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What is the branch of biology that studies the interactions between organisms and their environment?
What is the branch of biology that studies the interactions between organisms and their environment?
Ecology
What is the cell structure responsible for generating energy for the cell?
What is the cell structure responsible for generating energy for the cell?
Mitochondria
What is the process by which cells make a copy of their DNA?
What is the process by which cells make a copy of their DNA?
DNA replication
What is the mechanism of evolution that results in the survival and reproduction of individuals with favorable traits?
What is the mechanism of evolution that results in the survival and reproduction of individuals with favorable traits?
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What is the term for the 'building blocks of life'?
What is the term for the 'building blocks of life'?
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What is the process by which water and carbon dioxide are converted into glucose and oxygen?
What is the process by which water and carbon dioxide are converted into glucose and oxygen?
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What is the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of biomolecules?
What is the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of biomolecules?
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What is the term for the relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits and the other is harmed?
What is the term for the relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits and the other is harmed?
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What is the process by which genetic information is passed from DNA to RNA?
What is the process by which genetic information is passed from DNA to RNA?
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What is the primary goal of pharmacokinetics?
What is the primary goal of pharmacokinetics?
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Which of the following factors affects the absorption of a drug?
Which of the following factors affects the absorption of a drug?
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What is the term for the movement of a drug from the bloodstream to various tissues and organs?
What is the term for the movement of a drug from the bloodstream to various tissues and organs?
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What is the primary function of the Cytochrome P450 (CYP) family of enzymes?
What is the primary function of the Cytochrome P450 (CYP) family of enzymes?
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Which of the following is a route of excretion for a drug?
Which of the following is a route of excretion for a drug?
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What is the term for the fraction of the administered dose that reaches the systemic circulation?
What is the term for the fraction of the administered dose that reaches the systemic circulation?
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Which of the following pharmacokinetic parameters represents the rate at which the drug is eliminated from the body?
Which of the following pharmacokinetic parameters represents the rate at which the drug is eliminated from the body?
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What is the term for the time required for the plasma concentration of the drug to decrease by 50%?
What is the term for the time required for the plasma concentration of the drug to decrease by 50%?
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Study Notes
Branches of Biology
- Botany: study of plants
- Zoology: study of animals
- Microbiology: study of microorganisms
- Ecology: study of interactions between organisms and their environment
- Biochemistry: study of chemical processes in living organisms
- Molecular Biology: study of structure and function of biomolecules
- Genetics: study of heredity and variation
- Evolutionary Biology: study of evolution and natural selection
Cell Biology
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Cell Structure:
- Plasma membrane
- Cytoplasm
- Nucleus
- Mitochondria
- Endoplasmic reticulum
- Ribosomes
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Cellular Processes:
- Photosynthesis
- Respiration
- Cell division (mitosis, meiosis)
- Cellular signaling
Genetics
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Mendel's Laws:
- Law of Segregation
- Law of Independent Assortment
- Law of Dominance
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DNA Structure:
- Double helix model
- Nucleotides (A, C, G, T)
- DNA replication
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Gene Expression:
- Transcription
- Translation
- Protein synthesis
Evolution
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Mechanisms of Evolution:
- Natural selection
- Genetic drift
- Gene flow
- Mutation
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Evidence for Evolution:
- Fossil record
- Comparative anatomy
- Molecular biology
Ecosystems
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Ecosystem Components:
- Producers (plants, algae)
- Consumers (herbivores, carnivores, omnivores)
- Decomposers (bacteria, fungi)
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Energy Flow:
