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Life is thought to have emerged some ______ billion years ago.
Life is thought to have emerged some ______ billion years ago.
3.8
Life emerged 750 million years after the Earth ______.
Life emerged 750 million years after the Earth ______.
formed
Organic molecules were created when molecules in the atmosphere were exposed to ______ and/or electrical discharge.
Organic molecules were created when molecules in the atmosphere were exposed to ______ and/or electrical discharge.
sunlight
The Miller‐Urey Experiment demonstrated how organic molecules could form under ______ conditions.
The Miller‐Urey Experiment demonstrated how organic molecules could form under ______ conditions.
The 'RNA World' is thought to have started some ______ billion years ago.
The 'RNA World' is thought to have started some ______ billion years ago.
The transition from atoms to molecules to cells is an important concept in ______ biology.
The transition from atoms to molecules to cells is an important concept in ______ biology.
Eukaryotic cells are characterized by the presence of a ______.
Eukaryotic cells are characterized by the presence of a ______.
The central dogma of molecular biology describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to ______.
The central dogma of molecular biology describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to ______.
Prokaryotic cells are generally ______ in size, ranging from 1 to 100 μm.
Prokaryotic cells are generally ______ in size, ranging from 1 to 100 μm.
Eukaryotic cells have a ______, whereas prokaryotic cells do not.
Eukaryotic cells have a ______, whereas prokaryotic cells do not.
Eukaryotic genomes typically consist of ______, linear DNA.
Eukaryotic genomes typically consist of ______, linear DNA.
Prokaryotic DNA is generally ______ and circular.
Prokaryotic DNA is generally ______ and circular.
The size of eukaryotic DNA ranges from 15 million to 5 ______ bp.
The size of eukaryotic DNA ranges from 15 million to 5 ______ bp.
Prokaryotes can include organisms like ______ and Archaea.
Prokaryotes can include organisms like ______ and Archaea.
Eukaryotic organisms include ______, maize, and yeast.
Eukaryotic organisms include ______, maize, and yeast.
The common ancestor of all life is believed to be ______ in the evolutionary timeline.
The common ancestor of all life is believed to be ______ in the evolutionary timeline.
Uni‐cellular organisms evolved into multi‐cellular organisms between 1 and 2 billion years ago, with the example organism being ______.
Uni‐cellular organisms evolved into multi‐cellular organisms between 1 and 2 billion years ago, with the example organism being ______.
The specialisation of cells in humans includes five types, one being ______ tissue.
The specialisation of cells in humans includes five types, one being ______ tissue.
One form of tissue in humans is ______ tissue, which is part of the five tissue types.
One form of tissue in humans is ______ tissue, which is part of the five tissue types.
Another type of human tissue is ______ tissue, which is responsible for controlling body functions.
Another type of human tissue is ______ tissue, which is responsible for controlling body functions.
Among the five tissue types in humans, ______ tissue is responsible for movement.
Among the five tissue types in humans, ______ tissue is responsible for movement.
The ______ of labour refers to the specialisation of cells in multicellular organisms.
The ______ of labour refers to the specialisation of cells in multicellular organisms.
Humans have approximately ______ different types of cells.
Humans have approximately ______ different types of cells.
In multicellular organisms like Amoeba spp., there are ______ cell types.
In multicellular organisms like Amoeba spp., there are ______ cell types.
All organisms consist of one or more ______
All organisms consist of one or more ______
The cell is the basic structural unit of all ______
The cell is the basic structural unit of all ______
All cells arise from existing ______ only.
All cells arise from existing ______ only.
Cells create self ______ of themselves.
Cells create self ______ of themselves.
Multicellular organisms exhibit characteristics like ______ and growth.
Multicellular organisms exhibit characteristics like ______ and growth.
Eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound ______ such as the nucleus.
Eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound ______ such as the nucleus.
Prokaryotic cells do not have a defined ______.
Prokaryotic cells do not have a defined ______.
The ______ membrane surrounds all cells, controlling what enters and exits.
The ______ membrane surrounds all cells, controlling what enters and exits.
Cells contain ribosomes, which are essential for ______ synthesis.
Cells contain ribosomes, which are essential for ______ synthesis.
Organisms require ______ to obtain and process energy.
Organisms require ______ to obtain and process energy.
The 'RNA World' is thought to have started around ______ years ago.
