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What is the first step in the process of protein synthesis?
What is the first step in the process of protein synthesis?
The correct order of the steps of endomembrane system function is: 2,3,1,5,4. Fill in the blanks with the step descriptions.
The correct order of the steps of endomembrane system function is: 2,3,1,5,4. Fill in the blanks with the step descriptions.
Ribosomes on the rough ER synthesize proteins, proteins are packaged into transport vesicles, golgi apparatus receives transport vesicles from the rough ER, proteins are modified by the golgi apparatus, modified proteins may be secreted from the cell by exocytosis.
What is the correct sequence from simplest to most complex in the levels of structural organization of the human body?
What is the correct sequence from simplest to most complex in the levels of structural organization of the human body?
Chemical level, cellular level, tissue level, organ level, organ system level, organismal level
The maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment is termed as?
The maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment is termed as?
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What is a cell or organ that responds to the directions of the control center in a negative feedback loop called?
What is a cell or organ that responds to the directions of the control center in a negative feedback loop called?
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What part of the feedback loop is the stimulus when body temperature rises above normal?
What part of the feedback loop is the stimulus when body temperature rises above normal?
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What type of feedback loop is described when a mother's milk production increases while the baby sucks?
What type of feedback loop is described when a mother's milk production increases while the baby sucks?
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What is a gradient?
What is a gradient?
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What are the two major methods by which cells communicate to coordinate their functions?
What are the two major methods by which cells communicate to coordinate their functions?
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What is NOT one of the 4 core principles related to homeostasis?
What is NOT one of the 4 core principles related to homeostasis?
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How many electrons are in the outermost shell of an atom with 15 electrons?
How many electrons are in the outermost shell of an atom with 15 electrons?
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An electrically neutral atom with an atomic number of 8 and a mass number of 17 has how many protons?
An electrically neutral atom with an atomic number of 8 and a mass number of 17 has how many protons?
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What predicts the element to which an atom belongs?
What predicts the element to which an atom belongs?
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What are the 4 most common elements, comprising 96% of the body's mass?
What are the 4 most common elements, comprising 96% of the body's mass?
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Glucose dissolves in the water of blood plasma. This mixture is best known as a?
Glucose dissolves in the water of blood plasma. This mixture is best known as a?
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Hydrogen bonds may occur between which type of molecules?
Hydrogen bonds may occur between which type of molecules?
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Which of the following atoms is inert?
Which of the following atoms is inert?
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Which of the following is the strongest bond?
Which of the following is the strongest bond?
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Which of the following represents an exchange reaction?
Which of the following represents an exchange reaction?
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What statement best describes enzyme function?
What statement best describes enzyme function?
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What type of compound is not likely to dissolve in water?
What type of compound is not likely to dissolve in water?
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The monomer of a carbohydrate is?
The monomer of a carbohydrate is?
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What chemical binds free hydrogen ions in solution?
What chemical binds free hydrogen ions in solution?
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What is the function of a buffer?
What is the function of a buffer?
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What is the building block of a lipid?
What is the building block of a lipid?
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What forms the basis for the body's steroids?
What forms the basis for the body's steroids?
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What type of polar covalent bonds links amino acids?
What type of polar covalent bonds links amino acids?
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The alpha-helix and beta pleated sheets are examples of?
The alpha-helix and beta pleated sheets are examples of?
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Yuri is working with a chemical in lab known to be composed of repetitive units that include a phosphate group, a nitrogenous base, and a sugar known as ribose. What is he working with?
Yuri is working with a chemical in lab known to be composed of repetitive units that include a phosphate group, a nitrogenous base, and a sugar known as ribose. What is he working with?
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The digestion of food is exergonic since chemical bonds are broken and energy is released.
The digestion of food is exergonic since chemical bonds are broken and energy is released.
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Enzymes bind with substrates at their active sites and are permanently altered by the reaction.
Enzymes bind with substrates at their active sites and are permanently altered by the reaction.
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Study Notes
Protein Synthesis Steps
- mRNA is first produced in the nucleus after DNA uncoils for transcription.
- Once formed, mRNA moves to the ribosome.
- Ribosomes then traverse the mRNA to synthesize proteins.
- tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosomes for assembling proteins.
- The final step is the formation of the polypeptide.
Endomembrane System Function
- Ribosomes on the rough ER synthesize proteins, which are packaged into transport vesicles.
- The Golgi apparatus receives these transport vesicles for modification.
- Modified proteins may be secreted via exocytosis.
Levels of Structural Organization in the Human Body
- The correct sequence from simplest to most complex:
- Chemical level
- Cellular level
- Tissue level
- Organ level
- Organ system level
- Organismal level
Homeostasis
- Defined as the maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment.
Negative Feedback Loop
- An effector responds to signals from the control center to maintain homeostasis.
Feedback Loop Scenario
- Increased body temperature serves as the stimulus in a feedback loop, observed through sweat gland activation helping to cool the body.
Positive Feedback Loop Example
- Breastfeeding illustrates a positive feedback loop where the stimulus (sucking) increases the response (milk production).
Gradient Concept
- A gradient exists when there is a higher concentration of a substance in one area compared to another, with the two areas connected.
Cell Communication Methods
- Cells primarily communicate through chemical messengers and electrical signals.
Core Principles of Homeostasis
- Metabolism is NOT one of the four core principles related to homeostasis.
Atomic Structure
- An atom with 15 electrons has 5 electrons in its outermost shell.
- An electrically neutral atom with an atomic number of 8 (mass number 17) has 8 protons.
Element Prediction
- The element identity of an atom is determined by the total number of protons it contains.
Common Elements in the Body
- The four most abundant elements constituting 96% of the body's mass are:
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
- Hydrogen
- Carbon
Blood Plasma Composition
- A mixture of glucose dissolved in blood plasma is termed a solution.
Hydrogen Bond Formation
- Hydrogen bonds typically occur between polar molecules.
Inert Atoms
- An atom with an atomic number of 10 is considered inert due to a full outer electron shell.
Types of Chemical Bonds
- The strongest bond type is a double covalent bond.
Exchange Reactions
- An example of an exchange reaction is represented by the equation AB + CD → AD + BC.
Enzyme Function
- Enzymes enhance the speed of chemical reactions by lowering activation energy barriers.
Solubility of Compounds
- Compounds that have nonpolar covalent bonds are unlikely to dissolve in water.
Carbohydrate Building Block
- The monomer of carbohydrates is known as a monosaccharide.
Free Hydrogen Ion Binding
- Free hydrogen ions in a solution are typically bound by a base.
Buffer Function
- Buffers function to minimize fluctuations in pH levels when acids or bases are introduced into a solution.
Lipid Building Block
- Fatty acids serve as the fundamental building blocks of lipids.
Basis for Steroids
- Cholesterol forms the basis of the body's steroid compositions.
Amino Acid Linkage
- Amino acids are linked by peptide bonds which are type of polar covalent bond.
Protein Structure Types
- The alpha-helix and beta-pleated sheets represent secondary protein structures.
Nucleic Acid Example
- A chemical comprising a phosphate group, a nitrogenous base, and ribose sugar is identified as a nucleic acid.
Exergonic Reactions
- The digestion of food is classified as an exergonic process due to the release of energy when chemical bonds are broken.
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