Unifying Themes of Biology
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Which of the following is NOT one of the five unifying themes of biology?

  • Energy & Matter
  • Information
  • Imagination (correct)
  • Organization
  • What results from the arrangement and interaction of parts within a system?

    emergent properties

    What name is given to the exploration of a biological system by analyzing the interactions among its parts?

    systems biology

    A cell is the basic unit of all non-living things.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do genes encode information for?

    <p>building molecules synthesized within the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is genomics?

    <p>a large-scale analysis of DNA sequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What 'domain of life' do humans belong to?

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

    What is the most common form of feedback regulation?

    <p>Negative feedback (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the modified descendants of common ancestors?

    <p>organisms living on Earth today</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is taxonomy?

    <p>names &amp; classifies species into groups of increasing breadth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a member of the 'domain' Eukarya?

    <p>Bacteria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The idea that the environment consistently selects for the propagation of beneficial traits among naturally occurring variant traits in the population is called what?

    <p>natural selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two cell types?

    <p>prokaryotic and eukaryotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each cell type with its description:

    <p>Prokaryotic = Smaller, no membrane-bound organelles. Eukaryotic = Bigger and complex, DNA in nucleus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the eukaryotic cell helps with communication, transportation and protection?

    <p>plasma membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the information central of the cell?

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

    What is protein synthase?

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

    The smooth endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do golgi apparatus contain?

    <p>flattened membranous sacs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of enzymes do lysosomes contains?

    <p>hydrolytic enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does cellular respiration occur?

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

    What specialized metabolic compartments are bounded by a single membrane?

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

    Of what use are motor proteins to the cytoskeleton?

    <p>helps with movement in the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Animals lack cell walls but what acts as their cell wall?

    <p>ECM (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which junction type are pressed together to prevent leakage

    <p>tight junctions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What model states that a membrane is a fluid structure with a mosaic of various proteins embedded in it?

    <p>fluid mosaic model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Does passive transport needs ATP to work?

    <p>no</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the voltage difference across a membrane?

    <p>membrane potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The synthesis of RNA using information in DNA is called ______

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

    What are ribosomes a site of?

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

    Flashcards

    Homeostasis

    The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.

    Negative Feedback

    A regulation mechanism that counteracts a process to maintain homeostasis.

    Positive Feedback

    A process that amplifies or enhances a change or output in the body.

    Cell

    The smallest unit of life that can perform all necessary processes.

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    Gene Expression

    The process of using a gene's information to produce a functional product, like a protein.

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    Chromosomes

    Structures made of DNA that contain genes and information for hereditary traits.

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    Metabolism

    The total chemical reactions in an organism, including catabolism and anabolism.

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    Anabolism

    The metabolic process that builds complex molecules from simpler ones.

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    Catabolism

    The metabolic process that breaks down complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy.

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    Natural Selection

    The process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce.

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    Taxonomy

    The science of naming and classifying organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

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    Eukaryotic Cells

    Complex cells with a nucleus and organelles, including plants and animals.

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    Prokaryotic Cells

    Simpler cells without a nucleus, such as bacteria.

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    Ribosomes

    Cell structures that synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA (mRNA) into amino acid sequences.

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    Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

    An organelle involved in protein and lipid synthesis; can be rough (with ribosomes) or smooth (no ribosomes).

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    Golgi Apparatus

    An organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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    Mitochondria

    Cellular organelles that produce energy through cellular respiration; known as the powerhouses of the cell.

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    Nucleus

    The organelle that contains the cell's genetic material and controls cellular activities.

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    DNA Replication

    The process by which DNA is copied before cell division, ensuring genetic continuity.

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    Transcription

    The process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template.

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    Translation

    The process where the ribosome synthesizes proteins based on the sequence of mRNA.

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    Mutation

    A change in the genetic sequence that may lead to alterations in phenotype or function.

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    Homologous Chromosomes

    Chromosome pairs, one from each parent, that are similar in shape and gene content.

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    Meiosis

    A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, creating gametes (sperm and eggs).

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    Mitosis

    A process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes.

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    Alleles

    Different versions of a gene that may result in varying traits or characteristics.

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    Phenotype

    The observable characteristics or traits of an organism resulting from its genotype.

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    Genotype

    The genetic makeup of an organism, representing the alleles it carries.

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    Genetic Drift

    Random fluctuations in allele frequencies in a population, often significantly impacting small populations.

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    Homozygous

    An organism with two identical alleles for a particular trait.

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    Heterozygous

    An organism with two different alleles for a particular trait.

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    Study Notes

    Five Unifying Themes of Biology

    • Organization
    • Information
    • Energy and Matter
    • Interaction
    • Evolution

    Emergent Properties

    • Results from the arrangement and interaction of parts within a biological system
    • Characterize non-biological entities as well (e.g., bicycle)

    Systems Biology

    • Explores biological systems by analyzing the interactions among its parts.

    Cells

    • Basic unit of an organism
    • Lowest level that performs all life activities
    • Enclosed by a membrane regulating material passage.

    Feedback Regulation

    • Output or product regulates process interactions.
    • Negative feedback: Most common; response reduces initial stimulus (e.g., insulin signaling)
    • Positive feedback: Output speeds up its own production (e.g., blood clotting)

    Evolution

    • Modern organisms descended from modified ancestors

    Taxonomy

    • Branch of biology naming and classifying species into broader groups.

    Domains of Life

    • Bacteria: Diverse and widespread, prokaryotes
    • Archaea: Extremophiles (e.g., salty lakes, hot springs), prokaryotes
    • Eukarya: All eukaryotes
      • Plantae: Terrestrial multicellular eukaryotes
      • Fungi: Nutritional mode of its members
      • Animalia: Multicellular eukaryotes ingesting organisms
      • Protista: Unicellular eukaryotes and some simple multicellular relatives

    Genetics

    • Chromosomes contain genetic material (DNA)
    • Genes encode molecules built by cells
    • Gene expression is the total process of information in a gene directing cellular product manufacture.
    • Genomics: Large-scale analysis of DNA sequences
    • Genomes: Complete genetic library of an organism

    Bioinfromatics

    • Uses computational tools to organize, store, and analyze large amounts of biological data.

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    Explore the five unifying themes of biology: organization, information, energy and matter, interaction, and evolution. Understand emergent properties, systems biology, and the significance of cells as fundamental units of life. Learn about feedback regulation and the domains of life.

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