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Which modification in eukaryotic cells would prevent proper protein synthesis?
Which modification in eukaryotic cells would prevent proper protein synthesis?
- Dysfunction of the Golgi apparatus in processing and packaging proteins.
- Inhibition of mitochondrial ATP production affecting cellular energy levels.
- Disruption of the endoplasmic reticulum's ability to fold and modify proteins. (correct)
- Impairment of the plasma membrane's selective permeability.
A researcher discovers a new mutation in a gene that codes for a critical enzyme in a metabolic pathway. Which of the following scenarios would LEAST likely mitigate the effect of this mutation?
A researcher discovers a new mutation in a gene that codes for a critical enzyme in a metabolic pathway. Which of the following scenarios would LEAST likely mitigate the effect of this mutation?
- Introducing a mutation in a different gene that compensates for the loss of function of the first gene.
- Administering a drug that acts as a competitive inhibitor of the mutated enzyme. (correct)
- Introducing a second mutation that restores the original reading frame of the gene.
- Increasing the concentration of the substrate that the mutated enzyme acts upon.
In a forest ecosystem, a disease wipes out a significant portion of the primary consumer population. Which of the following is the MOST likely short-term consequence?
In a forest ecosystem, a disease wipes out a significant portion of the primary consumer population. Which of the following is the MOST likely short-term consequence?
- Decline in the predator population that relies on the primary consumers as a food source. (correct)
- Increased biodiversity at the producer level due to reduced herbivory.
- Stabilization of the ecosystem as resources become more available to the remaining primary consumers.
- Increase in the decomposer population as a result of more dead organic matter.
Which of the following BEST explains how the respiratory and cardiovascular systems work together to maintain homeostasis during exercise?
Which of the following BEST explains how the respiratory and cardiovascular systems work together to maintain homeostasis during exercise?
A population of birds is geographically isolated on an island. Over time, the island's environment changes, favoring birds with larger beaks that can crack tougher seeds. Which evolutionary mechanism is MOST likely driving the change in beak size?
A population of birds is geographically isolated on an island. Over time, the island's environment changes, favoring birds with larger beaks that can crack tougher seeds. Which evolutionary mechanism is MOST likely driving the change in beak size?
A researcher is studying the effects of a specific signaling pathway on cell differentiation. They introduce a mutation that permanently activates a receptor in this pathway. What is the MOST likely outcome?
A researcher is studying the effects of a specific signaling pathway on cell differentiation. They introduce a mutation that permanently activates a receptor in this pathway. What is the MOST likely outcome?
A plant species exhibits a unique form of epigenetic inheritance where certain stress-induced traits are passed down through several generations, even in the absence of the original stressor. What is the MOST likely mechanism responsible for this phenomenon?
A plant species exhibits a unique form of epigenetic inheritance where certain stress-induced traits are passed down through several generations, even in the absence of the original stressor. What is the MOST likely mechanism responsible for this phenomenon?
In a marine ecosystem, overfishing dramatically reduces the population of a keystone predator. Which of the following is the MOST likely long-term consequence for the ecosystem?
In a marine ecosystem, overfishing dramatically reduces the population of a keystone predator. Which of the following is the MOST likely long-term consequence for the ecosystem?
Damage to the sinoatrial (SA) node in the human heart would MOST directly disrupt which of the following processes?
Damage to the sinoatrial (SA) node in the human heart would MOST directly disrupt which of the following processes?
Two populations of lizards are geographically separated. Over time, they evolve different mating rituals. If these populations were to come into secondary contact, what reproductive barrier would MOST likely prevent them from interbreeding?
Two populations of lizards are geographically separated. Over time, they evolve different mating rituals. If these populations were to come into secondary contact, what reproductive barrier would MOST likely prevent them from interbreeding?
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What is Biology?
What is Biology?
The scientific study of life, examining the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution of living organisms.
Cell Biology
Cell Biology
Study of the structure, function, and behavior of cells, the fundamental units of life.
Genetics
Genetics
Explores heredity and variation of inherited characteristics through genes and DNA.
Ecology
Ecology
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Evolution
Evolution
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Natural Selection
Natural Selection
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Adaptation
Adaptation
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Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy
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Epigenetics
Epigenetics
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Populations (Ecology)
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Study Notes
- Biology is the scientific study of life, examining the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution of living organisms
Cell Biology
- Cell biology studies the structure, function, and behavior of cells
- The cell is the fundamental unit of life, responsible for all life processes
- Key components of cells include the plasma membrane, cytoplasm, and genetic material (DNA or RNA)
- Eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles like the nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum, whereas prokaryotic cells lack these
- Cellular processes include cell division, metabolism, protein synthesis, and transport
Genetics
- Genetics explores heredity and variation of inherited characteristics
- Genes, composed of DNA, are the units of heredity that contain instructions for building proteins
- DNA replication is the process by which DNA is duplicated, ensuring genetic information is passed on during cell division
- Mutations are changes in the DNA sequence that can lead to variations in traits
- Mendelian genetics explains inheritance patterns based on the segregation and independent assortment of alleles
- Population genetics studies the genetic variation within and among populations, as well as the factors that influence this variation
- Epigenetics examines changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations to the DNA sequence itself
Ecology
- Ecology investigates the interactions between organisms and their environment
- Populations are groups of individuals of the same species living in the same area
- Communities are assemblages of different populations living and interacting in the same area
- Ecosystems include communities along with their physical environment, such as climate, soil, and water
- Food chains and food webs describe the flow of energy and nutrients through an ecosystem
- Ecological succession is the process of change in the species structure of an ecological community over time
- Conservation biology focuses on protecting and preserving biodiversity, addressing threats such as habitat loss, pollution, and climate change
Human Anatomy
- Human anatomy studies the structure of the human body
- Organ systems include the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems
- Bones provide support, protection, and movement
- Muscles enable movement, maintain posture, and generate heat
- The nervous system coordinates and controls bodily functions through electrical and chemical signals
- The endocrine system regulates body functions through hormones
- The cardiovascular system transports blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the body
- The respiratory system facilitates gas exchange, taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide
- The digestive system breaks down food and absorbs nutrients
- The urinary system filters waste products from the blood and eliminates them from the body
- The reproductive system enables reproduction
Evolution
- Evolution is the process of change in the characteristics of a species over several generations and relies on natural selection
- Natural selection is the mechanism by which individuals with traits that better enable them to survive and reproduce in a particular environment leave more offspring
- Adaptation is the process by which organisms become better suited to their environment through natural selection
- Genetic drift is the random change in the frequency of alleles in a population
- Gene flow is the transfer of genetic material from one population to another
- Speciation is the process by which new species arise
- Phylogeny is the study of the evolutionary relationships among organisms
- Evidence for evolution comes from various sources, including the fossil record, comparative anatomy, embryology, and molecular biology
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