The 'RNA World' is thought to have started around ______ years ago.
RNA can act as a ______ by complementing base pairing.
RNA can act as a ______ by complementing base pairing.
One of the key roles of ribozymes is ______ bond formation.
One of the key roles of ribozymes is ______ bond formation.
The structure that describes the flow of genetic information is known as the ______.
The structure that describes the flow of genetic information is known as the ______.
Every cell's complete set of DNA is referred to as its ______.
Every cell's complete set of DNA is referred to as its ______.
The first observation of cells was made by ______ in 1665.
The first observation of cells was made by ______ in 1665.
Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann are known for proposing the ______ in 1839.
Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann are known for proposing the ______ in 1839.
Rudolf Virchow is credited with the phrase 'Omnis cellula e cellula,' which means ______.
Rudolf Virchow is credited with the phrase 'Omnis cellula e cellula,' which means ______.
______ pairing is a critical process in the formation of RNA structures.
______ pairing is a critical process in the formation of RNA structures.
The simplest organisms analyzed, such as Mycoplasma genitalium, have a genome size of ______ genes.
The simplest organisms analyzed, such as Mycoplasma genitalium, have a genome size of ______ genes.
The formation of glycosidic bonds is one example of a reaction catalyzed by ______.
The formation of glycosidic bonds is one example of a reaction catalyzed by ______.
The process of translating RNA into protein is known as ______.
The process of translating RNA into protein is known as ______.
RNA has the ability to ______ itself, which is crucial for its function.
RNA has the ability to ______ itself, which is crucial for its function.
The germane gene count for humans ranges between ______ genes.
The germane gene count for humans ranges between ______ genes.
Life is thought to have emerged some 3.8 billion years ______.
Life is thought to have emerged some 3.8 billion years ______.
The 'RNA World' is thought to have started some 4 billion years ______.
The 'RNA World' is thought to have started some 4 billion years ______.
Organic molecules were created when molecules in the atmosphere were exposed to sunlight and/or ______ discharge.
Organic molecules were created when molecules in the atmosphere were exposed to sunlight and/or ______ discharge.
Eukaryotic cells have multiple, linear ______ while prokaryotic cells have single, circular DNA.
Eukaryotic cells have multiple, linear ______ while prokaryotic cells have single, circular DNA.
Prokaryotes are classified into two major groups: ______ and Archaea.
Prokaryotes are classified into two major groups: ______ and Archaea.
The size of prokaryotic cells typically ranges from ______ to 100 μm.
The size of prokaryotic cells typically ranges from ______ to 100 μm.
Eukaryotes are characterized by the presence of a defined ______, unlike prokaryotes.
Eukaryotes are characterized by the presence of a defined ______, unlike prokaryotes.
In eukaryotic organisms, there are other membrane-bound ______ that are absent in prokaryotic cells.
In eukaryotic organisms, there are other membrane-bound ______ that are absent in prokaryotic cells.
The genome size of prokaryotic cells ranges from 1 million to ______ million bp.
The genome size of prokaryotic cells ranges from 1 million to ______ million bp.
The first eukaryotic organisms are believed to have emerged from a common ______ in evolutionary history.
The first eukaryotic organisms are believed to have emerged from a common ______ in evolutionary history.
______ are examples of eukaryotic organisms that can be found in various environments.
______ are examples of eukaryotic organisms that can be found in various environments.
Uni‐cellular evolved into multi‐cellular organisms between 1 and 2 ______ years ago.
Uni‐cellular evolved into multi‐cellular organisms between 1 and 2 ______ years ago.
In humans, one of the specialisations of cells includes ______ tissue.
In humans, one of the specialisations of cells includes ______ tissue.
One of the five tissue types in humans is ______ tissue, essential for body movement.
One of the five tissue types in humans is ______ tissue, essential for body movement.
In the process of cellular specialisation, the ______ of labour occurs among different cell types.
In the process of cellular specialisation, the ______ of labour occurs among different cell types.
Volvox spp. is an example of a ______ organism with two cell types.
Volvox spp. is an example of a ______ organism with two cell types.
The five tissue types in humans include connective tissue, blood, ______ tissue, nervous tissue, and muscle tissue.
The five tissue types in humans include connective tissue, blood, ______ tissue, nervous tissue, and muscle tissue.
