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- The actual gene combination
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- The trait that the individual actually shows
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- a gene that codes for trait
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- represented by upper case letter (B), Always shows- preventing the other allele from showing
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- Represented by lower case letter (b). Hidden by the dominant allele-- doesnt show if its present. There must be 2 recessive alleles for it to show.
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- When the alleles in a pair are diffrent from eachother-- one dominant and one recessive (Think hetero= diffrent). Also known as hybrid.
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- When both alleles in a gene pair are the same (think homo= same) Also known as "pure" or "purebred".
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- Homologous chromosomes/genes (and therefor the traits) seperate into gametes randomly and independently for eachother.
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Two striped cats produced a litter with four cubs. three of the cubs are striped and one is solid black, The black coat is probably what type of trait ? |
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A parent who has blood type O, is crossed with a parent who has blood type AB. Can they possibly have a child with AB blood? |
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Blood type is an example of what type of dominance? |
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Scientist - Hooke, Known for? |
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- First to see cells in cork
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Scientist- Leeuwenhoek, known for? |
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- First saw living microorganisms in pond water using a microscope in 1674
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Name the 4 most abundant elements found in living cells- |
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- carbon
- oxygen
- hydrogen
- nitrogen
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Explain pasteur's expiriment |
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- He disproved spontaneous generation
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What is spontaneous generation? |
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Life arising from nonlife |
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List the characteristics of living things |
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- made of cells
- reproduce
- universal genetic code (DNA)
- grow and develop
- obtain and use materials and energy
- respond to their enviroment
- maintain homeostasis
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- Sugars, starches, cellulose, glycosen
- Main source of energy for living organisms
- C, H, O
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- fat, oils, waxes, phospholipids, steroids
- energy storage for living organisms
- C, H, O
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- enzymes, antibodies, hemoglobin
- builds muscle and provides structure controls, chemical reactions, regulate cell processes
- C,H,O,N
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- Dna , Rna
- Stores genetic information
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- Smaller in size
- simple, has no organelles
- Does not have a nucleus. Dna is one big circle that floats in cell
- Unicellular (single cells)
- EX: bacteria
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- Larger in size
- Complex, has many organelles
- Has a nucleus; Dna is in the nucleus
- Unicellular or multicellular
- EX: animals, plants, amoeba
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List the principles of cell theory |
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- all living things are made up of cells
- cells are the smallest most basic unit of structure and function in living things
- cells come from existing cells
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- control center of the cell
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- In plant cells only; where photosynthesis takes place
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- Powerhouse of the cells; makes ATP
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- Thick layer around the cell; maintains homeostasis
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What is an enzyme?
What is activation energy? |
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- An enzyme works in speeding up a chemical reaction
- Activation energy is the energy required for the chemical reaction to occur
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What helps enzymes work better? |
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- optimal tempatures and PH
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- Facilitated Diffusion: diffusion of particles through the protein channels in a membrane from high concentration to low concentration
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- movement of particles against a concentration diffrence from a low concentration to a high concentration
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- Equal concentration of ions in solution and cells
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- Lower concentration of ions in solution than in cell
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- Equal concentration of ions in solution than in cell
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Are viruses considered living or non-living? |
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6 O2 + C6H12O6 ------> 36 ATP + CO2 + H2O
oxygen- glucose- energy- carbon dioxide- water |
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Describe how photosyntesis and cellular respiration are interrelated? |
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They are opposites- the products of one are the reactants of another |
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The time between the birth and death of a cell |
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Put the following things in order from the largerts to smallest in size (nucleus, DNA, chromosomes, nucleotide, cell) |
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cell, nucleus, DNA, chromosomes, nucleotide |
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What does the sequence of nucleotide bases in DNA mean? |
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- Determines the genetic information stored in DNA
- Determines the sequence of amino acids in protein
- Carried from the nucleus to the ribosomes by molecules of mRNA
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Adenine matches up with Thymine. |
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Cytosine matches up with Guanine. |
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Match the original strand of DNA with its complimentary strand
a. 5' A C A T G C 3'
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In transcription, DNA is converted into mRNA. |
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In translation, mRNA is converted into amino acids (proteins) |
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List and explain the steps in cell cycle |
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Interphase
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G1 - cell growth
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S - DNA replication
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Mitosis ( see below)
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If a human cell with 46 chromosomes goes through a normal mitotic cell division, how many chromosomes are found in the daughther cell ? |
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Why do offspring produced by sexual reproduction often look similar to but not exactly the same as, their parents? |
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the offspring have genetic material from both the mother and father |
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A change in a DNA molecule changes ________ ? |
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mutation that occurs at a single gene |
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the addition or deletion of a gene |
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effects the entire chromosome |
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duplication, deletion, inversion, translocation |
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How do cancer cells form? |
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when there is uncontrolled cell growth; cells are not communicating with cells around them |
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a photograph of person's chromosomes. |
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what can a doctor see in karyotype? |
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chromosomal abnormalities; extra chromosomes
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why is genetic testing done? |
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retesting the babys father, a criminals identity, a genetic disorder |
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