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Photosynthesis
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03/20/2013

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Term
Photosynthesis
Definition
The process that converts solar energy into chemical energy; Directly or indirectly nourishes the entire living world; Occurs in all plants, algae, and some prokaryotes
Term
Autotrophs/Producers
Definition
Sustain themselves without eating anything organic or derived from other organisms; Capture the energy of sunlight to make glucose
Producers of the biosphere producing glucose from inorganic CO2 and H20
Term
Heterotrophs/Consumers
Definition
Obtain their organic material from other organisms;Consumers of the biosphere
Depend on photoautotrophs for energy and oxygen
Term
Chloroplasts
Definition
site where photosynthesis takes place; solar-powered chemical factories
Term
Mesophyll Cells
Definition
Site where chloroplasts are found; making up the interior tissue of the leaf
Term
Stomata
Definition
Microscopic pores in leaves responsible for gas exchange; carbon dioxide can enter and oxygen can leave
Term
Chlorophyll
Definition
A light-absorbing pigment within chloroplasts that give leaves their green color. Plays a central role in converting solar energy to chemical energy.
Term
Thylakoid membrane
Definition
A saclike innermost membrane that contains chlorophyll in the chloroplasts of plant cells
Term
Grana
Definition
A stack of thylakoids found in chloroplasts
Term
Stroma
Definition
The dense fluid within the chloroplast that surrounds the thylakoid membrane and is involved in the synthesis of organic molecules from carbon dioxide and water.
Term
Photosynthesis equation
Definition
6 CO2 + 6 H20 + Light C6H12O6 + 6 O2
Term
Photosynthesis consists of:
Definition
The light dependent reactions (the photo part)capture the sun's energy
The light independent reactions (dark reactions)- The Calvin cycle use the energy captured in the light reactions to synthesize glucose
Term
Electromagnetic radiation
Definition
A form of electromagnetic energy which light belongs to
Term
Wavelength
Definition
A way to measure the electromagnetic energy of light; The distance between crests of waves
Term
Photon
Definition
A fixed quantity of energy, the shorter the wavelength the light, the greater the energy of its photon.
Term
Pigment
Definition
Any color in plant or animal cells; substances that absorb light
Different pigments absorb different wavelengths
Term
Color that reflect light
Definition
Green
Term
Colors that are best absorbed
Definition
Violet-blue and Red Light
Term
Chlorophyll absorbs:
Definition
both red and blue light
Term
Why do leaves appear green?
Definition
Because Chlorophyll reflects(transmits) green light
Term
Spectrophotometer
Definition
Measures a pigments ability to absorb different wavelengths of light. It separates light into the spectrum and sends it through the pigment. The percentage of light transmitted at each wavelength is measured
Term
Electromagnetic spectrum
Definition
The range of wavelengths over which electromagnetic radiation extends
Term
Absorption Spectrum
Definition
A graph that shows a pigments light absorption as a function of wavelength
Term
Action Spectrum
Definition
Measures the effectiveness of different wavelengths in driving the process of photosynthesis
Term
Thomas Engelmann
Definition
first person to demonstrate the action spectrum of photosynthesis
Term
Chlorophyll A
Definition
The main photosynthetic pigment and electron donor
Term
Chlorophyll B
Definition
Accessory pigment that broadens the spectrum used for photosyntheis
Term
Carotenoids
Definition
Accessory pigmnet that will absorb excessive light that would damage chlorophyll
Term
Structure of Chlorophyll
Definition
Polar head where the light is absorbed consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, and magnesium; Nonpolar, hydrophobic tails consisting of hydrocarbons will fit into the phospholipid membrane of the thylakoid. Interact with hydrophobic regions of proteins inside thylakoid membrane.
Term
Magnesium
Definition
essential for chlorophyll to have green color and without Magnesium chlorophyll would be unable to function
Term
Excited State
Definition
When a pigment absorbs light the electrons are boosted from the ground state to a higher energy state that is unstabl e
Term
Fluorescence
Definition
The form of light (luminescence) when a excited electron fall back to the ground state, photons of lower energy than the light absorbed, are given off
Term
An isolated solution of chlorophyll with fluorescence if illuminated with blue light
Definition
Will give off red light and heat
Term
Photosystem
Definition
A cluster of light-harvesting complexes(different pigment molecules bound to proteins) and a reaction center
Term
Photosystem II
Definition
Functions first and absorbs light witha wavelength of 680 nm
Term
Photosystem I
Definition
absorbs light at 700 nm
Term
Photosystems are arranged:
Definition
to funnel energy(energy travels in the form of excited electrons) to a special chlorophyll a molecule
Term
Photosystem I and Photosystem II work together to form:
Definition
Electron transport chain
Term
Non-cyclic Electron Flow
Definition
Primary pathway which involves both photosystems and produce ATP and NADPH
Term
Cyclic Electron Flow
Definition
Uses only photosystem I and produces only ATP (no NADPH; generates surplus ATP consumed in the Calvin cycle
Term
The source of energy that chloroplast use to generate ATP by chemiosmosis is:
Definition
transfer light energy into the chemical energy of ATP
Term
Calvin Cycle
Definition
occurs the the stroma; uses the energy of ATP and NADPH to build a sugar molecule
Term
Carbon Fixation
Definition
First step of Calvin cyrcle. An enzyme called Rubisco combines inorganic CO2 with a 5C organic sugar called RuBP. The unstable product splits into two molecules of 3C organic acid 3-PGA.
Term
Reduction
Definition
The second step in the Calvin cycle. NADPH reduces the organic acid 3-PGA to G3P using the energy ATP.
