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09/17/2012

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Term
Biology
Definition
The scientific study of life
Term
Characteristics of living organisms
Definition

Order

Reproduction

Growth and development

Energy processing

Response to environment

Regulation

Evolutionary adaptation

Term
Cell
Definition
Loest level of biological organistation that is capable of performing all of the activities of life
Term

Cell Theory

 

Definition

Schleiden and Schwann (1839)

All organisms are made of cells and all cells come from pre-existing cells.

 

Term
Cell structure
Definition

All cells are surrounded by a plasma membrane

All cells contain DNA at some time in its life

 

Term
Organelles
Definition
Small structures within a cell that perform a specific function(s)
Term
Protopasm
Definition
The living material in cells
Term
Cytoplasm
Definition
Contents of the cell between the plasma membrane and the nucleus
Term

Cytosol

 

Definition
The semi-fluid portion of the cytoplasm
Term
Prokaryotic
Definition
Relatively simple and small, do not contain a nucleus.
Term
Eukaryotic
Definition
Contain nucleus and other membrane bound organelles
Term

Domains

 

Definition

Domain Bacteria

Domain Archea

Domain Eukarya

Term
Kingdoms
Definition

Kingdom Fungi

Kingom Plantae

Kingdom Animalia

Protists

Term
Humans
Definition

Domain Eukarya

Kingdom Animalia

Phylum Chordata

Class Mamalia

Order Primates

Family Hominidae

Genus Homo

Species Homo sapiens

Term
Correlative Study
Definition

Observations

Questions

Hypothesis

Prediction

Observations

Conclusions

Replications (Replicated regardless if hypotheses is supported)

Term
Controlled Experiment (Causative Study)
Definition

Observations

Questions

Hypothesis

Prediction

Dependent Variable

Independent Variable

Controlled Variables

Experimental Group

Control Group

Conclusions

Replications (Replicated regardless if hypotheses is supported)

Term

Between-Groups Design

 

Definition
Experimental groups recieve a treatment while a seperate control group does not
Term
Repeated-Measures Design
Definition
Uses the same subjects as the control group and the experimental group
Term
Evolution
Definition
Genetic change in population of organisms over time, may lead to speciation emergent properties.
Term
Feedback mechanisms
Definition
Regulate biological systems
Term
Negative feedback
Definition
Output or product of a process slows that process
Term
Positive feedback
Definition
Output or product of a process speeds up that process
Term
Matter
Definition
Takes up space, has mass and is made of elements
Term
Mass
Definition
Measure of the quantity of matter
Term
Weight
Definition
How strongly an object is pulled by gravity
Term

Elements

 

Definition

Basic substance of nature

Have characteristic atoms

At least 92 naturally occuring elements

About 25 occur in living organisms

Term
Four most common elements (96%)
Definition

O- Oxygen

C- Carbon

H- Hydrogen

N- Nitrogen

Term

Atoms

 

Definition

Smallest particles of nature that cannot be divided and retain characteristics of elements

 

Term
Atomic number
Definition
Number of protons in the nucleus
Term
Mass number
Definition
Number of protons plus number of neutrons
Term
Isotopes
Definition
Atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons
Term
Radioactive isotopes
Definition
Unstable, decay and release energy and subatomic particles
Term
Atomic weight
Definition
Averages weight of all isotopes in a sample
Term
Energy levels
Definition

The closer electrons are to the nucleus, the less potential energy the electrons have

The further, more potential energy

Term
Electron Shells
Definition

Average distance from nucleus where electrons are found

K = 2

L = 8

M = 8

Term
Ground state
Definition
The level an electron is normally located
Term
Excited state
Definition
Atom absorbs energy, electron goes to a higher shell (energy level.)
Term
Orbitals
Definition
3D space where electrons are found at least 90% of the time
Term
Valence electrons
Definition
Electrons in the outer shell, plus any other electrons abvailable for bonding
Term
Molecule
Definition
Two or more atoms held together by a chemical bond
Term
Compound
Definition
A substance consisting of two or more different elements combined in a fixed ration, e.g. H2O
Term
Molecular formula
Definition

