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Biology
9th Grade
01/19/2008

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Term
Graduated Cylinder
Definition

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makes liquid volume measurements

Term
Beaker
Definition

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holds and works with liquids

Term
Triple Beam Balance
Definition

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measures the mass of an object

Term
Petri Dish
Definition
[image]
Term
Eyepiece
Definition
where you look through to see the image of your specimen
Term
Body Tube
Definition
supports eyepiece and elongates it
Term
Revolving Nosepiece
Definition
the rotating part of the microscope at the bottom of the body tube; it holds the objectives
Term
Low-power objective
Definition
view of object with a larger field of vision
Term
High-power objective
Definition
view of object with a smaller field of vision (close up)
Term
stage
Definition
holds the slide
Term
stage clips
Definition
keeps slide from moving
Term
Diaphragm
Definition
changes the amount of light that appears on the stage
Term
Coarse adjustment
Definition
raises the stage
Term
Fine adjustment
Definition
increases the resolution
Term
Light source
Definition
illuminates the slide
Term
Base
Definition
holds everything up
Term
Arm
Definition
raises the microscope component
Term
you multiply the eyepice (10) and objective numbers together
Definition
How do you find the total magnification of the microscope?
Term
Hypothesis
Definition
the most probable answer or prediction inferred from many observations
Term
Control
Definition
something that does not change, used as a comparison
Term
Variable
Definition
any factor that changes in your experiment
Term
Independent Variable
Definition
what you're testing for, what you're changing
Term
Dependent Variable
Definition
it is going to change depending on the independent variable
Term

1. Accurate observation - quantify

2. Infer from observation -hypothesis

3. Test the hypothesis - Experimentation

4. Conclusion

Definition
What is the scientific method?
Term
just the facts
Definition
What is objective writing?
Term
opinions, feelings
Definition
What is subjective writing?
Term
objective
Definition
Which type of writing is scientific?
Term
trying to make sense of your observation. they aren't always true
Definition
What is an inference?
Term

1. complete and detailed

2. quantified, measured

3. repeatable

4. used for prediction

Definition
Observations should be:
Term
Lysosomes
Definition
they digest excess or worn-out organelles, food particles, and engulfed viruses or bacteria
Term
Chloroplast
Definition
absorbs sunlight to make food
Term
Chromoplastid
Definition
stores light absorbing pigments (colors)
Term
Leukoplast
Definition
stores starch, protein, and lipids
Term

- permeable membrane on the outside of plasma membrane

supports, protects

Definition
Describe the cell wall.
Term
it lets anything in and out (not picky)
Definition
What does permeable mean?
Term

chloroplast

leukplast

chromoplastid

Definition
Name the 3 plastids
Term

- contains water, sugars, ions, and pigments

- large: helps increase the surface area to volume ratio by applying pressure to the membrane (pushing it outward) support

Definition
Describe the central vacuole
Term
chloroplast and mitochondria
Definition
Which cell parts are similar to early prokaryotic organisms?
Term

-4-6 M

- bound by a double membrane

- captures solar energy to make carbos

- have their own DNA and ribosomes and can make certain proteins

- reproduce themselves by division

Definition
Describe the chloroplast and how it relates to prokaryotic organisms.
Term

- .5-1.0 M x 7 M in length

- double membrane

- inner space filled with gel like fluid containing an enzyme to break down carbos

* - carbos. chemical energy can be converted to ATP (the energy in our bodies that is needed to do everything)

- contain their own DNA and ribosomes and can produce some proteins

- reproduce by division

Definition
Describe the mitochondria and how it relates to prokaryotic organisms.
Term
Ribosomes
Definition
complexes of RNA and protein that are found in all cells (conducts protein synthesis)
Term
interface between interior and exterior of cell that regulates the entrance and exit of molecules into the cell. In this way, it helps the cell and the organism maintain a steady internal environment
Definition
What is the plasma membrane?
Term
Ring Stand
Definition
[image]
Term
Stirring Rod
Definition
[image]
Term
Test Tube
Definition
[image]
Term
Test Tube Holder
Definition
[image]
Term
Flask
Definition
[image]
Term

