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What is the main product of photosynthesis that can be detected using the iodine test?
What is the main product of photosynthesis that can be detected using the iodine test?
In chromatography, which pigment would travel the furthest due to being the least polar?
In chromatography, which pigment would travel the furthest due to being the least polar?
Which phase of mitosis is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes at the metaphase plate?
Which phase of mitosis is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes at the metaphase plate?
What key event occurs during Prophase I of meiosis that does not occur in mitosis?
What key event occurs during Prophase I of meiosis that does not occur in mitosis?
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Which statement accurately describes cytokinesis in plant cells?
Which statement accurately describes cytokinesis in plant cells?
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What does the term 'haploid' refer to in the context of meiosis?
What does the term 'haploid' refer to in the context of meiosis?
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Which of the following best differentiates mitosis from meiosis?
Which of the following best differentiates mitosis from meiosis?
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What type of group is defined as containing some, but not all, descendants of a common ancestor?
What type of group is defined as containing some, but not all, descendants of a common ancestor?
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Which of the following best describes the feeding strategy of Euglenozoa?
Which of the following best describes the feeding strategy of Euglenozoa?
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Which clade within the Supergroup SAR is known for having unicellular or colonial algae with silica cell walls?
Which clade within the Supergroup SAR is known for having unicellular or colonial algae with silica cell walls?
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How do Paramecia primarily reproduce to introduce genetic variation?
How do Paramecia primarily reproduce to introduce genetic variation?
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What pigment is characteristic of brown algae, such as Sargassum?
What pigment is characteristic of brown algae, such as Sargassum?
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What is the primary purpose of a Punnett square in genetics?
What is the primary purpose of a Punnett square in genetics?
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Which enzyme is responsible for joining DNA fragments during recombinant DNA technology?
Which enzyme is responsible for joining DNA fragments during recombinant DNA technology?
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How does gel electrophoresis separate DNA fragments?
How does gel electrophoresis separate DNA fragments?
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In blood typing, what is indicated by a positive agglutination reaction?
In blood typing, what is indicated by a positive agglutination reaction?
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What is the function of restriction enzymes in recombinant DNA technology?
What is the function of restriction enzymes in recombinant DNA technology?
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When calculating expected values for a Chi-Square Test, which of the following ratios is commonly used for Mendelian genetics?
When calculating expected values for a Chi-Square Test, which of the following ratios is commonly used for Mendelian genetics?
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What is the primary role of plasmids in molecular biology?
What is the primary role of plasmids in molecular biology?
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What visual aid is typically used to estimate the sizes of DNA fragments during gel electrophoresis?
What visual aid is typically used to estimate the sizes of DNA fragments during gel electrophoresis?
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Which blood group antigens are identified in the ABO blood group system?
Which blood group antigens are identified in the ABO blood group system?
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What role does helicase play during DNA replication?
What role does helicase play during DNA replication?
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Which type of mutation results in a change in an amino acid sequence?
Which type of mutation results in a change in an amino acid sequence?
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What is indicated by the Hardy-Weinberg equation $p^2 + 2pq + q^2 = 1$?
What is indicated by the Hardy-Weinberg equation $p^2 + 2pq + q^2 = 1$?
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What are Okazaki fragments?
What are Okazaki fragments?
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Which agent of evolutionary change is characterized by random changes in allele frequencies?
Which agent of evolutionary change is characterized by random changes in allele frequencies?
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What is the effect of a nonsense mutation on protein synthesis?
What is the effect of a nonsense mutation on protein synthesis?
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Which of the following conditions is NOT required for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?
Which of the following conditions is NOT required for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?
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What is a codon?
What is a codon?
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Which of the following statements about gene pools is true?
Which of the following statements about gene pools is true?
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What is the main significance of the founder effect in population genetics?
What is the main significance of the founder effect in population genetics?
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What is the purpose of using alcohol as a disinfectant?
What is the purpose of using alcohol as a disinfectant?