Term
Regeneration of the 5C CO2 Acceptor
Definition
The third step of the Calvin cycle. One 3C sugar is removed and used to make glucose; 5 molecules of 3C sugars(15C) are reorganized into 3 molecules of 5C sugars (15C)
Term
Final product of Calvin cycle
Definition
A 3-carbon sugar that can be used to make glucose is produced as CO2 is consumed
Term
Photorespiration
Definition
a process of metabolic pathway that consumes oxygen, releases carbon dioxide, uses ATP, and yields no sugar
Term
Light dependent reactions
Definition
chlorophyll in the thylakoids transforms light energy into the chemical energy of electrons
Term
Electron Acceptor
Definition
Accepts an excited electron in the reaction center from the special Chl A
Term
Where is water split?
Definition
In Photosystem II on the inside of the thylakoid, facing the thylakoid space
Term
Proton gradient
Definition
builds up inside the thylakoid
Term
ATP synthase
Definition
Powered by the diffusion of H+ from the thylakoid space back into the stroma
Term
ATP and NADPH are produced:
Definition
on the side facing the stroma where the Calvin cycle takes place
Term
The electron transport chain generates
Definition
ATP and NADPH
Term
What is the first step in the Light Reaction process?
Definition
Light hits the pigments in PS2 the energy travels in the form of excited electrons from one molecule to the next to a special chlorophyll a molecule
Term
What is the second step in Light reaction process?
Definition
The electrons lost from chlorophyll A are replaced: by splitting of water into two protons, two electrons, and oxygen
Term
What is the third step in the Light Reaction process?
Definition
The excited electrons travel to the reaction center where energy molecules are made
Term
What is the fourth step in the Light Reaction process?
Definition
The primary acceptor sends electrons to a cytochrome complex that will carry out the electron transport chain to produce ATP
Term
Electron Transport Chain
Definition
Excited electrons are passed through an electron transport chain losing energy along the way
As the electrons give up energy it is used to establish a proton gradient (stored energy)
The proton gradient runs toward equilibrium releasing stored energy which is used to make ATP
All the electrons are transferred to NADPH
Term
What is the fifth step of the Light Reaction process?
Definition
The low energy electron will be passed on to PSI where they again will be become excited with the input of light
Term
What is the sixth step of the Light Reaction process?
Definition
The electrons will be accepted by NADP+ and will be reduced to NADPH
Term
Estuaries
Definition
the ecosystem that produces the most food as a result of photosynthesis
Term
Photosynthesis produces:
Definition
food and the oxygen in our atmosphere
Term
Sugar made in the chloroplasts
Definition
supplies chemical energy and carbon atoms needed to synthesize the organic molecules of cells
Term
Energy entering the chloroplasts as sunlight
Definition
gets stored as chemical energy in organic compounds
Term
Why do cells divide?
Definition
Growth- addition of new cells resulting in the increase of the number of cells
Repair - replacing dead or damaged cells
Reproduction - a new organism (offspring) is produced by division of parental cell
Term
Cell Cycle
Definition
The life history of a cell; Function is to produce daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell(assuming no mutation has occurred)
Term
Totipotent
Definition
The cell that is capable of developing into any cell type
Term
Differentiation
Definition
As a cell divides the new cell will specializes to take on a particular structure and function
Term
Adult stem cells
Definition
In humans - partially specialized cells that can still divide and become many, but not all types of cells
Term
Somatic cells
Definition
In humans - specialized body cells that usually cannot divide;Human cell containing 46 chromosomes
Term
Germ cells
Definition
In humans- specialized cells that can divide;new germ cells are produced by mitosis
Term
Embryonic Stems
Definition
totipotent cells taken from blastulas or early embryos before cell specialization occurs; these cells have the potential to replace damaged cells and hold the potential cure for many disease and injuries - spinal cord and brain injuries, heart attacks, arthritis, diabetes, Parkinson's etc
Term
Binary Fusion
Definition
A method of asexual reproduction and cell division used by prokaryotic cells. It involves duplication of DNA, DNA attaches to cell membrane, and divides into two daughter cells
Term
Haploid
Definition
(n)A term used when a cell only has one set of chromosomes (23 chromosomes)
Term
Diploid
Definition
(2n)A cell consisting of two sets of chromosomes (46 chromosomes) one set inherited from each parent
Term
Fertilization/Syngamy
Definition
Joins haploid gametes to produce diploid zygote
Term
Chromosomes
Definition
Organized structure of DNA and protein found in the cell; DNA packaged with nucleosomes, present only during cell division
Term
Duplication of chromosomes must:
Definition
precede all types of cell division in order for offspring to get a complete copy of every chromosomes
Term
Chromatin
Definition
unwrapped active DNA wrapped around single nucleosomes, found in non-dividing cells
Term
Nucleosomes
Definition
made up of a group of proteins called histones that adhere to DNA, spaced at regular intervals along the length of DNA, join together at the beginning of cell division packing the DNA into chromosomes
Term
Chromatid
Definition
a single copy of DNA that is found in a chromosome
Term
Sister Chromatids
Definition
Two identical copies of a single chromosome attached to each other by a centromere
Term
Centromere
Definition
the part of the chromosome that links sister chromatids
Term
Human Diploid Cells contain:
Definition
23 pairs (46 total)
22 pairs of homologous pairs (autosomes)and 1 pair of non-homologous sex chromosomes (XX or XY)
Term
Homologous Pairs
Definition
These chromosomes are the same size/length, the centromeres are in the same location (same shape), contain the same genes(eye color)at the same position (loci)one comes from mother and one comes from father
Term
Autosomes
Definition
22 homologous pairs in diploid human cells
Term
Karyotype
Definition
a diagnostic picture accounting for all chromosomes
Term
Down's Syndrome
Definition
caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21 physical characteristic changes and severe retardation
Term
Extra copy of Chromosome 18
Definition
babies that are conceived are viable but very rarely survive, severely deformed, limited survival
Term
Alleles
Definition
Different or alternative forms of the same gene
Term
Cleavage Furrow
Definition
A groove formed in an animal cell when the microfilaments that encircle the cell at the metaphase plate begin to shorten 'pinching" the cytoplasm. Cytokinesis is carried out by the formation of the cleavage furrow
Term
Cell plate
Definition
A disc like structure found inside the dividing cells in plants separating the daughter cells during cell division. Cytokinesis is carried out by the formation of the cell plate.