Shows the atoms present in a molecule

e.g. H2O

Term
Structural formula
Definition

Shows the covalent bonds between atoms and the arrangments of the atoms

e.g. H-H, O=O

Term
Valence
Definition
Number of unpaired electrons in outer energy level of an atom, determines bonding capacity of an atom
Term
Electronegativity
Definition

How strongly atoms pull on shared electrons

Determined by how many electrons are in the outer shell

Term
Electronegative atoms
Definition

Few (1 or 2) vacancies in outer shell.

Tendency to gain extra electron

Term
Electro donors
Definition

Readily give up electrons, few electrons in outer shell.

 

Term
Electron acceptors
Definition
Atoms pull strongly on electrons, atoms that are strongly electronegative
Term
Ionic bonding
Definition
Electrostatic attraction between any two ions of op
Term
Water
Definition

Buffers land and organisms from teperature extremes.

Only common substance to exist asliquid, solid and gas.

Polar molecule that forms hydrogen bonds.

 

Term

Four emergent properties of water

 

Definition

Cohesion

Moderation of temperature

Expansion upon freezing

Versatile Solvent.

Term
Kinetic energy
Definition
Energy of movement
Term
Temperature
Definition
Average kinetic energy of molecules in a substance
Term
Heat
Definition
Total amount of kinetic energy of molecules in a substance
Term
Specific heat
Definition
Heat required to change temperature of 1g of a substance by 1°C
Term
Cohesion
Definition

Like molecules bond together.

 

Term
Adhesion
Definition
Adhesion: When a molecule bonds  to a different type of molecule.
Term
Surface Tension
Definition
Resistance of surface to deformation.
Term

Solution

 

Definition
Homogenous mixture of substance in liquid form
Term
Solute
Definition
Substance that is dissolved
Term
Solvent
Definition
Liquid with substance dissolved in it
Term
Aqueous solution
Definition
Solvent is water
Term
Hydrophobic Substance
Definition

Do not dissolve in water.

Hydrocarbons and other nonpolar substances do not dissolve in water.

Term
Hydrophilic Substances
Definition
Substances that dissolve/interact with water ions and polar molecules.
Term
Isomer
Definition
Same atoms present but different arrangements of atoms
Term
Buffer
Definition
Substance that minimizes sudden changes in pH
Term
Hydrocarbon
Definition

Organic molecule with only carbon and hydrogen

Nonpolar molecules, Hydrophilic.

Term
Structural isomer
Definition
Differ in where covalent bonds are formed in a molecule
Term
Geometric isomers
Definition
difer in arrangment around a double bond
Term
Enantiomers
Definition
Differ in spatial arrangment around asymmetric carbon. Mirror image
Term
Organic functional group
Definition
Groups of atmos that help determine the identity, solubility, and reactivity of larger molecules
Term
Hydroxyl
Definition

Polar

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Term
Aldehyde
Definition

Polar

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Term
Ketone
Definition

Polar

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Term
Carboxyl
Definition

Polar

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Term
 Amino
Definition

Polar

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Term
Phosphate
Definition

Polar

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Term
Sulfhydryl
Definition

Polar

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Term
Methyl
Definition

Not really a functional group, but sometimes included.

Hydrocarbon group. Often used to tag molecules.

E.g. Methylation of DNA

(-CH3)

 

Term
Organic macromolecules
Definition
Large organic molecules that are polymers, include carbohydrates, nucleic acids and proteins. Lipids are included but are not polymers.
Term
Monomers
Definition
Single subunit that makes up a polymer
Term
Polymer
Definition
Large molecule made of many identical or similar repeating subunits.
Term
Dehydration reaction (condensation.)
Definition
Formation of covalent bond between two subunits with the loss of water. One water molecule is lost for each bond formed. Loss of -H from one subuit and -OH from the other subunit. Requires energy and help of enzymes.
Term
Carbohydrates
Definition

Sugars and polymers of suger are used for food and for structure.