Amoeba spp. is primarily known as a ______ cellular organism.
Amoeba spp. is primarily known as a ______ cellular organism.
Multicellular organisms exhibit characteristics like movement and ______.
Multicellular organisms exhibit characteristics like movement and ______.
The initial genetic system with important features is thought to be the ______ World.
The initial genetic system with important features is thought to be the ______ World.
RNA can act as a ______ by recognizing templates during various biochemical reactions.
RNA can act as a ______ by recognizing templates during various biochemical reactions.
Base pairing in RNA leads to the formation of ______ shapes.
Base pairing in RNA leads to the formation of ______ shapes.
Ribozymes are RNA molecules that can ______ reactions.
Ribozymes are RNA molecules that can ______ reactions.
The central dogma of molecular biology describes the flow of information from DNA to ______.
The central dogma of molecular biology describes the flow of information from DNA to ______.
All of the DNA within a cell is known as its ______.
All of the DNA within a cell is known as its ______.
The first discovery of cells was made by ______ in 1665.
The first discovery of cells was made by ______ in 1665.
The concept that all organisms are composed of cells is part of the ______ Theory.
The concept that all organisms are composed of cells is part of the ______ Theory.
According to Rudolf Virchow, '______ cellula e cellula' implies that every cell arises from another cell.
According to Rudolf Virchow, '______ cellula e cellula' implies that every cell arises from another cell.
The simple interactions in RNA can lead to the creation of new ______ molecules.
The simple interactions in RNA can lead to the creation of new ______ molecules.
One key feature of RNA is its ability to ______ itself.
One key feature of RNA is its ability to ______ itself.
In the central dogma, ______ serves as the intermediary between DNA and protein.
In the central dogma, ______ serves as the intermediary between DNA and protein.
The ______ of eukaryotic genomes is generally larger than that of prokaryotic genomes.
The ______ of eukaryotic genomes is generally larger than that of prokaryotic genomes.
The number of genes in Methanococcus jannaschii is ______.
The number of genes in Methanococcus jannaschii is ______.
What is one example of a multicellular organism that evolved from uni-cellular organisms?
What is one example of a multicellular organism that evolved from uni-cellular organisms?
Approximately how many different types of cells are found in humans?
Approximately how many different types of cells are found in humans?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five tissue types in humans?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five tissue types in humans?
The term 'division of labour' in cellular biology refers to what?
The term 'division of labour' in cellular biology refers to what?
What nutrient conditions can affect the differentiation of uni-cellular organisms?
What nutrient conditions can affect the differentiation of uni-cellular organisms?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the evolution of cellular differentiation?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the evolution of cellular differentiation?
What is the primary function of epithelial tissue in humans?
What is the primary function of epithelial tissue in humans?
Which cell type is primarily responsible for transmitting electrical signals in the human body?
Which cell type is primarily responsible for transmitting electrical signals in the human body?
What is the primary concept that describes the flow of genetic information in a cell?
What is the primary concept that describes the flow of genetic information in a cell?
Which type of cells lack membrane-bound organelles?
Which type of cells lack membrane-bound organelles?
What is meant by the term 'division of labour' in cellular biology?
What is meant by the term 'division of labour' in cellular biology?
What is the presumed precursor to the first cells that contained DNA?
What is the presumed precursor to the first cells that contained DNA?
In what kind of environment were organic molecules likely formed according to experimental evidence?
In what kind of environment were organic molecules likely formed according to experimental evidence?
Approximately how many different types of cells do humans have?
Approximately how many different types of cells do humans have?
Which statement about prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is accurate?
Which statement about prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is accurate?
When did the RNA World hypothesis suggest it began?
When did the RNA World hypothesis suggest it began?
What is one fundamental principle of cell theory?
What is one fundamental principle of cell theory?
Which feature is common to all cells?
Which feature is common to all cells?
What characteristic do multicellular organisms exhibit?
What characteristic do multicellular organisms exhibit?
Which of the following statements about prokaryotic cells is true?
Which of the following statements about prokaryotic cells is true?
Which component is NOT typically found in a eukaryotic cell?
Which component is NOT typically found in a eukaryotic cell?
What does the process of cell division result in?
What does the process of cell division result in?
What is the typical size range of prokaryotic cells?
What is the typical size range of prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following organisms is a type of prokaryote?
