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Who is credited with coining the term 'Chromosome'?
Who is credited with coining the term 'Chromosome'?
- Flemming
- Strasburger (correct)
- Darwin
- Mendel
In biological taxonomy, which of the following represents the most inclusive and most exclusive groupings, respectively?
In biological taxonomy, which of the following represents the most inclusive and most exclusive groupings, respectively?
- Family and Division
- Class and Phylum
- Kingdom and Species (correct)
- Order and Genus
Which cellular component lacks a membrane?
Which cellular component lacks a membrane?
- Cytoplasm
- Ribosome (correct)
- Lysosome
- Golgi Apparatus
What is the primary function of ribosomes within a cell?
What is the primary function of ribosomes within a cell?
Which set of plastids includes the chloroplast, chromoplast, and leucoplast?
Which set of plastids includes the chloroplast, chromoplast, and leucoplast?
Who is credited with postulating the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Who is credited with postulating the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Which term encompasses the identification, naming, and classification of living organisms?
Which term encompasses the identification, naming, and classification of living organisms?
In what year was cell theory initially formulated?
In what year was cell theory initially formulated?
Within cells, by what process is food broken down to produce energy?
Within cells, by what process is food broken down to produce energy?
Which organelle plays a critical role in intracellular transportation and secretion of proteins and lipids?
Which organelle plays a critical role in intracellular transportation and secretion of proteins and lipids?
Which of the following taxonomic ranks includes organisms with the most similar characteristics?
Which of the following taxonomic ranks includes organisms with the most similar characteristics?
What year marked the publication of the cell theory, a foundational concept in biology?
What year marked the publication of the cell theory, a foundational concept in biology?
Which cellular structure, composed of calcium and magnesium pectate, cements together the cell walls of adjacent plant cells?
Which cellular structure, composed of calcium and magnesium pectate, cements together the cell walls of adjacent plant cells?
Whose experiments with pea plants laid the foundation for the field of genetics?
Whose experiments with pea plants laid the foundation for the field of genetics?
What cellular component is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging macromolecules, particularly proteins and lipids, for secretion or delivery to other organelles?
What cellular component is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging macromolecules, particularly proteins and lipids, for secretion or delivery to other organelles?
What is the primary function of the vacuole in plant cells, contributing to turgor pressure and storing various substances?
What is the primary function of the vacuole in plant cells, contributing to turgor pressure and storing various substances?
In a scenario where two alleles are codominant, what phenotypic outcome is observed in a heterozygous individual?
In a scenario where two alleles are codominant, what phenotypic outcome is observed in a heterozygous individual?
An unknown plant, when crossed with a homozygous recessive plant, yields a progeny with a 1:1 phenotypic ratio. What does this indicate about the genotype of the unknown plant?
An unknown plant, when crossed with a homozygous recessive plant, yields a progeny with a 1:1 phenotypic ratio. What does this indicate about the genotype of the unknown plant?
If a cell were unable to properly perform protein packaging and modification, which organelle would likely be dysfunctional?
If a cell were unable to properly perform protein packaging and modification, which organelle would likely be dysfunctional?
Which component provides the structural framework and facilitates intracellular transport within a cell?
Which component provides the structural framework and facilitates intracellular transport within a cell?
Which of the following factors most accurately describe the multifaceted influences on behavioral traits in organisms?
Which of the following factors most accurately describe the multifaceted influences on behavioral traits in organisms?
Which scientist is credited with the initial discovery of cells through microscopic observation?
Which scientist is credited with the initial discovery of cells through microscopic observation?
Under what specific genetic circumstance can a homozygous plant, typically breeding true for a particular trait, produce a genotypic ratio of 1:1 in its offspring?
Under what specific genetic circumstance can a homozygous plant, typically breeding true for a particular trait, produce a genotypic ratio of 1:1 in its offspring?
In the F2 generation of a monohybrid cross, what phenotypic ratio is classically observed, assuming complete dominance?
In the F2 generation of a monohybrid cross, what phenotypic ratio is classically observed, assuming complete dominance?
If a cell's chromoplasts are primarily involved in pigment storage, what is the most likely primary function of its leucoplasts?
If a cell's chromoplasts are primarily involved in pigment storage, what is the most likely primary function of its leucoplasts?
