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What is the primary function of ribosomes?

  • Storage of genetic material
  • Energy production
  • Cell replication
  • Protein synthesis (correct)
  • Which structure is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins?

  • Mitochondria
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum
  • Golgi Apparatus (correct)
  • Nucleus
  • What is one key difference between the rough ER and the smooth ER?

  • Rough ER synthesizes carbohydrates while smooth ER does not
  • Rough ER is involved in detoxification while smooth ER is not
  • Smooth ER is involved in protein folding while rough ER is not
  • Rough ER contains ribosomes while smooth ER does not (correct)
  • Which structure in eukaryotic cells is primarily involved in assembling ribosomes?

    <p>Nucleolus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are chloroplasts primarily responsible for in plant cells?

    <p>Photosynthesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is crucial for the production of ATP?

    <p>Mitochondria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the cytoskeleton play in a cell?

    <p>Structural support and movement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of lysosomes in animal cells?

    <p>Digestion of waste materials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of microtubules in a cell?

    <p>Help in cell division and movement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of intercellular junction prevents fluid leakage between cells?

    <p>Tight junctions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which transport mechanism requires energy to move substances against a concentration gradient?

    <p>Active transport (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of meiosis that differentiates it from mitosis?

    <p>It reduces the chromosome number by half (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes separate?

    <p>Anaphase I (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does cholesterol play in the plasma membrane?

    <p>Helps maintain membrane stability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure forms during Prophase I of meiosis allowing genetic recombination?

    <p>Tetrad (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in animal cells?

    <p>Provides structural and biochemical support (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of passive transport?

    <p>Endocytosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the gene in a cell?

    <p>Serves as a blueprint for biological traits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during crossing over in meiosis?

    <p>Homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a cell as haploid?

    <p>Contains one set of chromosomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during Telophase II of meiosis?

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    What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?

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    Which structure contains digestive enzymes that help break down waste materials?

    <p>Lysosomes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do peroxisomes play in the cell?

    <p>Breakdown of fatty acids and detoxification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the cytoskeleton provides mechanical strength and stability to the cell?

    <p>Intermediate filaments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of vacuoles in plant cells?

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    How does mitosis ensure genetic consistency in daughter cells?

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    What occurs during the G₁ checkpoint of the cell cycle?

    <p>Resource evaluation for cell division (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Meiosis II from mitosis?

    <p>Involvement of haploid cells without DNA replication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is involved in photosynthesis?

    <p>Chloroplast (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forms during cytokinesis in plant cells?

    <p>Cell plate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase do sister chromatids separate?

    <p>Anaphase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of spindle fibers in cell division?

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    What structure is primarily responsible for transporting materials within the cell?

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    What is the end product of mitosis in terms of chromosome number?

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    Which process occurs in the mitochondrion to generate ATP?

    <p>Cellular Respiration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of the thylakoid membranes in chloroplasts?

    <p>Light energy absorption and ATP synthesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a product of the light reactions in photosynthesis?

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    What is the function of the ribosome in a cell?

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    In which cellular compartment does the Calvin cycle take place?

    <p>Stroma of chloroplasts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final electron acceptor in oxidative phosphorylation?

    <p>Oxygen (O₂) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component increases the surface area of the inner mitochondrial membrane?

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    What is the primary purpose of chemiosmosis during photosynthesis?

    <p>pumping protons to create a gradient (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the structure of the plasma membrane?

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    How does the arrangement of chlorophyll in plants affect photosynthesis?

    <p>Excites electrons and transfers energy efficiently (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do the ribosomal subunits play during protein synthesis?

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    Which function is not performed by the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)?

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    What mechanism leads to the production of NADPH during photosynthesis?

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    What role do transcription factors play in eukaryotic gene expression?

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    What role does the nucleolus play within the nucleus?

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    During RNA processing, which of the following modifications occurs?

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    What initiates translation at the ribosome?

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    Which of the following correctly describes the process of glycolysis?

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    What is the primary function of the citric acid cycle?

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    How does energy coupling work in cellular processes?

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    What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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    Which of the following is NOT a method of regulating gene expression?

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    What characterizes cancer cells in terms of metabolic processes?

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    What is the function of introns in eukaryotic mRNA?

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    What is the primary method of reproduction in prokaryotic cells?

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    Which component is crucial for spindle formation during mitosis?

    <p>Centrosome (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes align at the metaphase plate?

