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BIO 1020 Final Exam
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
05/02/2013

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Term
Character
Definition
Heritable feature
Term
Trait
Definition
Each variant for a character
Term
Hybrids
Definition
Offspring of two varieties or breeds
Term
Hybridization
Definition
Fertilization between 2 varieties
Term
Cross
Definition
Fertilization between two individuals
Term
P generation
Definition
The "parent" generation
Term
F1 generation
Definition
"first filial", 1st generation of offspring
Term
F2 generation
Definition
"2nd filial", offspring of cross between F1's
Term
Genotype
Definition
Genetic makeup of the individual
Term
Phenotype
Definition
Appearance of individual
Term
Monohybrid cross
Definition
Trace inheritance of one character e.g. flower color
Term
Dihybrid Cross
Definition
Trace inheritance of two characters
Term
Interphase I
Definition
chromosomes replicate in preparation for meiosis, chromosomes in form of chromatin, nuclear envelope intact
Term
Meiosis I
Definition
First division
Term
Prophase I
Definition
chromosomes coil and condense; synapsis occurs; nuclear envelope dissolves; tetrads are pushed toward metaphase plate
Term
Metaphase I
Definition
tetrads are lined up on metaphase plate
Term
Anaphase I
Definition
Homologs move away from each other, toward cell poles
Term
Telophase I
Definition
Homologs are at a opposite cell poles;
cytonkinesis occurs, producing 2 cells with double stranded chromosomes
Term
Meiosis II
Definition
second division (no chromosomal replication)
Term
Prophase II
Definition
if there was any uncoiling of chromosomes in TI, they coil and condense; if any nuclear envelope formed in TI, it dissolves; double-stranded chromosomes are pushed toward metaphase plate
Term
Metaphase II
Definition
double-stranded chromosomes are lined up on metaphase plate
Term
Anaphase II
Definition
sister chromatids split (now seperate chromosomes) and move away from each other
Term
Telophase II
Definition
single-stranded chromosomes are at opposite cell poles; cytokinesis occurs, producing 4 haploid daughter cells
Term
Homologs
Definition
members of a pair of chromosomes in a diploid organism
Term
Synapsis
Definition
Homologous pairs meet up and form tetrads (chromatids); occurs in Prophase I
Term
DNA Ligase
Definition
an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of a covalent bond between nucleotides in adjacent DNA fragments to complete the replication process
Term
Plasmids
Definition
small circular piece of DNA found naturally in many strains of bacteria
Term
Independent Assortment
Definition
Tetrads line up on the metaphase plate independently of each other; allele pairs seperate independently during the formation of gametes
Term
Allele
Definition
Alternative forms of genes for a character
Term
Tetrad
Definition
formed from four chromatids
Term
Incomplete Dominance
Definition
Dominant allele does not completely mask recessive allele
Term
Co-dominant Alleles
Definition
Both dominant alleles are fully expressed when present
Term
Pleitropy
Definition
one allele influences more than one character
Term
Carrier
Definition
Heterozygous; no noticeable or harmful effect by allele
Term
Polygenic Inheritance
Definition
single character affected by more than one pair of genes; often causes continuous traits
Term
Epistasis
Definition
Pair of alleles affects the expression of another pair
Term
Pedigree
Definition
Traces family history of inherited traits
Term
Sex-linked Traits
Definition
Allele is carried on a sex chromosome
Term
Hemophilia
Definition
disease that is X-linked; recessive trait
Term
Non-disjunction
Definition
failure of chromosomes to seperate during meiosis
Term
Autosomal chromosomes
Definition
Chromosomes not related to gender
Term
Aneuploidy
Definition
abnormal chromosome number; caused by non-disjunction
Term
Monosomic
Definition
embryo missing one autosome
Term
Trisomic
Definition
Embryo has one extra autosome
Term
Trisomy 21
Definition
Causes Down Syndrome- poorly developed skeletal system, mental retardation, higher risk of a variety of serious health problems
Term
Capsid
Definition
A protein coat enclosing a virus's genome
Term
Bacteriophage
Definition
A virus that infects bacteria
Term
Monomer
Definition
nucleotide
Term
Polymer
Definition
polynucleotide
Term
Nucleotide
Definition
subunits of DNA
Term
Lagging strand
Definition
as it opens, gets built in fragments in the opposite direction as the leading strand
Term
DNA Polymerase
Definition
Adds nucleotides to the new DNA daughter strand
Term
Helicase
Definition
Unwinds the DNA strand and breaks the hydrogen bonds between nucleotides in preparation for replication
Term