Which of the following organisms is a type of prokaryote?
Which type of cellular structure is NOT involved in movement?
Which type of cellular structure is NOT involved in movement?
Which characteristic is true about eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?
Which characteristic is true about eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?
What is a key feature of RNA's function?
What is a key feature of RNA's function?
How does the size of the eukaryotic genome compare to the prokaryotic genome?
How does the size of the eukaryotic genome compare to the prokaryotic genome?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of all living organisms?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of all living organisms?
What is a key difference regarding the presence of organelles between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
What is a key difference regarding the presence of organelles between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following bacteria is an example of a prokaryote?
Which of the following bacteria is an example of a prokaryote?
What best describes the DNA structure found in prokaryotic cells?
What best describes the DNA structure found in prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following statements regarding the branches of life is true?
Which of the following statements regarding the branches of life is true?
What is the genetic material of a prokaryote typically characterized by?
What is the genetic material of a prokaryote typically characterized by?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the 'RNA World'?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the 'RNA World'?
RNA structure can involve complex shapes due to which process?
RNA structure can involve complex shapes due to which process?
Which process involves RNA acting as a template for creating new molecules?
Which process involves RNA acting as a template for creating new molecules?
Which of the following is an example of ribozyme activity?
Which of the following is an example of ribozyme activity?
Which term best describes the complete set of DNA within a cell?
Which term best describes the complete set of DNA within a cell?
During which phase does RNA transfer genetic information to synthesize proteins?
During which phase does RNA transfer genetic information to synthesize proteins?
What key concept did Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann contribute to?
What key concept did Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann contribute to?
Which scientist proposed the idea that every cell arises from another cell?
Which scientist proposed the idea that every cell arises from another cell?
Which of the following illustrates a fundamental process of the Central Dogma?
Which of the following illustrates a fundamental process of the Central Dogma?
Which organism has the largest genome size among those listed?
Which organism has the largest genome size among those listed?
What is one of the primary roles of ribosomal RNA (rRNA)?
What is one of the primary roles of ribosomal RNA (rRNA)?
Which of these is NOT a reaction catalyzed by ribozymes?
Which of these is NOT a reaction catalyzed by ribozymes?
What did Robert Hooke discover using a light microscope in 1665?
What did Robert Hooke discover using a light microscope in 1665?
How do RNA molecules help create new usable molecules?
How do RNA molecules help create new usable molecules?
What distinguishes the DNA structure of prokaryotic cells from that of eukaryotic cells?
What distinguishes the DNA structure of prokaryotic cells from that of eukaryotic cells?
Which characteristic is true for all prokaryotic cells?
Which characteristic is true for all prokaryotic cells?
In terms of genome size, how do prokaryotic cells compare to eukaryotic cells?
In terms of genome size, how do prokaryotic cells compare to eukaryotic cells?
What is a key feature of cellular organization in eukaryotes compared to prokaryotes?
What is a key feature of cellular organization in eukaryotes compared to prokaryotes?
Which of the following organisms is classified as a prokaryote?
Which of the following organisms is classified as a prokaryote?
Which statement accurately reflects the organizational differences between Archaea and Bacteria?
Which statement accurately reflects the organizational differences between Archaea and Bacteria?
What role do membrane-bound organelles play in eukaryotic cells?
What role do membrane-bound organelles play in eukaryotic cells?
What significant evolutionary step occurred between 1 and 2 billion years ago?
What significant evolutionary step occurred between 1 and 2 billion years ago?
Which organism is specifically mentioned as an example of a multi-cellular form?
Which organism is specifically mentioned as an example of a multi-cellular form?
What is a characteristic of cells in multicellular organisms?
What is a characteristic of cells in multicellular organisms?
Which of the following features is NOT characteristic of cells?
Which of the following features is NOT characteristic of cells?
How many main tissue types are identified in human biology?
How many main tissue types are identified in human biology?
Which principle outlines that all cells come from existing cells?
Which principle outlines that all cells come from existing cells?
Which tissue type is primarily responsible for body movement?
Which tissue type is primarily responsible for body movement?
What factor is essential for cell differentiation in multicellular organisms?
What factor is essential for cell differentiation in multicellular organisms?
Which statement is true regarding the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Which statement is true regarding the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
How does the nutritional environment influence cellular diversity?
