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Which of the following accurately describes the domains of life?
Which of the following accurately describes the domains of life?
What is the primary process by which traits are selected in living organisms?
What is the primary process by which traits are selected in living organisms?
What is the smallest unit of life that can perform all activities necessary for life?
What is the smallest unit of life that can perform all activities necessary for life?
Which statement about water is true?
Which statement about water is true?
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Which of the following statements about DNA is true?
Which of the following statements about DNA is true?
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Which type of bond is considered the strongest in biological molecules?
Which type of bond is considered the strongest in biological molecules?
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Which of the following pairs of organelles and their functions are correctly matched?
Which of the following pairs of organelles and their functions are correctly matched?
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What defines the prokaryotic organisms in relation to eukaryotic organisms?
What defines the prokaryotic organisms in relation to eukaryotic organisms?
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Three Domains of Life
Three Domains of Life
Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya are the three main domains of life, categorized by cell type.
Natural Selection
Natural Selection
The process where certain traits become more common in a population due to their contribution to survival and reproduction.
Human Genome Size
Human Genome Size
The human genome consists of approximately 3 billion DNA base pairs, containing genetic instructions.
Chemical Bonds
Chemical Bonds
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Water Properties
Water Properties
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Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates
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Amino Acids
Amino Acids
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Cell Membrane
Cell Membrane
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Study Notes
Domains of Life
- Three domains exist: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.
- Bacteria and Archaea are simple cells, lacking a nucleus.
- Eukarya are complex cells, with a nucleus, including organisms like plants, animals, and fungi.
Darwin & Natural Selection
- Natural selection is the process where traits that help organisms survive and reproduce are more likely to be passed on.
- Darwin's observations during his voyage on the HMS Beagle, particularly on the Galapagos Islands, with finches, tortoises, and iguanas, helped form his theory.
- Unequal reproductive success is crucial for natural selection.
Human Genome
- The human genome contains approximately 3 billion DNA base pairs.
- Biological organization, from atoms to biomes, is a key concept in understanding life's complexity.
Darwin's Birthday
- Charles Darwin was born on February 12, 1809.
Mutations, DNA & Natural Selection
- Mutations are random changes in DNA.
- Natural selection favors beneficial mutations, allowing organisms with advantageous traits to thrive and reproduce.
- DNA stores genetic information.
Carbon & Life
- Carbon is essential for life.
- A carbon atom comprises six protons, six neutrons, and six electrons.
- Carbon isotopes include Carbon-12 and Carbon-14.
Chemical Bonds
- Covalent bonds are the strongest type of chemical bond.
- Ionic bonds are weaker, especially in the presence of water.
- Hydrogen bonds are weaker still.
Water & Properties
- Water is a polar molecule.
- Water expands when frozen, an important property with implications for aquatic life.
- The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral.
- Rainwater combined with carbon dioxide becomes slightly acidic.
Carbohydrates & Energy
- Polysaccharides (like starch and glycogen) are chains of sugars.
- Glycogen is the primary storage form of carbohydrates in mammals.
Lipids & Fats
- Lipids are made up of fatty acids and glycerol.
- Saturated fats are generally considered less healthy than unsaturated fats in excess.
- Hydrogenation is a process that can create unhealthy fats.
- Cholesterol is used in cell membranes and hormone production.
Proteins & Nucleic Acids
- Proteins are made up of 20 different amino acids, built from carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
- Nucleic acids (like DNA) are composed of nucleotides containing sugar, phosphate, and a nitrogenous base.
- DNA provides instructions for assembling proteins through the steps of transcription and translation.
- Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.
Cells & Membranes
- Cell membranes are selectively permeable.
- Eukaryotic cells evolved from prokaryotic cells.
- Viruses are smaller than bacteria.
- Chloroplasts are found in plant cells and are essential for photosynthesis.
- Almost all eukaryotes have mitochondria, vital for energy production.
- Cell membranes are made of a phospholipid bilayer.
Organelles & Functions
- Chromatin is uncoiled DNA.
- The rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) synthesizes proteins.
- The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) synthesizes lipids.
- The Golgi apparatus packages and ships proteins.
- Flagella (e.g., sperm) and cilia (shorter, numerous) aid cellular movement.
- Mitochondria and chloroplasts are both energy producers, but they perform different functions. Both have double membranes.
Energy & Metabolism
- The primary form of energy in living organisms is chemical energy.
- A food Calorie (capital C) is equal to 1000 calories (lowercase c).
- Enzymes lower the activation energy needed for chemical reactions.
Osmosis & Cell Solutions
- Water movement across membranes, Osmosis, is affected by the relative solute concentrations in the solution surrounding the cell.
- Hypotonic solutions cause a cell to swell.
- Hypertonic solutions cause a cell to shrink.
- Isotonic solutions allow no change to the cell.
How Enzymes Work
- Enzymes bind to substrates, modifying them, and then releasing products.
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Test your knowledge on the three domains of life, the principles of natural selection as proposed by Darwin, and the complexities of the human genome. This quiz covers essential concepts in biology, including the importance of mutations and DNA in evolution. Perfect for students of biology looking to reinforce their understanding!