DNA Ligase
Definition
Binds DNA fragments together
Term
RNA Polymerase
Definition
Adds nucleotides to the growing RNA strand
Term
Leading Strand
Definition
Built continuously in the direction that the origin of replication opens
Term
Okazaki Fragment
Definition
Fragments of the lagging strand
Term
Transcription
Definition
Process of making RNA from a gene; in the nucleus
Term
Translation
Definition
Process of making protein from RNA; at the ribosome
Term
Promoter
Definition
the beginning of a gene (not transcribed) contains "TATA box"
Term
"TATA box"
Definition
where transcription factors bind to turn the gene "on"
Term
Codons
Definition
sets of 3 nucleotides; transcribed into RNA
Term
Terminator
Definition
The end of the gene
Term
Gene
Definition
segment of nucleotides in DNA including the promoter, terminator, and other sequences
Term
RNA polymerase
Definition
major enzyme involved in making RNA
Term
mRNA
Definition
carries proteins, information from nucleus; after transcription, travels to ribosome for translation
Term
tRNA
Definition
Transports amino acids to ribosome/ mRNA complex
Term
rRNA
Definition
Ribosomal DNA; transcribed in the nucleolus of nucleus
Term
Anticodon
Definition
pair up with sequence on messenger RNA
Term
Exon
Definition
Coding region
Term
Intron
Definition
Noncoding region
Term
Euchromatin
Definition
DNA in use, loosely packed
Term
Heterochromation
Definition
Unused DNA, tightly packed
Term
Barr body
Definition
Tightly packed X, female nucleus; inactive chromosome; entirely methylated
Term
DNA methylation
Definition
methyl groups (CH3) are added to cytosines; the DNA is "off"
Term
DNA rearrangements
Definition
Reshuffling DNA sections;turns genes on or off; modifies gene function
Term
Genome
Definition
entire genetic make-up
Term
RNA Splicing
Definition
the process by which base pairs that interrupt the continuity of genetic information in deoxyribonucleic acid are removed from the precursors of messenger ribonucleic acid.
Term
Post-translational Control
Definition
delay refinement of protein, subunits of protein, coming together , and transport of protein to function site
Term
Transcription factors
Definition
proteins that attach at "TATA box"; promoter, turn gene on
Term
Seven characteristics of life
Definition
Cells/organization, energy use/ metabolism, response to environment, regulation/homeostasis, growth/development, reproduction, biological evolution
Term
Protista
Definition
"single-celled"
Term
Plants, Animals, and Fungi
Definition
Multi-cellular
Term
Atom
Definition
smallest stable unit of an element
Term
Molecule
Definition
2+ atoms bound together of an element
Term
Proton
Definition
Positively charged subatomic unit located in the nucleus
Term
Neutron
Definition
Neutrally charged subatomic unit located in the nucleus
Term
Electron
Definition
Negatively charged subaomic unit; orbits
Term
Atomic Number
Definition
Number of protons
Term
Mass number
Definition
number of protons plus the number of neutrons
Term
Isotopes
Definition
Different versions of the same element; differ in the number of neutrons and in mass
Term
Radioactive Isotopes
Definition
Subatomic particles decay; neutrons split into proton, electron, etc..
Term
Half-Life
Definition
time required for half of a given amount of isotope to decay
Term
Covalent bond
Definition
Shared pair of electrons between atoms
Term
Single bond
Definition
One shared pair of electrons
Term
Double bond
Definition
Two shared pairs of electrons
Term
Triple bond
Definition
Three shared pairs of electrons
Term
Polar covalent bond
Definition
Caused by unequal sharing of electrons between atoms
Term
Nonpolar Covalent bond
Definition
Equal sharing of electrons between atoms
Term
Ionic bond
Definition
Strong attraction between two ions
Term
Cation
Definition
Positively charged ion
Term
Anion
Definition
Negatively charged ion
Term
Electronegativity
Definition
How strongly an atom atrracts electrons
Term
Hydrogen bonds
Definition
Weak attraction between oppositely charged ends of polar molecules
Term
Properties of Water
Definition
Good solvent, cohesive, less dense as a solid than as a liquid, high heat of vaporization, high specific heat
Term
Macromolecules
Definition
Very large, complex organic compounds
Term
Organic compounds
Definition
carbon based compounds
Term
Hydrocarbons
Definition
Smallest organic compounds
Term
Proteins
Definition
amino acids for strong muscles; may also be called polypeptides
Term
Hydrophillic
Definition
Polar (Like water); Ions and molecules that contain polar covalent bonds and will dissolve in water
Term
Hydrophobic
Definition
Molecules that are not attracted to water molecules; hydrocarbons are generally/mostly this
Term
Hydrolysis
Definition