Term
Random/Independent Assortment
Definition
Tetrads align randomly or independently from each other; the orientation of each pair of homologs is randomly determined; maternal and paternal chromosomes may end up on either side of the metaphase plate
Term
Random/Independent assortment/crossing over accounts for:
Definition
genetic variability in sexually produced offspring
2 to the 23 power (8,388,608) is number of different chromosome combination possible by random assortment alone in humans
Term
Spiral Cleavage
Definition
The pattern of cell division displayed by invertebrates
Term
Radial Cleavage
Definition
The pattern of cell division displayed by vertebrates
Term
Centrosome
Definition
Material present in the cytoplasm of all eukaryotic cells, important during cell division, the microtubule organizing center
Term
Mitotic Spindle
Definition
An assemblage of microtubules and associated proteins that is involved in the movement of chromosomes during mitosis
Term
Nuclear envelope
Definition
The membranes of eukaryotes that enclose the nucleus, separating it from the cytoplasm
Term
Kinetochores
Definition
A specialized region on the centromere that links each sister chromatid to the mitotic spindle
Term
Synapsis
Definition
the pairing of replicated homologous chromosomes
Term
Crossing over
Definition
The process of homologous chromosomes exchanging segments that result in a re-arrangement of genetic information.
Term
Tetrad
Definition
2 Homologous pairs of chromosomes that align in the metaphase stage.
Term
Before a cell can begin mitosis
Definition
Chromosomes must be duplicated
Term
Mitosis
Definition
A type of cell division which produces new cells that contain a complete set of genetically identical material. Divides somatic and stem cells
Term
Mitosis occurs
Definition
in body cells
Term
Mitosis - Asexual reproduction
Definition
The creation of genetically identical offspring by a single parent, without the participation of sperm and egg;
An asexual copy is a CLONE of the original;single-singled organisms some multi-celled organisms plants, sponges, flatworms (planana, tapeworms)
Term
Interphase - Mitosis
Definition
The cell is not dividing, but is preparing for cell division
Cell growth occurs
Cells replicate their DNA
Nucleoli are present
Term
Interphase - G1 phase
Definition
proteins and lipids are made
Cell increases its volume (it grows)
Some organelles are duplicated(centrioles)
Term
G0 phase
Definition
A resting place for cells that cannot get past the G1 checkpoint; cells continue normal metabolism
Term
Interphase - S phase (Synthesis)
Definition
DNA is replicated or copies
Chromosomes grow from one chromatid to two chromatids
Term
Interphase - G2 phase
Definition
Final preparation for cell division occurs
Excess protein and lipids accumulate
Term
M Phase
Definition
Follow Interphase: the cell begins to divide
Term
Karyokinesis
Definition
Division of Nucleus (and its chromosomes) in prophase, metaphase, and anaphase
Term
Cytokinesis
Definition
Division of cytoplasm in late Anaphase and Telophase
Term
Mitosis - Prophase
Definition
Longest phase
Microtubules form the mitotic spindle between centrioles
Nuclear envelope breaks up
Chromatids become visible
Centrosomes move away from each other
Nucleolus disappears
Chromosomes condense
Kinetochares began to mature and attach to spindle
Term
Mitosis- Prometaphase
Definition
Spindle fibers attach to kinetochores
Term
Mitosis - Metaphase
Definition
Mitotic spindle is fully formed
Kinetochores attach chromosomes to mitotic spindle and align them along metaphase plate at the equator of the cell
Term
Mitosis - Ananphase
Definition
Centromeres divide
Sister chromatids separate and become full fledged chromosomes that move to opposite poles
Term
Mitosis - Telophase
Definition
Chromosomes become less condensed and arrive at the poles
New nuclear envelope forms
Cytokinesis - the cytoplasm divides
Term
End product of Mitosis
Definition
Two genetically identical diploid (2n)cells
Term
Meiosis (reduction division)
Definition
A type of cell division that produces new cells containing only 1/2 of the complete set of genetic information. New cells are different;used for sexual reproduction; Divides germ cells (testes/ovaries)
Term
Sexual reproduction
Definition
It requires fertilization of an egg and sperm
Term
Meiosis produces:
Definition
Gametes (egg and sperm)or sex cells
Meiosis I - produces two haploid cells
Meiosis II - produces four haploid cells
Term
Cytokinesis can be:
Definition
Symmetric - new cells are the same size or Asymetric - one new cell is larger than the other
Term
Meiosis - Prophase I
Definition
Chromosomes condense
Synapsis occurs - homologous chromosomes pair up and form tetrad (4 chromatids) Chromatids of homologous chromatids cross over and exchange parts
Centrosomes move away from each other and form spindle microtubules between them
Nuclear envelope and nucleoli disperse
Spindle microtubules capture kinetochores and the chromosomes begin to move towards the metaphase plate
Crossing over occurs
Term
Meiosis - Metaphase I
Definition
Chromosome tetrads are aligned on the metaphase plate.
Kinetochore microtubules from one pole of cell attach to one homologous chromosome and kinetochore microtubules from the other pole of the cell are attached to the other chromosome of the pair
Term
Meiosis - Anaphase I
Definition
Homologous chromosomes migrate to opposite poles
Term
Meiosis - Telophase I
Definition
The chromosomes arrive the poles.