How does the nutritional environment influence cellular diversity?
Which of these structures is responsible for the movement of prokaryotic cells?
Which of these structures is responsible for the movement of prokaryotic cells?
What is a key feature that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
What is a key feature that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
Which cellular structure is primarily involved in protein synthesis in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Which cellular structure is primarily involved in protein synthesis in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of life?
Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of life?
Which organelle is involved in the modification and packaging of proteins in eukaryotic cells?
Which organelle is involved in the modification and packaging of proteins in eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a component of the prokaryotic cell structure?
Which of the following is a component of the prokaryotic cell structure?
What key concept describes how cells perform specific functions based on their structure and role?
What key concept describes how cells perform specific functions based on their structure and role?
Which molecule is primarily believed to be involved in the early stages of life before DNA was established?
Which molecule is primarily believed to be involved in the early stages of life before DNA was established?
What does the term 'division of labour' refer to in the context of cell biology?
What does the term 'division of labour' refer to in the context of cell biology?
What initial environment is hypothesized to have led to the creation of organic molecules essential for life?
What initial environment is hypothesized to have led to the creation of organic molecules essential for life?
In the context of the Miller-Urey experiment, what was demonstrated?
In the context of the Miller-Urey experiment, what was demonstrated?
How does the central dogma of molecular biology primarily flow?
How does the central dogma of molecular biology primarily flow?
Approximately how long ago is it thought that life first emerged on Earth?
Approximately how long ago is it thought that life first emerged on Earth?
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between DNA and RNA in early cellular life?
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between DNA and RNA in early cellular life?
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of the RNA World?
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of the RNA World?
What role does RNA play in the formation of complex shapes?
What role does RNA play in the formation of complex shapes?
Which bond formation is NOT associated with ribozymes?
Which bond formation is NOT associated with ribozymes?
In the Central Dogma of molecular biology, which process occurs directly after transcription?
In the Central Dogma of molecular biology, which process occurs directly after transcription?
Which statement about genomes is true?
Which statement about genomes is true?
Which of the following scientists is NOT associated with the development of Cell Theory?
Which of the following scientists is NOT associated with the development of Cell Theory?
What does the phrase 'Omnis cellula e cellula' emphasize?
What does the phrase 'Omnis cellula e cellula' emphasize?
Which component is NOT part of the central dogma of molecular biology?
Which component is NOT part of the central dogma of molecular biology?
What is the primary function of ribosomal RNAs in translation?
What is the primary function of ribosomal RNAs in translation?
Which process involves the binding of one RNA strand to a template strand?
Which process involves the binding of one RNA strand to a template strand?
Which of the following functions is NOT associated with RNA?
Which of the following functions is NOT associated with RNA?
What is a primary type of reaction catalyzed by ribozymes?
What is a primary type of reaction catalyzed by ribozymes?
What significant transition in biological molecules occurred leading to the formation of cells?
What significant transition in biological molecules occurred leading to the formation of cells?
Which statement best describes the relationship between the 'RNA World' and DNA?
Which statement best describes the relationship between the 'RNA World' and DNA?
What role do self-replicating macromolecules play in early cellular life?
What role do self-replicating macromolecules play in early cellular life?
What does the term 'division of labour' refer to in multicellular organisms?
What does the term 'division of labour' refer to in multicellular organisms?
What is a key feature of eukaryotic cells that differentiates them from prokaryotic cells?
What is a key feature of eukaryotic cells that differentiates them from prokaryotic cells?
During which experiment were the conditions for the formation of organic molecules simulated?
During which experiment were the conditions for the formation of organic molecules simulated?
What fundamental concept describes the flow of genetic information in cellular biology?
What fundamental concept describes the flow of genetic information in cellular biology?
What are the primary components that make up all living organisms?
What are the primary components that make up all living organisms?
What type of DNA do prokaryotic organisms typically have?
What type of DNA do prokaryotic organisms typically have?
Which of the following structures is absent in prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following structures is absent in prokaryotic cells?
What is the typical range of size for eukaryotic cells?
What is the typical range of size for eukaryotic cells?
What is the primary role of the cell membrane?
What is the primary role of the cell membrane?
Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
Which feature is not characteristic of all cells?
Which feature is not characteristic of all cells?
What size range does prokaryotic DNA typically have?
What size range does prokaryotic DNA typically have?