Process for breaking polymers down; splits OH and H and adds them
Term
Polymers
Definition
Molecule made up of repeating similar subunits (monomers); polynucleotide
Term
Condensation (dehydration) synthesis
Definition
Process for building larger polymers(macromolecules); removes OH and H
Term
Carbohydrates
Definition
Energy storage in plants and animals; structure in plants and animal cells; Polymer: starch; monomer: Glucose; hydrophillic
Term
Lipids
Definition
Fats and oils and cholesterol; hydrophobic
Term
Peptide bonds
Definition
Bonds between amino acids
Term
Nucleic Acids
Definition
DNA and RNA
Term
Monomer
Definition
An organic molecule that can be used to form larger molecules; Nucleotide
Term
Fluid Mosaic Model
Definition
1. Phospholipids, 2. Proteins 3. Cholesterol 4. Glycolipids 5. Glycoproteins
Term
Phospholipid
Definition
The most abundant molecule in cell membranes; must be fluid for the memebrane to function
Term
Glycoproteins
Definition
Cell to cell recognition; a protein that has a a carbohydrate attached
Term
Membrane Proteins
Definition
Glycoproteins, transport protein
Term
Glycolipid
Definition
A lipid that has a carbohydrate attached
Term
Diffusion
Definition
"down" concentration gradient; High concentration to low concentration
Term
Passive transport
Definition
Diffusion of substances across a selectively permeable membrane; no energy from the cell
Term
Facilitated diffusion
Definition
Transport protein assists diffusion across membrane
Term
Osmosis
Definition
Diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane (passive transport)
Term
Active Transport
Definition
The transport of a solute across a membrane against a gradient. Requires energy/ ATP
Term
Co-transport
Definition
Active transport followed by a sort of facilitated diffusion
Term
Endocytosis
Definition
A process in which the plasma membrane invaginates to form a vesicle that brings substances into the cell
Term
Exocytosis
Definition
A process in which material inside a cell is packaged into vesicles and excreted into the extracellular medium; eliminates waste
Term
Solute
Definition
A substance dissolved in a liquid
Term
Solvent
Definition
The liquid in which solute is dissolved
Term
Microvilli
Definition
Increase the surface area of the cell
Term
Membranous organelles
Definition
Increase the surface area of the membrane
Term
Cytoplasm
Definition
Made up of cytosol and organelles between plasma membrane
Term
Chloroplast
Definition
In plant cells; contain pigment (Chlorophyll) which allows photosynthesis
Term
Central Vacuole
Definition
Stores water and sugar; osmosis; turgid/ firm
Term
Nucleus
Definition
Control center of the cell; where RNA is made
Term
Nucleolus
Definition
Ribosomes made
Term
Ribosomes
Definition
Make Proteins; made up of RNA
Term
Rough ER
Definition
Makes secretory etc. proteins
Term
Smooth ER
Definition
In the cell, makes lipids
Term
Golgi Apparatus
Definition
Refines and sorts proteins for transport
Term
Endomembrane System
Definition
Golgi Apparatus, Smooth ER, Nuclear envelope, Nucleus, cell membrane, peroxisome, lysosome, Rough ER
Term
Peroxisome
Definition
Produced during the breakdown of lipids; peroxide; 100% by-product
Term
Lysosomes
Definition
carries lysozyme
Term
Mitochondria
Definition
make ATP; site of aerobic (requires oxygen) cellular respiration
Term
Cytoskeleton
Definition
cell structure/ shape; holds organelles in place
Term
Endomembrane system
Definition
Organelles work together to make/transport substances throughout the cell
Term
Cellular Respiration
Definition
Aerobic process; organic C to inorganic C; series of REDOX reactions; Glycolysis, Kreb's Cycle, and Electron Transport Chain
Term
Fermentation
Definition
Anaerobic process; organic C to smaller organic C; fewer ATP prodced
Term
Glycolysis
Definition
In cytoplasm; glucose oxidized to pyruvate; uses 2 ATP to start process; profits 2 ATP; NADH produced
Term
Transport Vesicle
Definition
Term
Microtubules
Definition
Protein filament that is part of the cytoskeleton; important for cell shape, organization, and movement
Term
Microfilaments
Definition
Supports the plasma membrane; plays a key role in cell strength, shape, and movement
Term
Photosynthesis
Definition
A series of Light- Dependent and Light-independent reactions; reverseof cellular respiration in the presence of light energy
Term
Cilia/ Flagella
Definition
Facilitate cell movement
Term
Light-dependent reactions
Definition
gather/convert light energy into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH)
Term
Light-independent reactions
Definition
Calvin Cycle, dark reactions; use chemical energy to make sugar; do not require light energy
Term
Binary Fission
Definition
cell division in prokaryotes
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