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What is the main focus of zoology?
What is the main focus of zoology?
Which classification system was developed by Aristotle?
Which classification system was developed by Aristotle?
Which of the following describes a characteristic of scientific knowledge?
Which of the following describes a characteristic of scientific knowledge?
Which statement correctly identifies a tenet of the nature of science?
Which statement correctly identifies a tenet of the nature of science?
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What is involved in the scientific method's first step?
What is involved in the scientific method's first step?
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How did Carolus Linnaeus contribute to zoology?
How did Carolus Linnaeus contribute to zoology?
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Which aspect of science is emphasized by saying it is 'durable yet tentative'?
Which aspect of science is emphasized by saying it is 'durable yet tentative'?
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What structure do mitochondria and chloroplasts share with bacteria?
What structure do mitochondria and chloroplasts share with bacteria?
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Which type of organelles can reproduce on their own inside eukaryotic cells?
Which type of organelles can reproduce on their own inside eukaryotic cells?
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What distinguishes zoology from other biological sciences?
What distinguishes zoology from other biological sciences?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four significant classes of macromolecules?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four significant classes of macromolecules?
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What process is correctly described as the joining of monomers to form polymers?
What process is correctly described as the joining of monomers to form polymers?
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Which elements are considered the most common in organic compounds?
Which elements are considered the most common in organic compounds?
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What technique is used to separate major organelles based on their mass?
What technique is used to separate major organelles based on their mass?
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In the context of macromolecules, what is hydrolysis primarily used for?
In the context of macromolecules, what is hydrolysis primarily used for?
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What is the primary role of enzymes in the polymerization process?
What is the primary role of enzymes in the polymerization process?
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What major component of cells is responsible for the enclosure of the cell's contents?
What major component of cells is responsible for the enclosure of the cell's contents?
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What role does mRNA play in a eukaryotic cell?
What role does mRNA play in a eukaryotic cell?
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Which type of nucleic acid is responsible for transmitting genetic information during protein synthesis?
Which type of nucleic acid is responsible for transmitting genetic information during protein synthesis?
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Which device allowed scientists to study cellular structures at an organelle level?
Which device allowed scientists to study cellular structures at an organelle level?
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Which scientist concluded that cells arise only from preexisting cells?
Which scientist concluded that cells arise only from preexisting cells?
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Who was the first to use the term 'cell' in relation to microscopic observations?
Who was the first to use the term 'cell' in relation to microscopic observations?
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Which characteristic is NOT part of the essential properties of living things?
Which characteristic is NOT part of the essential properties of living things?
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What type of ribosomes do mitochondria and chloroplasts resemble?
What type of ribosomes do mitochondria and chloroplasts resemble?
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What type of reaction occurs when water is added to break covalent bonds in a polymer?
What type of reaction occurs when water is added to break covalent bonds in a polymer?
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Which term best describes molecules that provide the structural framework for living organisms?
Which term best describes molecules that provide the structural framework for living organisms?
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What is the primary function of the DNA in a eukaryotic cell?
What is the primary function of the DNA in a eukaryotic cell?
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What components make up nucleic acids?
What components make up nucleic acids?
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Which of the following bases is NOT classified as a pyrimidine?
Which of the following bases is NOT classified as a pyrimidine?
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Where is DNA located in eukaryotic organisms?
Where is DNA located in eukaryotic organisms?
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Which sequence correctly represents the flow of genetic information?
Which sequence correctly represents the flow of genetic information?
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What characterizes purines in terms of their structure?
What characterizes purines in terms of their structure?
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What distinguishes deoxyribose from ribose in nucleotide structure?
What distinguishes deoxyribose from ribose in nucleotide structure?
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What is formed when a pentose sugar is added to a nitrogenous base?
What is formed when a pentose sugar is added to a nitrogenous base?
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What type of linkage forms between adjacent nucleotides in a polynucleotide chain?
What type of linkage forms between adjacent nucleotides in a polynucleotide chain?
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Which ends of a DNA molecule are referred to as the 3’ and 5’ ends?
Which ends of a DNA molecule are referred to as the 3’ and 5’ ends?
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What is the primary structure of a protein derived from?
What is the primary structure of a protein derived from?
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What structural proposal was made by Watson and Crick in 1953?
