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Biology H Midterm Review
Review of Semester 1
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Biology
10th Grade
01/16/2010

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Term
Science
Definition
The process by which we attempt to understand the phenomenon around us by making hypotheses, creating an experiment, collecting data, and making a conclusion.
Term
Cytology
Definition
study of cells
Term
Histology
Definition
study of tissues
Term
Anatomy
Definition
study of the body's structure
Term
Physiology
Definition
study of the body's functions
Term
Ecology
Definition
study of nature/ surroundings
Term
Environmental Science
Definition
study of the Earth, man's impact on ecology
Term
Botany
Definition
study of plants
Term
Zoology
Definition
study of animals
Term
Molecular Biology
Definition
study of DNA and RNA, molecules
Term
Microbiology
Definition
study of tiny life
Term
Taxonomy
Definition
study of classifications
Term
Genetics
Definition
study of the inheritance of traits, DNA
Term
Grow
Definition
Accumulation: crystal growth (non-living)
Assimilation: living growth, take in one material, convert to another
Term
Reproduce
Definition
Sexual- involves 2 parents, progeny are genetically diverse
Asexual- single parent- fission (equal division), budding (unequal division)
Term
Go through Development
Definition
have stages
or metamorphosis (morphological changes)
butterfly- complete metamorphosis
grasshopper- incomplete metamorphosis
Term
Adapt to Change
Definition
adaptation- an inherited behavior/ characteristic that enables an organism to survive and reproduce
over time- adaptations modified by natural selection
life is always changing - on the level of DNA - change = evolution= biology
Term
Have Organization
Definition
Atom-
Molecule-
Organelle-
Cell-
Tissue-
Organ -
Organ system (organs connected physically/ chemically that function together) -
Multicelluar organism (a living individual)-
Population- (a group of the same type of organism living in the same place and time)
Community- (all organism in a given place and time)
Ecosystem- (the living and nonliving environment)
Biome- (a group of ecosystems at the same climate)
Biosphere- (parts of the planet and its atmosphere)
Term
Symmetry
Definition
Demonstrates organization or patterns in living things- bilateral, radial, asymmetrical
Term
Contain DNA/ RNA
Definition
Every living thing has DNA/ RNA
Term
Have an Energy Requirement
Definition
metabolism- biochemical reaction that acquire and use energy, sum of all chemical activity that provides for energy release
Autotrophs- self feed
Heterotroph- outside food
Term
Exhibit Irritability
Definition
immediate response to stimuli
phototropism- grow away from sun
hydrotropism- grow toward water
thigmotropism- grow away from touch
geotropism- grown towards earth
Term
Maintain Homeostasis
Definition
balance with environment
the ability of an organism to maintain its internal environment despite outside conditions
blood redirection
Term
Biodiversity
Definition
refers to the many different types of organisms on Earth
Term
Domain
Definition
largest group of organisms
Domain Bacteria- unicellular
Archaea- very strong bacteria
Eukarya- nuclei and membrane
Term
Kingdom
Definition
Animal
Plant
Fungi
Protista
Monera
Term
Biological Classifications
Definition
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species

King Phillip came over for great sex
Term
Human Classifications
Definition
Domain- Eukarya
Kingdom- Animalia
Phylum- Chordata
Class- Mammalia
Order- Primates
Family- Hominidae
Genus + Species- Homo sapiens
Term
Hypothesis
Definition
an educated guess
Term
Theory
Definition
a widely accepted explanation of a natural phenomenon, has stood through continual testing
Term
Law
Definition
a statement of what always occurs under certain conditions
Term
Precision
Definition
getting the same number/ answer repeatedly
Term
Accuracy
Definition
getting the answer accepted as being correct
Term
Validity of an Experiment
Definition
must be repeatable with same result
Term
Independent Variable
Definition
a factor intentionally changed
Term
Dependent Variable
Definition
a factor that may change as a result of the IV
Term
Compound Microscope
Definition
resolution + magnification
economical
easy to use
can view living things
can see color
Term
Electron Microscope
Definition
SEM- scanning electron microscope
TEM- transmission electron microscope
costly
very high magnification
difficult to use
can't view living things
black and white
very large
Term
Ultracentrifugation and Cell Fractionation
Definition
Separation of cell parts or blood parts by density
60,000 rpm
Term
Chromatography
Definition
separation of pigments by weight
Rf value calculated
Term
Electrophoresis
Definition
separation of proteins and DNA fragments by the size and charge of the molecule (in a gel)
Term
Dissection
Definition
the meticulous isolation of body parts using incisions and tissue separation to expose specific structures