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What color indicates a Gram-positive bacterium after the Gram staining process?
What color indicates a Gram-positive bacterium after the Gram staining process?
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Which characteristic does NOT help in the classification of bacterial colonies?
Which characteristic does NOT help in the classification of bacterial colonies?
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In the streak plate technique, what is the main objective?
In the streak plate technique, what is the main objective?
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Which of the following is an example of an antiseptic?
Which of the following is an example of an antiseptic?
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What does the zone of inhibition measure?
What does the zone of inhibition measure?
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Which step is performed LAST in the Gram staining procedure?
Which step is performed LAST in the Gram staining procedure?
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What type of bacterial shape does 'bacilli' refer to?
What type of bacterial shape does 'bacilli' refer to?
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What is the role of iodine in the Gram staining process?
What is the role of iodine in the Gram staining process?
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Which of the following methods is not typically used for bacterial growth control?
Which of the following methods is not typically used for bacterial growth control?
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Study Notes
Photosynthesis Overview
- Equation: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light → C6H12O6 + 6O2
- Occurs in three stages: capturing sunlight energy, using energy to produce ATP and NADPH, and converting CO2 to carbohydrates using ATP and NADPH.
Pigments and Light Absorption
- Main Pigments: Chlorophyll a and b (absorb red and blue light, reflect green).
- Accessory Pigments: Carotenoids (yellow, orange) and anthocyanins (red, purple).
- Photosynthesis and Light: Pigments absorb specific wavelengths, efficiently using red and blue light.
Paper Chromatography
- Separates pigments based on polarity.
- Polar molecules bind to the stationary phase (paper); non-polar molecules dissolve in the mobile phase (solvent) and travel further.
- Pigment Polarity Order: Most polar is chlorophyll b, then chlorophyll a, xanthophyll, and least polar is beta-carotene.
Absorption Spectrum
- Shows the wavelengths of light each pigment absorbs.
- Predicted Peaks: Chlorophyll a: 400-500 nm and 600-700 nm, Chlorophyll b: 400-500 nm and 600-700 nm; Carotenoids: 400-500 nm.
Lab Procedures
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Wavelengths of Light in Photosynthesis: Hypothesis that starch production is highest in areas exposed to blue and red light, with no starch under green or black filters. Procedure that includes exposing plant samples to different colored filters, conducting a starch test (iodine).
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Pigment Identification with Coleus Leaves: Compare pigment locations (green = chlorophyll, purple = anthocyanins + chlorophyll, pink = anthocyanins, white = no pigment). Test for starch presence to correlate photosynthetic activity with pigments.
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Paper Chromatography of Pigments: Extract pigments from spinach, separate pigments using paper chromatography, rank pigments by polarity based on distance traveled.
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Absorption Spectrum: Use a spectrophotometer to measure light absorption by extracted pigments, record and graph data to determine peak absorption wavelengths.
Mitosis vs. Meiosis
- Mitosis: Produces two genetically identical diploid cells for growth and repair.
- Meiosis: Produces four genetically diverse haploid cells, essential for sexual reproduction.
Genetics and Data Analysis
- Gene: Unit of hereditary information, located at a specific chromosome position (locus).
- Alleles: Variants of a gene; can be dominant or recessive.
- Homozygous: Two identical alleles; Heterozygous: Two different alleles.
- Genotype: Genetic makeup; Phenotype: Observable traits.
- Law of Segregation: Alleles segregate during meiosis.
- Law of Independent Assortment: Genes on different chromosomes assort independently.
- Monohybrid crosses show a 3:1 phenotypic ratio.
- Dihybrid crosses show a 9:3:3:1 phenotypic ratio.
Chi-Square Analysis
- Tests if observed data are consistent with expected Mendelian ratios.
- x2 = Σ(O-E)2/E, where O is observed value, E is expected value, and Σ is the sum.