Contain carbonyl functional group (aldoses and ketoses.)

Often -CH2O groups recurs.

Differ by number of carbons functional groups present, and spatial arrangement of groups around an asymmetric carbon.

Term
Monosaccharides.
Definition

Simple Sugars.

Carbon skeletons serve as raw material for synthesis of other organic compounds.

E.g. Glucose, Fructose, Ribose, Deoxyribose

Term
Glucose
Definition

Monosaccharide.

A product of plant photosynthesis. Reactant in respiration process.

Alpha Glucose, -OH, -H flip Beta Glucose.

(C6H12O6)

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Term
Fructose
Definition
Structural isomer of glucose. In honey and corn.[image]
Term
Ribose
Definition
5 carbon sugar, part of RNA
Term
Deoxyribose
Definition
5 carbon sugar, part of DNA
Term
Maltose
Definition
Glucose + Glucose
Term
Sucrose
Definition
Glucose + Fructose
Term
Lactose
Definition
Glucose + Galactose
Term
Polysaccharides
Definition

Large carbohydrates made of many simple sugars bonded together by dehydration reactions.

Often function for food storage or structural support.

Term
Starch
Definition

Many glucose units bonded together, helical, may be branched, (alpha)α-glucose.

Our bodies can break the bonds apart with enzymes, and use as food.

Term
Glycogen.
Definition

Many (alpha) α-glucose units bonded together. More branched than start.

Stored in the liver and muscles.

Can be broken apart and used for food.

Term
Celllose.
Definition

Many (beta)β-glucose units bonded togher. Not branched.

Cellulose molecules held together by hydrogen bonds into microfibrils.

Cannot be broken apart by most animals, some bacteria and some fungi can break apart.

Structural support in plants, major component of wood.

Term
Unsaturated Fatty acids
Definition

One or more double bonds (cis double bond kinks)

Do not have maximum # of hydrogen

Liquid at room temperature

Vegetable oil, canola oil, corn oil. Not as bad as saturated fatty acids.

Term
Chitin
Definition

Polymer of an amino sugar.

Similar to (beta) β-glucose but with an amino group attached.

Component of insect exoskeletons, in cell walls of many fungi. Cannot be digest or broken down by humans.

Term
Lipids
Definition

Organic molecules that are not polar and not soluble in water. Not polymers, function in energy storage, insulation of body, shock absorber to cushion organs.

Some are hormones.

E.g. Fats, waxes, oils phospholipids, steroids.

Term
Fatty acids
Definition
Long hydrocarbon chains with carboxyl group. Usually 16-18 carbons
Term
Saturated fatty acids
Definition
No double bonds. Maximum # of hydrogen. Solid at room temperature. In bacon, butter, animal fats. Too much is bad for you.
Term
Hydrogenation
Definition
Forcing of hydrogen on to unsaturated fatty acids, causing formation of trans-fatty acids. Fatty acid molecules with trans double bonds. May be as bad or worse than saturated fats.
Term

Phospholipids

 

Definition

Glycerol plus two fatty acids plus ionic phosphate containing group component of membranes.

Fatty acids are hydrophobic.

Ionic phosphate containing group is hydrophilic.

Term
Steroids
Definition

Four interlocking rings with various side groups attached.

Many function as hormones.

Term
Cholesterol
Definition
Steroid component of animal cell membranes, many hormones are produced from cholesterol.
Term
Nucleic acids
Definition

Material that makes up genes.

Made of nucleotides

Term

Nucleotides

 

Definition
5 carbon sugar ribose or deoxyribose, phsophate group, nitrogenous base.
Term
Pyrimidines
Definition
6 member ring, cytosine-C, thymine- T, uracil- U
Term
Purines
Definition
5 member ring fused to a 6 member ring, adenine- A, guanine- G
Term
DNA
Definition

Deoxyribonucleic acid.

