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Which of the following statements best describes a covalent bond?
Which of the following statements best describes a covalent bond?
An ionic bond is formed between two atoms that have the same charge.
An ionic bond is formed between two atoms that have the same charge.
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What defines a compound?
What defines a compound?
A substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds.
A substance that dissolves another substance to form a solution is called a ______.
A substance that dissolves another substance to form a solution is called a ______.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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What is the main reason most parasites do not kill their hosts immediately?
What is the main reason most parasites do not kill their hosts immediately?
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Which of the following elements are a part of carbohydrates?
Which of the following elements are a part of carbohydrates?
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Density-dependent factors are unrelated to population density.
Density-dependent factors are unrelated to population density.
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The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, where 7 is considered basic.
The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, where 7 is considered basic.
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Name one type of plant that produces seeds that are enclosed in fruits.
Name one type of plant that produces seeds that are enclosed in fruits.
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What two conditions can likely affect the shape of an enzyme?
What two conditions can likely affect the shape of an enzyme?
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The __________ layer covers the leaves and stems of most plants and is waterproof.
The __________ layer covers the leaves and stems of most plants and is waterproof.
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Match the following plant types with their characteristics:
Match the following plant types with their characteristics:
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Which type of zone in the ocean is characterized as the deepest region and receives no sunlight?
Which type of zone in the ocean is characterized as the deepest region and receives no sunlight?
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Thorns, spines, and thick leaves are adaptations that encourage animals to eat plants.
Thorns, spines, and thick leaves are adaptations that encourage animals to eat plants.
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What adaptations allow a plant to reproduce without water?
What adaptations allow a plant to reproduce without water?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by most cells?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by most cells?
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Eukaryotic cells lack a nucleus.
Eukaryotic cells lack a nucleus.
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What type of organisms are considered autotrophs?
What type of organisms are considered autotrophs?
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The powerhouse of the cell is the __________.
The powerhouse of the cell is the __________.
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What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?
What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?
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Energy is required to move oxygen molecules from high to low concentration.
Energy is required to move oxygen molecules from high to low concentration.
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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
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In primary succession, the process occurs where __________ exists.
In primary succession, the process occurs where __________ exists.
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Match the following terms to their definitions:
Match the following terms to their definitions:
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Which type of symbiotic relationship benefits both species involved?
Which type of symbiotic relationship benefits both species involved?
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Secondary succession occurs after a disturbance that destroys the soil.
Secondary succession occurs after a disturbance that destroys the soil.
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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
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Photosynthesis occurs primarily in the _________ of plant cells.
Photosynthesis occurs primarily in the _________ of plant cells.
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What process describes the movement of water through the biosphere?
What process describes the movement of water through the biosphere?
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Study Notes
Chemical Bonding and Reactions
- Covalent Bond: A bond formed by sharing electron pairs between atoms.
- Ionic Bond: A bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, creating oppositely charged ions.
- Element: A pure substance composed of only one type of atom, identified by its atomic number (number of protons).
- Compound: A substance formed by chemically bonding two or more different elements.
- Ion: An atom or group of atoms with a net positive or negative charge due to loss or gain of electrons.
- Solution: A homogeneous mixture where one substance (solute) dissolves in another (solvent).
- Solvent: The component of a solution in the greatest amount, dissolving the solute.
- Solute: The substance dissolved in the solvent to form a solution.
- Equilibrium: A state where forward and reverse reactions occur at equal rates, resulting in no net change in concentrations.
- Atom Bond: Can be either covalent or ionic.
- Activation Energy: The energy required to initiate a chemical reaction.
- Products: Substances formed as a result of a reaction.
- Reactants: Substances that undergo a chemical reaction.
- Endothermic Reaction: A reaction absorbing more energy than it releases.
- Exothermic Reaction: A reaction releasing more energy than it absorbs.
- Element Differentiation: Distinguished by the number of protons in their nucleus.
- Element Properties: Determined by the number of electrons.
- Hydrogen Bonds: Formed between polar molecules due to attractions between slightly positive hydrogen atoms and slightly negative atoms.
- pH Scale: A scale measuring acidity or alkalinity ranging from 0 to 14 (0-acidic, 7-neutral, 14-basic).
- Carbohydrates: Composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
- Catalyst Effect: Catalysts lower the activation energy, speeding up reactions.
- Enzyme Shape Factors: Temperature and pH.
- Four Carbon-Based Molecules: Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Each with a specific function.
Cellular Biology
- Prokaryotic Cell: Lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
- Eukaryotic Cell: Contains a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
- Chloroplasts: Responsible for photosynthesis, capturing light energy.
- Mitochondria: "Powerhouses" of the cell, producing energy.
- Cytoskeleton: Provides structural support and maintains cell shape.
- Cell Wall: A rigid layer found in some cells, providing support.
- Vacuole: A storage sac within the cell.
- Vesicle: Membrane-bound sacs involved in cell transport.
- Nucleus: Contains DNA and RNA, directing cell growth and reproduction.