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    Which process releases energy by breaking ATP bonds?

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    What type of energy is associated with the motion of molecules?

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    Which law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed?

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    Which enzyme is responsible for adding free nucleotides during DNA replication?

    <p>DNA Polymerase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is produced when mRNA is translated at the ribosome?

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    Which structure attaches chromosomes to spindle fibers during cell division?

    <p>Kinetochore (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which process does DNA unwind and break hydrogen bonds between base pairs?

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    In which part of eukaryotic cells does transcription occur?

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    Which term describes the process of using DNA as a template to synthesize RNA?

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    What is the role of DNA ligase in DNA replication?

    <p>Join Okazaki fragments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is involved in oxidative phosphorylation?

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    What is the primary outcome of Meiosis II?

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    Which statement about enzymes is true?

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    What happens to some energy during energy transfer according to the second law of thermodynamics?

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    Which molecule is known as the primary energy carrier in cells?

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    How does ATP release energy?

    <p>By hydrolyzing a phosphate bond resulting in ADP and Pi. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the Law of Segregation?

    <p>Alleles segregate during the formation of gametes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of polygenic inheritance?

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    In complete dominance, how is a recessive allele expressed?

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    What is the role of mitochondria in genetic inheritance?

    <p>They contain their own DNA, inherited maternally. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the genotype represented by XᴬXᵃ?

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    What does aneuploidy refer to in genetics?

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    Which best describes a dominant allele?

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    What does the term phenotype refer to?

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    Which process synthesizes proteins from mRNA?

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    What is the main function of NADH and FADH₂ in cellular respiration?

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    Which type of RNA is responsible for bringing amino acids to the ribosome?

    <p>tRNA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of DNA ligase during DNA replication?

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    What process generates ATP during photosynthesis?

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    What distinguishes homologous chromosomes?

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    Which genetic repair pathway fixes small DNA base alterations?

    <p>Base excision repair (BER) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes codominance?

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    What occurs during recombination in meiosis?

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    Which technique is used to amplify specific DNA sequences?

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    What is the primary role of RNA polymerase during transcription?

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    At what stage in DNA replication does the DNA polymerase add new nucleotides?

    <p>Elongation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of RNA is a structural component of ribosomes?

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    How do epigenetic modifications affect gene expression?

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    What describes the nature of DNA replication?

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    Flashcards

    Cytoplasm

    The gel-like substance filling the cell between the membrane and nucleus; contains organelles and cytosol.

    Ribosomes

    Cell structures responsible for protein synthesis, found free in the cytosol or attached to the ER.

    Endomembrane System

    A network of membranes (nuclear envelope, ER, Golgi, lysosomes, vacuoles, plasma membrane) that work together to modify, sort, and transport proteins.

    Mitochondria

    Organelles that perform cellular respiration, producing energy (ATP).

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    Cytoskeleton

    A network of protein fibers that provides cell structure, movement, and organization.

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    Nucleus (Eukaryotic)

    The cell's control center, containing DNA and directing cellular activities.

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    Plasma Membrane

    The outer boundary of the cell composed of a phospholipid bilayer, regulating what enters and leaves.

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    Chromosomes

    Structures that contain genetic information (DNA) in the nucleus.

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    Microtubules

    Protein filaments that help with cell division and movement.

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    Centrosomes and Centrioles

    Organelles that organize microtubules and aid in cell division.

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    Microfilaments

    Actin filaments involved in muscle movement, cell division, and cell shape change.

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    Animal Extracellular Matrix (ECM)

    Support structure outside the animal cell, offering both structural and biochemical support.

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    Intercellular Junctions

    Structures facilitating cell-to-cell contact and communication.

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    Tight Junctions

    Animal cell junctions preventing fluid leakage between cells.

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    Desmosomes

    Animal cell junctions that anchor cells together, providing strength.

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    Gap Junctions

    Animal cell junctions providing channels for communication.

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    Phospholipids

    Key components of cell membranes, with hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails.

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    Passive Transport

    Movement of substances across the membrane without energy input.

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    Active Transport

    Movement of substances against their concentration gradient.

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    Meiosis

    Cell division producing four genetically unique haploid cells.

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    Binary Fission

    A simple process where a single-celled prokaryote splits into two identical cells.

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    Cell Cycle Phases

    The distinct stages of eukaryotic cell division: G1 (growth), S (DNA replication), G2 (preparation), and M (mitosis/meiosis).