Term
Tissue Culturing
Definition
growing living cells in an artificial environment for research and grafting
Term
Chemical Reactions
Definition
matter wants to get to highest entropy with least amount of enthalpy
Synthesis
Decomposition
Single Replacement
Double Replacement
Evidence- change of state, color, smell, bubbles, precipitate, exo / endothermic
Term
Organic
Definition
is living, was living, came from a living thing, always has C,H, O at minimum
Term
Solution
Definition
homogenous mixture
Term
Suspension
Definition
mixture physically mixed together that will eventually separate
Term
Colloid
Definition
large molecules suspended by smaller ones- whipped cream
Term
Acid
Definition
pH greater than 7
sour
caustic
turn blue litmus red
more H than pure H20
citric, abscorbic, salicylic, acidic
Term
Bases
Definition
pH less than 7
bitter
corrosive
turns red litmus blue
less H than pure H20
basic solution: base dissolved in H20
alkaline solutions
Term
Bases
Definition
pH less than 7
bitter
corrosive
turns red litmus blue
less H than pure H20
basic solution: base dissolved in H20
alkaline solutions
Term
pH Value
Definition
concentration of hydrogen
Term
Strong Acid + Strong Base
Definition
produce salt water
Term
Abiogenesis
Definition
spontaneous generation
Term
Louis Pasteur
Definition
disproved abiogenesis by designing an experiment showing that the living things could not occur in the broth without being exposed to air- microorganisms came from the air
curved neck experiment
Term
Liquid H2O
Definition
potable (drinkable), tasteless, transparent, odorless, neutral pH
Term
Universal Solvent
Definition
dissolves almost anything- each ion surrounded by polar H2O molecules- ions no longer attracted to others
Term
Dipole
Definition
one positive side, one negative side- makes water very cohesive
Term
Specific Heat
Definition
heat required to raise temp of 1 gram of water 1 C, water has a high heat capacity- easier for organisms to live
Term
less dense as a solid than liquid
Definition
expands when solidifies (from H bonding)= dangerous to living things, cell ruptures
Term
Cohesive
Definition
attracted to itself, liquid from H bonds are very weak, new bonds constantly forming
Term
Adhesion
Definition
unlike molecules attracted to each other, liquid to glass
Term
Surface Tension
Definition
measure of how difficult to break surface of a liquid- critical for capillary action
Term
Surfactant
Definition
breaks the surface tension
Term
Capillary Action
Definition
movement of water up a tube, how it moves through plants/ blood vessels
Term
Hydrophyllic
Definition
attracted to water
polar
Term
Hydrophobic
Definition
repelled by water
nonpolar
Term
Macromolecules
Definition
giant molecules
made from thousands of smaller molecules
formed by polymerization
4 groups- carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
Term
Monomer
Definition
smallest unit in polymerization
can be identical or different
Term
Polymer
Definition
chain formed by monomers using polymerization
Term
Carbohydrates
Definition
monosaccharide
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen (1:2:1)
used for energy
Term
Glucose
Definition
monosaccharide (simple sugar)
used for energy by human body
only sugar that can be transported through the blood
only sugar with oxygen
4 kcal
Term
Fructose
Definition
monosaccharide
sugar found in fruit
Term
Galactose
Definition
monosaccharide
sugar found in milk
Term
Monosaccharide
Definition
single sugar molecule
mono- simple, sacchar- sugar
Term
Disaccharide
Definition
2 monomers joined together to make a new molecule through dehydration synthesis (H2O is removed)
Term
Polysaccharide
Definition
large macromolecules formed from monosaccahrides
Term
Lactose
Definition
glucose + galactose
sugar in milk
disaccharide
Term
Sucrose
Definition
glucose + fructose
table sugar
disaccharide
Term
Maltose
Definition
glucose + glucose
malt sugar, grains
disaccharide
Term
Glycogen
Definition
how animals store excess sugar is stored in the liver
polysaccharide
glucose goes through polymerization
converted back when needed
Term
Starch
Definition
how plants store their excess sugar
polysaccharide
insoluble in water
Term
Ceullulose
Definition
plant fiber
building material
polysaccharide
Term
Chitin
Definition
exoskeleton
shells (lobsters)
polysaccharide
Term
Benedict's Solution
Definition
tests for sugar
blue turns brown, green, orange depending on amount of sugar
Term
Lugol's Iodine
Definition
tests for starch
turns black if starch is present
Term
Lipids
Definition
made of C,H,O
yield 9k cal per gram
insoluble in water (hydrophobic)
monomer- triglyceride
fats + oils
insulating, give body contour
Term
Triglyceride Structure
Definition
3 fatty acid tails, entirely hyrdophobic,
glycerol (head)
Term
Phospholipids Structure
Definition
2 tails, glycerol head, phosphate, top is hydrophyllic, bottom is hydrophobic
used in cell membrane- phospolipid bilayer