Nucleotides: Deoxyribose, phosphate group C, T, A, or G base.

Double helix: right handed screw shape, two strands are held together by hydrogen bonds.

Term
Gene
Definition
Sequence of nucleotides on a nucleic acid that codes for polypeptide (or RNA).
Term
RNA
Definition

Ribonucleic acid.

Nucleotide: Ribose, phosphate group, C, U, A or G base.

Involved in protein synthesis and gene regulation.

Many types of RNA, most are single stranded.

Term
ATP
Definition
Transfers energy in cells
Term
NADH
Definition
Involved in electron transport
Term
NADH2
Definition
Involved in electron transport
Term
NADPH
Definition

Helps to make sugar in photosynthesis using energy.

 

Term
Protein
Definition

One or more polypeptide chains coded or coiled into a specific conformation, many important functions.

 

Term
Catalysis
Definition
Speed up chemical reactions in body and enzymes. Protein.
Term
Cell support
Definition

Cytoskeleton.

Protein

Term
Cell movement
Definition

Cilia and flagella.

Protein

Term
Amino acid
Definition

Also called a peptide, organic acid with a carboxyl group, amino group and a variable R group.

 

Term
Polypeptide
Definition
String of amino acids
Term
Conformation
Definition
Shape
Term
Native conformation
Definition
Usual shape necessary for protein to function normally
Term
Denaturation
Definition
Shape of a protein is changed
Term
Organelles
Definition

Subcellular structures with specific functions. Most are surrounded by membrane (Except ribosomes)

 

Term
Nuclear lamina
Definition
Netlike array of protein filaments that mechanically support the nuclear envelope, nuclear matrix of proteins also present.
Term
Chromatin
Definition
DNA Associated with proteins, The dark stained hazy area in non-dividing cells nucelus. In dividing cells, chromatin condenses into chromosomes.
Term
Nucleolus
Definition
Site of synthesis of ribosomal subunits, may be two or more pre cell, dark oval stained area in non dividing cell nucleus.
Term
Nucleolar organizing center
Definition

Contains multipe copies of genes needed to make rRNA (ribosomal RNA)

In the nucleus.

Term
Endomembrane system.
Definition
Inclues nuclear envelope, rER (rough endoplasmic reticulum), sER (soft endoplasmic reticulum), Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, vacuoles. Interact with the plasma membrane.
Term
Vesicles
Definition
Relatively short lived sacs enclosed by membrane, often for transport
Term
Rough endoplasmic reticulum (rER)
Definition

Composed of cisternae, paralell fluid sacs surrounded by membrane.

Ribosomes attached to the membrane.

Functions: Protein synthesis, protein packaging, protein secretion, phospholipid synthesis, glycoprotein synthesis, synthesize transport vesicles.

Term
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (sER)
Definition

Composed of cisternae, parallel fluid filled sacs surrounded by membrane.

No ribosomes attached to membrane.

Functions: Carbohydrate metabolism, detoxification of drugs and poisons, calcium storage, produces oils, phospholipids and steroies.

Term
Golgi apparatus
Definition

Composed of cisternae, parallel fluid filled sacs surrounded by membrane.

Functions: Directs macromolecule transport, sorts, modifies, and re-labels molecules for transport, synthesizes carbohydrates, modifies carbohdrate tags on molecules, modifies glycoproteins, modifies phospholipids.

CIS face, side of the Golgi that recieves vesicles.

Trans face, "shipping" side of the apparatus.

Term
Lysosomes
Definition

Membrane bound sacs containing powerful digestive enzymes, pH of about 5.

Made in rER or Golgi.

Functions: Involved in exocystosis, digests old macromolecules, digests old organelles, programmed cell death, contain lipases, carbohydrases, proteases, and nucleases.

Term
Vacuoles
Definition

Membrane enclose sacs.

Usually larger and live longer than vesciles.

Present in plant cells.

Food vacuoles: Store and break apart food.