1. Proteins are made in the rough ER

2. The proteins are placed in vesicles.

3. Proteins are transported to golgi apparatus

4. Modifies and sorts the proteins

5. Package them back into the vesicles

6. Goes to the plasma membrane to be released by exocytosis

Definition
Describe the ER & golgi interaction.
Term
semi-permeable
Definition
Is the Phospholipid Bilayer permeable, semi-permeable, or impermeable?
Term
because it has two layers of the hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails
Definition
Why is the structure of the cell membrane referred to as a bilayer?
Term

- hydrocarbon tails wiggle

- (can even change places with neighbor making the cell pliable - flexible)

- cholesterol hardens hydrocarbon tails making membrane more impermeable and less flexible

Definition
Describe the phospholipid layer.
Term
[image]
Definition
What does the phospholipid bilayer look like?
Term
it likes water
Definition
What does it mean by a polar (hydrophilic) head region?
Term
it is afraid of water.
Definition
What does it mean by a nonpolar (hydrophobic) tail region?
Term
phospholipid bilayer, proteins
Definition
What is the plasma membrane made of?
Term

- acts as channels where molecules can pass

- some act as pumps, pushing molecules from one side to another

- some attach to enzymes to speed up chemical reactions

- some attach to carbo, chains on outer surface as chemical ID Tags

- others act as receptors for chemical messenger

Definition
What are the functions of the proteins in the plasma membrane?
Term
Passive transport
Definition
Which passive of molecule does not require energy?
Term
Active Transport
Definition
Which passive of molecule requires energy?
Term
moving to a lower concentration (requires concentration gradient)
Definition
What is diffusion?
Term
moving toward a lower concentration (requires channels or carriers moving with the concentration gradient)
Definition
What is facillitated transport?
Term
process of moving molecules out of cell - vesicle fuses with plasma membrane (requiring energy)
Definition
Describe exocytosis.
Term
process of moving molecules into cell forming vesicles. (requiring energy)
Definition
Describe endocytosis.
Term
the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane
Definition
What is osmosis?
Term

hypotonic solution

hypertonic solution

isotonic solution

Definition
Name the 3 types of osmosis.
Term
contains a low concentration of solute relative to another solution (e.g. the cell's cytoplasm). When a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, the water diffuses into the cell, causing the cell to swell and possibly explode
Definition
What is a hypotonic solution?
Term
contain a high concentration of solute relative to another solution (e.g. the cell's cytoplasm). When a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, the water diffuses out of the cell, causing the cell to shrivel
Definition
What is a hypertonic solution?
Term
contain the same concentration of solute as an another solution (e.g. the cell's cytoplasm). When a cell is placed in an isotonic solution, the water diffuses into and out of the cell at the same rate. The fluid that surrounds the body cells is isotonic
Definition
What is an isotonic solution?
Term
Solvent
Definition
water (H20)
Term
Solute
Definition
salt or sugar
Term
Glucose molecules from blood steam must be "pushed" into the cells where there is already a high concentration in order to maintain cells homeostasis)
Definition
What is an example of active transport?
Term
To function normally, animals have a higher concentration of Na+ (sodium) outside the cell and a higher conentration of K+ (potassium) inside the cell. Your cells need to work to maintain that concentration. The cell membrane carrier protein pumps out 3 Na+ using energy, transforms shape to capture and pump in 2 K+ (using energy). Pumps it inside cell
Definition
Describe the Sodium Potassium Pump.
Term
450 Na + and 300 K+
Definition
Each protein channel is capable of transporting __________ and __________ per second.
Term
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
Definition
Name the 2 types of cells.
Term

Pro= early/before

- earliest living organism (3.4 bya)

