Biology Chapter on DNA and Chromosomes

DNA Structure

• DNA is a double helix formed by two strands of nucleotides.
• Each nucleotide consists of a sugar (deoxyribose), a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base (adenine, thymine, guanine, or cytosine).
• The bases pair specifically: adenine with thymine, and guanine with cytosine.
• This base pairing is crucial for DNA replication and protein synthesis.

Sex Chromosomes

• Sex chromosomes determine an organism's sex.
• Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, 22 pairs are autosomes and 1 pair are sex chromosomes.
• Females have two X chromosomes (XX), and males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY).
• The Y chromosome contains genes crucial for male development.

Cellular Processes

• Mitosis: A type of cell division that produces two identical daughter cells from a single parent cell. It's essential for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction.
• Meiosis: A type of cell division that produces four genetically different daughter cells from a single parent cell. Crucial for sexual reproduction.
• Mutation: A change in the DNA sequence, which can be harmful, beneficial, or neutral.
• Non-disjunction: The failure of chromosomes to separate properly during cell division, leading to abnormal chromosome numbers in daughter cells.

Atomic Structure and Electron Movement

• Atoms consist of a nucleus containing protons and neutrons, and electrons orbiting the nucleus in various energy levels.
• Electrons move around the nucleus in orbitals, not in specific paths.
• Electrons can move between energy levels by absorbing or releasing energy.

Chemical Bonding

• Ionic bonding: Transfer of electrons between atoms.
• Covalent bonding: Sharing of electrons between atoms.
• Metallic bonding: Sharing of electrons by a "sea" of electrons in a metallic lattice structure.

Element Definition

• An element is a pure substance made of only one type of atom.

Science Definition

• Science is a systematic process of acquiring knowledge about the natural world through observation, experimentation, and reasoning.

Biology Definition

• Biology is the study of living organisms and their interactions.

Hypothesis Definition

• A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

Branches of Chemistry

• Organic chemistry (study of carbon-containing compounds)
• Inorganic chemistry (study of non-carbon containing compounds)
• Physical chemistry (study of chemical processes)
• Analytical chemistry (study of the composition of matter)

Acidity and Basidity

• Acidity: A measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in a substance.
• Basidity (Alkalinity): A measure of the concentration of hydroxide ions (OH−) in a substance.

Cell Types

• Eukaryotic cells: Cells with a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
• Prokaryotic cells: Cells without a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles.

ATP Function

• ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the primary energy currency of cells.
• ATP provides energy for various cellular processes.

Membrane Transport

• Filtration: Movement of water and small solutes across a membrane.
• Diffusion: Movement of molecules from high concentration to low concentration.
• Osmosis: Diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane.
• Active transport: Movement of molecules against their concentration gradient, requiring energy.

Chemical Reaction Terms

• Reactant: A substance that undergoes change in a chemical reaction.
• Solution: A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.
• Precipitate: A solid that forms from a solution.
• Product: A substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction.
• Compound: A substance consisting of two or more different elements chemically combined.
• Chemical reaction: A process in which one or more substances are changed into one or more different substances.

Mixtures

• Homogeneous mixture: A mixture where the components are evenly distributed (e.g., saltwater).
• Heterogeneous mixture: A mixture where the components are not evenly distributed (e.g., sand and water).

Evolution

• Evolution is the change in heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations.
• Driven by natural selection, genetic drift, mutation, and gene flow.

Intermolecular Forces

• Hydrogen bonding: A strong type of dipole-dipole interaction between a hydrogen atom bonded to a highly electronegative atom (N, O, or F) and another highly electronegative atom.
• Carbon dioxide (CO2) and Carbon monoxide (CO) are formed by covalent bonds.

Physical Concepts

• Mass: A measure of the amount of matter in an object.
• Weight: A measure of the force of gravity acting on an object.
• Density: Mass per unit volume.
• Solid: A state of matter with a definite shape and volume.
• Liquid: A state of matter with a definite volume but not a definite shape.
• Gas: A state of matter with neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.
• Matter: Anything that has mass and takes up space.
• Mixture: A combination of two or more substances in which the substances retain their individual identities.

Microbiology

• Bacteria: Single-celled prokaryotic organisms.
• Viruses: Submicroscopic infectious agents composed of genetic material (DNA or RNA) and a protein coat.

Animal Cell Anatomy

• Animal cells have a cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, and various organelles.

Biological Organization (Human Body)

• From smallest to largest, this includes atoms, molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organism.

Human Body Systems

Each of these anatomical systems, functions, and interdependencies are discussed separately.

Cardiovascular System

• This system includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood. Its primary function is to circulate blood throughout the body.

Blood Composition

• Blood consists of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Blood Cells

• Red blood cells (erythrocytes): Carry oxygen.
• White blood cells (leukocytes): Part of the immune system, fight infection.
• Platelets (thrombocytes): Involved in blood clotting.

Muscle Types

• Skeletal muscle: Voluntary muscle attached to bones.
• Smooth muscle: Involuntary muscle found in internal organs.
• Cardiac muscle: Involuntary muscle found only in the heart.

Hormone Function: Insulin

• Insulin regulates blood glucose levels by promoting the uptake of glucose by cells.

Reproductive Processes

• Fertilization: Fusion of sperm and egg.
• Ovulation: Release of an egg from the ovary.
• Menstruation: Periodic shedding of the uterine lining.

Human Anatomy (Nose, Mouth, Hair, Nails)

• Nose: Air intake, olfaction (smell).
• Mouth: Food intake, speech.
• Hair: Protection, insulation.
• Nails: Protection of fingertips and toes.

Plant Categories

• Plants are categorized into different groups based on their characteristics. Details about these categories need to be specified.

Water Uptake in Plants

• Plants absorb water through their roots.
• Water travels up the stem to the leaves.

Leaf Air Exchange

• Leaves exchange gases (carbon dioxide and oxygen) through stomata, small pores on the surface of the leaf.

Plant Cell Structure

• Plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts, a nucleus, and other organelles.

Cellulose Function

• Cellulose is a structural polysaccharide that makes up plant cell walls.

Plant Pollination

• Plants are pollinated by various agents, including wind, water, and animals (e.g., insects, birds).

Photosynthesis and Respiration

• Photosynthesis: Plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (a sugar) and oxygen.
• Respiration: Plants and animals break down glucose for energy, releasing carbon dioxide and water

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