Human Blood Types (ABO System)
- Determined by three alleles (IA, IB, i). IA and IB are codominant.
- Type A: A antigen, anti-B antibodies.
- Type B: B antigen, anti-A antibodies.
- Type AB: Both antigens, no antibodies.
- Type O: No antigens, both antibodies.
Blood Typing and Paternity
- Determine genotypes based on phenotype compatibility.
- Exclude potential fathers using blood group inheritance.
Recombinant DNA Technology
- Combines DNA from different organisms to create transgenic organisms.
- Restriction Enzymes (REs): Cut DNA at specific sequences (palindromic restriction sites).
- DNA Ligase: Joins DNA fragments at sticky ends.
- Plasmids: Small, circular, extrachromosomal DNA in bacteria.
- Gel Electrophoresis: Separates DNA fragments by size.
Modeling DNA Replication and Gene Expression
- Double Helix: Two strands running anti-parallel (5'-3' and 3'-5') with complementary base pairing.
- Enzymes: Helicase (unzips DNA), DNA Polymerase (adds nucleotides), Ligase (joins Okazaki fragments).
- Leading Strand: Synthesized continuously, Lagging Strand: Synthesized in Okazaki fragments.
- Transcription: Converts DNA into RNA (mRNA), Differences from Replication: Only a segment of DNA (gene) is copied.
- Translation: Converts mRNA into a protein at the ribosome.
- Codons: Three-nucleotide sequences on mRNA coding for amino acids.
Population Genetics and Evolution
- Population: A group of organisms of the same species in the same area capable of interbreeding.
- Gene Pool: Total collection of alleles in a population.
- Evolution: Change in allele frequencies in a population over time.
- Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium (HWE): If certain conditions are met, allele frequencies remain constant across generations.
- Conditions for HWE: Infinitely large population, random mating, no mutations, no migration, no natural selection.
- Agents of Evolutionary Change: Genetic drift, founder effect, bottleneck effect, non-random mating, mutation, gene flow, natural selection.
Bacteria Basics
- Prokaryotes: Unicellular organisms without membrane-bound organelles.
- DNA: Circular in nucleoid; plasmids may be present.
- Reproduction: Binary fission (asexual).
- Structures: Cell wall (peptidoglycan), capsule, fimbriae, pili.
Bacteriology and Protists
- Aseptic Techniques: Disinfect workspaces, sterilize tools, proper disposal.
- Bacterial Classification: Colony characteristics, morphology, gram staining.
- Gram Staining: Differentiates bacteria by cell wall composition (Gram-positive: thick peptidoglycan layer, stains purple; Gram-negative: thin peptidoglycan layer, outer membrane, stains pink).
- Streak Plate Techniques: Serial dilution of bacteria to isolate colonies.
- Controlling Bacterial Growth: Disinfectants, antiseptics, antibiotics.
Protists
- Eukaryotic: Include all eukaryotes except land plants, animals, and fungi.
- Can be unicellular, colonial, or multicellular.
- Exhibit diverse life strategies (e.g., autotrophs, heterotrophs, mixotrophs).
Fungi
- Eukaryotic: mostly multicellular, with some unicellular forms (e.g., yeast).
- Heterotrophic: Absorb nutrients after external digestion.
- Cell walls made of chitin.
- Growth: Hyphae form mycelium.
- Reproduction: Mostly via spores (asexual or sexual).
Other topics
- Ecological roles: Pioneer species, sensitive to pollution, fungal partners and photosynthetic partners providing energy.
- Microscopic Observations: Identify structures like cilia (paramecia), pseudopodia (amoeba), or silica tests (diatoms)
- Lab Procedures: Various lab procedures are mentioned throughout the document.
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Test your knowledge on the essential processes of photosynthesis, including the overall equation, stages, and the role of various pigments in light absorption. Explore the details of pigment separation through chromatography and absorbance spectra. This quiz challenges your understanding of plant biology and the mechanisms that drive photosynthesis.
