Biology Guide - First Period
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What is the primary function of the pancreas in digestion?

  • Releases bile
  • Absorbs nutrients
  • Stores energy
  • Produces digestive enzymes (correct)

Enzymes are specific to a substrate.

True (A)

What is the term for the process by which the body expels waste from the rectum?

Defecation

The energy of activation is the amount of energy needed for a reaction to take place in a _________ molecule.

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Match the following biomolecules with their monomers:

<p>Carbohydrates = Monosaccharides Lipids = Fatty acids Nucleic Acids = Nucleotides Proteins = Amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure of DNA involves the joining of several tertiary structures?

<p>Quaternary Structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All enzymes are polar molecules.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a catalyst?

<p>A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without changing itself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reaction consumes energy to form chemical bonds?

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Catabolic reactions release energy when chemical bonds are broken.

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What is the main function of ATP in the body?

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The process of breaking down glucose in the presence of oxygen is called _____ respiration.

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Match each type of sugar with its definition:

<p>Monosaccharides = Simple sugars like glucose and galactose Disaccharides = Two or more chains of sugars bonded together Polysaccharides = Complex carbohydrates that store energy Starch = A type of polysaccharide found in plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the digestive system is correct?

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Proteins are made up of chains of fatty acids.

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What reaction occurs in the cytoplasm when no oxygen is present?

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What is the primary purpose of the electron transport chain?

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Alleles are identical copies of a gene.

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Which of the following statements about enzymes is true?

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What type of genome do eukaryotic organisms have?

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All forms of nutrition discussed (autotrophic and heterotrophic) require sunlight.

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The __________ theory explains that mitochondria and chloroplasts were once independent organisms.

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Match the following types of gene transfer with their descriptions:

<p>Horizontal gene transfer = Passing of genes between unrelated organisms Vertical gene transfer = Passing genes from parent to offspring Bacterial conjugation = A method of horizontal gene transfer Plasmids = Small circular DNA that can confer traits like antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of fermentation?

<p>Ethanol and lactic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What controls the direction of DNA synthesis?

<p>Carbons number 5 and number 3 of the sugar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process by which organisms use sunlight to produce food is called ______.

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Sister chromatids are non-identical copies of homologous chromosomes.

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Match the following processes with their definitions:

<p>Chemosynthesis = Production of nutrients using energy from inorganic chemicals Photosynthesis = Conversion of light energy into chemical energy Cellular respiration = Release of energy from glucose in the presence of oxygen Fermentation = Energy production in the absence of oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do mitochondria play in the relationship between cellular respiration and photosynthesis?

<p>They provide carbon dioxide and water for photosynthesis. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are credited with discovering the structure of DNA?

<p>Watson and Crick</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cofactors can be either tightly or loosely bound to enzymes.

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What is the primary difference between autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms?

<p>Autotrophic organisms produce their own food, while heterotrophic organisms obtain nutrients from other sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final product of alcoholic fermentation?

<p>Ethanol and 2 CO2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Calvin Cycle produces ATP and NADPH.

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What is the process called where glucose is converted into pyruvate?

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The chemical equation for photosynthesis is __________.

<p>6CO2 + 6H2O = C6H12O6 + 6O2</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following fermentation processes with their final products:

<p>Lactic Fermentation = Lactic Acid and 2 ATP Alcoholic Fermentation = Ethanol and 2 CO2</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the Krebs Cycle?

<p>It is a chain of reactions that produces energy in aerobic respiration. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Yeast consumes O2 to cause bread to rise.

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During light dependent reactions, light is captured and __________ is produced.

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Flashcards

Anabolic Reaction

Chemical reactions that consume energy to build or change chemical bonds.

Catabolic Reaction

Chemical reactions that release energy when breaking chemical bonds.

Cellular Metabolism

All chemical reactions (anabolic and catabolic) essential for cell survival.

ATP

The nucleotide that provides energy for all bodily processes.

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Monosaccharide

A simple sugar; a single sugar molecule (e.g., glucose, fructose).