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    Circular vs. Linear Chromosomes

    Prokaryotes have single, circular DNA molecules. Eukaryotes have linear chromosomes, with multiple molecules.

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    Spindle Apparatus

    Microtubule structure formed during cell division, pulling replicated chromosomes apart.

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    Centrosome

    Structure in eukaryotic cells that organizes microtubules for spindle formation and cell division.

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    Kinetochore

    Protein complex on chromosomes that connects to spindle fibers for chromosome movement during mitosis.

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    Cleavage Furrow

    Indentation of the cell membrane in animal cells that pinches in, dividing the cytoplasm during cytokinesis.

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    Cell Plate

    Structure formed in plant cells during cytokinesis, separating daughter cells and forming a new cell wall.

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    Prophase

    The first stage of mitosis, where chromosomes condense and the spindle apparatus starts forming.

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    Prometaphase

    The stage where the nuclear envelope breaks down and spindle fibers attach to chromosomes.

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    Metaphase

    The stage where chromosomes align at the center of the cell, forming the metaphase plate.

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    Anaphase

    The stage where sister chromatids separate and are pulled to opposite poles of the cell.

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    Telophase

    The final stage of mitosis, where chromosomes decondense, the nuclear envelope reforms around each set, and the cell prepares for cytokinesis.

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    Kinetic Energy

    Energy associated with motion, like molecules moving or water flowing.

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    Potential Energy

    Stored energy, like chemical bonds in molecules or gravitational potential.

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    Peptidyl Transferase

    An enzyme in the large ribosomal subunit that forms peptide bonds between amino acids during protein synthesis.

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    Stop Codon

    Three-base sequences (UAA, UGA, or UAG) on mRNA that signal the end of protein synthesis.

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    Release Factor

    A protein that binds to a stop codon in the A site of the ribosome, triggering the release of the completed polypeptide chain.

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    Aerobic Respiration

    Cellular respiration that uses oxygen to break down glucose and produce ATP.

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    Anaerobic Respiration

    Cellular respiration that occurs without oxygen, producing less ATP than aerobic respiration.

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    Mitochondrial Cristae

    Highly folded inner membrane of mitochondria, increasing surface area for ATP production during cellular respiration.

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    Stroma

    The fluid-filled space within a chloroplast, containing enzymes for the Calvin cycle.

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    Thylakoid Lumen

    The space inside a thylakoid, where protons accumulate during photophosphorylation.

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    Photosystem

    Clusters of pigments and proteins in the thylakoid membrane that capture light energy and transfer it to electrons.

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    Excited Electron

    An electron that has absorbed energy from light and moved to a higher energy level.

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    Chemiosmosis (in Chloroplasts)

    The process of ATP production in chloroplasts, driven by the movement of protons across the thylakoid membrane.

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    Calvin Cycle

    A metabolic pathway in the stroma of chloroplasts that uses ATP and NADPH from the light reactions to fix carbon dioxide into organic molecules.

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    Light Reactions

    The first stage of photosynthesis, occurring in the thylakoid membranes, converting light energy into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH).

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    Photophosphorylation

    The process of ATP production during light reactions in photosynthesis, involving electron transport and proton gradient.

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    Oxidative Phosphorylation

    The process of ATP production in mitochondria, involving electron transport and proton gradient.

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    Haploid Cell

    A cell containing only one set of chromosomes (n), found in gametes (sperm and egg cells).

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    Gametes

    Sex cells (sperm and egg cells) that fuse during fertilization to form a zygote.

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    Enzymes

    Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.

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    Chemical Energy

    A form of potential energy stored in the bonds of molecules.

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    ATP

    The primary energy carrier in cells, used to power various cellular processes.

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    What does ATP hydrolysis release?

    ATP hydrolysis releases energy, ADP, and inorganic phosphate (Pi).

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    First Law of Thermodynamics

    Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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    Second Law of Thermodynamics

    In any energy transfer, some energy becomes unusable, increasing entropy (disorder) in the system.

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    Law of Segregation

    Each individual has two alleles for each trait that separate during gamete formation, with each gamete receiving only one allele per gene.

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    Law of Independent Assortment

    The inheritance of one trait is independent of the inheritance of another trait, assuming genes are on different chromosomes or far apart.

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    Dominant Allele

    An allele whose effect is expressed even when only one copy is present (heterozygous).

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    Recessive Allele

    An allele whose effect is only expressed when two copies are present (homozygous).