Contractile vacuoles: Expel excess water in some protists

Central vacuole of plants: Enclosed by tonoplast, helps maintain turgidity of cells, stores organic compounds and inorganic ions, break down organic molecules, store pigments, dumping ground for toxic wastes.

Term
Peroxisomes
Definition

Membrane enclosed sacs, sometimes crystalline, lattice appearance.

Contain manay enzymes.

Function: Involved in reactions that strip hydrogen atoms from organic molecules and produce H2O2, Contain catalase to break down hydrogen peroxide, in some peroxisomes fatty acids are broken down into smaller molecules, detoxify alcohols.

Term
Ribosomes
Definition
Functions in protein synthesis
Term
Nucleus
Definition

Functions in direct metabolism

Growth

Development

Reproduction.

Term
Lysosomes
Definition

Involved in exocytosis

Digests old macromolecules

Digests old organelles

Programmed cfell death

Contain lipases (break down lipids)

Carbohydrases (break down carbohydrates)

Proteases (break down proteins)

Nucleases (break down nucleic acids)

Term
Food vacuoles
Definition
Store and break apart food
Term
Contactile Vacuoles
Definition
Expel excess water
Term
Central vacuole (plants)
Definition

Helps maintain turgidity of cells

Stores organic compounds and inogranic ions

Breaks down organic molecules

Store pigments

Dumping ground for toxic wastes

 

Term
Peroxisomes
Definition
Involved in reactions that strip hydrogen atoms from organic molecules and produce H2O2
Term
Mitochondria
Definition

Site of aerobic cellular respiration

 

Term
Chloroplasts
Definition

Photosynthesis

Synthesize carbohydrates

Synthesize amino acids.

Term
Microtubules
Definition

Cell movment

Organelle movment

Involved in cell division

Term
Cilia and flagell
Definition

Hair-like structures that move cells

Flagella - few and long

Cilia - many and short

Term
Microfilaments
Definition

Cell division

Cell movement

Enable contents of cell to move around in order to distribute things

Organism movement.

Term
Intermediate filaments
Definition

Helps cells adhere together

Hold organelles such as nucleus in place

Formation of nuclear lamina

Term
Extracellular Matrix
Definition

Tissue support

Pprovide tracks for cell movement

Mechanical signaling.

Term
Demosomes
Definition
Cell adhesion
Term
Plasmodesmeta
Definition

Functions in cell to cell communication.

 

Term
Tight junctions
Definition
Functions in cell adhesion
Term
Gap junctions
Definition
Functions in cell to cell communication
Term
Enzymes
Definition

Protein catalysts, often have -ase endings

 

Term
Catalyst
Definition
Speeds up the rate of reaction by lowering activation energy.
Term
Substrate
Definition
Reactant that binds to the enzyme
Term
Active site
Definition
Place where substrate binds to enzyme.
Term

Induced fit

 

Definition
Substrate induces a change in the shape of the active site making reaction more likely.
Term
Ways enzymes lower activation energy
Definition

-Template for substrate orientation

-Stressing substrates and stabilization transition state

-Providing a favorable microenvironment

-Participating directly in catalysis

Term

Enzyme optimum temperature

 

Definition
Temperature in which activity is greatest
Term

Enzyme optimum pH

 

Definition
pH in which activity is greatest
Term
Substrate concentration
Definition
Increasing substrate concentration increases enzyme activity to a point.
Term
Saturation
Definition
All active sites are filled, adding more substrate will not increase reaction rate. Cells will produce or activate more enzymes to increase reaction rate.
Term
Cofactors
Definition
Non-protein substances needed for some enzymes to function, metal ions or organic compounds
Term
Coenzymes
Definition
Organic cofactors, vitamins are often coenzymes or precurors of coenzymes.
Term
Irreversible inhibitor
Definition
Binds to enzyme by permanent covalent bonds, completely stops or slows down metabolic reactions.
Term
Non-competitive inhibitors
Definition
Bind somewhere else on enzyme and decrease activity by changing enzyme conformation
Term
Competitive inhibitors
Definition
Bind reversibly to active site and decrease acitivity
Term
Reversible inhibitor
Definition
Inhibitor attaches to enzyme by weak bonds.
Term
Allosteric regulation
Definition
Any case in which a protein's function at one site is affected by binding of a regulatory molecule to a seperate site
Term
Enzyme activators
Definition
Bind and stabilize active conformation
Term
Enzyme inhibitors
Definition
Bind and stabilize inactive conformation
Term
Allosteric enzyme
Definition
Has at least two sites, active site and allosteric site. Activator or inhibitor binds to allosteric site
Term
Cooperativity
Definition
Binding of substrate to one active site making binding of substrate to other sites easier, increasing affinity of active sites for substrate.
Term
Feedback inhibition
Definition
Product of reaction slows or stops reaction.
Term
Anaerobic respiration
Definition

