals and petals?
Which gene combinations lead to the specification of sepals and petals?
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What characteristic prevents A and C genes from forming a dimer?
What characteristic prevents A and C genes from forming a dimer?
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Which gene combination results in the formation of carpels?
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Which two gene classes can be combined to produce stamens?
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What happens when two identical gene classes, such as B and B, are combined?
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In the context of organ formation, how does the expression of gene combinations differ across whorls?
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Why can't the gene combinations BB and AC generate an organ?
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What is the primary characteristic of a perfect flower?
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Which term describes a flower that has both male and female flowers on the same plant?
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What primarily determines the flowering process in plants?
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What are the four main organs of a flower?
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In which structure do both male and female floral organs typically exist?
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Which of the following correctly describes an imperfect flower?
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Which environmental factor does NOT typically trigger flowering in plants?
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What is meant by the term 'whorls' in the context of flower structure?
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Which of the following statements best describes the role of organ identity genes in flower development?
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Which of the following floral traits is most likely found in a dioecious plant?
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What process do C4 and CAM plants specifically utilize to aid in carbon fixation?
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In which part of the plant do C3 plants primarily fix CO2?
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Which of the following best describes CAM plants?
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What enzyme is primarily responsible for carbon fixation in C3 plants?
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What differentiates the spatial and temporal separation of carbon fixation in C4 and CAM plants?
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What is the main function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
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Which statement accurately describes C4 plants?
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What role does the reaction center play in photosynthesis?
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Which of the following accurately reflects photorespiration?
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How do CAM plants differ from C3 and C4 plants in their adaptation to hot climates?
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What is a primary characteristic of C3 plants in contrast to C4 and CAM plants?
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Which component is exclusively involved in the photosynthetic light reactions?
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What do C4 plants produce as a primary four-carbon compound during photosynthesis?
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Which enzyme is crucial for the fixation of carbon in C4 plants during the initial step?
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How do CAM plants utilize CO2 differently from C4 and C3 plants?
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In what cellular location is Rubisco found in C4 plants?
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What is a significant advantage of C4 and CAM plants over C3 plants in hot and dry environments?
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Which of the following compounds is not produced by the Calvin Cycle?
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What distinguishes CAM plants from C4 plants in their carbon fixation strategy?
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What is the primary role of Rubisco in the Calvin Cycle?
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What is the key distinction between C3 and C4 photosynthesis regarding CO2 fixation?
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Which condition significantly influences whether some C3 plants can adopt a CAM pathway?
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What is the primary function of the key enzyme Rubisco in the Calvin Cycle?
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Which of the following correctly describes the stages of the Calvin Cycle?
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During which stage of photosynthesis is glucose primarily produced?
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What is a unique feature of C4 plants compared to C3 plants in photosynthesis?
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Where in the chloroplast does the Calvin Cycle take place?
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What is the primary function of the light reactions in photosynthesis?
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Which statement correctly describes the Calvin Cycle?
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What tradeoff occurs when stomata open during photosynthesis?
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Which component is NOT produced during the light reactions of photosynthesis?
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In which part of the chloroplast do the light-independent reactions take place?
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What primary function is associated with auxin in plants?
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Which type of light is most effective for promoting phototropism in plants?
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Which mechanism is primarily responsible for cell enlargement in response to auxin?
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How do plants primarily detect and respond to the quality of light?
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Which hormone plays a role in the differentiation of vascular tissue in plants?
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What is the primary function of auxin in plants?
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Which mechanism primarily describes how plants respond to light direction?
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What does the term 'coleoptile' refer to in the context of plant growth?
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What is the significance of placing the agar block with auxin on only one side of the stem?
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How did Frits Went's experiment contribute to the understanding of plant hormones?
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What process occurs when H+ ions bind to clay, enhancing nutrient availability for plants?
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How do ectomycorrhizal fungi benefit woody plants?
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What role does rhizobia bacteria play in symbiosis with legumes?
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Which of the following best describes the role of macronutrients for plants?