The nuclear envelope forms
Cytokinesis occurs, producing two haploid daughter cells
Term
Meiosis - Prophase II
Definition
A spindle forms in a haploid cell and the chromosomes move toward the middle of each cell
Term
Meiosis - Metaphase II
Definition
Chromosomes align single file on the metaphase plate, not in homologous pairs
Term
Meiosis - Anaphase II
Definition
Sister chromatids are pulled apart
Term
Meiosis - Telophase II
Definition
Nuclei form at opposite poles of each dividing cell, and cytokinesis splits the cells apart producing four haploid cells
Term
Growth Factor
Definition
A protein secreted by certain body cells that stimulate other cells to divide
Term
Density-dependent inhibition
Definition
A phenomenon in which crowded cells stop dividing
Term
Anchorage dependence
Definition
Animal cells exhibit the need to be in contact with a solid surface
Term
Tumor
Definition
Abnormally growing mass of body cells
Term
Benign tumor
Definition
The abnormal cells remain at the original site
Term
Malignant tumor
Definition
Spreads into neighboring tissues and interrupting organ function
Term
Metastias
Definition
The spread of cancer cells beyond their original site
Term
Carcinomas
Definition
Cancers that originate in the external or internal coverings of the body, such as the skin or the lining of the intestine
Term
Sarcomas
Definition
Arise in tissues that support the body, such as bone or muscle
Term
Leukemias or Lymphomas
Definition
Cancers of blood forming tissues, such as bone marrow, spleen, and lymph nodes
Term
Nondisjunction
Definition
An accident of meiosis or mitosis in which a pair of homologous chromosomes or a pair of sister chromatids fail to separate at anaphase
Term
Deletion
Definition
The loss of a fragment of a chromosome
Term
Inversion
Definition
When a fragment reattaches to the original chromosome but in the reverse orientation
Term
Translocation
Definition
The attachment of a chromosomal fragment to a nonhomologous chromosome
Term
Cell
Definition
smallest unit having the capacity to live and reproduce, characteristics of life emerge at the level of cells
Term
Scientific method
Definition
an idealized process of inquiry
Problem solving process, try to change one variable at a time, process not dogma
Term
Hypothesis
Definition
a tentative answer to a well-framed question;must be testable and falsifiable
Term
Scientific Theory
Definition
widely supported ideas A hypothesis that has been tested for its predictive power many times and has not yet been found incorrect (i.e.Darwin's Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection )
Term
Control group
Definition
A standard for comparison, identical to experimental group except for variable being studied
Term
Experimental group
Definition
a group of subjects who are exposed to the variable under study
Term
Double blind experiment
Definition
A testing procedure, designed to eliminate biased results, in which the identity of those receiving a test treatment is concealed from both administrators and subjects until after the study is completed
Term
Independent variables
Definition
things that you can change in your experiment
Term
Dependent variables
Definition
the variable being tested in a scientific experiment.
The dependent variable is 'dependent' on the independent variable. As the experimenter changes the independent variable, the change in the dependent variable is observed and recorded
Term
Hydroxide ion
Definition
a particle with a negative one (-1)charge that has two atoms one oxygen atom and one hydrogen atom. The formula is OH-
Released by bases
Term
Atomic Number
Definition
Determined by the number of protons
Term
Atomic Mass
Definition
Protons + Neutrons
Term
Protons
Definition
+ Positive
Found in the nucleus
(equals the atomic number)
Term
Neutrons
Definition
= or Non polar
Found in the nucleus
(combine with protons to make Atomic Mass)



































= or Non polar
Found in the nucleus
(combine with protons to make Atomic Mass)
Term
Electrons
Definition
- Negative
Found in the orbitals
have very little weight.
Term
Isotopes
Definition
Same amount of protons have different number of neutrons (stable)
Term
Half Life
Definition
unique for each isotope and describes how long it takes for 1/2 the nuclei to decay
Term
Electron shells
Definition
Each shell is different: number of electrons, number of orbitals, energy of electrons, distance from nucleus
Term
Valence electrons
Definition
an electron in the outer shell of an atom which can combine with other atoms to form molecules
Term
Rule of 8
Definition
Elements are most stable when the orbitals are empty or full

Noble gasses all have full valence orbitals and are stable

Other elements will tend to gain, lose,or share electrons to become more stable.