Which principle defines that all cells arise from existing cells?
Which principle defines that all cells arise from existing cells?
Which of these organisms is considered a prokaryote?
Which of these organisms is considered a prokaryote?
Which of the following is a characteristic of multicellular organisms?
Which of the following is a characteristic of multicellular organisms?
Which of the following statements is true regarding prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following statements is true regarding prokaryotic cells?
What structure is typically associated with eukaryotic cells but not with prokaryotic cells?
What structure is typically associated with eukaryotic cells but not with prokaryotic cells?
Which category does Archaea belong to?
Which category does Archaea belong to?
Which component of the cell is involved in the synthesis of proteins?
Which component of the cell is involved in the synthesis of proteins?
Cell division is vital for which of the following processes?
Cell division is vital for which of the following processes?
What term describes the ability of an organism to respond to environmental changes?
What term describes the ability of an organism to respond to environmental changes?
Which option is a feature of prokaryotic cells?
Which option is a feature of prokaryotic cells?
What is the aqueous solution inside cells commonly referred to as?
What is the aqueous solution inside cells commonly referred to as?
What is the evolutionary significance of uni-cellular organisms transforming into multi-cellular organisms?
What is the evolutionary significance of uni-cellular organisms transforming into multi-cellular organisms?
Which of the following organisms is an example of a multi-cellular organism?
Which of the following organisms is an example of a multi-cellular organism?
How many tissue types are identified in human specialization of cells?
How many tissue types are identified in human specialization of cells?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'division of labour' in multicellular organisms?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'division of labour' in multicellular organisms?
What is the time frame in which uni-cellular organisms evolved into multi-cellular organisms?
What is the time frame in which uni-cellular organisms evolved into multi-cellular organisms?
Which type of tissue is responsible for movement in humans?
Which type of tissue is responsible for movement in humans?
How many different types of cells do humans approximately have?
How many different types of cells do humans approximately have?
What major characteristic distinguishes multi-cellular organisms from uni-cellular organisms?
What major characteristic distinguishes multi-cellular organisms from uni-cellular organisms?
What important feature of the RNA World allows it to act as a genetic system?
What important feature of the RNA World allows it to act as a genetic system?
What role does RNA play in catalyzing reactions?
What role does RNA play in catalyzing reactions?
Which process is part of the central dogma of molecular biology?
Which process is part of the central dogma of molecular biology?
Which of the following processes does NOT describe a function of ribozymes?
Which of the following processes does NOT describe a function of ribozymes?
What is the relationship between DNA and the genome?
What is the relationship between DNA and the genome?
Who first used a microscope to observe and describe cells?
Who first used a microscope to observe and describe cells?
Which statement best describes a significant contribution of Rudolf Virchow to cell theory?
Which statement best describes a significant contribution of Rudolf Virchow to cell theory?
What does base pairing in RNA lead to in terms of its structure?
What does base pairing in RNA lead to in terms of its structure?
Which organism has the largest genome size listed?
Which organism has the largest genome size listed?
What is one of the main roles of RNA in the context of biological reactions?
What is one of the main roles of RNA in the context of biological reactions?
Which of the following is NOT a function associated with ribozymes?
Which of the following is NOT a function associated with ribozymes?
Which of the following cell types is considered prokaryotic?
Which of the following cell types is considered prokaryotic?
Which of the following scientists contributed to the formulation of cell theory?
Which of the following scientists contributed to the formulation of cell theory?
What term describes the process of converting RNA to protein?
What term describes the process of converting RNA to protein?
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Abiogenesis
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Macromolecule
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Ribozymes
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Genome
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Replication
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Cell Theory
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First discovery of the cell
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Eukaryotic Cell Biology
- Eukaryotic cells transitioned from molecules to cells.
- A cell is a membrane-enclosed structure.
- Eukaryotic cells differ from prokaryotic cells.
- The central dogma describes the flow of genetic information.
- Different types of cells in the body work together through division of labor.
Life: In the beginning
- Life emerged on Earth approximately 3.8 billion years ago.
- This occurred 750 million years after Earth's formation.
- Organic molecules and macromolecules formed.
- Eventually self-replicating macromolecules came about.
Organic Molecules
- Organic molecules formed in the Earth's early atmosphere.
- The atmosphere contained gases like H2S, N2, H2, CO2, and CO.