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What key mechanism allows plant roots to absorb more nutrients from the soil?
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Which nutrient type relies on clay particles for effective absorption through cation exchange?
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In a mycorrhizal association, what benefit does the plant gain from the fungus?
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Which mechanism explains how sugars are transported in plants?
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In the context of girdling, which outcome can occur if a trunk is girdled?
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What initiates the rapid series of cell divisions after fertilization?
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What is the pattern of cell division immediately following fertilization known as?
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Which of the following describes the primary event of gastrulation in mammals?
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At which stage of human development does implantation typically occur?
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During organogenesis, which of the following is primarily developed from the ectoderm?
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Prior to the embryonic tissue split, what significant role does the trophoblast play?
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Which statement accurately describes the inner cell mass at the 32 cell stage?
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What is the main purpose of transcription factors in development?
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How does the resting membrane potential of a neuron maintain itself at approximately -60 mV?
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Which of the following correctly describes the flow of signals through a neuron upon sensory stimulation?
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What consequence does a myelin sheath have on the transmission of action potentials?
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Which of the following best represents the resting membrane potential established in a neuron?
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How does an action potential travel down an unmyelinated neuron?
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What occurs during negative pressure breathing in mammals?
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What characteristic of llama hemoglobin allows it to thrive in high-altitude environments?
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What role does surfactant play in the alveoli during gas exchange?
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Which of the following animals would most likely have a left-shifted oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve?
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Which feature is NOT characteristic of the closed circulatory system?
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What occurs in the lungs during negative pressure breathing?
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Which part of the ECG indicates a first-degree AV block?
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Which phase of the cardiac cycle primarily corresponds to depolarization of the ventricles?
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What role does the SA node primarily play in the cardiac conduction system?
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Which type of heart block is characterized by the pattern of failure to conduct an impulse, but also has occasional successful transmissions?
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What is the primary function of the glomerulus in the kidney?
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Juxtamedullary nephrons are unique because they allow for the:
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Osmoregulation is critical for maintaining which aspect of homeostasis?
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Which nephron structure is crucial for creating the osmotic gradient in the medulla?
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What type of scale is used to represent the values on the axes in metabolic rate graphs?
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What can be inferred about the metabolic rates of reptiles compared to birds and mammals?
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What energetic advantage do endotherms have in cold environments compared to ectotherms?
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If George the Elephant weighs 4000 kg and has a mass-specific metabolic rate of 11.98 kcal/day * kg, what is his total daily energy expenditure?
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Which of the following types of tissue primarily aids in maintaining homeostasis within the body?
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How do smaller animals primarily manage heat compared to larger animals?
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What is a significant consequence of the surface area to volume ratio in physiological processes?
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Study Notes
Bio 20B Study Notes
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Surface Area to Volume Ratio:
- Students can identify the shape of the SA:Vol curve vs. body size.
- Students can plot SA and Vol separately.
- Given values, students can calculate SA:Vol.
- Students can apply SA:Vol to a body (volume=heat production; surface area=heat loss).
- Students can differentiate between whole-body metabolic rate and mass-specific metabolic rate.
- Students identify and label units on graphs for SA:Vol, metabolic rate, and mass.
- Students can calculate these variables and graph them.
- Students can describe the relationship visually.
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Bioenergetics and Metabolism:
- Students should identify 4 animal tissue types and provide examples.
- Students need to differentiate between regulatory and conforming strategies.
- Students can create graphs of body temperature vs. environmental temperature (regulator vs. conformer).
- Students can define and give examples of endotherms and ectotherms.
- Endotherms get heat from metabolism; ectotherms get heat from the environment.
- Students should understand homeostasis is not limited to temperature.
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Digestive System:
- Describe major organs in the digestive system and where specific fuels are digested and absorbed.
- Understand the difference between digestion (breaking polymers into monomers) and absorption (crossing cell membranes).
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Osmoregulation and Excretory System:
- Animals break down nitrogenous waste products into different products with varying energy expenditure and water-saving properties.