Term
Ions
Definition
2 elements bonded together to form a charged ion
Term
Acid
Definition
PH scale of 1-6
contain H+ ions (Hydrogen Ions)
Term
Bases
Definition
PH scale of 8-14
Contain -OH (Hydroxyl Ions)
Term
Ionic bonding
Definition
the bond that holds 2 ions together
Term
Covalent Bonding
Definition
sharing of electrons to yield full outer orbital
Term
Polar covalent bond
Definition
Electrons that not shared equally
Term
Nonpolar covalent bond
Definition
Electrons are shared equally
(2 hydrogens together or 2 oxygens together)
Term
Hydrogen Bond
Definition
Bond the oppositely charged ends of polar covalent molecules
Term
Surface tension
Definition
Hydrogen bonding forms a "skin" across water
Term
Specific Heat
Definition
the amount of energy necessary to raise 1 gram of water 1 degree celsius
Term
Capillary action
Definition
(how water gets from the roots of trees to the leaves)
Water will travel up a tube because it is adhesive to itself and cohesive to the xylem in the tree
Term
Heat of vaporization
Definition
the energy required to transform a given quantity of a substance from a liquid into a gas at a given pressure
(other words: the amount of energy needed to turn liquid into gas)
Term
pH
Definition
Percent Hydrogen Ion concentration
Closer to 0 = more acidic
Closer to 14 = more basic
7 = neutral
Term
Buffers
Definition
help protect against PH shifts
Term
Covalent bonding of carbon
Definition
Valence shell of carbon has 4 electrons to share needs 4 more to fill the shell. Each carbon atom will always form 4 non-polar covalent bonds
Term
Isomers
Definition
Simple sugar that has the same chemical formulas but are different (can be linear or ring form)
Term
Carbon carbon double bonds
Definition
Two pairs of electrons being shared
Term
Functional group
Definition
Atoms or groups of atoms, that are covalently bonded to carbon backbone

also
Determines the chemical properties of a molecule
Term
Carbohydrates are? general terms
Definition
Monosaccharide
Sugars, Starches, Cellulose, and Chitin
Term
Lipids are? (General Terms)
Definition
Fatty acid chains
Mostly hydrocarbons
Fats, Oils, Steroids, Waxes
Term
Proteins are? general terms
Definition
Amino acids - 20 different R-groups
Enzymes, Hormones, Structural molecules
Term
Nucleic Acids are? (General Terms)
Definition
Nucleotide made of sugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base
Genetic material, info and energy transfer
Term
Simple Sugars / Monosaccharides
Definition
Carbohydrates
Term
(CH2O)n
Definition
All carbohydrates have the same formula CH2O)n where n = 3-7 example glucose C6H12O6
Term
Condensation Reaction or Dehydration Sythesis
Definition
removal of water to build a polymer
enzymes remove an -OH from one monomer and H from another, a new covalent bond is formed
Anabolic reaction
Water is formed when H and OH combine
Term
Polysaccharides
Definition
Consists of many monosaccharides
Function as energy storage molecules and structural support molecules
Term
Hydrolysis
Definition
addition of water to separate polymer
Catabolic reacton
Enzymatic addition of H and OH break covalent bonds
Term
Starch (amylose)
Definition
Storage polysaccharide found in plants made up of Glucose monomers arranged differently than other polysaccharides
Term
Glycogen
Definition
Storage polysaccharide that is found in animals made up of glucose monomers arranged differently than other polysaccharides
Term
Cellulose
Definition
MOST abundant organic compound on earth.
Found in Plant cell walls providing structural support.
Made up of glucose monomers arranged differently than other polysaccharides
Term
Chitin
Definition
A major structural component of arthropods
made up of glucose monomers arranged differently than other polysaccharides
Term
Saturated Fatty Acids
Definition
Long straight chain of carbon and hydrogen
made of animals
no C=C bonds
Term
Unsaturated Fatty acids
Definition
contains at least one double bonded carbon atom that puts a kink in the long chain of carbon and hydrogen
made by plants
(liquid at room temperature)
Term
Fatty acid
Definition
Building block for lipids, made of long chain of hydrocarbons up to 36C, with COOH end groups, can be linear or bent into rings
Term
Glycerol
Definition
A 3C molecule, building block for lipids
Term
Triglyceride
Definition
made of 3 fatty acid chains linked to a glycerol molecule
Term
Phospholipid
Definition
have 2 fatty acid tails and a phosphate group-polar head, non-polar tails
Term
Sterols
Definition
long fatty acid bent into a complex ring structure Four fused carbon rings (6,6,6,5)
Example (cholestrol)
Term
Phospholipid Bilayer
Definition
A double layer of phospholipids arranged by hydrophobic (inside) and hydrophilic (outside) properties
Term
Amphipathic
Definition
Both polar and nonpolar properties as well as hydrophobic and hydrophillic properties
Term
Amino acid
Definition
Building Block of Proteins
(20 common amino acids have the same structure but different R-group)
Term
R-Group
Definition
the variable in an amino acid
(its what makes each one different)
Term
Peptide Bond
Definition
Bonds amino acids together by dehydration synthesis
Term
Primary structure of a protein
Definition
A long chain of polypeptides (necklace)
Term
Secondary structure of a protein
Definition
Hydrogen bonds form to make helix and pleated sheets
Term
Tertiary Structure of a protein
Definition
A 3-D shape is formed by polar and nonpolar bonds and also hydrophobic and hydrophilic interaction *Must have this stage to be a protein*
Term
Quaternary Structure of a Protein
Definition
two or more proteins join together stabilized by disulfide bonds
Term
Polypeptides
Definition
Multiple amino acids in a long chain by peptide bonds
Term
Denaturation
Definition
Influence of environmental conditions on protein structure (causes hydrogen bonds to break)
Term
Double helix
Definition
refers to DNA
Two nucleic acid strands joined into a twisted (helical) molecule
Term
Prokaryotic
Definition
first to evolve, most primitive
simple structure, no nucleus, or internal membrane-enclosed structures
DNA in nucleoid region
Term
Eukaryotic
Definition
More recently evolved and complex
True nucleus plus internal membrane enclosed structure -organelles
Term
Domain Archaebacteria
Definition
single-celled organisms
protein cell capsules
extremophites, thrive in hostile environment
first to evolve, ancestor of all other types of cells
biochemically unique
Term
Protozoans
Definition
Cell walls
Single-celled, colonial, multicelled organisms
Autotrophic or heterotrophic
Term
Fungi
Definition
Carbohydrate(chitin)cell walls
Heterotrophic
Multi-cellular or single celled yeast
antibotics derived from some molds
Term
Plantae
Definition
Cellulose cell walls
Autotrophic
Multicellular with highly specialized tissues and organs
Term
Animalia
Definition
No cell walls
Heterotophic only
Multicellular with highly specialized tissues and organs
Term
Organelles
Definition
membrane compartments or structure of a cell
Term
Surface area to volume ratio
Definition
Things that have more surface area have more room for diffusion so materials can move into and out of cell more regularly
The smaller a cell the more surface area it has in relationship to volume
Term
Cell wall
Definition
made of cellulose only found around plant cells, provides and maintains shape of the cell and serves as a protective barrier
Term
Cellulose
Definition
substance that plant cell walls are made of
Term
Cell Membrane
Definition
phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins, protective/selective barrier
Term
Nucleus
Definition
stores genetic information, contains cell DNA
Term
Chromatin
Definition
unpackaged DNA wrapped around single nucleosomes, found in non-dividing cells, active DNA with full access to genetic information
