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Biology
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09/16/2009

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Term
Animals
Plants
Bacteria & Fungi
Definition
3 types of organisms
Term
Biological
Physical
Chemical
Definition
3 types of environment
Term
Physical environment
Definition
Wind, light, temp
Term
78% Nitrogen
21% Oxygen
.03 Carbon Dioxide
Definition
Chemical equation for air
Term
Environment
Definition
Everything outside the living organism
Term
Geologic
Anatomic
Definition
2 types of time
Term
Geologic
Definition
Long period of time
Term
Atomic
Definition
Precise time (Present)
Term
Evolution
Definition
Gradual change of organisms and the environment over geologic time
Term
Ethology
Definition
Study of behavior
Term
Macromolecules
Definition
Chemical uniqueness means that they have ___
Term
Biological
Definition
Organic evolution is ___
Term
Organic
Inorganic
Definition
Two types of evolution
Term
Biogeography
Definition
Where animals are located
Term
Biosphere
Definition
All living organisms
Term
Ecosphere
Definition
ALL of the spheres
Term
Atmosphere
Lithosphere
Biosphere
Definition
Spheres in the ecosphere
Term
Reproduction
Definition
Production of offspring
Term
Meiosis
Definition
Reduction division - cell division
Term
Reduction division
Definition
1 cell into 4 cells. Take full set of chromosomes and reduce it to half.
Term
Haploid
Definition
Only has one set of chromosomes
Term
Gametes
Definition
Reproduction cells
Term
Spermatogenesis
Oogenesis
Definition
2 types of gametosis
Term
Mitochondria
Definition
Powerhouse of the cell.
Releases the energy.
Moves the tail of the sperm.
Term
Powerhouse of the cell.
Releases the energy.
Moves the tail of the sperm.
Definition
The mitochondria does these things
Term
Mitochondria
Definition
All respiration takes places in the ___
Term
Fertilization
Definition
Union of gametes
Term
cavity
Definition
Coel = ___
Term
Blastocoel
Definition
A central fluid-filled cavity in most animals, which the cells are arranged around.
Term
Coelom
Definition
The cavities in the animal's body that make it possible to live
Term
Eukaryotes
Definition
All animals are ___
Term
Eukaryotes
Definition
Have a true nucleus, with a nuclear membrane surrounding all nuclear material
Term
Differentially permable
Definition
Membranes are extremely important because they are ___
Term
Permable
Definition
Allows anything to move in and out
Term
Bad, because the nucleus is the information center.
Definition
Is a permable nucleus good or bad?
Term
Impermable
Definition
If something is ___, it means nothing can get in
Term
chemical
Definition
The difference between DNA and RNA is ___
Term
DNA can't get out, but RNA can.
Definition
A differentially permabile membrane means that ______
Term
manufactures RNA
Definition
DNA ___ ___ so it can go through the membrane to be read
Term
protiens
Definition
DNA manufactures ___
Term
By having Uracil instead of Thymine.
Definition
How does RNA get through the membrane when DNA can't?
Term
Thymine
Adenine
Cytosine
Guanine
Definition
The 4 letters in a DNA molecule
Term
Thymine ; Uracil
Definition
The chemical difference between DNA and RNA is that instead of __ there is ___
Term
nucleus
Definition
karyote = ___
Term
true
Definition
eu = ___
Term
skin
Definition
dermis = ___
Term
Blasto
Definition
Stage in the life cycle of a metazoan that is a hollow ball at the 32-64 cell stage
Term
4
Definition
Tetra = ___
Term
Early or simple
Definition
Pro or Proto = ___
Term
Cell
Definition
Cyto = ___
Term
Cell
Definition
mere = ___
Term
Foot
Definition
pod = ___
Term
Tail
Definition
uro = ___
Term
Tail
Definition
caud = ___
Term
Head
Definition
cephalo = ___
Term
Bone
Definition
ostei = ___
Term
Cartilage
Definition
chondrich = ___
Term
Fish
Definition
ichthyes = ___
Term
Jaw
Definition
gnath = ___
Term
Opening
Definition
stom = ___
Term
Without
Definition
a in front of a word = ___
Term
Skull
Definition
crania = ___
Term
Cortex (middle layer)
Definition
Which layer of hair contains the pigment?