- Plant Cell Unique Structures: Cell wall and chloroplasts.
- Shared Cell Characteristics: Cell membrane, cytoplasm, genetic material, metabolic processes.
- Cell Membrane Composition: Phospholipids, proteins, cholesterol, and carbohydrates.
- Oxygen Movement: Passive diffusion across the cell membrane (no energy needed).
- Cellular Respiration: An aerobic process using oxygen to convert glucose into ATP energy.
- Bread Dough Rising: Yeast fermentation produces carbon dioxide gas.
- Photosynthesis Equation: 6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2
- Cellular Respiration Equation: C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O
- Krebs Cycle: Second stage of cellular respiration, breaking down pyruvic acid.
- Photosynthesis: Conversion of light energy to chemical energy.
- Calvin Cycle: Part of photosynthesis, using ATP and NADPH to make sugars.
- Light-Independent Reactions: Photosynthesis reactions relying on ATP and NADPH, also known as the Calvin Cycle.
- Chlorophyll Role: Absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.
- Autotroph: Organism making its own food.
- Heterotroph: Organism getting energy by consuming other organisms.
- Chemosynthesis: Organisms making food via chemical reactions.
- Producer: An organism creating its own food.
- Primary Consumer: Organism feeding on producers (herbivore).
- Secondary Consumer: Organism feeding on primary consumers (carnivore/omnivore).
- Tertiary Consumer: Organism feeding on secondary consumers.
- Ecological Equivalents: Species in similar niches but different regions.
- Niche: Part of an environment species uses to survive and reproduce.
- Commensalism: One species benefits, the other is unaffected.
- Mutualism: Both species benefit.
- Parasitism: One species benefits, while the other is harmed.
- Predation: One organism consuming another for food.
- Endoparasite: Parasite living inside host.
- Ectoparasite: Parasite living on host's surface.
- Carnivore: Animal eating only animals.
- Decomposer: Organism breaking down waste and dead organisms.
- Detrivore: Scavenger feeding on dead organic matter.
- Omnivore: Animal eating both plants and animals.
- Quadrat Sampling: Method to determine the percentage of vegetation/animals in a sample area.
- Mark-and-Recapture: Method to estimate population size by marking and recapturing organisms.
- Biosphere: Part of Earth where life exists.
- Biome: Group of ecosystems with similar climates and organisms.
- Ecosystem: Interacting organisms and their environment.
- Community: All populations in an area.
- Population: Group of individuals of the same species in the same area.
- Organism: Any living thing.
- Keystone Species: Species significantly impacting ecosystem health.
- Primary Succession: Succession on land where no soil exists.
- Secondary Succession: Succession after a disturbance with pre-existing soil.
- Interspecific Competition: Competition between different species.
- Intraspecific Competition: Competition between the same species.
- Carbon Return to Atmosphere: Combustion of organic matter and fossil fuels.
- Microclimate: Small-scale climate variation.
- Catalyst During Reaction: Catalyst remains unchanged.
- Estuary: Where freshwater river meets saltwater ocean.
- Energy Flow in Food Chain: Energy flows from producers to higher trophic levels, with losses at each step.
- Hydrologic Cycle: Movement of water through the biosphere.
- Energy Loss Between Trophic Levels: Loss due to metabolic processes and heat.
- Parasite and Host Survival: Most parasites don't kill hosts to maintain food source and reproduction.
- Population Density: Number of individuals per unit area.
- Population Dispersal: Spatial distribution of individuals within a habitat.
- Exponential Growth: Rapid population increase with unlimited resources.
- Density-Dependent Factors: Factors influenced by population density.
- Pioneer Species: First species to colonize an area in primary succession.
- Geosphere: Earth's solid, nonliving parts.
- Two Density-Dependent Factors: Competition and predation.
- Abyssal Zone: Deepest ocean region with no sunlight.
- Intertidal Zone: Shoreline between high and low tides.
- Neritic Zone: Shallow ocean water over continental shelf.
- Bathyal Zone: From neritic zone edge to continental shelf base.
- Littoral Zone: Shallow freshwater zone with light penetration.
- Benthic Zone: Bottom of a lake, pond, or ocean.
Plant Biology
- Gymnosperms: Plants with exposed seeds.
- Angiosperms: Flowering plants with enclosed seeds.
- Conifers: Cone-bearing plants (a type of gymnosperm).
- Cuticle: Waxy plant layer reducing water loss.
- Stomata: Pores in leaves for gas exchange.
- Vascular System: Plant tissue transporting water and nutrients.
- Dicot: Angiosperm with two seed leaves.
- Monocot: Angiosperm with one seed leaf.
- Ethnobotany: Study of plant use by cultures.
- Water-Independent Reproduction: Pollen and seed development.
- Plant Defense Adaptations: Thorns, spines, chemical defenses.
- Angiosperm Pollination Efficiency: Flower adaptations attract animal pollinators.
- Pharmacologist Plant Study: Plants as medicine sources.
- Selective Breeding: Plant improvement via seed selection.
- Plants Lacking Vascular System: Mosses.
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