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What is the primary function of the sugar-phosphate backbone in DNA?
What is the primary function of the sugar-phosphate backbone in DNA?
Which of the following is an example of a provisioning ecosystem service?
Which of the following is an example of a provisioning ecosystem service?
What is the primary difference between a genotype and a phenotype?
What is the primary difference between a genotype and a phenotype?
What is the primary mechanism of action for a repressor in gene regulation?
What is the primary mechanism of action for a repressor in gene regulation?
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What is the primary function of the cell wall in microorganisms?
What is the primary function of the cell wall in microorganisms?
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What is the term for the process by which water moves through a plant, from the roots to the leaves, and is then released into the atmosphere?
What is the term for the process by which water moves through a plant, from the roots to the leaves, and is then released into the atmosphere?
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What is the term for the movement of genes from one population to another?
What is the term for the movement of genes from one population to another?
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What is the primary function of the promoter region in gene expression?
What is the primary function of the promoter region in gene expression?
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What is the term for the relationship between two species in which one species benefits and the other species is not affected?
What is the term for the relationship between two species in which one species benefits and the other species is not affected?
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What is the term for the process by which microorganisms convert light energy into chemical energy?
What is the term for the process by which microorganisms convert light energy into chemical energy?
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Study Notes
Genetics
- DNA Structure: Double helix model, nucleotides (A, C, G, T), sugar-phosphate backbone, and hydrogen bonding
- Genetic Code: 3-base codons, 64 possible combinations, codes for 20 amino acids and stop signals
- Inheritance Patterns: Mendel's laws (Segregation, Independent Assortment, Dominance), Punnett squares, genotype vs. phenotype
- Gene Expression: Transcription (RNA synthesis), translation (protein synthesis), regulation of gene expression (enhancers, promoters, repressors)
- Genetic Variation: Mutations, genetic drift, gene flow, and natural selection
Ecology
- Ecosystems: Interactions between biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components, energy flow, nutrient cycling
- Population Dynamics: Growth rates, population size, density, and dispersion, demographic transitions
- Species Interactions: Predation, competition, symbiosis (mutualism, commensalism, parasitism), keystone species
- Community Ecology: Species richness, diversity, and abundance, community structure, ecological niches
- Ecosystem Services: Provisioning, regulating, cultural, and supporting services
Microbiology
- Microorganism Types: Bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, protists, and algae
- Microbial Structure: Cell walls, membranes, cytoplasm, and genetic material
- Microbial Metabolism: Aerobic vs. anaerobic respiration, fermentation, photosynthesis, and chemosynthesis
- Microbial Interactions: Symbiotic relationships, pathogenesis, and immune responses
- Microbial Ecology: Environmental roles, soil microbiology, and microbial communities
Genetics
- DNA Structure: Double helix model composed of nucleotides (A, C, G, T) linked by sugar-phosphate backbone and held together by hydrogen bonding between nucleotides
- Genetic Code: 3-base codons translate into 20 amino acids and stop signals, with 64 possible codon combinations determining protein sequences
- Inheritance Patterns: Mendel's laws govern inheritance, including Segregation (separation of alleles), Independent Assortment (independent gene transmission), and Dominance (dominant allele expression); Punnett squares illustrate probability of genotype and phenotype combinations
- Gene Expression: Transcription initiates RNA synthesis, translation builds proteins from RNA sequences, and regulation of gene expression involves enhancers, promoters, and repressors controlling gene transcription
- Genetic Variation: Mutations alter DNA sequences, genetic drift affects population gene frequencies, gene flow introduces new alleles, and natural selection drives adaptation to environmental pressures
Ecology
- Ecosystems: Interactions between biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components govern ecosystem function, including energy flow and nutrient cycling
- Population Dynamics: Growth rates, population size, density, and dispersion influence population dynamics, with demographic transitions driving population change
- Species Interactions: Predation, competition, symbiosis (mutualism, commensalism, parasitism), and keystone species interactions shape community structure
- Community Ecology: Species richness, diversity, and abundance determine community composition, with ecological niches influencing species coexistence
- Ecosystem Services: Provisioning services provide resources, regulating services maintain ecosystem balance, cultural services support human well-being, and supporting services underpin ecosystem function
Microbiology
- Microorganism Types: Bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, protists, and algae are distinct microorganism groups, each with unique characteristics
- Microbial Structure: Cell walls, membranes, cytoplasm, and genetic material compose microbial cells, with differences between groups
- Microbial Metabolism: Aerobic and anaerobic respiration, fermentation, photosynthesis, and chemosynthesis are key metabolic pathways used by microorganisms
- Microbial Interactions: Symbiotic relationships, pathogenesis, and immune responses characterize microorganism interactions with hosts and environments
- Microbial Ecology: Environmental roles, soil microbiology, and microbial communities highlight the importance of microorganisms in ecosystem function
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Test your knowledge of genetics fundamentals, including DNA structure, genetic code, inheritance patterns, and gene expression.
