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What is the primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
What is the primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Which phase of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equatorial plane?
Which phase of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equatorial plane?
What base pairs with adenine in the DNA structure?
What base pairs with adenine in the DNA structure?
Which of the following is a mechanism proposed by Charles Darwin to explain evolution?
Which of the following is a mechanism proposed by Charles Darwin to explain evolution?
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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?
What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?
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Which of the following characteristics is true for angiosperms?
Which of the following characteristics is true for angiosperms?
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Which of the following best describes the main function of the capsid in a virus?
Which of the following best describes the main function of the capsid in a virus?
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What is a key ethical concern related to genetic engineering practices like CRISPR?
What is a key ethical concern related to genetic engineering practices like CRISPR?
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Study Notes
Cell Biology
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Cell Structure
- Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells
- Organelles: nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, etc.
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Cell Division
- Mitosis: process of somatic cell division: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase.
- Meiosis: process of gamete formation involving two rounds of division.
Genetics
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DNA Structure
- Double helix model; nucleotides (adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine).
- Base pairing rules: A-T, C-G.
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Gene Expression
- Transcription: DNA to RNA.
- Translation: RNA to protein.
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Mendelian Genetics
- Dominant and recessive traits.
- Punnett squares for inheritance patterns.
Evolution
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Natural Selection
- Mechanism of evolution proposed by Charles Darwin.
- Key concepts: variation, competition, survival of the fittest, and adaptation.
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Evolutionary Evidence
- Fossil records, comparative anatomy, genetic similarities.
Ecology
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Ecosystems
- Components: producers, consumers, decomposers.
- Energy flow and nutrient cycles.
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Biomes
- Types: tundra, desert, rainforest, grassland, etc.
- Climate and geographic impact on biodiversity.
Physiology
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Human Body Systems
- Major systems: circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive.
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Homeostasis
- Mechanisms of temperature regulation, pH balance, and glucose levels.
Microbiology
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Bacteria and Archaea
- Prokaryotic organisms, binary fission reproduction, diverse metabolic pathways.
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Viruses
- Structure: capsid and genetic material.
- Life cycle: lytic and lysogenic cycles.
Botany
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Plant Structure
- Parts: roots, stems, leaves, flowers.
- Functions: photosynthesis, transpiration, reproduction.
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Plant Classification
- Types: angiosperms (flowering) vs. gymnosperms (non-flowering).
Zoology
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Animal Classification
- Kingdom Animalia: invertebrates (e.g., insects, mollusks) and vertebrates (e.g., mammals, birds).
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Animal Behavior
- Instinctive vs. learned behaviors.
- Social structures: mating rituals, territoriality, cooperation.
Biotechnology
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Applications
- Genetic engineering (e.g., CRISPR), cloning, biopharmaceuticals.
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Ethical Considerations
- Implications of genetic modifications, cloning, and biodiversity.
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Test your knowledge on essential biology concepts including cell structure, cell division, gene expression, and natural selection. This comprehensive quiz covers key topics from cell biology to ecology, making it a great resource for students at any level. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about the living world!