Considering the endomembrane system, how does the endoplasmic reticulum's role in intracellular transport directly support its function in secretion?
Considering the endomembrane system, how does the endoplasmic reticulum's role in intracellular transport directly support its function in secretion?
Why is the absence of a membrane in ribosomes crucial for their function within both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Why is the absence of a membrane in ribosomes crucial for their function within both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
How does the Mendelian law of independent assortment relate to genetic variation within a population?
How does the Mendelian law of independent assortment relate to genetic variation within a population?
What implications does the absence of membrane-bound organelles in prokaryotic cells have for their metabolic processes compared to eukaryotic cells?
What implications does the absence of membrane-bound organelles in prokaryotic cells have for their metabolic processes compared to eukaryotic cells?
If a generation of plants is formed from heterozygous tall plants, what can be inferred about the genotypes of the parent plants, assuming tallness (T) is dominant and shortness (t) is recessive?
If a generation of plants is formed from heterozygous tall plants, what can be inferred about the genotypes of the parent plants, assuming tallness (T) is dominant and shortness (t) is recessive?
Considering the universal characteristics of life, why are respiration, reproduction, and competition considered fundamental attributes of living organisms across all kingdoms?
Considering the universal characteristics of life, why are respiration, reproduction, and competition considered fundamental attributes of living organisms across all kingdoms?
Why is correct identification and classification crucial in biological studies?
Why is correct identification and classification crucial in biological studies?
In a flowering plant species, red flower color ($R$) is dominant over white flower color ($r$). If pollen grains from a heterozygous plant fertilize the ovules of a plant with white flowers, predict the probability of producing a plant with white flowers.
In a flowering plant species, red flower color ($R$) is dominant over white flower color ($r$). If pollen grains from a heterozygous plant fertilize the ovules of a plant with white flowers, predict the probability of producing a plant with white flowers.
If the efficiency of cellular respiration were reduced such that only half the normal amount of ATP was produced per glucose molecule, which cellular process would be most immediately affected?
If the efficiency of cellular respiration were reduced such that only half the normal amount of ATP was produced per glucose molecule, which cellular process would be most immediately affected?
A human zygote receives 23 chromosomes from each parent. During which process would a nondisjunction event most likely lead to a zygote with 47 chromosomes?
A human zygote receives 23 chromosomes from each parent. During which process would a nondisjunction event most likely lead to a zygote with 47 chromosomes?
How does excretion contribute to the maintenance of homeostasis in living organisms?
How does excretion contribute to the maintenance of homeostasis in living organisms?
A plant cell is placed in a hypertonic solution. What is the most likely immediate response?
A plant cell is placed in a hypertonic solution. What is the most likely immediate response?
Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of asexual reproduction compared to sexual reproduction?
Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of asexual reproduction compared to sexual reproduction?
If a researcher discovers a new organism, what is the MOST important step to classify it accurately?
If a researcher discovers a new organism, what is the MOST important step to classify it accurately?
What role do chaperone proteins such as ribophorins play in the function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
What role do chaperone proteins such as ribophorins play in the function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
In plants, what is the direct precursor to seed formation?
In plants, what is the direct precursor to seed formation?
If a human cell undergoes meiosis, and nondisjunction occurs in one pair of chromosomes during meiosis II, what is the likely chromosome count in the resulting gametes?
If a human cell undergoes meiosis, and nondisjunction occurs in one pair of chromosomes during meiosis II, what is the likely chromosome count in the resulting gametes?
Which of the following parasites exhibits the most complex life cycle, involving multiple hosts for completion?
Which of the following parasites exhibits the most complex life cycle, involving multiple hosts for completion?
Considering the contributions of Schleiden, Schwann, and Virchow, which statement most accurately reflects the culmination of the cell theory?
Considering the contributions of Schleiden, Schwann, and Virchow, which statement most accurately reflects the culmination of the cell theory?
How do chloroplasts and leucoplasts interact within a plant cell to manage energy production and storage under varying environmental conditions?
How do chloroplasts and leucoplasts interact within a plant cell to manage energy production and storage under varying environmental conditions?
Why is the evolution of viviparity (live birth) in mammals considered a significant adaptation in certain environments?
Why is the evolution of viviparity (live birth) in mammals considered a significant adaptation in certain environments?