- Different osmotic adaptations depend on the environment.
- Students understand the terms hypoosmotic and hyperosmotic.
- Given an organism and its environment, predict water movement and organismal adaptations.
- Describe the nephron and urine formation steps.
- Explain why fish cannot concentrate urine beyond body fluid osmolarity, but birds and mammals can.
- Explain how alcohol and ADH affect urine output.
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Circulatory System:
- Students need to know the difference between open and closed circulatory systems (single/double circuits).
- Students should draw and understand the contraction cycle and EKG.
- Students need to understand the heart's pacemaker and electrical conduction system (AV node, bundle of His).
- Students should know the heart anatomy and blood vessels. Trace blood flow in the mammalian heart.
- Students should know blood pressure equation (cardiac output, TPR).
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Respiratory System:
- Students should describe negative pressure breathing and respiration anatomy in mammals.
- Describe the components of blood and red blood cell anatomy.
- Describe hemoglobin as a molecule and its purpose.
- Draw and interpret an oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve (shifts).
- Explain the effect of conditions and cooperate with hemoglobin.
- Explain sickle cell anemia's impact on oxygen transport.
- Describe fetal hemoglobin.
- Describe altitude's effects.
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Nervous System: -Diagram basic neuron anatomy. -Understand the blood-brain barrier and its role in the nervous system. -Understand the role of myelin. -Understand the purpose of an action potential. -Explain electrochemical gradients and action potential establishment.
- Accurately describe the five components of the action potential.
- Describe why an action potential travels in one direction. -Graph an action potential, and explain the spatial aspect. -Understand neurotransmitters and their general function. -Explain the mechanisms of action of drugs.
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Musculoskeletal System:
- Describe the neuromuscular junction and the role of acetylcholine. -Describe muscle anatomy (thick/thin filaments). -Describe sliding filament theory. -What shortens during muscle contraction? -What role does calcium play in muscle contractions?
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Animal Development: -Describe determination and differentiation. -Explain differential gene expression, cytoplasmic segregation, and induction (DGE). -Explain a morphogen gradient. -Describe morphogen gradient in Drosophila. -What are hox genes? -Describe an organizer. -Differentiate between induced pluripotent stem cells and embryonic stem cells.
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Plant Structure and Function: -List plant cell types/tissues and give their properties. -Diagram cross-sections of plant parts (leaf, stem, root). -Know the differences in plant tissues in monocots and eudicots. -Describe the function and location of meristems. -Describe secondary growth (lateral meristems). -Explain why plants rely more on expansion than division.
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Water and Sugar Transport: -Use water potential equation. -Describe components of water potential (solute and pressure). -Describe guard cell function & water potential's role in opening/closing stomates. -Describe the transpiration-cohesion-tension theory. -Describe water transport in plants. -Explain the difference between apoplastic and symplastic movement (and relative speeds).
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Plant Nutrition: -State where plant carbon comes from. -Define mutualism (e.g., mycorrhizae). -Explain nitrogen fixation's difficulty for plants.
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Plant Growth and Regulation: -Identify where light is detected in plants. -Describe the structures involved in light detection and the structure of pigments. -Explain the Darwin/Went experiments, and Thimann's discoveries. -Explain auxin's one-way movement (polar transport) -Explain auxin's role in cell growth (acid growth hypothesis). -Describe the influence of proton pumps, water potential, and transcription on auxin.
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Photosynthesis: -State the overall reactants and products of photosynthesis. -Describe light-dependent and Calvin cycle reactions.
-Explain the flow of electrons in photosystems.
-Describe the role of chlorophyll. -Explain why a photosystem is like an antenna. -Explain the role of the reaction center -Describe the role of rubisco. -
Plant Reproduction: -Describe alternation of generations.
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Test your understanding of surface area to volume ratios and metabolic processes in animals. This quiz covers key concepts like bioenergetics, tissue types, and the physiological strategies of endotherms and ectotherms. Prepare to plot graphs and differentiate between various metabolic rates.