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Biology
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12/09/2009

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Term
Transcription
Definition
Produces an mRNA strand complementary to a DNA strand (the template strand)
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Translation
Definition
ribosomes “read” the nucleotide sequence in the mRNA and use the information to synthesize a polypeptide with a specific sequence of amino acids.
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mRNA is read from...
Definition
5` to 3` end
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Codon
Definition
three nucleotides that code for one amino acid
Term
Codons are shown in mRNA
Definition
5` to 3`
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Stop codon
Definition
signal for the end of the protein and terminate protein synthesis
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Redundancy
Definition
several codes code for the same amino acid
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AUG
Definition
the start codon (methionine)
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The sugar component of RNA is
Definition
ribose (2`-OH)
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RNA is found as...
Definition
a single stranded molecule
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Messenger RNA (mRMA)
Definition
Has information in its nucleotide sequence that codes for a specific protein product.
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Ribosomal DNA (rRNA)
Definition
Structural components of the ribosome.
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Transfer RNA (tRNA)
Definition
Read codons in mRNA and transfer amino acids to growing polypeptide chain during protein synthesis.
Term
Miscellaneous small RNAs
Definition
Various cellular functions.
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RNA polymerase
Definition
enzyme that catalyzes RNA synthesis
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RNA polymerase
Definition
-Binds to a promotor
-seperates the DNA strands
-synthesizes a complimentary strand of RNA (Uracil substitutes thymine)
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Terminator signal
Definition
A sequence in bacteria that end transcription
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Initiation
Definition
-RNA polymerase binds promoter
-unwinds DNA
-starts making RNA complementart to template strand
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Elongation
Definition
-RNA polymerase continues synthesizing RNA in 5` to 3` direction
-RNA polymerase continually unwinds DNA
-DNA behind it rewinds
-RNA is released from the template
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Termination
Definition
-Transcription stops
-RNA polymerase lets go of the teplate
-RNA is released
-DNA goes back to its normal state
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3’ Poly (A) Tail
Definition
Protects mRNA from degradation from 3’ end and used to help regulate mRNA stability
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RNA Splicing
Definition
The removal of introns and splicing together of the remaining exons.
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Intron
Definition
intervening sequence
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Exon
Definition
expressed sequence
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spliceosomes
Definition
carries out RNA splicing
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snRNPs
Definition
several small nuclear ribonucleoprotein particles that recognize splice sites and catalyze the biochemical steps of splicing.
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Alternative mRNA Splicing
Definition
Some genes can encode more than one kind of polypeptide, depending on which segments are treated as exons during RNA splicing.
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tRNAs and aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases
Definition
The components that actually perform the translation from nucleotide to amino acid language.
Term
Ribosomes
Definition
The workbenches where translation takes place, and the source of the enzymatic activity (peptidyl transferase) for peptide bond formation.
Term
Mutations
Definition
heritable changes in the base pair sequence of DNA
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Point mutations
Definition
are changes in just one base pair of the DNA
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A base-pair substitution
Definition
replaces one nucleotide and its partner with another pair of nucleotides
Term
Silent mutations
Definition
have no effect on the amino acid produced by a codon because of the redundancy in the genetic code.
Term
Missense mutations
Definition
still code for an amino acid, but the amino acid is different from that encoded in the original, unmutated gene.
Term
Nonsense mutations
Definition
change an amino acid codon into a stop codon, nearly always leading to a nonfunctional protein.
Term
A missence mutation results in which disorder?
Definition
sickle cell anemia
Term
What are the components of a healthy, nutritional diet?
Definition
Source of chemical energy
Building blocks to make complex organic compounds
Other essential nutrients and materials that we cannot synthesize on our own
Term
Huamans have a coplete digestive tract, twp openings called the...
Definition
alimentary canal
Term
Ingestion
Definition
intake of food through the mouth
Term
What two are are there for digestion in the mouth?
Definition
Teeth for mechanical digestion and saliva for chemical digestion
Term
What is saliva made up of?
Definition
amylase, mucin, buffers, antibacterial agents (such as lysozyme)
Term
bolus
Definition
partially digested food mass that enters throat or pharynx
Term
epiglottis
Definition
gatekeeper between trachea and esosphogus
Term
Movement into and out of the stomach is controlled by muscular valves called...
Definition
sphincters
Term
Mucus cells
Definition
secrete mucus (protective lubricant).
Term
Parietal cells
Definition
secrete H+ and Cl- ions (active transport and facilitated diffusion). HCl formed from these components in stomach.
Term
Chief cells
Definition
secrete pepsinogen which converted to pepsin by acid in stomach.
Term
Pancreas contains...
Definition
bicarbonate, proteases, amylase, nucleases
Term
The Gall Bladder does what?
Definition
stores and concentrates bile made by liver
Term
The liver stores ____ and also is important for___________________.
Definition
bile for emulsifying lipids. Liver also important for detox and for destroying defective red blood cells
Term
Colon
Definition
absorption of water used during digestion
Term
Rectum
Definition
storage of waste until it is eliminated through anus
Term
Cecum
Definition
in herbivores, houses bacteria that digest cellulose in plant cell walls
Term
What three things does a circulatory system contain?
Definition
-A fluid that circulates throughout the system
-Interconnected tubes or vessels
-A muscle pump; the heart
Term
Amphibians and Reptiles (except birds) have...
Definition
Both groups have 3 chambered hearts and mechanisms to divert blood from lungs to rest of system when organism is underwater
Term
Birds and Mammals
Definition
4 chambered hearts, two seperate blood circuits
Term
Pulmonary circuit
Definition
The part of the circulatory system that brings blood to and from the lungs.
Term
Systemic circuit
Definition
The parts of the circulatory system that bring blood to and from all the tissues and organs other then the lungs.
Term
Atria (singular = atrium)
Definition
The chambers of the heart that receive blood from the veins and transfer it to the ventricles. The bird and mammalian hearts have two atria, a left and a right.
Term
Ventricles
Definition
The chambers of the heart that receive blood from the atria and then pump it out of the heart to the body. The bird and mammalian hearts have two ventricles, left and right.
Term
Arteries
Definition
Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
Term
Arterioles
Definition
Vessels that carry blood from an artery to a capillary bed.
Term
Capillaries
Definition
The smallest of the blood vessels, these permeate tissues and organs and is where the exchange of nutrients and gasses occurs between the circulatory system and the rest of the body.
Term
Venules
Definition
Blood vessels that carry blood from a capillary bed to the veins.
Term
Veins
Definition
Blood vessels that carry blood to the heart.
Term
Trace blood in the human circulatory system
Definition
Right ventricle,pulmonary artery,lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta, capillaries of head and forelimbs, capillaries of abdomen and hindlimbs, vena cavas, right atrium
Term
Atrioventricular valve
Definition
located between the atrium and ventricle both left and right
Term
Semilunar valves
Definition
1. located between right ventricle and pulmonary artery
2. located between left ventricle and aorta
Term
Systolic
Definition
just after ventricles contract; pressure in system is highest
Term
Diastolic
Definition
when ventricles relax, pressure reduced
Term
Coronary arteries
Definition
Originate at base of aorta and supply muscles of heart with oxygen-rich blood.
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