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Disaccharide

Two monosaccharides joined together (e.g., sucrose, lactose).

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Polysaccharide

Many monosaccharides joined together; a complex carbohydrate (e.g., starch, glycogen).

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Biochemical Pathway

A series of linked chemical reactions in which each reaction is catalyzed by a specific enzyme.

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Enzyme

A substance that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms without being consumed in the process.

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Active Site

The specific region on an enzyme where the substrate binds and the reaction occurs.

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Enzyme-Substrate Complex

The temporary complex formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate, facilitating the conversion of the substrate into a product.

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Catalytic Efficiency

The ability of an enzyme to speed up a reaction significantly compared to the uncatalyzed reaction.

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Monomer of Protein

Amino Acid

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Monomer of Carbohydrate

Monosaccharide

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Catalyst

A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the reaction itself.

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Energy of Activation

The minimum amount of energy required to initiate a chemical reaction.

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Lactic Acid Fermentation

A type of anaerobic respiration where glucose is broken down into lactic acid and ATP.

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Alcoholic Fermentation

A type of anaerobic respiration where glucose is broken down into ethanol and carbon dioxide, and ATP.

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Aerobic Respiration

The process of breaking down glucose in the presence of oxygen to produce ATP (energy).

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Glycolysis

The breakdown of glucose into two pyruvate molecules, producing a small amount of ATP.

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Photosynthesis

The process where plants and some organisms use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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Light-dependent Reactions

Reactions in photosynthesis that capture light energy and convert it into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH).

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Light-independent Reactions (Calvin Cycle)

Reactions in photosynthesis that use energy from ATP and NADPH to synthesize glucose from carbon dioxide.

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Autotrophic Nutrition

Organisms that produce their own food using energy sources like sunlight or inorganic chemicals.

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Heterotrophic Nutrition

Organisms that obtain energy and nutrients by consuming other organisms.

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Cellular Respiration

A process that breaks down glucose to release energy in the form of ATP, using oxygen.

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Fermentation

Anaerobic (without oxygen) process that produces energy from glucose.

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Complementary Processes

Two processes that rely on each other for their function, such as Photosynthesis and Cellular respiration.

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Electron Transport Chain

The process where electrons from NADH and FADH2 are transported through protein complexes, creating a proton gradient that drives ATP production by ATP synthase.

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Photosynthesis (Energy Conversion)

Light energy is captured by chlorophyll, exciting electrons. These electrons are transferred to electron acceptors, generating a proton gradient and NADPH. NADPH is used to convert CO2 into glucose.

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Alleles

Different versions of a gene that can be passed down within a population.

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Gene

A segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein.

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Karyotype

An image of an individual's chromosomes, organized by size and shape.

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Chromosomal Theory

The theory that chromosomes carry the units of heredity (genes).

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Endosymbiotic Theory

Describes how mitochondria and chloroplasts likely originated as independent organisms that were engulfed by larger cells.

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Study Notes

Biology Guide - First Period

  • Anabolic Reactions: Consume energy to create or modify chemical bonds. Cellular Respiration is an example.
  • Catabolic Reactions: Release energy when chemical bonds are broken. Photosynthesis is an example.
  • Cellular Metabolism: The combined anabolic and catabolic reactions in a cell, essential for survival.
  • Aerobic Respiration: Production of energy in the presence of oxygen (occurs in the mitochondria) from glucose.
  • Anaerobic Respiration: Production of energy in the absence of oxygen (occurs in the cytoplasm) from sugars.
  • Biochemical Pathways: A series of linked biochemical reactions, each step catalyzed by a specific enzyme.

Biomolecules

  • Proteins: Chains of amino acids, crucial for various cellular functions.
  • Lipids: Commonly phospholipids, forming cell membranes. Cholesterol plays a role in membrane structure.
  • Carbohydrates: Sugars, provide energy.