In the context of plant reproduction, what evolutionary advantage does cross-pollination (transfer of pollen between different plants) confer compared to self-pollination?
In the context of plant reproduction, what evolutionary advantage does cross-pollination (transfer of pollen between different plants) confer compared to self-pollination?
How does phylogenetic classification refine the understanding of evolutionary relationships compared to natural classification?
How does phylogenetic classification refine the understanding of evolutionary relationships compared to natural classification?
Flashcards
What is a Fruit?
What is a Fruit?
The structure containing the seed in flowering plants.
What is Pollen?
What is Pollen?
Sex cells in plants that facilitate fertilization.
Human Chromosomes
Human Chromosomes
Humans have 23 pairs, totaling 46 chromosomes.
What is a Parasite?
What is a Parasite?
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Cell Theory
Cell Theory
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Chloroplast vs. Leucoplast
Chloroplast vs. Leucoplast
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What is Pollination?
What is Pollination?
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Phylogenetic classification
Phylogenetic classification
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Who coined 'Chromosome'?
Who coined 'Chromosome'?
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Taxonomy Groups (Inclusive/Exclusive)
Taxonomy Groups (Inclusive/Exclusive)
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Non-Membrane Bound Organelle
Non-Membrane Bound Organelle
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Ribosome Function
Ribosome Function
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Types of Plastids
Types of Plastids
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Evolution by Natural Selection
Evolution by Natural Selection
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What is Taxonomy?
What is Taxonomy?
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Cell Theory Discovered
Cell Theory Discovered
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Respiration
Respiration
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Endoplasmic Reticulum
Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Species
Species
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Middle Lamella
Middle Lamella
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Gregor Mendel
Gregor Mendel
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Golgi Apparatus
Golgi Apparatus
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Systematics
Systematics
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Chromoplast vs. Leucoplast Function
Chromoplast vs. Leucoplast Function
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Endoplasmic Reticulum Function
Endoplasmic Reticulum Function
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Independent Assortment
Independent Assortment
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Prokaryotic Cell Membrane
Prokaryotic Cell Membrane
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Heterozygous Tall Plants
Heterozygous Tall Plants
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Taxonomy
Taxonomy
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Budding
Budding
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Law of Codominance
Law of Codominance
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Law of Segregation
Law of Segregation
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Law of Dominance
Law of Dominance
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1:1 Testcross Ratio
1:1 Testcross Ratio
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Golgi Apparatus function
Golgi Apparatus function
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Cytoskeleton Definition
Cytoskeleton Definition
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Influencers of Behavioral Traits
Influencers of Behavioral Traits
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Robert Hooke's Discovery
Robert Hooke's Discovery
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Unknown Genotype (1:1 Ratio)
Unknown Genotype (1:1 Ratio)
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Mitochondria
Mitochondria
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X-linked Inheritance
X-linked Inheritance
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Excretion, Irritability & Reproduction
Excretion, Irritability & Reproduction
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Vacuole (in plants)
Vacuole (in plants)
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Fragmentation (in Algae)
Fragmentation (in Algae)
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Ribophorin
Ribophorin
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Study Notes
- The reproductive part of a plant is the flower.
- The pistil consists of the ovary, style, and stigma.
- Ribosomes of prokaryotes and eukaryotes are represented by 70S and 80S.
- The endoplasmic reticulum is a single membrane organelle.
- Gregor Mendel is considered the father of genetics.
- Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes.
- Asexual reproduction in yeast is known as budding.
- Peroxisomes function in the breakdown of fatty acids.
- The cell wall contains a thin layer of pectate structure with magnesium and calcium.
- Cilia function in cell movement and fluid transport.
- Tonoplasts are located in the central vacuole.
- The female reproductive part of a flower is the pistil.
- The site of ATP synthesis in mitochondria is the cristae.
- Mitotic cell division takes place in somatic cells.
- In adequate water supply, algae reproduce via spore formation.
- Excretion is the removal of toxic metabolic materials.
- The human body has 46 pairs of chromosomes.
- Robert Hooke first described a cell.
- The functional unit of heredity is genes.
- Chromoplast has color pigments, and leucoplast is colorless.
- Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma via carriers.
- Waldeyer first coined the word chromosomes.