What structural proposal was made by Watson and Crick in 1953?
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In nucleic acid structures, what role do hydrogen bonds play?
In nucleic acid structures, what role do hydrogen bonds play?
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What feature is true about RNA molecules compared to DNA molecules?
What feature is true about RNA molecules compared to DNA molecules?
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Study Notes
Zoology
- The study of animal life
- Includes topics from the structural and functional components of organisms, to the cellular and molecular level
- Tackles the development of animals and their inherited traits
- Includes the interactions of an animal with its environment and the significance of behavior
- It encompasses both analytic and descriptive methods.
- It is an interdisciplinary field that offers various techniques and knowledge.
Tenets of the Nature of Science
- Science is guided by natural law
- Science is a body of knowledge collected through scientific inquiry
- Science aims to develop hypotheses and explanations
- Science is testable and can be investigated through experiments
- Science relies on systematic observation and relevant evidence
- Scientific conclusions are durable yet tentative, meaning they are subject to change
- People contribute to science
- Scientific knowledge relies heavily on, but not entirely, skepticism, rational ideas, experiments, and observations.
- There is no single universal scientific method
- Scientific knowledge is creative, imaginative, inferential, and subject to change.
The Scientific Method
- Observation is a key starting point.
- Observation leads to questions about the natural world
- Questions are formulated into hypotheses, or testable explanations.
- Experiments are designed and conducted to test these hypotheses.
- Results are analyzed and interpreted.
- Conclusions are drawn and disseminated in scientific publications.
Properties of Life
- Life is organized, meaning that living things are composed of cells.
- Life requires energy, which is used for maintaining the organization and functionality of cells.
- Living organisms respond to their environment and react to changes.
- Living things grow and develop, increasing in size and complexity over time.
- All living organisms reproduce, ensuring the continuity of life.
- Living organisms adapt to their environment, changing over time through evolution.
Biomolecules
- Large molecules crucial for life are called macromolecules and are composed of smaller building blocks called monomers.
- Polymerization is the process of linking monomers to form polymers.
- Macromolecules are classified into four classes: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
- Macromolecules are composed of the common elements Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Phosphorus, and Sulfur (CHNOPS).
Nucleic Acids
- Two types: Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA)
- DNA comprises the genetic material for all living organisms, dictating the synthesis of messenger RNA (mRNA).
- DNA is located in the nucleus and is much larger than other organelles in the cell.
- DNA provides instructions for its replication and directs RNA synthesis, ultimately controlling protein synthesis.
- DNA is inherited from parents and is extensively long, comprising hundreds to thousands of genes.
- Before cell division, DNA is copied and passed on to the next generation of cells.
- Proteins are responsible for carrying out the instructions encoded in DNA.
- The information flow for protein synthesis is: DNA → RNA → protein.
- The cell’s protein-synthesizing machinery, located on ribosomes, guides the sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide.
- In eukaryotic organisms, DNA is located in the nucleus, while ribosomes are primarily found in the cytoplasm.
- mRNA acts as an intermediary, transporting instructions from the nucleus to the cytoplasm.
- Prokaryotes lack a nucleus but utilize RNA for transmitting genetic information.
Nucleotide Monomers
- Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids.
- Nucleotides are composed of three parts: a nitrogenous base, a pentose sugar, and a phosphate group.
- Nitrogenous bases are either pyrimidines or purines.
- Pyrimidines: include thymine (T), cytosine (C), and uracil (U).
- Purines: are adenine (A) and guanine (G).
- Pentose sugar is ribose for RNA and deoxyribose for DNA.
- The difference between the sugars is the lack of an oxygen atom on carbon-2 in deoxyribose.
- Adding a pentose sugar to a nitrogenous base creates a nucleoside.
- Adding a phosphate group to a nucleoside creates a nucleotide, also known as nucleoside monophosphate.
DNA Structure
- DNA is composed of two polynucleotide strands that spiral around an invisible axis, forming a double helix.
- Sugar-phosphate backbones are located on the outside of the helix.
- The two backbones run in opposite 5’ -> 3’ directions, meaning they are antiparallel.
- Hydrogen bonds connect pairs of nitrogenous bases between the two strands.
- The sequence of bases in DNA is unique for each gene.