- bacteria - only organism that is prokaryotic

- smaller .5 - 2 µm (micrometers)

- no true nucleus & no nuclar membrane - (DNA in cytoplasm), no cytoskeleton, no membrane bound organelles

Definition
Describe prokaryotic cells.
Term

Eu = true

- came from prokaryotic cells (1.5 bya)

- 10 - 50 µm (10 to -6)

Definition
Describe Eukaryotic Cells.
Term
Early 1600's
Definition
When were cells discovered?
Term
he invented the 1st microscope - looked at living organisms in water
Definition
Who was Antan Van Leewenhoek?
Term

he looked at cork- named "cells"

Definition
Who was Robert Hooke?
Term
first person to identify the nucleus
Definition
Who was Robert Brown?
Term
first person to figure out that plants are made of cells
Definition
Who was Mathew Schleiden?
Term
figured out all animals are made of cells
Definition
Who was Theodore Schwann?
Term
found out cells reproduce
Definition
Who was Rudolph Virchow?
Term

1. All organisms are composed of cells

2. Cells are the basic units of structure and funtion in organisms

3. Cells come from preexisting cells

Definition
What is the cell theory?
Term
they differ in size and shape among organisms, location and function in body
Definition
How do cells differ?
Term

- must be able to transport nutrients and waste in and out of cell

- nucleus must be able to control the inside organelles

- cytoskeleton would collapse if they got too large; they'd kill themselves

Definition
Why must cells stay small?
Term
surface area to volume
Definition
Size is: limited by ________ to ________ ratio
Term
gamete
Definition
reproductive cells
Term
zygote
Definition
union of 2 gametes (sexual reproduction)
Term

2 chromosomes - 1 from mom and 1 from dad - same length; banding pattern - contains genes for the same traits in the same order

**may not code for the same allele (form of a gene)

Definition
What is a homologous chromosome?
Term
why we are unique
Definition
What is variation?
Term

1. Crossing over (meiosis) - genetic recombination

2. Independent assortment - chromosomes separate randomly during meta/anaphase

3. Fertilization - random fusing of egg and sperm during fertilization

Definition
Why do we have variation?
Term
it gives us a better chance of survival when environmental conditions change
Definition
Why is variation good?
Term
sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction
Definition
What are the 2 types of reproduction?
Term
sexual reproduction
Definition

- involves 2 organisms

- meiosis/gamete formation

- variation

Term
asexual reproduction
Definition

- involves 1 organism

- no gametes - fission - (like mitosis)

- no variation

Term
stages in cell division of eukaryotic cells
Definition
What is the cell cycle?
Term

G1 stage- cell increases in size, doubles organelles, accumulates materials needed for DNA synthesis

S stage- DNA replication

G2 stage- synthesizes proteins

Definition
Describe the 3 stages of interphase.
Term

Interphase

Prophase

Metaphase

Anaphase

Telophase

Cytokinesis

Definition
What are the phases of mitosis?
Term

[image]

- DNA - copies itself

- condenses back into chromosome

Definition
Describe interphase.
Term

[image]

- no nuclear membrane

- chromosomes have doubled

- spindle fibers form

Definition
Desicribe prophase.
Term

[image]

- chromosomes line up

- spindle fibers grow

Definition
Describe Metaphase.
Term

[image]

- spindle fibers pull chromos apart

Definition
Describe anaphase.
Term

[image]

- 2 identical nuclei

Definition
Describe telophase.
Term

[image]