Term
Nucleolus
Definition
site of ribosomal synthesis, site of transcription
Term
Ribosomes
Definition
site of protein synthesis/translation
Term
Golgi Bodies
Definition
primary structure for packaging of cellular secretions for export from the cell
stacks of flattened membranes with swollen ends
Term
Vesicles
Definition
vehicles for transporting materials throughout the cell
Term
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition
transport proteins newly made inside the cytoplasm
single membranes stacked and flattened
covered with ribosomes
produce secretory proteins
Term
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition
branched-tree like structure
synthesize lipids
liver -process drugs, alcohol, harmful substances
Storage of calcium ions
Term
Nucleoplasm
Definition
A fluid found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. This fluid contains primarily water, dissolved ions, and a complex mixture of molecules
Term
Cytoplasm
Definition
Cell fluids and organelles within the cell membrane but outside the nucleus. Contains cytosol(water/dissolved molecule , organelles, and insoluble particles(macromolecules)
Term
Secretory vesicles
Definition
transporter organelle that is used to deliver particles within the cell to the outside of the cell
Term
Lysosomes
Definition
vesicles with a specialized function of cell digestion
Term
Vacuoles
Definition
specialized vesicles for storage of water, nutrients, and metabolites, waste products
Term
Apoptosis
Definition
when a cell commits suicide (programmed cell death) so it can't become cancerous
Term
Mitochondria
Definition
makes the energy for a cell called ATP
Term
Chloroplasts
Definition
contain chlorophyll to absorb solar energy
site of photosynthesis/glucose production
Term
Cellular respiration
Definition
A catabolic pathway for the production of ATP derived from the breakdown of glucose
Term
Endosymbiotic
Definition
Mitochondria and chloroplast were once independent prokaryotic organisms that came to exist inside the cytoplasm of other cells as a result of symbiotic (co-dependent) relationships
Term
Cristae
Definition
folds of the inner membrane of the mitochondria
Term
Chromoplast
Definition
no chlorophyll
contains additional pigments
colors leaves, fruits, flowers
Term
Microtubules
Definition
thickest structural element of the cytoskeleton
hollow tube composed of tubulin arranged in a helix
lengthened/shortened at Microtubule Organizing Centers(MTOCS)
Helps move organelles/chromosomes
Term
Centrioles
Definition
found in pairs near the nucleus
organize the microtubules that separate our chromosomes during cell division
Term
Cilia (Sweeping)
Definition
1000's per cell, shorter than the cell body, propels materials past the cell 9+2 arrangement of microtubules
Term
Flagella (sperm)
Definition
1-2 per cell, longer than the cell body, propels the cell through its environment 9 + 2 arrangement
Term
Cytoskeleton
Definition
non-membranous structure
helps the cell maintain its shape, divide, and move
Term
Cell Membrane
Definition
Fluid mosaic model-describes structure of the membrane
Membranes are mosaics of several components held together by weak hydrophobic forces
Term
Semi-permeable
Definition
Allows some materials to cross over bilayer but not others
allows O2, CO2 and other small nonpolar molecules, some water molecules
won't allow glucose and other large polar water soluable molecules, ions, water molecules
Term
Cholesterol
Definition
made by our bodies from fatty acids
adds strength and rigidity to animal cell membranes
not made by plants
starting material for making other sterols
Term
Proteins of cell membrane
Definition
some float freely among lipids, some anchored, some span lipid bilayer, some exposed only on one side of the membrane
proteins attached to carbohydrates-glycoproteins
proteins attached to lipids lipoproteins
Term
Bilayer
Definition
major component of cell membrane non-polar fatty acid tails and polar phosphate head
semiperimeable
accounts for membrane fluidity and self sealing properties
Term
Solute
Definition
Dissolved solid or minor component (salt in seawater)
Term
Solvent
Definition
liquid or major component(water in seawater)
Term
Diffusion
Definition
The movement of materials from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration or down a concentration gradient
Term
Concentration gradient
Definition
A difference in the concentration of any substance between different areas, often separated by a membrane or semi-permeable barrier
Term
Facilitated Diffusion
Definition
the diffusion of polar molecules across a membrane through protein channels
Term
Hypertonic
Definition
solutions of higher concentration (more dissolved solute)
Term
Hypotonic
Definition
solutions of lower concentration (less dissolved solute)
Term
Isotonic
Definition
Solutions of equal concentrations
Term
Active Transport
Definition
requires ATP, protein channel pumps or cytoskeleton involvement in endocytosis/exocytosis
Pumps solute against a concentration gradient
Term
ATP
Definition
main energy carrier, links chemical reactions that require energy with those that release energy, made of adenine, ribose, 3 phosphates
Term
Endocytosis (active transport)
Definition
always requires ATP, requires movement of the cytoskeleton, plasma membrane engulfs materials in bulk forming vesicles, may require receptor proteins which bind molecules and interacts with the cytoskeleton
Term
Pinocytosis
Definition
engulfs liquids/cell drinking
Term
Phagocytosis
Definition
engulfs solids/cell eating
Term
Exocytosis (active transport)
Definition
vesicles fuse with plasma membrane to excrete contents into the extracellular space, requires use of ATP, requires movement of vesicles along the cytoskeleton
Term
Bulk transport
Definition
The transport of large molecules in and out of the cell via vesicles
Term
Kinetic energy
Definition
The energy of motion, the energy of a moving body
Term
Potential energy
Definition
stored energy, can be found in chemical bonds, concentration gradient
Term
First Law Of Thermodynamics
Definition
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, Energy is always conserved
Term
First Law Of Thermodynamics
Definition
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, Energy is always conserved
Term
Second Law of Thermodynamics
Definition
All events proceed spontaneously toward entropy
Term
Entropy
Definition
the degree of disorder or randomness in a system, non-useful energy
Term
Enzyme
Definition
a biological catalyst that speeds up a chemical reaction, most are proteins with a 3D shape, substrate and product specific
Term
Activation energy
Definition
initial input of energy to get a chemical reaction started
Term
Substrate
Definition
Things that go into a chemical reaction
Term
Products
Definition
Things that are produced
Term
Endergonic Chemical Reactions
Definition
Consume energy
Create chemical bonds(anabolic)
Trap electrons(reductive)
Term
Exergonic Chemical Reactions
Definition
Release energy
Break chemical bonds(catabolic)
Free up electrons(oxidative)
Term
Catabolic
Definition
Break chemical bonds
Term
Anabolic
Definition
Create chemical bonds
Term
Reduction
Definition
Trap electrons
Term
Oxidation
Definition
Free up electrons
Term
ATP/ADP cycle
Definition
breaks down and rebuilds ATP, releasing and absorbing energy
Term
Coenzymes
Definition
large, organic molecules (vitamins)
Term
Cofactors
Definition
small, inorganic ions (minerals)
Term
Competitive inhibition
Definition
reduces enzymes productivity by blocking substrate molecules from entering the active site
Term
Negative feedback
Definition
a biological process occurs and the product of that process slows the process down and/or keeps the process from happening again.