Term
Amino acids
Definition
Protiens are made up of ___
Term
Structural
Functional
Definition
2 types of protiens
Term
Regulatory (enzymes)
Carrier
Definition
2 types of functional protiens
Term
Carrier protien
Definition
Protien that moves materials within the cell and between cells
Term
Regulatory protien
Definition
Protien that can either speed up or slow down a chemical reaction
Term
Nucleic Acids
Definition
Macromolecules (chemical components) in the nucleus that hold genetic information
Term
Protiens
Definition
The readers of genetic code
Term
Ribosomes
Definition
The site where the reading is done takes place in the ___
Term
Ribosomal RNA
Definition
The "Factory" where the genetic code is read
Term
Messenger RNA
Definition
Manufactured by DNA in the nucleus
Term
Transfer RNA
Definition
The messenger RNA has the pattern for the ___ RNA
Term
Transfer RNA
Definition
The ___ ___ picks up the amino acids, carries it to ribosomes, and puts them into the protiens
Term
Types of Carbohydrates
Definition
Sugars, Starch, Cellulose, Glycogen
Term
Starch
Definition
Complex sugar, hard to break up
Term
Cellulose
Definition
Starches put together
Term
Theory of Evolution
Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance
Definition
Two major paradigms
Term
Time
Space
Definition
Factors that all organisms and matter must deal with
Term
First law of thermodynamics
Second law of thermodynamics
Definition
Two physical laws
Term
First law of thermodynamics
Definition
Energy is neither created nor destroyed, but can be transformed
Term
Second law of thermodynamics
Definition
Physical systems tend to proceed toward a state of great disorder, or entropy
Term
Theory of evolution
Definition
Perpetual change, common descent, multiplication of species, gradualism, natural selection
Term
Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance
Definition
Hereditary factors are discrete and nonblending, and a new genetic variant therefore could presist unaltered from one generation to the next
Term
Hypothesis
Theory
Paradigm
Definition
3 parts of the scientific method
Term
Hypothesis
Definition
A statement or proposition that can be tested by observation or experiment.
Term
Theory
Definition
A scientific hypothesis or set of related hypotheses that offer powerful explanations for a wide variety of related phenomena and serve to organize scientific investigation of those phenomena
Term
Paradigm
Definition
A powerful scientific theory that explains diverse observations and guides active research. Such as Darwin's theory of common descent of life.
Term
Experimental
Evolutionary
Definition
Two sciences:
1.
2.
Term
Experimental Science
Definition
Empirical investigation of proximate causes in biology using the experimental method.
Term
Evolutionary
Definition
Empirical investigation of ultimate causes in biology using the comparative method.
Term
insects
Definition
Entomology: The study of ___
Term
worms
Definition
Helminthology: The study of ___
Term
reptiles
Definition
Herpetology: The study of ___
Term
fish
Definition
Ichthyology: The study of ___
Term
mammals
Definition
Mammalogy: The study of ___
Term
birds
Definition
Ornithology: The study of ___
Term
parasites
Definition
Parasitology: The study of ___
Term
protozoans
Definition
Protozoology: The study of ___
Term
Protozoan
Definition
Single-celled, usually microscopic, eukaryotic organisms.
Term
Biochemistry
Definition
Study of the metabolic processes of living organisms.
Term
Biology
Definition
Study of life
Term
Biotechnology
Definition
Living technology; genetic manipulation.
Term
Cytology
Definition
Study of cells
Term
Embryology
Definition
Study of the development and life cycle of the organism
Term
Ethology
Definition
Study of behavior
Term
Genetics
Definition
Study of heredity
Term
Histology
Definition
Study of tissues
Term
Tissues
Definition
Groups of cells with similar functions
Term
Morphology
Definition
Study of shape
Term
Paleontology
Definition
Study of fossils
Term
Science
Definition
A way of asking questions and finding precise answers
Term
Zoogeography
Definition
Where animals are located on the Earth
Term
Zoology
Definition
Study of animals
Term
1. Macromolecules (chemical uniqueness)
2. Development
3. Growth
4. Adaptation
5. Irritability
6. Genetic program
7. Elimination of wastes
8. Obtain food
9. Biological reproduction
10. Evolution
11. Metabolism
Definition
Characteristics of Living Systems
Term
Disaccharides
Definition
-Carbohydrates-
Monosaccharides together make:
Term
Starch
Definition
-Carbohydrates-
Polysaccharides together make
Term
Protiens
Carbohydrates
Nucleic acids
Lipids
Definition
Four types of macromolecules
Term
Glycogen
Definition
Stored food in animals
Term
Starch
Definition
Stored food in plants
Term
Hydrophobic
Hydrophilic
Definition
Two types of phoshpolipids
Term
Zygote
Immature organism
Mature organism
Reproducing organism
Definition
4 stages of development in a life cycle
Term
Fertilization
Meiosis
Growth
Definition
3 Processes of development
Term
Adaptation
Definition
Any characteristic of an organism that has survival value.
