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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an emergent property?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an emergent property?
- Properties that cannot be predicted by studying the individual parts of a system.
- A property that is more complex than the individual components of a system.
- A property that is present in the individual components of a system, but not in the system as a whole. (correct)
- A property that arises from the arrangement and interaction of parts within a system.
The Miller-Urey experiment was significant because it demonstrated:
The Miller-Urey experiment was significant because it demonstrated:
- The evolution of photosynthesis.
- The role of DNA in heredity.
- The origin of life on Earth.
- The formation of complex organic molecules from inorganic compounds. (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a structural isomer?
Which of the following is an example of a structural isomer?
- Cis-2-butene and Trans-2-butene
- Glucose and Fructose
- Ethanol and Dimethyl ether (correct)
- L-alanine and D-alanine
What is the difference between an element and a compound?
What is the difference between an element and a compound?
Which of the following best describes the concept of reductionism?
Which of the following best describes the concept of reductionism?
A molecule with a polar covalent bond would be considered __________.
A molecule with a polar covalent bond would be considered __________.
Which of the following molecules has a higher thermal energy?
Which of the following molecules has a higher thermal energy?
Why is water considered a good solvent?
Why is water considered a good solvent?
Flashcards
Reductionism
Reductionism
An approach in biology that breaks down complex systems into simpler components.
Emergent Properties
Emergent Properties
New characteristics that arise from the interactions of simpler components.
Autotrophs vs Heterotrophs
Autotrophs vs Heterotrophs
Autotrophs produce their own food; heterotrophs consume others for energy.
Binomial Nomenclature
Binomial Nomenclature
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Valence Electrons
Valence Electrons
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Hydrophilic vs Hydrophobic
Hydrophilic vs Hydrophobic
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Isomers
Isomers
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Miller-Urey Experiment
Miller-Urey Experiment
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Study Notes
Chapter 1: Evolution, Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry
- Understand reductionism and its advantages/disadvantages
- Know the concept of emergent properties
- Understand levels of biological organization
- Identify the structural components of DNA
- Differentiate between autotrophs and heterotrophs
- Recognize feedback systems and provide examples
- Identify higher-level organizational interactions
- Properly format binomial nomenclature
- Describe the scientific method
- Formulate hypotheses based on conditions
Chapter 2: The Chemical Context of Life
- Differentiate between elements and compounds
- Identify the components of an atom
- Interpret the periodic table, including atomic number and mass number
- Explain how isotopes affect atomic mass
- Understand potential energy related to electrons
- Interpret potential energy levels of electron shells
- Identify polar and nonpolar covalent bonds and provide examples
Chapter 3: Water and Life
- Describe the molecular structure of water, including types of charges and bonding
- Relate kinetic energy to motion in water
- Differentiate between temperature and thermal energy
- Define solutions and their components
- Differentiate between hydrophilic and hydrophobic substances
- Calculate molecular mass of molecules
- Explain how ions affect pH
Chapter 4: Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life
- Explain the purpose of the Miller-Urey Experiment
- Define and identify valence electrons
- Describe carbon chains and variations
- Understand hydrocarbons
- Define isomers
- Identify constitutional (structural) isomers
- Identify cis-diastereomers (geometric isomers)
- Identify enantiomers (optical isomers)
Chapter 5: Structure and Function of Large Biological Molecules
- Classify carbohydrates and identify examples
- Identify carbohydrate forms used by the body
- Identify different types of fatty acids
- Describe organizational levels of protein structure and provide examples
- Compare and contrast DNA and RNA
- Predict the complementary strand of a given DNA sequence
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