Anaerobic breakdown of organic compounds in cytoplasm. Cells have elctron transport chains but do not use oxygen as final electron acceptors.

 

Term
Fermentation
Definition

Anaerobic partial breakdown of sugars in cytoplasm.

No electron transport chain.

Often produces ethanol or lactate.

Only produces about 2 ATP per glucose unit broken down

 

Term
Cellular respiration
Definition

Aerobic respiration, aerobic breakdown of organic compounds. Begins in cytoplasm and ends in the mitochondrion, has electron transport chain.

More efficient (34%), 30-32 ATP per glucose unit broken down.

Term
Phosphorylation of ADP
Definition

ADP + Pi + energy => ATP + H2O

 

Term
Oxidative phosphorylation
Definition
Use of H+ gradient across a membrane (chemiosmosis) to attach an inorganic phosphate to ADP to make ATP
Term
ATP and cellular work

Definition

Transport work: Membrane pumps

Mechanical work: Movement of substances such motor proteins.

Chemical work: Product made from reactants, often terminal phosphate group attached to a molecule

Term
Oxidation
Definition

Partial or complete loss of an electron or electrons often with the rest of the atom

Partial gain or loss involves a change in the degree of sharing in covalent bonds

Term
Reduction
Definition

Partial or complete gain of an electron or electrons often with the rest of the atom

Partial gain or loss involves a change in the degree of sharing in covalent bonds

Term

Mitochondrion structure

 

Definition

Inner membrane and outer membrane

Cristae, folds of the innter membrane, increase surface area.

Intermembrane space (outer compartment), and matrix (inner compartment.

Term
Fermentation
Definition

Expansion of glycolysis

Occurs in cytoplasm

No electron transport chain needed.

Does not require Oxygen.

Term
Cellular respiration summary equation
Definition
C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy (ATP and heat)
Term
Glycolysis
Definition

Occurs in cytosol.

Glucose is starting material, 2 pyruvate are produced

Net of 2 ATP and 2 NADH produced.

Term
Bridge step
Definition

Pyruvate enters mitochondrion by active transport

2 pyruvate are converted to 2 acetyl CoA

2 NADH produced, 2 CO2 released.

Term
Citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle)
Definition

Occurs in matrix of mitochondrion

2 acetyl coA enter and combine with 2 OAA to form 2 Citrate molecules

2 ATP, 6 NADH and 2 FADH2 produced.

4CO2 released.

Term
Electron tranpsort chain
Definition

Occurs on innter membrane of mitochondrion

NADH and FADH2 donate electrons to electron transport chain. Respiratory ETC is a series of electron acceptor molecules. Each acceptor has increasing electronegativity.

 ** Final electron acceptor is oxygen **

Energy released from passing electrons is used to pump H+ into intermembrane space. H+ used to make much of ATP

Term
Protein functions
Definition

 

Cell support

 

Cell movement

 

Cell to cell communication

 

Cell division

 

Cell receptors

 

Gene regulation

 

Passive transport

 

Active transport

 

Hormones

 

Neurotransmitters

 

Immune defense

 

Organism insulation

 

Organism protection

 

Organism support

 

Organism movement

 

 

 

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