- Trophic levels
- Food chains
- Food webs
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Ecological Relationships:
- Symbiosis (mutualism, commensalism, parasitism)
- Predation
- Competition
Branches of Biology
- Botany is the study of plants
- Zoology is the study of animals
- Microbiology is the study of microorganisms
- Ecology is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment
- Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes in living organisms
- Molecular Biology is the study of the structure and function of biomolecules
- Genetics is the study of heredity and variation
- Evolutionary Biology is the study of evolution and natural selection
Cell Biology
Cell Structure
- Plasma membrane is a part of cell structure
- Cytoplasm is a part of cell structure
- Nucleus is a part of cell structure
- Mitochondria is a part of cell structure
- Endoplasmic reticulum is a part of cell structure
- Ribosomes are a part of cell structure
Cellular Processes
- Photosynthesis is a cellular process
- Respiration is a cellular process
- Cell division includes mitosis and meiosis
Genetics
Mendel's Laws
- The Law of Segregation states that each pair of alleles separates from each other during gamete formation
- The Law of Independent Assortment states that alleles for different genes are sorted independently of each other during gamete formation
- The Law of Dominance states that one allele can be dominant over another allele
DNA Structure
- The double helix model is the structure of DNA
- Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA
- A, C, G, and T are the four nucleotides in DNA
- DNA replication is the process of creating new DNA
Gene Expression
- Transcription is the process of creating RNA from DNA
- Translation is the process of creating protein from RNA
- Protein synthesis is the process of creating protein from amino acids
Evolution
Mechanisms of Evolution
- Natural selection is the process of favorable traits being passed on to the next generation
- Genetic drift is the random change in allele frequencies
- Gene flow is the movement of genes from one population to another
- Mutation is a change in the DNA sequence
Evidence for Evolution
- The fossil record shows a pattern of gradual changes in life forms over time
- Comparative anatomy shows similarities and homologies between different species
- Molecular biology shows similarities in DNA and protein sequences between different species
Ecosystems
Ecosystem Components
- Producers, such as plants and algae, make their own food
- Consumers, such as herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, obtain energy by consuming other organisms
- Decomposers, such as bacteria and fungi, break down dead organic matter
Energy Flow
- Energy flows from producers to consumers in trophic levels
- Food chains show the flow of energy from one organism to another
- Food webs show the complex interactions between different species in an ecosystem
Ecological Relationships
- Symbiosis includes mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism
- Predation is the interaction between predators and prey
- Competition is the interaction between organisms for limited resources
Pharmacokinetics
Definition
- Study of ADME processes: absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
Absorption
- Process by which a drug enters the body and reaches the bloodstream
- Factors affecting absorption:
- Route of administration (e.g., oral, IV, topical)
- Dose and concentration of the drug
- Physical and chemical properties of the drug
- Presence of food or other substances in the GI tract
Distribution
- Movement of drug from the bloodstream to various tissues and organs
- Factors affecting distribution:
- Lipid solubility of the drug
- Blood flow to different tissues
- Protein binding of the drug
- pH and ionization of the drug
Metabolism
- Process by which the body breaks down the drug into active or inactive metabolites
- Types of metabolism:
- Phase I (oxidation, reduction, hydrolysis): functionalization of the drug
- Phase II (conjugation): synthesis of a new compound
- Enzymes involved in metabolism:
- Cytochrome P450 (CYP) family
- Other enzymes (e.g., flavin-containing monooxygenases, UDP-glucuronosyltransferases)
Excretion
- Removal of the drug and its metabolites from the body
- Routes of excretion:
- Renal excretion (kidneys)
- Hepatic excretion (liver)
- Pulmonary excretion (lungs)
- Intestinal excretion (gastrointestinal tract)
- Factors affecting excretion:
- Kidney function (renal clearance)
- Liver function (hepatic clearance)
- pH and ionization of the drug
Pharmacokinetic Parameters
- Bioavailability (F): fraction of the administered dose that reaches the systemic circulation
- Volume of distribution (Vd): apparent volume of fluid in which the drug is dissolved
- Clearance (CL): rate at which the drug is eliminated from the body
- Half-life (t1/2): time required for the plasma concentration of the drug to decrease by 50%
- Peak concentration (Cmax): highest concentration of the drug in the bloodstream
- Time to peak concentration (Tmax): time required to reach the peak concentration
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Discover the different branches of biology, including botany, zoology, microbiology, ecology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, and evolutionary biology.