Term
Amphipathic
Definition
a molecule that is both hydrophobic and hydrophyllic
Term
Steroids
Definition
hydrophobic
ringed structure- 4 carbon rings
estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, cortisone, cholesterol
most used as hormones (chemical messengers)
anabolic steroids- synthetic testosterone
Term
Fats
Definition
all internal C atoms bonded to at least 2 H atoms
formed when a glycerol molecule combines with fatty acids
solid at room temp
Term
Oil
Definition
Fat liquid at room temp
Term
Wax
Definition
any other alcohol other than glycerol
ear wax- cerumen
hydrophobic
include fatty acids
cuticle of plants
Term
Saturated
Definition
fatty acids have maximum number of hydrogen atoms
no double bonds between C atoms
(animal fats- congeal)
Term
Unsaturated
Definition
fatty acids have double bonds between C atoms, at least 1
olive oil- liquid at room temp
Term
Polyunsaturated
Definition
More than 1 double C bond
usually liquid at room temp
corn oil, canola oil
Term
Sudan's Black B
Definition
tests for lipids
yes- black
Term
Emulsification
Definition
when fat is not soluble, goes into little pieces to digest
takes a long time
Term
Proteins
Definition
monomer- amino acid
PS. COHN
controls rate of reactions (enzymes)
form bone, muscles
transport substances in and out of cell to fight disease
Term
Polypeptide Chain
Definition
polymers of amino acids that are linked by peptide bonds to form a polypeptide chain
Term
Amino Acid Structure
Definition
a central carbon atom
an amino group (NH2)
a carboxyl group (COOH)
an H atom
a side chain, R
Term
Amino Acid Classes
Definition
nonpolar amino acids
polar uncharged amino acidds
charged amino acids
acromatic amino acids
special- function amino acids

20 common amino acid groups
Term
Hemoglobin
Definition
small protein
pigment in blood cells, transports O, CO, Fe
Term
Hormones
Definition
insulin, regulate blood sugar
Term
Antibodies
Definition
fight infections
Term
Enzymes
Definition
organic catalyst
control speed of metabolic processes by lowering activation energy
break down food
sensitive to heat, acidity, high ionic content
Term
Enzymes- Specific
Definition
Each enzyme can break down or synthesize one particular compound (its substrate)
Term
Enzymes- Activated Complex
Definition
complex that is formed when an enzyme binds with its substrate
Term
Enzymes- Binding Site
Definition
Active location on the catalyst where the substrate can attach
2 theories:
induced fit- enzyme uncomfortably forces itself and its substrate together to make a reaction
lock and key- the enzyme and substrate naturally fit perfectly together
Term
4 Levels of Protein Organization
Definition
primary- amino acids in protein chain
secondary- amino acids in chain are twisted, folded from H bonding
tertiary- chain itself is folded on itself ( a domain)
quaternary- 4 folded chains (domains)are connected in center at active site
Term
Body Parts made of Protein
Definition
muscle
cartilage
ligaments
skin
hair
Term
Unfolding Proteins (Denature)
Definition
process of changing a protein's shape- active site is lost
happens because of acidity, heat, ionic concentration
Term
Nucleic Acids
Definition
CHONP
monomer- nucleotide
made of long polymers of repeating nucleotides
store and transmit hereditary or genetic info
can have errors
Term
Nucleotide Structure
Definition
5 carbon sugar
phosphate group
nitrogenous base
Term
Purines
Definition
double ringed nucleotide
adenine
guanine
"pure agony"
Term
Pyrimidines
Definition
single ringed
cytosine
thymine
uracil
Term
DNA
Definition
deoxyribonucleic acid
encodes info used to assemble proteins
sugar- deoxyribose
double stranded molecules
alpha double helix
base pairings- A/T G/C (Chargaff's Rule)
Term
RNA
Definition
ribonucleic acid
reads DNA-encoded info to direct protein synthesis
single strand outside nucleus
sugar- ribose
base pairings- A/U G/C
Term
M-RNA
Definition
messenger RNA
copies code of purines and pyrimidines
Term
T-RNA
Definition
transfer RNA
collects amino acids to make proteins
Term
R-RNA
Definition
ribosomal RNA
assembles proteins with amino acids
Term
Transcription
Definition
DNA-RNA
gets code from nucleus
Term
Translation
Definition
MRNA-TRNA
reads code to make protein end up with protein
Term
Methionine
Definition
start code
Term
Cell
Definition
basic building blocks for all living things
provide structure
take in nutrients
convert nutrients to energy
specialized functions
contain hereditary material
Term
Cell Theory (Dujardin)
Definition
all living things are composed of cells
cells are basic unit of structure and function
new cells are produced from existing cells
Term
Eukaryotic Cells
Definition
contain nucleus with genetic material
larger
more complex
more organelles
plants/ animals/ fungi/ protests
Term
Prokaryotic Cells
Definition
genetic material that is not contained in a nucleus, floats
smaller
simpler
low life forms- bacteria
cell walls
no membrane bound organelles
bacteria, viruses, rickettsia
ribosomes present
