Organic Molecules and Cell Organelles
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What does the Law of Dominance state regarding alleles?

  • Recessive alleles are expressed when paired with dominant alleles.
  • Recessive alleles will always appear in offspring.
  • Both alleles are equally expressed in heterozygous individuals.
  • Dominant alleles will prevent recessive alleles from being expressed. (correct)

    • What is true regarding sex-linked traits?

  • They are inherited on chromosomes from both parents equally.
  • They can only be passed from father to son.
  • They affect only male offspring.
  • They are traits associated with particular sexes, typically linked to the X chromosome. (correct)

    • Which inheritance pattern involves traits controlled by multiple genes?

  • Codominance
  • Multiple Alleles
  • Linked Traits
  • Polygenic Inheritance (correct)

    • In terms of alleles, what does the Law of Segregation indicate?

    <p>Gametes only carry one allele from each gene pair.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines codominance in genetic inheritance?

    <p>Both alleles are equally expressed in heterozygous offspring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes active transport across the plasma membrane?

    <p>It transports substances from low concentration to high concentration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves large particles being taken into the cell?

    <p>Endocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a hypertonic solution affect a cell?

    <p>It causes water to move out of the cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the hypothalamus play in homeostasis?

    <p>It sends signals to adjust the internal environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a selectively permeable membrane?

    <p>It only permits certain substances to enter or leave the cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the independent variable in an experiment?

    <p>The condition that is changed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the dependent variable represent in an experiment?

    <p>The outcome that is measured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a controlled variable in an experiment?

    <p>A variable that is not affected during the experiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes pseudoscience from science?

    <p>Pseudoscience comprises myths masquerading as facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can biases in scientific research lead to?

    <p>Incorrect conclusions about the experiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of parenchyma cells in plants?

    <p>Carry out most of the plant's metabolic functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about collenchyma cells is true?

    <p>They have thick primary cell walls of uneven thickness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines schlerenchyma cells?

    <p>They cannot increase in length.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of xylem in plants?

    <p>Conducting water and minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tissue is involved in the transport of sucrose and other organic compounds?

    <p>Phloem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes meristematic tissue from other plant tissues?

    <p>It contains rapidly dividing, undifferentiated cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about plant growth is true?

    <p>Plants retain meristematic areas throughout their life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell types in phloem are responsible for sucrose transport?

    <p>Sieve-tube members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is produced during cytokinesis in animal cells?

    <p>Two daughter cells with identical genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In female meiosis, how many polar bodies are typically produced?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a homozygous genotype?

    <p>Two identical alleles of a pair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a trait in genetic terms?

    <p>A characteristic received from parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a Punnett Square, what is primarily used to show results of a genetic cross?

    <p>Alleles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a test cross?

    <p>Mating a known genotype with an unknown genotype</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects Mendel's laws of heredity?

    <p>Traits are independently assorted during gamete formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a karyotype?

    <p>To analyze the number of chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between genotypes and phenotypes?

    <p>Genotypes are the alleles, while phenotypes are observable characteristics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During fertilization, how do sex cells interact?

    <p>They form a diploid individual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for an organism to be heterozygous?

    <p>It possesses one dominant and one recessive allele.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes a dihybrid cross?

    <p>It involves two traits simultaneously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of polar bodies during oogenesis?

    <p>They disintegrate and do not contribute to reproduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gene variation is typically expressed in the phenotype?

    <p>Dominant allele</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do enzymes play in biological reactions?

    <p>They speed up chemical reactions without being altered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of water's cohesive properties?

    <p>To hold water molecules together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the structure of DNA?

    <p>It is a double-stranded twisted helix.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis?

    <p>Mitosis occurs only in somatic cells, while meiosis occurs in sex cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major outcome of sexual reproduction?

    <p>Increased genetic variation within a population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of RNA carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosomes?

    <p>Messenger RNA (mRNA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of evaporative cooling in water?

    <p>It prevents overheating in organisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a polypeptide's amino acid sequence?

    <p>The sequence of bases in a nucleic acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of environment is asexual reproduction most advantageous?

