Life Science Module 4: Evolving Concept of Life

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What did Robert Brown contribute to cell theory in 1831?

He introduced the term cytoplasm.

He proposed that all tissues are made up of cells.

He discovered the endoplasmic reticulum.

He recognized the nucleus as a cell part. (correct)

Who proposed that all structural features of plants are composed of cells?

Albert Kolliker

Rudolf Virchow

Theodore Schwann

Matthias Jacob Schleiden (correct)

What term was introduced by Kolliker in relation to cell structure?

Mitosis

Ergoplasm

Chromatin

Cytoplasm (correct)

What did Camilo Golgi discover in 1898?

The Golgi apparatus Signup and view all the answers

What concept does the theory of spontaneous generation propose?

Life arises from nonliving components. Signup and view all the answers

Which individual coined the term 'mitosis' and observed chromosome splitting?

Walther Flemming Signup and view all the answers

To which theory does Duane Tolbert Gish belong?

Theory of Special Creation Signup and view all the answers

Which scientific contribution involves the idea that life forms may spread throughout the universe in spore-like forms?

Panspermia Theory Signup and view all the answers

What key observation did Athanasius Kircher make in 1658 regarding organisms?

Maggots and other organisms emerge from decaying bodies. Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist is credited with the term 'cells' when describing microscopic compartments?

Robert Hooke Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately summarizes Needham's Test?

Microorganisms can spontaneously emerge in heated infusions. Signup and view all the answers

What was Lazzaro Spallanzani's contribution to the understanding of microorganisms?

He verified Needham's test through a similar experiment. Signup and view all the answers

How did Antonie van Leeuwenhoek contribute to the study of microscopic organisms?

He discovered several species of animalcules. Signup and view all the answers

What conclusion did many scientists make about cells based on Robert Hooke's work?

Cells are the fundamental units of life. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following did Jan Swammerdam discover in his studies?

The existence of oval-shaped red blood cells. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Latin word 'cella,' from which the term 'cell' is derived, mean?

Small room. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of nutrients in organisms?

They assist in building and rebuilding parts of organisms. Signup and view all the answers

Which method of reproduction involves the process of budding?

Hydra Signup and view all the answers

What type of symbiotic relationship is characterized by one organism benefiting while the other is unaffected?

Commensalism Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the Ten Percent Law in an ecosystem?

It states that 10% of energy is transferred to the next trophic level. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Golgi Apparatus in the cell?

Processing and packaging proteins Signup and view all the answers

In terms of membrane transport, what is a characteristic of an antiport protein?

It allows the simultaneous entry and exit of different substances. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of vacuoles in plant cells?

To maintain turgor pressure by storing water and waste. Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the relationship between predation and the transfer of energy in an ecosystem?

Energy is transferred from prey to predator. Signup and view all the answers

What did Francesco Redi's experiments demonstrate?

Maggots are produced from the eggs of flies Signup and view all the answers

Which theory proposed that early life emerged from the oceans?

Oparin-Haldane Theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Urey-Miller Hypothesis?

It supported the Oparin-Haldane Theory Signup and view all the answers

Which level of biological organization comes directly after a cell?

Tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is an ecosystem?

Different species existing together along with abiotic components Signup and view all the answers

How do organisms maintain homeostasis?

Through the regulation of their internal environment Signup and view all the answers

What role does ATP play in living organisms?

It serves as the energy currency within cells Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an organism's adaptive features?

They enhance survival in changing environments Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is involved in the oxidation of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFAs)?

Peroxisome Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of lysosomes in the cell?

Digestion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?

It assists in the folding of nascent proteins Signup and view all the answers

What structure surrounds the nucleolus within the nucleus?

Nuclear envelope Signup and view all the answers

How does the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) aid in detoxification processes?

By converting lipophilic substances to more water-soluble forms Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for locomotion in certain cells?

Flagellum Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the nucleolus within the nucleus?

Replication and transcription of genetic material Signup and view all the answers

What type of pigment is found in chloroplasts and what is its primary role?

Chlorophyll for light absorption Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Module 4: Introduction to Life Science - Lesson 11: Evolving Concept of Life

The cell is the basic unit of all organisms, distinguishing living from nonliving things.
Cell understanding emerged with the invention of the microscope and has evolved with fields like Biology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology.
1658: Athanasius Kircher (Jesuit priest) observed maggots and other organisms arising from decaying animal bodies.
1658: Jan Swammerdam described oval-shaped red blood cells and noted globular particles in a frog embryo.
1665: Robert Hooke (English Physicist) described "cells" as microscopic compartments in cork (Latin word cella meaning small room).
Hooke also summarized his microscopic observations in Micrographia.
Hooke invented a compound microscope with a light illuminator.
1668: Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (Dutch scientist) learned to grind and study microscopic particles, organisms invisible to the naked eye (animalcules - protozoans, sperm cells, pond water, etc.).
Leeuwenhoek was known for creating powerful microscopes (up to 300x magnification). He did not invent the microscope.