Term
Anaerobic
Definition
without oxygen, simple/primitive, glucose partially broken down into organic (3C)components, low energy yield (2ATP) occurs in cytoplasm
Term
Aerobic
Definition
requires oxygen, more complex/products of completely brown down into inorganic CO2 + H2O, high energy yield (36-38 ATP) occurs only in mitochondria
Term
Acetyl (2C)
Definition
derived from pyruvate produced by glycolysis, Acetyl(2C) combines with 4C molecule (oxaloacetate) creating citric acid (6C)
Term
Coenzyme A (CoA)
Definition
An enzyme that carries acetyl into the mitochondria.
Term
Fermentation
Definition
occurs only in cells that do not have access to oxygen(anaerobic) or contain mitochondria (prokaryote cells)
Term
ATP synthase
Definition
an enzyme that allows hydrogen to cross the phospholid bilayer and use the energy passing through to phosphoylate ATP
Term
Mitosis
Definition
A type of cell division which produces new cells that contain a complete set of genetically identical material. Divides somatic and stem cells
Term
Mitosis occurs
Definition
in body cells
Term
Mitosis - Asexual reproduction
Definition
The creation of genetically identical offspring by a single parent, without the participation of sperm and egg;
An asexual copy is a CLONE of the original;single-singled organisms some multi-celled organisms plants, sponges, flatworms (planana, tapeworms)
Term
Interphase - Mitosis
Definition
The cell is not dividing, but is preparing for cell division
Cell growth occurs
Cells replicate their DNA
Nucleoli are present
Term
Interphase - G1 phase
Definition
proteins and lipids are made
Cell increases its volume (it grows)
Some organelles are duplicated(centrioles)
Term
Interphase - S phase (Synthesis)
Definition
DNA is replicated or copies
Chromosomes grow from one chromatid to two chromatids
Term
Interphase - G2 phase
Definition
Final preparation for cell division occurs
Excess protein and lipids accumulate
Term
G0 phase
Definition
A resting place for cells that cannot get past the G1 checkpoint; cells continue normal metabolism
Term
Mitosis - Prophase
Definition
Longest phase
Microtubules form the mitotic spindle between centrioles
Nuclear envelope breaks up
Chromatids become visible
Centrosomes move away from each other
Nucleolus disappears
Chromosomes condense
Kinetochares began to mature and attach to spindle
Term
Mitosis- Prometaphase
Definition
Spindle fibers attach to kinetochores
Term
Mitosis - Metaphase
Definition
Mitotic spindle is fully formed
Kinetochores attach chromosomes to mitotic spindle and align them along metaphase plate at the equator of the cell
Term
Mitosis - Ananphase
Definition
Centromeres divide
Sister chromatids separate and become full fledged chromosomes that move to opposite poles
Term
Mitosis - Telophase
Definition
Chromosomes become less condensed and arrive at the poles
New nuclear envelope forms
Cytokinesis - the cytoplasm divides
Term
End product of Mitosis
Definition
Two genetically identical diploid (2n)cells
Term
Meiosis (reduction division)
Definition
A type of cell division that produces new cells containing only 1/2 of the complete set of genetic information. New cells are different;used for sexual reproduction; Divides germ cells (testes/ovaries)
Term
Sexual reproduction
Definition
It requires fertilization of an egg and sperm
Term
Meiosis produces:
Definition
Gametes (egg and sperm)or sex cells
Meiosis I - produces two haploid cells
Meiosis II - produces four haploid cells
Term
Meiosis - Prophase I
Definition
Chromosomes condense
Synapsis occurs - homologous chromosomes pair up and form tetrad (4 chromatids) Chromatids of homologous chromatids cross over and exchange parts
Centrosomes move away from each other and form spindle microtubules between them
Nuclear envelope and nucleoli disperse
Spindle microtubules capture kinetochores and the chromosomes begin to move towards the metaphase plate
Crossing over occurs
Term
Meiosis - Metaphase I
Definition
Chromosome tetrads are aligned on the metaphase plate.
Kinetochore microtubules from one pole of cell attach to one homologous chromosome and kinetochore microtubules from the other pole of the cell are attached to the other chromosome of the pair
Term
Meiosis - Anaphase I
Definition
Homologous chromosomes migrate to opposite poles
Term
Meiosis - Prophase II
Definition
A spindle forms in a haploid cell and the chromosomes move toward the middle of each cell
Term
Meiosis - Telophase I
Definition
The chromosomes arrive the poles.