- The 3D function and conformation of a protein are determined by its primary structure, which is based on the linear order of bases in a particular gene.
RNA Structure
- RNA is a single polynucleotide chain.
Mitochondria and Chloroplasts
- Mitochondria and chloroplasts both have a single circular chromosome similar to bacteria.
- They also have ribosomes that are akin to bacterial ribosomes.
- They are capable of self-replication within larger eukaryotic cells through a process similar to binary fission.
- They possess a double phospholipid bilayer cell membrane.
Microscopy
- Biologists and zoologists use knowledge and skills from biochemistry to study cells and microscopes of varying magnifications and resolving powers.
- The development of microscopes in the 16th and 17th centuries played a crucial role in early observations of cells.
- Antoine van Leeuwenhoek used his microscope to observe minute objects.
- Robert Hooke, an Englishman, coined the term "cell" and confirmed Leeuwenhoek's findings.
- In the 1830s, Matthias Schleiden discovered that plants are composed of cells.
- Theodore Schwann similarly discovered that animals are also made of cells.
- Rudolf Virchow concluded that cells only arise from preexisting cells.
- Modern scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) have provided further insight into cell structure at the organelle level.
Cellular Organelles and Their Functions
- Cellular organelles can be separated using a process called fractionation, which is carried out using an ultracentrifuge.
- An ultracentrifuge can spin samples at speeds of up to 130,000 rpm, applying up to 1,000,000 times gravity.
- This process separates organelles according to their mass; heavier organelles form pellets, while lighter organelles remain as supernatant.
- Cell fractionation allows isolation of specific cellular components for further analysis.
- Major components of cells include the plasma membrane, cytosol, and hereditary information.
- The plasma membrane is a selectively permeable barrier that regulates the passage of molecules into and out of the cell.
- Cytosol is the gel-like substance that fills the cytoplasm and contains dissolved nutrients, ions, and enzymes.
- Hereditary information is stored in DNA and carried on chromosomes.
Mitochondria
- Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell.
- Mitochondria play a central role in cellular respiration, the process that converts food into energy.
- They contain their own DNA and ribosomes and are capable of independent reproduction.
- This suggests that mitochondria may have originated from endosymbiosis, where a free-living bacterium was engulfed by a larger eukaryotic cell.
Chloroplasts
- Chloroplasts are found in plant cells.
- They are the sites of photosynthesis, the process that converts light energy into chemical energy.
- Chloroplasts also contain their own DNA and ribosomes, further supporting the endosymbiotic theory.
The Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
- The ER is a network of interconnected membranes that extends throughout the cytoplasm.
- It is responsible for protein synthesis, lipid synthesis, and detoxification.
- The ER can be either rough or smooth, depending on the presence or absence of ribosomes.
The Golgi Apparatus
- The Golgi apparatus is a stack of flattened sacs (cisternae) that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids into vesicles.
- It is involved in the secretion of proteins, as well as the production of lysosomes and other cellular structures.
Lysosomes
- Lysosomes are small spherical organelles that contain enzymes that break down waste materials, cellular debris, and pathogens.
- They are essential for cellular recycling and defense.
Vacuoles
- Vacuoles are large, fluid-filled sacs that store water, nutrients, and waste products.
- In plant cells, vacuoles play a crucial role in maintaining cell turgor pressure.
Peroxisomes
- Peroxisomes are small, spherical organelles that contain enzymes that break down fatty acids and detoxify harmful substances.
- They produce hydrogen peroxide as a byproduct of these reactions, which is then detoxified by the enzyme catalase.
The Cytoskeleton
- The cytoskeleton is a network of protein fibers that provides structural support, helps with cell motility, and aids in the transport of materials within the cell.
- It consists of three main types of filaments: microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments.
Microtubules
- Microtubules are hollow tubes made of the protein tubulin.
- They play a role in cell shape, organelle movement, and the movement of chromosomes during cell division.
Microfilaments
- Microfilaments are solid rods composed of the protein actin.
- They are involved in cell shape, muscle contraction, and cytoplasmic streaming.
Intermediate Filaments
- Intermediate filaments are tough, ropelike structures made of various proteins.
- They provide mechanical support and anchor organelles in place.
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