- the division of cytoplasm and organelles

Definition
Describe cytokinesis.
Term
they never completely separate due to the cell wall
Definition
Do plant cells ever completely separate? Explain.
Term
to make sure the cell is in proper order before moving on to the next stage. If there is a problem, apoptosis (cell death) will occur before cell reaches next stage.
Definition
Why do the G1, G2, and M stages all have check points?
Term
chromatin (40% DNA and 60% protein)
Definition
What are eukaryotic chromosomes composed of?
Term
a long double stranded fiber extending through the length of the chromosome?
Definition
What is DNA?
Term
300 million
Definition
How many nucleotides do humans contain?
Term
coiled
Definition
nucleotides must be _____ to fit in the cell
Term
every 200 nucleotides are coiled around a histone protein - form chromatin fibers - the DNA continues to coil forming chromatin - which forms chromosomes
Definition
every ____ nucleotides are colied around a _____ protein - form ______ ______ - the DNA continues to coil forming _______ - which forms _________
Term
46 ( 23 pairs ) in all including sex cells
Definition
How many chromosomes do humans contain?
Term
the division of sex cells
Definition
What is meiosis?
Term
crossing over
Definition
What is the most important thing that occurs in Meiosis I?
Term

DNA doesn't duplicate

*haploid cells

Definition
What is the most important thing that happens in Meiosis II?
Term
When you end up with 1/2 the number of original chromosomes
Definition
What are haploid cells?
Term
2 of each chromosome
Definition
What are diploid cells?
Term

mitosis ends up with 2 identical nuclei

meiosis ends up with haploid cells (4 non identical)

Definition
What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis?
Term
It is another name for recombination or physical exchange of equal pieces of adjacent non-sister chromatids. When crossing-over occurs chromatids break and may be reattached to a different homologous chromosome.
Definition
What is crossing over?
Term
Genetics
Definition
the field of biology that studies how characteristics are passed from parent to offspring
Term
characteristic
Definition
What is a trait?
Term
a form of the trait
Definition
What is an allele?
Term
Austrailian monk, mathmatician that used pea plants in his experiments
Definition
Who is Gregor Mendel?
Term
Heredity
Definition
transmission of characteristics from parent to offspring
Term
by inaccurate recombination or division of chromosomes in meiosis
Definition
How are chromosomal mutations caused?
Term
non-disjunction
Definition
uneven separation in meiosis I or II
Term

aneuploidy

monosomy

trisomy

Definition
non-disjunction can cause:
Term
aneuploidy
Definition
more or less chromosomes than normal
Term
monosomy
Definition
missing 1 of a pair of chromosomes
Term
trisomy
Definition
has 3 chromosomes of one type
Term

deletion

translocation

inversion

duplication

Definition
Improper crossing over may cause:
Term
deletion
Definition
missing a piece of a chromosome
Term
inversion
Definition
when a piece of a chromo turns 180 degrees from where it belongs
Term
duplication
Definition
a chromo segment appears more than once in a chromo
Term
organized display of chromosomes (shows sex of child and chromosomal mutations)
Definition
What is a karyotype?
Term
female
Definition
XX
Term
male
Definition
XY
Term
abnormal # of sex chromosomes
Definition
chromosomal disorder
Term
Turners Sydrome
Definition

(female) X___

sex organs underdeveloped, sterile, webbed neck, short stature, 1-10,000 people affected

Term
Klinefelter Syndrome
Definition

(male) XXy

sex organs underdeveloped, sterile, slow learners, long legs and arms, 1-10,000

Term
Poly X female
Definition

XXX

tall, think, learning problems, delayed motor development, fertile, 1-1,500

Term
Jacobs Syndrome
Definition

Xyy 1-1,000

Taller, persistent acne, speech and reading problems, capable of reproduction

Term
Down Syndrome
Definition

- differing levels of retardation

- increase susceptibility to disease

- extra folds in eyelids, short stubby fingers

- an extra 21st chromosome 1-800

Term
Older women, because their eggs are older (don't produce more eggs because women are born with all their eggs)
Definition
Who has a great chance of having a child with down syndrome? why?
Term
William Syndrome
Definition
chromo 7 missing an end - similar appearance, affects growth and development, blood vessels lack stretchiness, circulatory problems 1-7,500
Term
Alagile Syndrome
Definition

Chromo 2 and 20 exchange segments (translocation)