The nuclear envelope forms
Cytokinesis occurs, producing two haploid daughter cells
Term
Meiosis - Metaphase II
Definition
Chromosomes align single file on the metaphase plate, not in homologous pairs
Term
Meiosis - Anaphase II
Definition
Sister chromatids are pulled apart
Term
Meiosis - Telophase II
Definition
Nuclei form at opposite poles of each dividing cell, and cytokinesis splits the cells apart producing four haploid cells
Term
Diploid
Definition
(2n)A cell consisting of two sets of chromosomes (46 chromosomes) one set inherited from each parent
Term
Human Diploid Cells contain:
Definition
23 pairs (46 total)
22 pairs of homologous pairs (autosomes)and 1 pair of non-homologous sex chromosomes (XX or XY)
Term
Haploid
Definition
(n)A term used when a cell only has one set of chromosomes (23 chromosomes)
Term
Cytokinesis
Definition
Division of cytoplasm in late Anaphase and Telophase
Term
Karyokinesis
Definition
Division of Nucleus (and its chromosomes) in prophase, metaphase, and anaphase
Term
Totipotent
Definition
The cell that is capable of developing into any cell type
Term
Pluripotent
Definition
they can develop into most specialized cells and tissues of the body such as muscle cells, nerve cells, liver cells, and blood cells
Term
Adult stem cells
Definition
In humans - partially specialized cells that can still divide and become many, but not all types of cells
Term
Differentiation
Definition
As a cell divides the new cell will specializes to take on a particular structure and function
Term
Cell plate
Definition
A disc like structure found inside the dividing cells in plants separating the daughter cells during cell division. Cytokinesis is carried out by the formation of the cell plate.
Term
Somatic cells
Definition
In humans - specialized body cells that usually cannot divide;Human cell containing 46 chromosomes
Term
Germ cells
Definition
In humans- specialized cells that can divide;new germ cells are produced by mitosis
Term
Binary Fusion
Definition
A method of asexual reproduction and cell division used by prokaryotic cells. It involves duplication of DNA, DNA attaches to cell membrane, and divides into two daughter cells
Term
Spindle fibers
Definition
aggregates of microtubules that move chromosomes during cell division
Term
Chromatid
Definition
a single copy of DNA that is found in a chromosome
Term
Centromere
Definition
the part of the chromosome that links sister chromatids
Term
Histone proteins(nucleosome)
Definition
"balls" that DNA wraps around in order to help DNA coil itself and condense into a chromosome during interphase
Term
Gene
Definition
basic physical unit of heredity a linear sequence of nucleotides along a segment of DNA that provides the coded instructions for synthesis of RNA, which, when translated into protein, leads to the expression of hereditary character.
Term
Metaphase plate
Definition
An imaginary plane perpendicular to the spindle fibers of a dividing cell, along which chromosomes align during metaphase
Term
Oncogene
Definition
a gene that causes cancer
Term
Proto-oncogenes
Definition
A normal gene which, when altered by mutation, becomes an oncogene that can contribute to cancer
Term
Homologous Pairs
Definition
These chromosomes are the same size/length, the centromeres are in the same location (same shape), contain the same genes(eye color)at the same position (loci)one comes from mother and one comes from father
Term
Spores
Definition
unit of asexual reproduction adapted to spending a long period of time in unfavorable conditions before developing into an offspring of the plant, algae, fungi, or protozoan that created it
Term
Tetrad
Definition
2 Homologous pairs of chromosomes that align in the metaphase stage.
Term
Crossing over
Definition
The process of homologous chromosomes exchanging segments that result in a re-arrangement of genetic information.
Term
Random/Independent Assortment
Definition
Tetrads align randomly or independently from each other; the orientation of each pair of homologs is randomly determined; maternal and paternal chromosomes may end up on either side of the metaphase plate
Term
Random/Independent assortment/crossing over accounts for:
Definition
genetic variability in sexually produced offspring
2 to the 23 power (8,388,608) is number of different chromosome combination possible by random assortment alone in humans
Term
Aneuploidy
Definition
an abnormal number of chromosomes
Term
Chiasmata
Definition
the point where two homologous non-sister chromatids exchange genetic material during chromosomal crossover during meiosis
Term
Fertilization/Syngamy
Definition
Joins haploid gametes to produce diploid zygote
Term
Cell Theory
Definition
All living things are composed of cells
The cell is the simplest level of biological complexity, the smallest living thing, and the basic unit of life
All cells arise from pre-existing cells
Term
Osmosis
Definition
Diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane
Term
Calvin Cycle
Definition
occurs the the stroma; uses the energy of ATP and NADPH to build a sugar molecule
Term
Proton gradient
Definition
builds up inside the thylakoid
Term
Cleavage Furrow
Definition
A groove formed in an animal cell when the microfilaments that encircle the cell at the metaphase plate begin to shorten 'pinching" the cytoplasm. Cytokinesis is carried out by the formation of the cleavage furrow
Term
Glycolysis
Definition
occurs in the cytoplasm
Anaerobic
Input - Glucose, 2 ATP
Products - 2 pyruvate, 2 NADH, 4 ATP (net gain of 2 ATP)
Term
Oxidation of pyruvate
Definition
Input - Pyruvate (3c)molecule
Output - Acetyl a 2C molecule
NADH
Term
Electron transport chain
Definition
Electrons from NADH are donated in inner mitochondrial matrix to cytochromes on cristae
Cytochromes(electron carriers) Pump H+ to outer mitochondrial space form chemiosmatic gradient
ATP synthase on cristae allow H+ to cross uses energy to make ATP
Products ADP + P ATP
2 H+ + 1/2 O2 + 2e- H2O
Term
Formula for NADH
Definition
NAD+ + 2e- + H+
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