unicellular
Term
Robert Hooke
Definition
examined cork, named cells because they looked like bedroom chambers
Term
Antony Van Leeuwenhoek
Definition
observed pond water, found world of tiny organisms
discovered compound microscope
Term
Matthias Jakob Schleiden
Definition
all plants are made of cells
Term
Theodor Schwann
Definition
all animals are made of cells
Term
Rudolf Virchow
Definition
cells are produced from existing cells
Term
Animal Cell
Definition
eukaryotic
outer cell membrane
flaccid, soft and flexible
rounder
no rigid cell walls
centrioles
astral rays
cleavage furrow
Term
Plant Cell
Definition
eukaryotic
cell wall
tonoplast
chloroplast
cleavage plate
Term
Organelles
Definition
parts of cells
membrane bound structures
have specialized function and structure
perform certain tasks
only in eukaryotic cells
Term
Plasmalemma
Definition
cell membrane
separates internal and external environments
controls the movement of materials in and out of the cell
Term
Plasmalemma Structure
Definition
1)double phospholipid membrane- polar hydrophyllic heads form top and bottom, nonpolar hydrophobic tails inside (amphipathic)
2)proteins embedded in membrane- integral, transmembrane, peripheral, glyco protein
Term
Fluid Mosaic Model
Definition
semi-permeable (only water and gases can pass)
not static- moves
Term
Passive Transport
Definition
diffusion- higher concentration to lower
requires no energy
no carrier protein
moves with concentration gradient
nonpolar
Term
Osmosis
Definition
how water moves freely across membrane
passive transport
Term
Active Transport
Definition
uses ATP energy
materials move against concentration gradient
uses transport proteins to move materials
Ion pumps
co transport
important in nerve cells
Term
Facilitated Transport
Definition
diffusion
uses a carrier protein to transport materials
changes shape to push molecules through
not free flowing
ion channels
no energy
carrier molecules assist
possible charge change across membrane
Term
Cytoplasm
Definition
sol/ gel content of cell found between nucleus and cell membrane
suspends organelles
Term
Sol
Definition
more liquid than solid
endoplasm- inner cytoplasm
Term
Gel
Definition
more solid than liquid
ectoplasm- outer cytoplasm
Term
Excocytosis
Definition
when waste is pushed out of the cell
release of secretion granules
doesn't pass through cell membrane
Term
Endocytosis
Definition
invagination (in-pocketing) of the cell membrane to bring materials into the cell without passing through the membrane
absorb molecules by engulfing them
Term
Phagocytosis
Definition
form of endocytosis
engulfs solids
uses pseudopod "false foot"
Term
Pincocytosis
Definition
form of endocytosis
engulfs fluids and already dissolved food
unspecific
uses pseudopod "false foot"
Term
Peripheral Protein
Definition
on on side only of membrane
Term
Integral Protein
Definition
embedded membrane
i.e. channels
Term
Transmembranous Proteins
Definition
span across membrane
Term
Glycoprotein
Definition
ID Markers
Y shaped
tell who cell belongs to
Term
Tonicity
Definition
relationship of solute to solvent in a solution
Term
Hypertonic
Definition
too much solute
Term
Hypotonic
Definition
too little solute
Term
Isotonic
Definition
when cell is in balance with environment
inside and outside concentration of solute are equal
Term
Plasmoptysis
Definition
takes in more solvent when cell is hypotonic
cell swells to dilute solution
Term
Plasmolysis
Definition
cell lets out solute
shrivels
Term
Pseudopod
Definition
false foot
when a projection of the membrane extends for motion/ food
Term
Amoeboid
Definition
when the cell moves itself forward by switching the sol and gel back and forth
Term
Cyclosis
Definition
circulation/ streaming of cytoplasm in plant cells
chloroplasts moved motion affected by light, temp, pH
Term
Nucleus
Definition
control center of the cell
one of the largest organelles
made of protons and neutrons
where DNA is packaged with histones
controls cell's activities
Term
Nuclear Envelope/ Membrane
Definition
double membrane
surrounds nucleus
thousands of nuclear pores
Term
Nucleolus
Definition
where ribosomal RNA protein synthesis occurs
Term
Ribosomes
Definition
not really organelles- not membrane bound
site of protein synthesis
made up of subunits of RNA and protein
free ribosomes in cytoplasm
bound ribosomes on rough ER
2 parts- large subunit, small subunit
small in prokaryotes
Term
Protein Synthesis
Definition
messenger RNA from nucleus move along ribosome where transfer RNA adds amino acid molecules to lengthen protein chain
Term
Chromatin
Definition
threadlike DNA in nucleus when cell is not dividing
Term
Chromosome
Definition
Condensed DNA
made of chromatin with added proetein
used when cell is dividing
Term
Neucleoplasm
Definition
cytoplasm inside nucleus where DNA floats in threadlike chromatin
Term
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition
site of protein, carb, and lipid production
network of membrane-enclosed spaces