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    Genotype vs. Phenotype

    Genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, while phenotype is the observable traits resulting from the genotype and environment.

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    Golgi Apparatus

    A series of flattened, membrane-bound sacs (cisternae) that modify, sort, package, and ship proteins and lipids from the ER to their final destinations.

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    Peroxisomes

    Small, membrane-bound organelles containing enzymes for breaking down fatty acids and detoxifying harmful substances.

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    Intermediate Filaments

    Provide mechanical strength and stability to the cell, helping maintain its shape and providing support.

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    Vacuoles (Plant)

    Large, membrane-bound sacs in plants, storing water, nutrients, and waste products, and maintaining turgor pressure.

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    Vesicles

    Small, membrane-bound sacs involved in transporting and storing materials like proteins, lipids, and waste products within the cell.

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    Centrioles

    Structures made of microtubules in animal cells involved in organizing spindle fibers during cell division.

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    Chloroplasts

    Membrane-bound organelles containing chlorophyll, responsible for photosynthesis in plants.

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    Cell Wall

    A rigid outer layer made of cellulose (plants), chitin (fungi), or peptidoglycan (bacteria), providing support, protection, and shape maintenance.

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    G₁ Checkpoint

    Assesses whether the cell has sufficient resources to divide and checks DNA integrity before replication.

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    G₂ Checkpoint

    Verifies that DNA replication has been completed accurately and the cell is ready for mitosis.

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    Metaphase Checkpoint

    Ensures that chromosomes are correctly aligned and attached to spindle fibers before proceeding to anaphase.

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    Polygenic Inheritance

    Traits controlled by many genes, resulting in a range of phenotypes, like height or skin color.

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    Mitochondrial Inheritance

    Inheritance of genes from mitochondria, which have their own DNA. These genes are only passed down from the mother.

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    Aneuploidy

    An abnormal number of chromosomes, often resulting in genetic disorders.

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    Down Syndrome

    A genetic disorder caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21 (trisomy 21).

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    Genetic Mapping

    The process of locating genes on chromosomes, helping diagnose genetic conditions.

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    Molecular Biology

    The study of the structure, function, and regulation of biological molecules, like DNA, RNA, and proteins.

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    Gene

    A segment of DNA that contains instructions for building proteins or RNA molecules.

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    Genome

    The complete set of genetic material in an organism.

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    Genomics

    The study of the structure, function, and evolution of genomes.

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    mRNA

    Messenger RNA, carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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    Genetic Code

    The set of rules that translates the mRNA sequence into an amino acid sequence.

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    DNA Replication

    The process of copying DNA, ensuring each new cell receives a complete set of genetic instructions.

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    Gene Expression

    The process of using the genetic code in DNA to synthesize proteins or RNA molecules.

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    Epigenetic Modifications

    Changes in gene expression without alterations to the DNA sequence, influenced by environmental factors.

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    Transcription Factors

    Proteins that help RNA polymerase bind to the DNA and initiate transcription.

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    RNA Polymerase

    An enzyme that synthesizes RNA using a DNA template.

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    Introns

    Non-coding sequences within a gene that are removed during RNA processing.

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    Exons

    Coding sequences within a gene that are spliced together to form mature mRNA.

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    Translation

    The process of converting mRNA into a protein.

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    ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

    The primary energy currency of the cell.

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    Anabolic Reactions

    Chemical reactions that build molecules, requiring energy.

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    Catabolic Reactions

    Chemical reactions that break down molecules, releasing energy.

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    Glycolysis

    The breakdown of glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP.

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    Study Notes

    Cytoplasm

    • A gel-like substance filling the space between the plasma membrane and the nucleus.
    • Contains cytosol (the fluid portion).
    • Site of protein synthesis and metabolism.
    • Holds organelles in place, providing support and structure.
    • Organelles for energy, synthesis, storage, and transport are within.

    Ribosomes

    • Can be free or attached to membranes.
    • Involved in protein synthesis.
    • Made of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins.

    Endomembrane System

    • Coordinates protein synthesis and transport.
    • Includes nuclear envelope, endoplasmic reticulum (ER), Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, and plasma membrane.

    Mitochondria

    • Performs cellular respiration.
    • Produces ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
    • Has an outer and inner membrane, cristae increasing the surface area.

    Cytoskeleton

    • Provides structural support, aids in movement, and organizes the cell.
    • A network of fibers, including microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments.

