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Which of the following statements is part of the cell theory?
Which of the following statements is part of the cell theory?
Prokaryotic cells are larger and more complex than eukaryotic cells.
Prokaryotic cells are larger and more complex than eukaryotic cells.
False
What is the basic structure of DNA?
What is the basic structure of DNA?
Double helix composed of nucleotides
Natural selection is a mechanism by which individuals with __________ traits survive and reproduce.
Natural selection is a mechanism by which individuals with __________ traits survive and reproduce.
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Match the biological concepts with their definitions:
Match the biological concepts with their definitions:
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Which of the following processes is involved in gene expression?
Which of the following processes is involved in gene expression?
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Viruses are living organisms that can replicate independently.
Viruses are living organisms that can replicate independently.
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Name one example of a prokaryotic microorganism.
Name one example of a prokaryotic microorganism.
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The two main types of plant transport systems are __________ and __________.
The two main types of plant transport systems are __________ and __________.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
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Study Notes
Cell Biology
- Cell Theory: All living organisms are composed of cells; the cell is the basic unit of life; all cells arise from pre-existing cells.
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Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells:
- Prokaryotic: No nucleus, smaller, simpler (e.g., bacteria).
- Eukaryotic: Nucleus present, larger, more complex (e.g., plants, animals).
Genetics
- DNA Structure: Double helix composed of nucleotides (A, T, C, G).
- Gene Expression: Process of translating DNA into protein; includes transcription and translation.
- Mendelian Inheritance: Patterns of inheritance of traits through dominant and recessive alleles.
Evolution
- Natural Selection: Mechanism by which individuals with advantageous traits survive and reproduce more than others.
- Speciation: The formation of new and distinct species in the course of evolution.
- Evidence for Evolution: Fossil records, comparative anatomy, molecular biology.
Ecology
- Ecosystems: Communities of living organisms interacting with their environment.
- Biomes: Major ecological community defined by its climate, flora, and fauna (e.g., rainforest, desert).
- Food Chains/Webs: Energy transfer from one trophic level to another; includes producers, consumers, and decomposers.
Human Biology
- Organ Systems: Groups of organs working together (e.g., circulatory, respiratory, nervous).
- Homeostasis: The ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.
- Cellular Respiration: Process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, producing carbon dioxide and water.
Microbiology
- Bacteria: Prokaryotic microorganisms; can be beneficial or pathogenic.
- Viruses: Non-living entities that require host cells to replicate; consist of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat.
- Immunity: The body's defense mechanism against pathogens; adaptive and innate immunity.
Plant Biology
- Photosynthesis: Process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy (glucose) using chlorophyll.
- Plant Structures: Roots (absorb water), stems (support), leaves (photosynthesis), flowers (reproduction).
- Transport Systems: Xylem (water transport) and phloem (nutrient transport).
Zoology
- Animal Classification: Taxonomy based on characteristics (e.g., vertebrates vs. invertebrates).
- Adaptation: Physical or behavioral traits that enhance survival and reproduction in specific environments.
- Reproduction: Asexual (budding, fragmentation) and sexual reproduction (fertilization, mating).
Biochemistry
- Macromolecules: Carbohydrates (energy), proteins (structure and function), lipids (membrane structure), nucleic acids (genetic information).
- Enzymes: Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions; highly specific to substrates.
- Metabolism: The sum of all biochemical reactions in an organism; includes catabolism (breaking down) and anabolism (building up).
Cell Theory
- All living organisms are comprised of cells
- Cells are the basic unit of life
- New cells arise from pre-existing cells
Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells
- Prokaryotic cells
- Simpler structure
- Contain no nucleus
- Smaller in size
- Bacteria is a common example
- Eukaryotic cells
- More complex structure
- Contain a nucleus
- Larger in size
- Plants and animals are common examples
DNA Structure
- DNA's structure is a double helix made up of nucleotide bases
- Adenine, Thymine, Guanine and Cytosine make up the bases within DNA
Gene Expression
- The process of translating genetic information from DNA into proteins
- The process involves transcription and translation
Mendelian Inheritance
- Describes how traits are inherited through dominant and recessive alleles
Natural Selection
- The mechanism by which organisms with beneficial traits for survival and reproduction are more likely to pass on those traits.
Speciation
- The development of new and distinct species over time
Evidence of Evolution
- Fossil analysis
- Comparative anatomy
- Molecular biology studies
Ecosystems
- Communities of living organisms that interact with their environment.
Biomes
- Major ecological communities categorized by climate, flora, and fauna
- Examples include rainforests, deserts, and tundras
Food Chains and Webs
- Energy transfer from one trophic level to the next.
- Includes producers, consumers, and decomposers
Organ Systems
- Groups of organs within an organism that work together to perform a specific function
- Examples include the circulatory, respiratory, and nervous systems.
Homeostasis
- The ability of an organism to maintain stable internal conditions, even when the external environment changes.
Cellular Respiration
- The process in which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP)
- Produces carbon dioxide and water as byproducts
Bacteria
- Single-celled prokaryotes
- Can be beneficial or pathogenic
Viruses
- Non-living entities that require host cells to reproduce
- Composed of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat
Immunity
- The body's defense mechanism against invasion, including adaptive and innate immunity
Photosynthesis
- Process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy (glucose) using chlorophyll
Plant Structures
- Roots: absorb water and nutrients from the soil
- Stems: provide support and transport water and nutrients
- Leaves: carry out photosynthesis
- Flowers: involved in sexual reproduction
Transport Systems
- Xylem: transports water throughout the plant
- Phloem: transports nutrients (sugars) throughout the plant
Animal Classification
- Taxonomy based on characteristics like vertebrates versus invertebrates
Adaptation
- Physical or behavioral traits that help organisms survive and reproduce in specific environments
Reproduction
- Asexual reproduction: budding, fragmentation
- Sexual reproduction: fertilization, mating
Macromolecules
- Carbohydrates: provide energy
- Proteins: contribute to structure and function
- Lipids: make up cell membranes
- Nucleic acids: carry and express genetic information
Enzymes
- Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions
- Highly specific to their substrates
Metabolism
- Sum of all biochemical reactions in an organism
- Catabolism: breaking down molecules
- Anabolism: building up molecules
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Test your knowledge on cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology in this comprehensive quiz. From understanding cell structures to exploring the principles of natural selection, this quiz covers essential concepts in biological sciences. Ideal for students studying biology at any level.
