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Biochemistry deals with the chemical basis of ______
Biochemistry deals with the chemical basis of ______
life
Eukaryotes means true ______, making them more complex organisms
Eukaryotes means true ______, making them more complex organisms
nucleus
Prokaryotes resembles the earliest ______
Prokaryotes resembles the earliest ______
cell
The structural organization in the human body progresses from Atom to ______
The structural organization in the human body progresses from Atom to ______
The DNA of prokaryotic cells is concentrated in one region called the ______ region
The DNA of prokaryotic cells is concentrated in one region called the ______ region
The Big Bang Theory is the accepted cosmological ______
The Big Bang Theory is the accepted cosmological ______
Multicellular organisms like plants and animals are classified as ______ cells
Multicellular organisms like plants and animals are classified as ______ cells
The single closed circular molecule of DNA is characteristic of ______ cells
The single closed circular molecule of DNA is characteristic of ______ cells
The three most important organelles are Nucleus, Mitochondrion, and ______.
The three most important organelles are Nucleus, Mitochondrion, and ______.
The Miller-Urey Experiment simulated ______ using electric discharge.
The Miller-Urey Experiment simulated ______ using electric discharge.
Prokaryotes do not have a definite ______.
Prokaryotes do not have a definite ______.
Eukaryotes contain DNA organized in a ______.
Eukaryotes contain DNA organized in a ______.
Mitochondria are known for containing enzymes for ______ reactions.
Mitochondria are known for containing enzymes for ______ reactions.
The space in the inner membrane of the mitochondria is called ______.
The space in the inner membrane of the mitochondria is called ______.
Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes have a ______ membrane.
Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes have a ______ membrane.
Sulfur is the most abundant ______ of biologically important elements.
Sulfur is the most abundant ______ of biologically important elements.
The ______ is known as the powerhouse of the cell, responsible for energy production.
The ______ is known as the powerhouse of the cell, responsible for energy production.
The rough endoplasmic reticulum contains ______ and is the site of protein synthesis.
The rough endoplasmic reticulum contains ______ and is the site of protein synthesis.
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is primarily involved in ______ synthesis.
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is primarily involved in ______ synthesis.
Lysosomes are membrane-enclosed organelles that contain enzymes involved in ______ enzyme reactions.
Lysosomes are membrane-enclosed organelles that contain enzymes involved in ______ enzyme reactions.
The ______ apparatus is a cytoplasmic organelle that consists of flattened membranous sacs, usually involved in the secretion of proteins.
The ______ apparatus is a cytoplasmic organelle that consists of flattened membranous sacs, usually involved in the secretion of proteins.
Glyoxysomes are membrane-enclosed organelles that contain enzymes involved in the ______ cycle.
Glyoxysomes are membrane-enclosed organelles that contain enzymes involved in the ______ cycle.
The cytosol is the portion of the cell that lies outside the nucleus and the ______.
The cytosol is the portion of the cell that lies outside the nucleus and the ______.
The basic structural and functional unit of all living things is the ______.
The basic structural and functional unit of all living things is the ______.
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Study Notes
Biochemistry Overview
- Focuses on the chemical basis of life, involving biomolecules like proteins, carbohydrates, amino acids, nucleic acids, lipids, and fats.
- Biomolecules are essential for coding traits by functioning as proteins or RNA.
Cellular Organization
- Structural hierarchy: Atom → Molecules → Macromolecules → Organelles → Cell → Tissue → Organs → Organ systems → Organisms.
Prokaryotes
- Simpler cells resembling early life forms, denoted by Greek word “karyon,” meaning nucleus.
- Comprise Bacteria and Cyanobacteria, often unicellular but can form colonies.
- DNA concentrated in a nuclear region, not complexed with proteins, and organized in a single, closed circular structure.
Eukaryotes
- More complex cells with a true nucleus and various organelles, including Mitochondria, Chloroplasts, and Nucleus.
- Can be unicellular or multicellular; includes plants, animals, fungi, and protists.
Origin of Life
- Big Bang Theory postulates that all matter was initially concentrated in a small space before a massive explosion ("primordial fireball") led to expansion.
- Initial elements formed: Hydrogen, Helium, Lithium. Biologically important elements that emerged: Carbon, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Sulfur.
Biomolecules and Miller-Urey Experiment
- Miller-Urey Experiment simulated early Earth conditions with electric discharge in a closed system, yielding Hydrogen, Methane, Ammonia, and Water, crucial for the origin of life’s building blocks.
Comparison: Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
- Organelles: Prokaryotes lack organelles like mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum, while eukaryotes contain them.
- Nucleus: Prokaryotes do not have a defined nucleus; eukaryotes possess a nucleus housing DNA.
- Cell Types: Prokaryotic cells include bacteria, while eukaryotic cells include multicellular organisms like plants and animals.
Key Organelles in Eukaryotic Cells
- Mitochondria: Powerhouse of the cell for energy production with folds (cristae) and an area called the matrix.
- Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): Rough ER contains ribosomes for protein synthesis; Smooth ER synthesizes lipids.
- Chloroplasts: Present in plant cells for photosynthesis, containing chlorophyll.
- Golgi Apparatus: Involved in secretion and transport of proteins through its membranous sacs.
- Lysosomes: Contain hydrolytic enzymes for breakdown of cellular waste.
- Cytosol: Fluid component of the cell outside the nucleus.
Summary of Cells
- Cells are the fundamental structural and functional units of all living organisms, representing the basic unit of life.
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