- Microbodies function in detoxification and lipid metabolism.
- Lysosomes are also known as suicidal bags.
- The core structure of cilia and flagella consists of microtubules.
- A ripened ovary is called a fruit.
- Tonoplast is located in the central vacuole.
- The ovary is the flower part that produces seeds.
- There are 23 chromosomes in humans
- A tapeworm is a parasite
- Cell theory was formulated in 1838.
- Chloroplast stores pigments, leucoplast stores starch.
- Mammals give birth to their young ones alive.
- Pollination is the transfer of pollen to flowers via wind or insects.
- Natural classification groups animals based on their natural affinities.
- Vacuoles provide storage and structural support in plants.
- Yeast reproduces asexually by budding.
- Chlorophyll is the primary pigment responsible for photosynthesis.
- The peroxisome is responsible for detoxifying chemicals.
- Respiration is the process by which food is broken down for energy.
- Taxonomy is the branch of biology dealing with classifying living things.
- If a plant with an unknown genotype is crossed with a homozygous short plant and the phenotype result is 1:1, then the unknown genotype of the plant is Tt.
- The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.
- Sickle cell anemia is an example of a trait linked with autosomal recessive inheritance.
- Charles Darwin's theory was mainly based on natural selection.
- Waldeyer discovered chromosomes.
- Chromosomes are common to both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- Robert Hooke is considered the father of the cell.
- Vacuoles store water, color pigments, and waste in plants.
- Respiration describes the process by which food is broken down in a living cell.
- Excretion, irritability, and reproduction occur in plants and animals.
- A flower turns into a ripened fruit.
- The parts of the pistil include the Style-Ovary-Stigma.
- Excretion is the removal of toxic materials from the body system.
- Pollination involes the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of a flower.
- The pistil is the female reproductive part of the plant.
- Fragmentation is a type of asexual reproduction in algae.
- Taxonomy is the identification, naming, and classification of living organisms.
- Cell theory was implemented in 1838.
- Gene is the unit of heredity found in DNA.
- Cytoskeleton is a non-membrane bound structure
- Ribophorin iis the portien found in the endoplasmic reticulum
- Behavioral traits are due to both Genetic and Environmental factors
- Spyrogyra is NOT an example of an a cellular organism
- MIddle lamella is the part of the cell that consists of thin pectic substances of calcium and magnesium
- The challenge of recalling information on 1.5 million animal species has been solved by Taxonomy
- The reason why animal diversity continues to improve is because old species Mutate
- Cristae is the part of mitochondria that contains enzymes for ATP synthesis
- Animals are NOT known to be diverse in photosynthsis
- Axopeme is structural core of cilia and pseudopodia
- Vegetative propagation is the formation of a new plant from parts of a plant
- Spore formation is what is reproductive formation of algae?
- Axoneme is the core of cilia and flagella
- Respiration describes the process whereby organisms release energy
- Suicidal bags is associated with lysosomes
- The function of ribosome is Protein synthesis
- Flemming coined the word Chromosome
- Kingdom and Species are the most inclusive and exclusive groups in taxonomy
- The ribosome is Non-membrane bound organelle?
- The function of Ribosome is Protein Synthesis
- Chloroplast, Chromoplast, and Leucoplast are the three types of plastids
- The theory of evolution by natural selection was postulated by Darwin
- Taxonomy is the identification, naming, and classifying of living organisms
- The Cell theory was first discovered in the year 1838
- Behavioral are influenced by Both Genetic and Environmental factors
- Fluid mosaic model is the model form of the plasma membrane
- The most exclusive taxon is Species
- Waldeyer first coined the word chromosome
- Cell organelle responsible for transporting materials is Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Microtubule is the core of cilia
- Acquired traits are passed to offspring in the Lamarck theory
- Mutation repair is the role of crossing over
- Cytoplasm is the cell organelle containing heterogeneous material in which other organelles are suspended in
- Cytoskeleton is non-membranous
- Euglena is unicellurar
- Tapeworm is parastic
- Coined cell is Robert Hooke
- Seeds are derived from Ovule -Adapatation detect and respond to changes
- Species is the most exclusive rank
- Phylum is the most inclusive level
- A gorilla are an example of a viviparous animal
- A flower is reproductive part of a plant
- A nucleus is the activities of controlled by
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