- These molecules were exposed to sunlight and/or electrical discharges.
- The Miller-Urey experiment demonstrated the formation of complex organic molecules, including amino acids, under simulated early Earth conditions. This included a closed system using water vapor and gasses in a reaction vessel which allowed interaction and collection of the produced molecules.
RNA World
- The RNA world theory suggests that RNA existed before DNA in the earliest cells.
- The RNA world existed approximately 4 billion years ago.
- RNA acted as a template and catalyzed reactions to create new molecules.
- One strand acts as a template for others which allows copying to take place.
RNA: Catalyse Reactions
- RNA can catalyze reactions.
- Simple interactions in RNA lead to novel molecules.
- These molecules are known as ribozymes.
- Ribozymes have unique functions due to special interaction.
- Ribozymes include various processes.
Central Dogma
- DNA (replication) replicates to create more DNA.
- Transcription converts DNA to RNA to get the necessary coded information for the process to occur.
- Translation uses the RNA to make proteins in the correct way producing the needed products.
- All DNA in a cell is the genome.
- Genes are the functional units within the genome.
Genome Size
- Various organisms have different genome sizes.
- Different organisms have different numbers of genes.
- Different organisms have different genome sizes (size in base pairs, measured by million base pairs (mbp).).
The Cell: "first discovery"
- Robert Hooke, an English physicist, made the first observations of cells in 1665.
- He used a light microscope to study thin slices of cork.
- Hooke noticed compartments and termed these cells.
The Cell: Cell Theory
- Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann proposed the cell theory in 1839.
- This theory stated that all organisms are composed of cells.
- Rudolf Virchow added to the cell theory in 1858, stating all cells come from preexisting cells.
- This expanded understanding to multiple cells working together.
The Cell: What is a cell?
- Cells are small, membrane-enclosed structures.
- These structures contain an aqueous solution.
- Cells create copies of themselves (self-replication).
- Cells divide into two (cell division).
Multicellular Organism: What is an organism?
- Organisms show characteristics such as movement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion, and nutrition.
- Organism structures and functions change and adapt over time.
Branches of Life
- Prokaryotes are organisms without a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.
- Eukaryotes are organisms with a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
- Prokaryotes branched off first, with eukaryotes branching off later on in time.
The Prokaryotic Cell
- Prokaryotic cells include ribosomes, plasmids, pili, supercoiled DNA, cytoplasm, and flagella.
- These components have specialized functions within the cell.
The Eukaryotic Cell
- Eukaryotic cells have various membrane-bound organelles.
- Components include the plasma membrane, cytoplasm, chromatin, nucleolus, nucleus, rough endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, Golgi apparatus, Golgi vesicles, vacuoles, intermediate filaments, mitochondria, micro-filaments, microtubules, peroxisomes, centrosomes, lysosomes, and secretory vesicles.
- These organelles have specialized functions for the cell.
Eukaryotic vs. Prokaryotic: Comparison
- Eukaryotic cells are bigger than prokaryotic cells (10-100 μm, compared to ~1 μm diameter).
- Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, whereas prokaryotic cells do not.
The Eukaryotic Cell: Emergence?
- Eukaryotic cells evolved from a combination of ancestral cells.
- An ancient archaeon cell may have engulfed an aerobic bacterial cell, creating the mitochondrion.
- This process involved invagination of the membrane to create the nucleus and other organelles, and the engulfment of a bacterial cell.
- The engulfment of this additional cell allowed for a larger range of activities and eventually the emergence of a complex multi-celled eukaryotic organism.
Cellular Differentiation
- Uni-cellular organisms transitioned to multicellular forms between 1 and 2 billion years ago.
- Cells specialize and divide into distinct types for the organism.
- Specialized cells can arise from a basic cell structure (through differentiation).
Specialisation of Cells
- Humans have 200 different cell types to help carry out specific functions (more complex organisms have more cell types).
- These cells are organized into tissues such as epithelial tissue, connective tissue, blood, nervous tissue, and muscle tissue
- Specialisation of cells is an adaptation for large, complex organisms.
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Explore the fascinating concepts surrounding the emergence of life, from the formation of organic molecules to the characteristics of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. This quiz covers pivotal experiments like Miller-Urey and essential biological principles, making it perfect for biology enthusiasts and students alike.