Term
Morphological
Anatomical
Physiological
Behavioral
Definition
4 types of adaptation
Term
Morphological
Definition
Which type of adaptation:
Shape of the bird's head = ___
Term
Anatomical
Definition
Which type of adaptation:
Birds have hollow bones = ___
Term
Physiological
Definition
Which type of adaptation:
Bird's kidneys don't hold urine = ___
Term
Behavioral
Definition
Which type of adaptation:
Birds migrate = ___
Term
Irritability
Definition
Rapid response to a stimulus
Term
Phototropism
Thermo "
Geo "
Rheo "
Thigmo "
Definition
5 types of Irritability
Term
Phototropism
Definition
Response to light
Term
Thermotropism
Definition
Response to heat
Term
Geotropism
Definition
Response to gravity
Term
Rheotropism
Definition
Response to current
Term
Thigmotropism
Definition
Response to touch
Term
Metabolism
Definition
All of the chemical reactions
Term
Homeostasis
Definition
Keyword in metabolism, meaning balance
Term
Catabolism
Anabolism
Definition
2 types of Metabolism
Term
Respiration
Digestion
Definition
2 parts of Catabolism
Term
Respiration
Definition
Release of energy
Term
Photosynthesis (plants)
Assimilation (animals)
Definition
2 parts of Anabolism
Term
Obtain food
Digestion
Respiration
Eliminate wastes
Reproduction
Have some immunity
Have some protection
Rest/relaxation
Awareness of environment
Adaptations
Growth
Definition
11 Requirements for Living
Term
Animal complexity
Ecology
Ethology
Taxonomy
Definition
Types of Hierarchy
Term
Protoplasm
Cells
Tissues
Organs
Organ systems
Organism
Definition
Hierarchy of Animal Complexity
Term
Organism
Population
Community
Ecosystem
Ecosphere
Definition
Hierarchy of Ecology
Term
Pecking order
Definition
Hierarchy of Ethology
Term
Genus
Species
Authority
Definition
Scientific Name
Term
Animalia
Definition
Kingdom = ___
Term
Chordata
Definition
Phylum = ___
Term
Mammalia
Definition
Class = ___
Term
Primates
Definition
Order = ___
Term
Hominade
Definition
Family = ___
Term
Homo
Definition
Genus = ___
Term
Sapiens
Definition
Species = ___
Term
Post anal tail
Thyroid
Notochord
Dorsal tubular nerve cord
Pharyngeal pouches (gill slits)
Definition
5 Hallmarks of Chordates
Term
Mammary glands
Four-chambered heart
Hair
Definition
Characteristics of Mammalia
Term
Underhair
Guard hair
Definition
Two types of pelage
Term
Fur coat
Definition
Pelage
Term
Underhair
Definition
Hair for insulation
Term
Guard hair
Definition
Hair for protection
Term
Pith (medulla)
Cortex
Cuticle
Definition
3 layers in hair
Term
5 phalanges w/ nails on hands and feet
Opposable thumb
Vision beyond most mammals
Brain can reason and learn
Definition
Characteristics of Primates
Term
Hind limbs for locomotion
Fore limbs for other activities
Definition
Characteristics of Homonids
Term
How we live, division of labor
Definition
Characteristics of Homo
Term
Reasoning--highest level of Homo
Definition
Characteristics of sapiens
Term
Chemical Uniqueness (Macromolecules)
Evnironmental Interaction
-Irritability
Metabolism
- Ana: Assimilation
- Cata: Digestion + Respiration
Reproduction
- Asexual
- Sexual
(Heredity ; Variation)
Development (Life Cycle)
-Metamorphosis
Complexity and Hierarchical Organization
Possess a Genetic Program(Code)
Definition
General Properties of Living Systems
Term
Phylum Chordata
Definition
1. Bilateral symmetry; segmented body; three germ layers; well developed coelom
2. Notochord
3. Single, dorsal, tubular nerve cord
4. Pharyngeal pouches
5. Endostyle or thyroid gland
6. Postanal tail
7. Complete digestive system
8. Segmentation
Term
Notochord
Definition
A skeletal rod prsent at some stage in the life cycle
Term
Single, dorsal, tubular nerve cord
Definition
Anterior end of this cord is usually enlarged to form the brain
Term
Pharyngeal pouches
Definition
Present at some stage in the life cycle; in aquatic chordates these develop into pharyngeal slits
Term
Endostyle ; thyroid gland
Definition
___ in floor or pharynx or a ___ ___ derived from the endostyle
Term
Postanal tail
Definition
Projects beyond the anus at some stage but may or may not persist
Term
Segmentation
Definition
If present, restriced to outer body wall, head, and tail and not extending into coelom
Term
Notochord
Fibrous sheath
Elastic sheath
Definition
3 parts of the Notochord
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