    Animal Cells

    • Contain lysosomes, centrioles, and flagella.

    Plant Cells

    • Contain chloroplasts, central vacuole, tonoplast, and cell wall.

    Nucleus in Eukaryotic Cells

    • Contains most of the cell's DNA.
    • Surrounded by the nuclear envelope, with pores regulating molecule passage.
    • Nucleolus assembles ribosomes.
    • Chromatin forms chromosomes.

    Common Cell Elements

    Plasma Membrane

    • Surrounds the cell, regulating substance flow.
    • Composed of a phospholipid bilayer.

    Chromosomes

    • Contain genetic material.

    Cytoskeleton (details)

    • Provides structural support and aids in cell movement.

    Endomembrane System (details)

    • Includes nuclear envelope, ER (smooth and rough), Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, vacuoles, and plasma membrane.
    • Coordinates protein synthesis, modification, and transport.

    Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

    Smooth ER

    • Synthesizes lipids and regulates carbohydrate metabolism.

    Rough ER

    • Involved in protein modification and folding, studded with ribosomes.

    Golgi Apparatus

    • Flattened membranous sacs (cisternae).
    • Modifies ER products, synthesizes macromolecules, and sorts/packages proteins.

    Chloroplasts

    • Found in plant cells, conduct photosynthesis.

    Peroxisomes

    • Involved in lipid metabolism and detoxification.

    Extracellular Structures

    Plant Cell Walls

    • Provide structural support.

    Animal Extracellular Matrix (ECM)

    • Provides structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.

    Intercellular Junctions

    • Facilitate cell communication and physical contact.

    Types (animal/plant)

    • Tight junctions, gap junctions, desmosomes in animal cells; plasmodesmata in plant cells.

    Plant Plasmodesmata

    • Membrane-lined pores that allow communication and transport of small molecules. (ions, hormones, proteins)

    Animal Cell Junctions

    • Tight junctions, desmosomes, and gap junctions.

    Plasma Membrane (Details)

    • Separates cells from surroundings; selectively permeable.
    • Composed of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins.

    Membrane Proteins

    • Integral (spanning membrane) and peripheral (attached to surface) proteins.

    Membrane Fluidity

    • Cholesterol maintains membrane stability; varies with temperature.

    Passive Transport

    • Movement of substances down a concentration gradient without energy input.
    • Types: simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, osmosis

    Active Transport

    • Movement of substances against concentration gradients, requiring energy.
    • Types: primary (direct) and secondary (indirect) active transport
    • Example: Sodium-potassium pump.

    Bulk Transport

    • Movement of large materials.
    • Exocytosis (materials out) and endocytosis (materials in). (types: phagocytosis, pinocytosis, receptor-mediated endocytosis)

    Cell: The Smallest Functional Unit of Life

    Nucleic Acids

    • Carry genetic information (DNA/RNA).

    Cell Membrane

    • Regulates the internal environment of the cell.

    Cell Wall (Plants)

    • Provides protection and support.

    Gene

    • A segment of DNA that serves as a blueprint for biological traits.

    Organelles

    • Carry out ATP production, protein synthesis, and cellular structure maintenance. (cytosol, cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, ATP-producing structures)

    Cell Cycle

    • A series of events leading to cell division: Growth, DNA replication, chromosome distribution.

    G1, S, G2, M Phases

    • Key phases of the eukaryotic cell cycle.

    Prokaryotic Cells

    • Use binary fission.

    Eukaryotic Cells

    • Have complex cycles with distinct phases.

    Spindle Apparatus

    • Made of microtubules; separates chromatids during cell division.

    Centrosomes and Centrioles

    • Organize microtubules.

    Kinetochore

    • Protein complexes that attach chromosomes to spindle fibers.

    Cleavage Furrow/ Cell Plate

    • Structures formed during cytokinesis to divide cytoplasm (animal/plant).

    Stages of Mitosis

    • Prophase, Prometaphase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

    Organisms

    • Organisms have complex organization.
    • Respond to environmental stimuli.
    • Grow and develop.
    • Maintain internal balance (homeostasis).

    Bioenergetics

    • Study of energy transformations.

    Laws of Thermodynamics

    • First Law: Energy conservation.
    • Second Law: Entropy increases.

    Role of Enzymes

    • Lower activation energy; bind to substrates.

    ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

    • Primary energy carrier in cells.
    • Generated through substrate-level phosphorylation and chemiosmosis.
    • Releases energy via hydrolysis.

