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Which of the following distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
What is the primary function of mitochondria within a cell?
What is the primary function of mitochondria within a cell?
Which of the following best describes the role of the Golgi apparatus?
Which of the following best describes the role of the Golgi apparatus?
What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?
What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?
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During which stage of cellular respiration is the majority of ATP produced?
During which stage of cellular respiration is the majority of ATP produced?
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In the absence of oxygen, some cells can continue to produce ATP through:
In the absence of oxygen, some cells can continue to produce ATP through:
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Where does photosynthesis primarily occur in plant cells?
Where does photosynthesis primarily occur in plant cells?
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Which of the following cell structures is NOT found in animal cells?
Which of the following cell structures is NOT found in animal cells?
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During the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, what molecule is split, and what byproduct is released?
During the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, what molecule is split, and what byproduct is released?
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What is the role of meiosis in sexual reproduction?
What is the role of meiosis in sexual reproduction?
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What is the significance of mutations in the context of evolution?
What is the significance of mutations in the context of evolution?
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If a population of birds with different beak sizes colonizes a new island, what evolutionary process is most likely to occur?
If a population of birds with different beak sizes colonizes a new island, what evolutionary process is most likely to occur?
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What is the primary difference between a food chain and a food web?
What is the primary difference between a food chain and a food web?
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What is the ultimate consequence of failing to achieve homeostasis?
What is the ultimate consequence of failing to achieve homeostasis?
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Which of the following describes the relationship between genes and chromosomes?
Which of the following describes the relationship between genes and chromosomes?
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Which concept explains why all living beings share similar genetic components?
Which concept explains why all living beings share similar genetic components?
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Light-dependent reactions
Light-dependent reactions
Reactions in photosynthesis that capture light energy to split water, releasing oxygen and producing ATP and NADPH.
Light-independent reactions
Light-independent reactions
Reactions that use ATP and NADPH to fix carbon dioxide into glucose and organic molecules.
DNA
DNA
The molecule that stores genetic information in a double helix structure.
Mitosis
Mitosis
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Meiosis
Meiosis
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Natural selection
Natural selection
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
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Homeostasis
Homeostasis
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Cell
Cell
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Prokaryotic Cells
Prokaryotic Cells
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Eukaryotic Cells
Eukaryotic Cells
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Mitochondria
Mitochondria
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Glycolysis
Glycolysis
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Krebs Cycle
Krebs Cycle
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Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis
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Cell Membrane
Cell Membrane
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Study Notes
Cell Structure and Function
- Cells are the fundamental units of life, exhibiting diverse shapes and sizes, specialized for specific functions.
- Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles; examples include bacteria and archaea.
- Eukaryotic cells possess a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, including plants, animals, fungi, and protists.
- Plant cells feature cell walls, chloroplasts, and large central vacuoles.
- Animal cells have diverse organelles like mitochondria and lysosomes.
- The cell membrane regulates substance passage into and out of the cell.
- The nucleus, the cell's control center, contains the cell's genetic material (DNA).
- Mitochondria generate cellular energy via respiration.
- Ribosomes synthesize proteins.
- Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) modifies and synthesizes proteins and lipids.
- Golgi apparatus processes, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids.
- Lysosomes digest cellular waste and participate in intracellular digestion.
- Vacuoles are involved in storage and transport.
- The cytoskeleton provides support and structure for the cell.
Cellular Respiration
- Cellular respiration is a series of metabolic reactions breaking down glucose and other molecules to produce ATP, the cell's energy currency.
- Cellular respiration involves glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.
- Glycolysis converts glucose to pyruvate, yielding a small ATP amount.
- The Krebs cycle (citric acid cycle) further oxidizes pyruvate, producing more ATP, NADH, and FADH2.
- Oxidative phosphorylation, occurring in the inner mitochondrial membrane, utilizes electron carriers (NADH and FADH2) to create a large amount of ATP through the electron transport chain and chemiosmosis.
- Aerobic respiration requires oxygen for optimal ATP production.
- Anaerobic respiration, in the absence of oxygen, uses alternative pathways for ATP generation, often producing less energy.
Photosynthesis
- Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy (glucose) in plants and other organisms.
- Photosynthesis occurs within chloroplasts, specifically in thylakoid membranes and stroma.
- Light-dependent reactions capture light, split water (releasing oxygen), and produce ATP and NADPH.
- Light-independent reactions utilize ATP and NADPH to fix carbon dioxide and create glucose and other organic molecules.
- Photosynthesis maintains atmospheric oxygen levels and forms the base of many food chains.
Genetics
- DNA, the molecule of heredity, forms a double helix structure storing genetic information.
- Genes are DNA segments coding for specific proteins.
- Chromosomes are DNA and protein structures organizing genetic material.
- DNA replication copies genetic material before cell division.
- Meiosis produces gametes (sperm and egg) for sexual reproduction.
- Mitosis creates two genetically identical daughter cells from one parent cell, critical for growth and repair.
- Mutations are DNA sequence changes potentially altering protein production and phenotypes.
- Mendelian genetics describes inheritance patterns based on allele segregation and independent assortment.
Evolution
- Evolution is the heritable change in a biological population over successive generations.
- Natural selection is the process where better-adapted organisms survive and reproduce more.
- Adaptations enhance survival and reproduction in a specific environment.
- Speciation forms new and distinct species through evolutionary processes.
- Common ancestry connects all living organisms to a common ancestor.
- Biodiversity is the variety of life from genes to ecosystems.
Ecology
- Ecology studies the relationships between organisms and their environment.
- Ecosystems encompass all living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) components in an area.
- Food chains and food webs illustrate energy and nutrient flow.
- Populations are groups of the same species interacting within a particular area.
- Communities include different species interacting in a given area.
- Biomes are large areas marked by similar climates and vegetation.
- Ecological interactions, such as competition, predation, and symbiosis, are vital aspects of ecological relationships.
Homeostasis
- Homeostasis is an organism's ability to maintain internal stability through environmental changes.
- Mechanisms like feedback loops regulate body temperature, water balance, and pH levels, essential for cellular function.
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Explore the building blocks of life with this quiz on cell structure and function. Dive into the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and learn about the specialized organelles that make each type unique. Test your knowledge on topics such as the roles of the nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes.