smooth ER- a surface for chemical reactions, controls calcium release in muscle cell contractions
rough ER- has ribosomes, transports proteins from ribosomes, involved in transport "intracellular highway"
Term
Golgi Apparatus
Definition
stack of membrane enclosed sacks
"stacks of sacks"
receives its vesicles and content from RER
repackages secretions and sends them onto other organelles or out of cell
modify, sort, packages proteins
Term
Lysosomes
Definition
Suicide Sacks
fuses with vacuoles and digests vacuole's content
sack of hydrolytic enzymes for intracellular digestion
Term
Autolysis
Definition
Cell suicide
when cells are: injured, too old, served their purpose, overpopulated
allows cell replacement
caused by enzymes
Term
Apoptisis
Definition
natural cell death
part of growth and development
(fetus webbed fingers- separate)
Term
Peroxisomes
Definition
vacuoles with enzymes
contain enzymes involved in lipid metabolism
contains peroxidase to break down toxic peroxide in cell
contain catalase to protect it from hydrogen peroxide damage
Term
Vacuole
Definition
animal cells
membrane bound sacks formed by endocytosis
combine with lysosomes to promote digestion
food vacuole- storage
Term
Tonoplast
Definition
plant cell vacuole
large single water vacuole
used for storage of materials
tonoplast fills with water to make cell walls rigid and maintain turgor pressure
Term
Mitochondria
Definition
powerhouse of the cell
where cellular respiration takes place
converts glucose and oxygen into ATP
membrane, cristae (folds), matrix (space in between 2 membranes)
contains its own DNA
found in plant and animal
endosymbiotic theory
Term
Endosymbiotic Theory
Definition
organelle originally derived from prokaryotic cells but were taken inside of the cell
Term
Chloroplasts
Definition
site of photosynthesis
only in plants
contain chlorophyll- traps light for energy
double membrane, own DNA, stroma(liquid filler), thylakoid (stacks of grana), granum (where membrane coils and stacks and chlorophyll is embedded- penny shaped)
endosymbiotic theory
Term
Cytoskeleton
Definition
helps maintain cell shape
gives rigity
keeps cell in motion, movement
made of microtubules and microfilaments
Term
Microfilaments
Definition
thread like fibers
move material across plasma membrane
involved in amoeboid movement and pesudopod formation
involved in cell division
actin, myacin
contraction causes cyclosis
Term
Microtubules
Definition
hollow rods made of polymerized tubulin protein
radiate through cell to give it support
framework for organelle movement
make up centrioles
Term
Cilia
Definition
short hairlike structure for motion
Term
Flagella
Definition
whiplike structure for motion
Term
Intermediate Fibers
Definition
in between microtubules and microfilaments
Term
Why Cells Divide
Definition
1)different types of cells must be produced to perform different functions
2)larger a cell becomes, greater the demand on the cells for DNA
3)demand on nutrients and waste
Term
Cell Division
Definition
the process by which a cell divides into 2 new daughter cells
Term
Chromosome
Definition
carries genetic information that is passed onto new cells
made of tightly wound DNA wrapped around histones
made of 2 sister chromatids
humans have 46
kinetochore, centromere, p arm, q arm
Term
Metacentric
Definition
chromosome where p arm is equal to q arm
Term
Submetacentric
Definition
chromosome where arms are unequal
Term
Acrocentric
Definition
where p arm is so small it is hard to observe, q arm is long
Term
Telocentric
Definition
barely any p arm, usually not visible or present
Term
Before Cellular Division
Definition
each chromosome is copied
Term
Interphase
G1
Definition
longest
cell does most of its growing
transcription and translation
regular cell activities continue
Term
Interphase
S phase
Definition
synthesis
regular cell activities sstop
new DNA is synthesized
Term
Interphase
G2
Definition
Final preparation for cell division
microtubules are mass-produced
Term
Mitosis
Definition
cell division
an exact copy of the genetic material in the mother cell must be distributed to each daughter cell- 2N
consists of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
also called karyokinesis (thread condition)
Term
Prophase
Definition
DNA chromatin condenses into chromosomes around histones- become visible
longest phase
centrioles separate and move to opposite ends of nucleus
microtubules form fan like structure- spindel
nuclear envelope disappears
nucleolus disappears
Term
Metaphase
Definition
chromosomes line up at equator
spindle appears
kinetochore microtubules attaches each chromosome's centromere to a spindle fiber
most condensed time for chromosomes
Term
Anaphase
Definition
sister chromatids separate into individual chromoatids, moved apart
animal only- astral rays from spindle attach to diploid cells
ends when chromatids stop moving towards poles
Term
Telophase
Definition
chromosomes gather at opposite ends of the cell