    Chemiosmosis

    • ATP synthesis through electron transport.

    Redox Reactions

    • Key to ATP production in metabolic pathways.

    Catalysts

    • Enzymes speed up reactions.

    DNA Replication

    • DNA molecule is copied to produce two identical molecules.
    • Semiconservative Replication.

    DNA Replication (details)

    • Enzymes involved: DNA helicase, DNA polymerase, DNA ligase.
    • Replication fork.

    Transcription

    • DNA is used as a template to produce mRNA.

    Translation

    • mRNA is translated into protein at ribosomes.

    Central Dogma

    • Information flows from genotype (DNA) to phenotype (protein) through RNA.

    Translation (details)

    • Ribosomes, tRNA, mRNA, codons, anticodons.

    Elongation (Translation)

    • Ribosome reads mRNA (codon-by-codon), forms peptide bonds.

    Termination (Translation)

    • Stop codon signals; polypeptide released; ribosome dissociates.

    Cellular Respiration

    • Breakdown of glucose to generate ATP in mitochondria.
    • Aerobic and anaerobic respiration. (glycolysis, citric acid cycle, electron transport chain).

    Photosynthesis

    • Light-dependent and light-independent reactions. (light reactions, Calvin cycle).

    Chloroplast Structure

    • Thylakoids, grana, stroma.

    Carbon Fixation (Calvin Cycle)

    • Location, process of fixing carbon dioxide.

    Products of Photosynthesis

    • ATP and NADPH (light reactions), and oxygen (released as a byproduct)
    • Sugars, starch, or other organic compounds (formed in the Calvin cycle)

    Meiosis

    • Cell division reducing chromosome number; occurs in sexually reproducing organisms.
    • Resulting in genetically distinct haploid cells (gametes).
    • Stages: Meiosis I and Meiosis II.
    • Events like crossing over and independent assortment.

    Meiosis I (details)

    • Prophase I, Metaphase I, Anaphase I, Telophase I

    Meiosis II (details)

    • Prophase II, Metaphase II, Anaphase II, Telophase II

    Gametes

    • Reproductive cells (sperm and egg) with half the genetic material (haploid).

    Zygote

    • Fertilized egg; restores diploid number.

    Bivalent/Tetrad

    • Definition and significance during meiosis.

    Crossing Over

    Haploid/Diploid

    • Definitions and significance.

    Genetic Variation

    • Sources of variation in meiosis

    Independent Assortment

    • Basis for genetic diversity.

    Chiasmata, Synapsis, Synaptonemal Complex

    • Definitions.

    Reduction Division (Meiosis)

    • Significance.

    Genetic Recombination

    • Importance in evolution.

    Mitosis Outcomes

    • Two genetically identical diploid daughter cells.
    • Importance in growth and repair.

    G1, G2, and Metaphase Checkpoints

    • Function & importance.

    Growth and Development

    • Importance of mitosis.

    Prophase, Prometaphase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase (Mitosis)

    • Stages of mitosis

    Prokaryotic Chromosomes

    • Circular chromosomes

    Cytokinesis (Mitosis/Meiosis)

    • Cytoplasm division.

    Mendelian Genetics

    • Laws of Segregation and Independent Assortment.

    Dominant/Recessive Alleles

    • Definitions of dominance and recessiveness.

    Genotype/Phenotype

    • Definitions of each.

    Chromosomal Genetics

    • Study of genes on chromosomes.

    Homologous Chromosomes

    • Definition of homologous pair.

    Sex Chromosomes, Sex-Linked Traits

    • Example of sex-linked trait and inheritance patterns.

    Incomplete Dominance/Codominance/Polygenic Inheritance

    • Definitions of each.

    Mitochondrial Inheritance

    Chromosomal Disorders

    Molecular Biology Techniques

    • PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, RNA-seq, CRISPR-Cas9.

    DNA Replication (detailed stages)

    • Origins of replication.
    • Leading and lagging strands.
    • Okazaki fragments.
    • Proofreading and repair mechanisms.

    Transcription

    • Initiation, elongation and termination

    RNA processing

    • Types of modifications. (5' Capping, Polyadenylation, splicing)

    Gene Regulation (transcriptional)

    • Regulation through transcription factors and epigenetic modifications.

    Post-translational Modifications

    • Further modification of protein chains.

    Epigenetic Modifications

    • How gene expression can be altered without changing the DNA sequence.

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