    <p>Stable environments where conditions do not change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary characteristic of RNA when compared to DNA?

    <p>It uses ribose sugar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding water's behavior as a universal solvent?

    <p>It facilitates chemical reactions in aqueous solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of meiosis?

    <p>Production of haploid gametes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process occurs when mRNA is created from a DNA template?

    <p>Transcription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining feature of the polar nature of water?

    <p>Water molecules exhibit cohesion and adhesion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Organic Molecules

    • Organic compounds contain carbon and are found in all living things.
    • Carbohydrates are a major source of energy, made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (2:1 ratio of hydrogen to oxygen).
    • Proteins are nitrogen-containing compounds composed of amino acid chains. Twenty amino acids form a wide variety of protein molecules. They can be enzymes, hormones, antibodies, or structural components.
    • Lipids (fats and oils) are water-insoluble compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. They provide insulation, store energy, cushion organs, and are found in biological membranes.
    • Nucleic acids direct the instruction for proteins. Two types exist: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).

    Cell Organelles

    • Chloroplasts capture solar energy for photosynthesis.
    • Golgi bodies package and distribute products.
    • Lysosomes digest excess products and food particles.
    • Mitochondria transform energy through respiration.
    • Nucleus contains DNA controlling cellular activities.
    • Ribosomes produce proteins.
    • Vacuoles store substances.
    • Cell (plasma) membrane is a phospholipid bilayer that protects, controls transport, and maintains homeostasis.
    • Cell wall protects and encloses plant cells and some bacteria.
    • Cytoplasm is fluid-like and contains various organelles.
    • Endoplasmic Reticulum is the site of chemical reactions. Rough ER contains ribosomes; smooth ER produces lipids.
    • Cytoskeleton provides internal structure via microfilaments and microtubules.

    Cell Organization

    • Unicellular organisms exist as a single, independent cell.
    • Multicellular organisms are groups of specialized cells organized into tissues, organs, and organ systems.
    • Prokaryotes have nuclear material not enclosed by a nuclear membrane without membrane-bound organelles (bacteria).
    • Eukaryotes have a membrane-enclosed nucleus and membrane-bound organelles (plants, animals, fungi, protists).

    Cell Specialization

    • Each cell performs specific functions in tissues and organs.
    • Cell shape and contents change as they mature.
    • Specialized cells may contain extra organelles not found in all cells.

    Passive Transport

    • Diffusion: Movement of substances across the plasma membrane from high to low concentration.
    • Osmosis: Diffusion of water from a high concentration to a lower concentration across the plasma membrane.
    • Facilitated transport: Carrier molecules in the plasma membrane assist substance movement across the membrane.

    Active Transport

    • Endocytosis: Large particles brought into the cell.
    • Exocytosis: Large particles leave the cell.

    Homeostasis

    • Cells maintain internal equilibrium. This is a self-regulating mechanism maintained at the level of individual cells and organ systems. Examples of functions include body temperature, respiration, and nutritional balance.
    • Negative feedback: a response that counteracts a change in variable like glucose level.
    • Positive feedback: a response that amplifies a change in variable like blood clotting.

    Biochemical Reactions

    • Cellular respiration: Food molecules are converted to energy with three stages. The first (glycolysis) does not require oxygen. Aerobic respiration (including the citric acid cycle and electron transport chain) requires oxygen.
    • The equation for aerobic respiration is: C6H12O6 + 6O2 => 6CO2 + 6H2O + ENERGY (36 ATP).
    • Photosynthesis: Plant cells convert sunlight into carbohydrates.
    • The equation for photosynthesis is: 6CO2 + 6H2O + ENERGY (from sunlight) => C6H12O6 + 6O2.
    • ATP (adenosine triphosphate) stores and releases energy for cellular reactions in bonds. ATP releases energy when a phosphate group is removed, becoming ADP.
    • Fermentation: anaerobic respiration used to produce ATP. Two types: lactic acid fermentation (muscle cells) and alcoholic fermentation (plant cells).
    • Enzymes speed up biochemical reactions. Factors like pH, temperature, and the amount of substrate/enzyme affect enzyme function.

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