chromosomes lose distinct shapes and form dense cluster
nuclear membranes form around 2 clusters
spindle disappears
nucleolous becomes visible in each 2 daughter cells
Term
Cytokinesis
Definition
usually same time as telophase
division of cytoplasm
animal: cleavage furrow
plant: cleavage plate
Term
Cyclin (CdKs)
Definition
protein that regulates the timing of the cell cycle in eukaryotic cells
checkpoints:
after S phase (monitors cell size and DNA Damage)
after G2 phase (ensures right conditions for division)
during M phase (checks for successful spindle formation)
Term
Cancer
Definition
disorder in cells, do no respond to signals that regulate the growth of cells,
uncontrolled division
Term
Homologous
Definition
each male chromosome has a corresponding female chromosome
Term
Diploid
Definition
cell with both sets of homologous chromosomes
means 2 sets
represented by 2N
2 complete sets of genes
Term
Haploid
Definition
cell with a single set of genes
means 1 set
1N=4
Term
Somatic
Definition
body cell
undergoes mitosis
2N diploid
organs
Term
Gamete
Definition
sex cell
undergoes meiosis
1N haploid
reproduction
come from somatic cells through oogenesis and spermatogenesis
Term
Autosomes
Definition
condensed DNA that determine the body's structure and function
44 paris
Term
Sex Chromosomes
Definition
condensed DNA that determine gender
1 pair
xx= girl
xy= boy
father determines gender
Term
Gonads
Definition
produce gametes and sex hormones
female- ovaries produce eggs- ovum
male- testes produce sperm
Term
Oogenesis
Definition
in graafian follicle
oogonium 2N (doubles chromosomes)
primary oocyte (divides into ootids, asymetrical)
secondary oocyte (2N x 2)
results in 4 haploid asymmetrical cells (1 ovum, 3 discarded polar bodies)
sex cells to body ratio 1:1
Term
Spermatogenesis
Definition
occurs in seminiferous tubules
speratagonium 2N (doubles chromosome)
primary spermatocyte 4N (divides, symetrical)
secondary spermatocyte 4 spermatids
develop into 4 identical sperm
sex cells to body ratio 4:1
Term
Sperm Structure
Definition
acrosome, spiral body, flagella
Term
Sertoli Cells
Definition
helping cells
Term
Interstitial Cells
Definition
cells found between cells
Term
Meiosis I
Definition
process of producing sperm and ovaries
process of reduction division
number of chromosomes per cell is cut in half through separation of homologous chromosomes in a diploid cell
Term
Meiosis
Definition
division resulting in haploid cells with 1/2 genetic material of their diploid parents
Term
Morula
Definition
cleaving mass of cells
Term
Zygote
Definition
sperm (23 chromosomes) + egg (23 chromosomes) = zygote 46 chromosomes from which organism develops through morula
Term
Meiosis I: Prophase 1
Definition
DNA that was unraveled and spread all over the nucleus is condensed and repackaged
DNA replication- duplicate chromosomes
each chromosome pairs with its corresponding homologous chromosome to form a tetrad
synapsis occurs
nuclear membrane disappears
Term
Tetrad
Definition
4 chromatids
Term
Synapsis
Definition
crossing over, chromatids within tetrads exchange gentic material so offspring are not identical
occurs at chiasma point
Term
Meiosis I: Metaphase 1
Definition
middle stage
tetrads line up along equator
spindel fibers attach at kinetochore
Term
Meiosis I: Anaphase 1
Definition
one copy of each chromosome still composed of 2 chromatids moves to each pole
Term
Meiosis I: Telophase 1 and Cytokinesis 1
Definition
end stage
new nuclear membranes formed around chromosomes
cytokinesis occurs
2 haploid daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes as original
Term
Meiosis II
Definition
Mitosis on daughter cells
Term
Meiosis II: Prophase II
Definition
cells don't typically go through interphase between meiosis 1 and 2
chromosomes already condensed
Term
Meiosis II: Metaphase II
Definition
chromosomes line up along equator
Term
Meiosis II: Anaphase II
Definition
sister chromatids separate and move apart
Term
Meiosis II: Telophase II and Cytokinesis II
Definition
reformation of membrane
haploid cells with 1 set of chromosomes
made of 1 chromatid
ends with 4 haploid daughter cells
Term
Meiosis and Diversity
Definition
contributes by
independent assortment: random section of chromatin duplicated in interphase I
crossing over: each tetrad has unique genetic information
fertilization: mom and dad are different
Term
Prepuce
Definition
foreskin covering penis
Term
Gubernaculum
Definition
ligament that lowers the testes right before delivery
Term
Inguanal Canal
Definition
track that Gubernaculum descends down through
Term
Seminiferous Tubules
Definition
tiny tubules coiled inside testes where sperm is produced and developed
Term
Epidiymus
Definition
20 ft coiled tube for collecting sperm
where sperm fully mature and are stored
the sperm cell leaves the testes through the epididymus
Term
Testes
Definition
male gonads that produce sperm
Term
Vas deferens
Definition
tube that carries sperm from epididymus to urethra
Term
Ejaculation
Definition