Needham's Test (1740)

John Turberville Needham (English Biologist) believed microorganisms do not come from pre-existing ones.
He heated infusions (nutrient broth) in an experiment.

Spallanzani's Experiment (1767)

Lazzaro Spallanzani (Italian scholar) verified Needham's test.
Spallanzani's experiment showed all life forms originate from pre-existing ones.

1831: Robert Brown

Brown identified the nucleus as a crucial part of the cell.
He found nuclei in various plant cells (epidermal, parenchymal, and internal), not just in leaves of orchids.

1838: Cell Theory

Matthias Jacob Schleiden (botanist) proposed that all structural features of plants contain cells.
Theodore Schwann (zoologist) stated all tissues are composed of cells.
Schleiden's proposal (cytoblast) suggested cells originate from cellular components within, not external material.

1850: Cytoplasm

Robert Remak, Rudolf Virchow, and Albert Kolliker refuted Schleiden's ideas and conducted experiments.
Kolliker introduced the term "cytoplasm."

Discoveries of Other Cell Organelles (1890s)

1897: The endoplasmic reticulum (ergoplasm) was discovered.
1898: Carl Benda discovered the mitochondrion.
1898: Camilo Golgi discovered the Golgi Apparatus.

1882: Mitosis

Walther Flemming coined the term "mitosis" and observed the splitting of chromosomes.

1888: Cell Cycle

Wilhelm Waldeyer studied metaphase and other cell cycle phases in plants, animals, and microorganisms.

Lesson 12: Origin of First Life Forms

Cell Theory: All cells originate from pre-existing cells.
Theory of Special Creation: A theological doctrine that all life on Earth was created by divine intervention.
Duane Tolbert Gish (Institute of Creation Research): Supported Special Creation, arguing that fossils don't support evolution.
Cosmozoic theory (Panspermia): Life originated elsewhere in the universe and spread to Earth (e.g., as spores).
Theory of Spontaneous Generation (Abiogenesis): Life arises from non-living components.
1668: Francesco Redi (Italian scientist): Conducted experiments to demonstrate maggots don't spontaneously arise but develop from fly eggs.

Lesson 13: Unifying Themes in Life

Hierarchy of Organisms: A hierarchical organizational chart of organisms, from atoms to biomes.
- Cell (basic unit of life)
- Tissue (group of similar cells)
- Organ
- Organ System
- Species
- Community
- Ecosystem
- Biosphere
Organism characteristics include adaptation to environment, homeostasis, energy use (ATP), development, nutrient utilization, and responses to environment (e.g., phototropism, geotropism).
Relationships among organisms include symbiosis (mutualism, parasitism, commensalism, competition), predation (energy transfer), and perpetuation (reproduction).

Lesson 14: The Cell as the Basic Unit of Life

Cell Organelles:
Phospholipid bilayer: Protective barrier that controls substance entry/exit; Uniport, Symport, Antiport mechanisms describe protein-facilitated transport.
Cell wall: Rigid structure maintaining plant cell shape, preventing bursting.
Mitochondrion: Organelle responsible for ATP (energy) generation; also initiates programmed cell death (apoptosis).
Golgi Apparatus: Organelle near the nucleus, linked to other organelles; involved in processing and transporting molecules.
Vacuole: Stores water and wastes, larger in plant cells than animal cells.
Peroxisome: Membrane-bound vesicles containing oxidative enzymes; involved in oxidation of long-chain fatty acids, and synthesis of plasmalogens.
Lysosome: Organelle containing hydrolytic enzymes used for digestion and autophagy (self-destruction).
Nucleus: Contains the nucleolus; the nuclear envelope includes the outer membrane (connected to the rough ER) and internal lamina for support.
Nucleolus: Houses eukaryotic genetic material, involved in genome replication and transcription.
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum(RER): Network of membranes; responsible for protein folding (necessary for protein function).
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum(SER): Extensive in liver; primarily involved in lipid processing, converting lipids into water-soluble products for excretion. This process takes place in the liver.
Ribosomes: Composed of small and large subunits; assemble proteins on mRNA's (messenger RNA) code.
Cytoplasm: Contains essential substances supporting the cell's metabolic activity.
Flagellum: Filamentous protein structure powered by molecular motors using ATP energy for locomotion.
Chloroplast: Organelle related to photosynthesis containing chlorophyll.

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Explore the fundamental concept of life through a historical lens in this lesson from Module 4 of Life Science. Discover how the invention of the microscope transformed our understanding of cells and the emergence of biological study. Delve into significant contributions by early scientists like Hooke and Leeuwenhoek that shaped modern biology.