True/False Questions

  • Sugar is bad for diets. (False)
  • Starch is a monomer. (False)
  • Sugar rush is proven. (False)
  • Sugar substitute discovery was accidental. (True)
  • Plant material source is soil. (True)
  • Digestive system transforms food to energy. (True)
  • Saliva helps break down food with amylases. (True)
  • Stomach dissolves fats. (False)
  • Small intestine absorbs nutrients. (True)

ATP and Lipids

  • ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate): The main energy currency for cells.
  • Lipids (Phospholipids): Hydrophilic head, hydrophobic tails. Key component of cell membranes.
  • Cholesterol: Contributes to membrane strength, flexibility, and fluidity.

Biomolecules, Monomers, and Polymers

  • Monosaccharides: Simple sugars (glucose, galactose).
  • Disaccharides: Two monosaccharides joined (sucrose, maltose, lactose).
  • Polysaccharides: Complex carbohydrates (cellulose, starch, chitin, glycogen).

Digestive System Summary

  • Saliva: Begins food breakdown in the mouth.
  • Peristalsis: Muscle contractions move food through the esophagus.
  • Stomach: Churns food, releases acids to break down proteins.
  • Duodenum: Continues digestion, receiving digestive juices from the pancreas.
  • Large Intestine: Absorbs water and electrolytes.
  • Small Intestine: Absorbs most nutrients, where most of the nutrients go through before being transformed into energy in the bloodstream.
  • Liver: Stores energy for the body.

DNA and Proteins

  • DNA Primary Structure: Peptide bonds link amino acids.
  • DNA Secondary Structure: Helices, folded.
  • DNA Quaternary Structure: Several tertiary structures joined.
  • DNA vs. RNA: Key differences in bases (cytosine-guanine, adenine-thymine, uracil-adenine) and sugar (deoxyribose, ribose), along with single or double strand configuration.

Open Systems and Catalysts

  • Open Systems: Organisms interact with the environment for matter and energy.
  • Catalyst: Substances that speed up chemical reactions without being consumed.

Enzymes

  • Enzymes: Catalyze reactions, specific substrate binding.
  • Active Site: Enzyme region that binds to the substrate.
  • Enzyme-Substrate Complex: Formation when substrate binds to enzyme's active site.
  • Energy of Activation: Energy required for a reaction to start.
  • Catalytic Cycle: Enzyme approach, substrate binding, product formation, enzyme releasing.

Autotrophic and Heterotrophic Nutrition

  • Autotrophic Nutrition: Organisms produce their own food from sunlight or inorganic compounds (plants, algae).
  • Heterotrophic Nutrition: Organisms obtain nutrients from other organisms (animals, fungi).
  • Chemosynthesis: Production of nutrients using chemical energy.

Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

  • Complementary: Photosynthesis produces glucose/O2; respiration uses glucose/O2, and gives CO2.
  • Fermentation: Anaerobic respiration, like lactic acid fermentation and alcohol fermentation.
  • Lactic Acid Fermentation: Results in lactic acid & 2 ATP. Muscle cramps.
  • Alcoholic Fermentation: Produces ethanol, 2 CO2, and 2 ATP.

DNA Structure and Function

  • Genome: All DNA in an organism.
  • Alleles: Different versions of a gene.
  • Genes: Sections of DNA coding for a protein.
  • Locus: Gene location.
  • Karyotype: Image of chromosomes.
  • Histones: Proteins compacting DNA into chromatin.
  • Sister Chromatids: Identical copies of homologous chromosomes.
  • DNA replication: Semiconservative process.

DNA Replication and mRNA

  • Vertical Gene Transfer: Passing genes from parents to offspring.
  • RNA (mRNA): Carries genetic instructions from DNA to ribosomes for protein synthesis.
  • tRNA: Transports amino acids to ribosomes.
  • DNA Polymerase: Adds nucleotides to DNA.
  • DNA Ligase: Joins DNA fragments.
  • Okazaki Fragments: Short DNA fragments during replication.
  • Exonuclease: Removes RNA primers.

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Test your knowledge of key biology concepts including metabolic reactions and biomolecules. This quiz covers topics like anabolic and catabolic reactions, cellular respiration, and the importance of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. Challenge yourself with true/false questions to reinforce your understanding.

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