release of semen under pressure
Term
Penis
Definition
external male productive organ
columns of erectile tissue, has sinuses
engorged with blood- erection
Term
Cowper's gland/ prostate gland
Definition
secretions add sugar and buffers to semen
Term
Nucleosome
Definition
condensed chromatin wrapped around histone octomer
bead-like fiber
nucleosomes pack together to form a thick coiled fiber, fold long DNA into small spaces
Term
Spiral Body
Definition
stabilizes sperm when swimming
Term
Pubic Symphysis
Definition
cartilage joint between pelvis halves
men- less cartilage
women- more cartilage
Term
Acrosome
Definition
sperm's enzymes on top of its head that digest external covering of egg
Term
Ootid
Definition
immature ovum
Term
Spermatid
Definition
immature sperm
Term
Centromere
Definition
connects the sister chromatids
Term
Kinetochore
Definition
protein fiber that connects the centromere to the spindle
Term
Graafian Follicle
Definition
where ovum matures within ovary
liquid forms around the egg in the ovary, getting bigger until the cyst eventually erupts and the egg is released
Term
Corpus Luteum
Definition
yellow fluid that heals the crater in the ovary after the cyst erupts and the egg is released
leutinizing hormone
signaled by pituitary gland
Term
Ovulation
Definition
when cell is released into uterus
Term
Mons Pubis
Definition
fleshy hood over clitoris
fatty tissue lying on the pubic bone
Term
Clitoris
Definition
small sensitive and erectile part of the female genitals at the anterior end of the vulva
Term
Fimbrae
Definition
strokes the ovum into the fallopian tube
is at the end of the fallopian tube
Term
Fallopian Tubes
Definition
2 fluid-filled tubes where an egg passes after it is released from the ovary
where fertilization occurs
Term
Ectopic Pregnancy
Definition
a pregnancy in which the fetus develops outside the uterus
typically in the fallopian tube
Term
Ovary
Definition
human female gonad- produces egg
plants- flower structure that contains one or more ovules from which female gametophytes are produced
Term
Menarche
Definition
onset of female menstruation
10-12 years old
Term
Menses
Definition
Days 1-5
shedding of uterus lining (endometrium)
Term
Menopause
Definition
transition period in a women's life
ovaries stop producing eggs
body produces less estrogen and progesterone
menstruation slowly stops
Term
Ovulation
Definition
begins on day 14
Term
Coitus/ Copulation
Definition
sexual intercourse
Term
Copulatory Organ
Definition
any organ used for sexual intercourse
Term
Hymen
Definition
fold of mucus membrane that covers the vaginal opening
Term
Endometrium
Definition
lining of the uterus
Term
Vagina
Definition
birth canal
found at the neck of the womb
where uteran lining comes out of
canal that leads from uterus to the outside of the body
Term
Labia Major
Definition
outer lip of the vagina that protects the labia minor, urethra, clitoris, vagina
Term
Labia Minor
Definition
Inner lip of vagina
Term
Urethra
Definition
passage for discharge of semen and urine
Term
Frederick Griffith
Definition
isolated 2 different bacteria strands (pneumococcus)
killed one sample with heat- injected into mice- lived
mixed heat sample with harmful sample- injected- harmful
heat killed bacteria passed disease-causing ability onto live harmless bacteria- transfomration
Term
Oswald Avery
McCarty
MacLeod
Definition
made extract from heat-killed bacteria
used enzymes to destroy
proteins
lipids
carbs
RNA
DNA
transformation did not occur for DNA- transforming factor, stores and transforms genetic info
Term
Linus Pauling
Definition
discovered alpha-helical structure of proteins
Term
Alfred Hershey
Martha Chase
Definition
bacteriophage- bacteria eater virus
attaches to bacterium cell- inserts genetic info
produce new bacteriophages which destroy bacterium
genetic material of bacteriophage is DNA- not protein
Term
Erwin Chargaff
Definition
created Chargaff's rule
adenine- thymine (A-T)
guanine- cytosine (G-C)
Term
Rosalind Franklin
Wilkins
Definition
x-ray crystallography of DNA
DNA in X shape- twisted around each other- helix shape
Term
Watson
Crick
Definition
DNA strand- double helix, 2 strands wound around each other
built a model of the DNA alpha double helix
H bonds can from between A-T and G-C to hold the 2 strands together, base pairing
Term
DNA Replication
Definition
process by which double stranded DNA is copied to produce a second identical DNA double helix
Term
Semi-Conservative
Definition
each new strand has a piece of original
reduces error
Term
Helicase enzyme
Definition
made of 6 proteins in ring shape
unwinds DNA double helix- 2 individual strands by breaking hydrogen bonds
Term
SSB
single strand binding
Definition
Tetromers
Coat single stranded DNA to prevent re-annealing
Term
Primase
Definition
RNA polymerase
synthesizes short RNA primers needed to start strand replication process
Term
DNA Polymerase
Definition
hand shaped enzyme
puts nucleotides together to form DNA
Term
Sliding Clamp
Definition
accessory protein
helps hold DNA polymerase onto the DNA strand during replication
Term
RNAse H
Definition
removes the RNA primers that previously began the DNA synthesis
Term
DNA Ligase
Definition
links short stretches of DNA together to create 1 long, continuous DNA strand
Term
Okazaki Fragments
Definition
short pieces of lagging strand
Term
Leading Strand
Definition
continuous DNA replication
3' to 5' direction
in direction of growing fork
Term
Lagging Strand
Definition
short pieces of DNA replication
5' to 3' direction
opposite movement of growing fork
Term
Genes
Definition
section of DNA coding for traits
controls the protein production within the cell
Term
Transcription
Definition
production of RNA by copying part of DNA's sequence into complementary RNA sequence
Term
Translation
Definition
decoding of mRNA message to produce proteins
Term
Introns
Definition
sequences of nucelotides not used for protein coding
"junk genes"
Term
Exons
Definition
DNA sequences that do code for proteins
critical genes, express life functions
Term
Codon
Definition
3 consecutive nucleotides that specify a single amino acid that is to be added to the polypeptide
start codon: AUG
stop codon: UAG, UGA, UAA
Term
Mutations
Definition
changes in genetic material
Term
Point Mutation
Definition
1 gene affected by
substitutions
insertions
deletions
Term
Frameshift Mutation
Definition
point mutations
insertions or deletions where all following amino acids are shifted- all codons change
Term
Polypoidy
Definition
condition where organism has extra sets of chromosome
Term
Sir Archibald Garrod
Definition
one gene, one enzyme hypothesis
if codon changes- metabolic processes change
mistake in protein affects processes- purphyria
Term
Regulatory Sites
Definition
where proteins binding directly to DNA sequences at these sites can regulate transcription- their actions determine whether gene is turned on or off
Term
Operon
Definition
group of genes that operate together
Term
Allele
Definition
1 pair of genes for a given trait
Term
Autosome
Definition
body chromosome
Term
Chromosome
Definition
2 condensed chromatid bound by a centromere
carries genetic info
one from dad one from mom
Term
Cross
Definition
test mating
Term
Diploid
Definition
2N
body cell
Term
Dominant
Definition
trait with higher frequency
Term
Gamete
Definition
sex cell
Term
Gene
Definition
section of DNA coding for that trait
genetic info for a single trait
Term
Genotype
Definition
actual genes you inherit
Term
Haploid
Definition
1N cell
gamete
Term
Hereditary
Definition
traits passed on to next generation
Term
Heterozygous
Definition
alleles are hybrids
1 dominant and 1 recessive in pair of same trait Hh
Term
Homozygous
Definition
2 dominant or 2 recessive
alleles are purebreads
HH or hh
Term
Partial Dominance
Definition
allele whose homozygous expression is most similar to the heterozygous individual
Term
Phenotype
Definition
the observable trait
Term
Recessive
Definition
least frequently seen trait
Term
Zygote
Definition
fertilized egg
2N
Term
Co-Dominance
Definition
2 phenotypes
separately represented
only in autosomal traits
red flower x white flower = red with white stripes
Term
Incomplete Dominance
Definition
2 phenotypes represented
phenotypes blended
only in autosomal traits
both equally represented
red flower x white flower = pink flower
Term
Rh Factor
Definition
Rhesus protein
presence of protein in blood
yes= Rh+
no= Rh-
Term
Epistasis
Definition
presence of 1 phenotype of a gene turns off the gene of another
ex: deafness
Term
Sex-Linked Traits
Definition
more common in one gender
carried on the x chromosome only
common ones- hemopheliac, Duschenne's MD, baldness, color blindness
Term
Dominant Autosomal Traits
Definition
only need one copy of gene to have trait
Hh= huntington's
Term
Recessive Autosomal Traits
Definition
need two copies of gene to have trait
aa= albino
Term
Blood Group Antigens
Definition
A- receives A or O
B- receives B or O
AB- receives, A, B, AB, O
O- only receive O
Term
Marfan Syndrome
Definition
extremely tall
very flexible joints
heart and valve problems
breast bone curves in
Term
Huntington's Chorea
Definition
"dancer's disease"
inherited autosomal dominant trait
appears around age 40
abnormal neurro transmitters
fatal
Term
Achondroplasis
Definition
dominant form of inherited dwarfism
head too big
normal torso
limbs too short
heart problems
Term
Kleinfelter's Syndrome
XXY
Definition
only in men
get more feminine at puberty
47 chromosomes
Term
XXX Syndrome
Definition
47 chromosomes
super females
tall
learning disabled
delayed speaking
poor coordination
wide face
eyes off set
ears tip down
Term
XYY Syndrome
Definition
learning disabilities
normal sexual development
motor development delays
random
unpredictable
aggression
Term
Down Syndrome
Definition
short in stature
wide thick tongue
heart problems
learning disabled
developmentally delayed
almond shaped eyes
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