-Distinctive facial features

heart, liver, nervous system and kidney problems

1-70,000

Term
Dominant Trait
Definition
masks (hides) the recessive trait
Term
Recessive Trait
Definition
the hidden trait, only seen in the presence of another recessive gene
Term
Hybrid and Heterozygous
Definition
consists of 1 dominant and 1 recessive gene. (Tt) shows as dominant
Term
Homozygous (true/pure)
Definition
has both forms of the trait the same (TT or tt)
Term
Genotype
Definition
represents the gene for a trait (TT, Tt, tt)
Term
Phenotype
Definition
the physical appearance
Term
Punnett Square
Definition
used to show the probability of a trait appearing in the offspring
Term
gene
Definition
a sequence of DNA nucleotides on a chromosome that has the code to determine an individual's inherited traits
Term
Polygenic Inheritance (traits)
Definition

traits that are controlled by 2 or more genes

- eye color, skin color, hair color, etc.

Term
Multiple Alleles
Definition

it is possible to have 3 alleles for 1 trait

Ex: blood types A, B, O

Term
both A and B are fully expressed in the presence of each other but A and B are dominant over O
Definition
Describe the blood types A, B, O.
Term

- Each parent has 2 alleles for a trait

- Each gamete receive one of these alleles

Definition
Explain the Law of Segregation
Term

- genes for different traits will "assort independently" during the formation of gametes.

- genes for different traits are not linked to each other

Definition
Explain the Law of Independent Assortment
Term
Dihybrid Cross
Definition
shows the probability of 2 traits appearing together
Term
9:3:3:1
Definition
If you have 2 parents both heterozygous for both traits, you'll always get
Term
Incomplete Dominance
Definition
when the dominant alelle does not completely cover (mask) the recessive allele, therefore they blend.
Term
Co-dominance
Definition
when both alleles are expressed evenly. One does not dominate over the other (both traits show, they do not blend)
Term
autosomes (autosomal chromosomes)
Definition
chromosome pairings 1-22 are called...
Term
23
Definition
Which chromosome pair are our sex chromosomes?
Term
X linked sex linked disorders
Definition

_________ or _____ _____ _______ are carried on the X chromosome

(ex: color blindness and hemophilia - blood disease)

Term
pedigree[image]
Definition
a record of ancestors
Term

- must have 2 recessive alleles for disease to show up

- gender does not matter (males and females affected equally)

- can have carriers

ex: cystic fibrosis, tay sachs

Definition
Describe Autosomal Recessive Disorders. Give examples.
Term

- if the doiminant allele is present individual is affected

- gender does not matter (males and females are affected equally)

- No carriers/heterozygous is affected

Ex: Huntington's Disease/ Achondroplasia

Definition
Describe Autosomal Dominant Disorders. Give examples.
Term
DNA and RNA
Definition
Name the 2 types of Nucleic Acids in our bodies.
Term
deoxyribonucleic acid - heredity, genes, coding for life
Definition
Define DNA.
Term
ribonucleic acid- makes proteins
Definition
Define RNA.
Term
nucleotides (phosphate, sugar, base)
Definition
DNA and RNA are both made of _______ combined together
Term
Phosphate, 5 carbon sugar, nitrogen base
Definition
What are nucleotides made of?
Term

DNA- deoxyribose

Nitrogen bases: Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, Cytosine (A-T, G-C)

double stranded

RNA- ribose

Nitrogen bases: Adenine, Uracil, Guanine, Cytosine (A-U, G-C)

single stranded

Definition
Differentiate DNA and RNA.
Term

1. Enzymes break the hydrogen bonds between the DNA double helix

2. 2 strands unwind and act as templates (instructors)

3. DNA nucleotides pair up with the templates - *complimentary base pairing

4. DNA polymerase acts as the glue and proofreader

- New Hydrogen (H+) bonds form

- Forms 2 identical strands

Definition
List all the steps to DNA Replication.
Term
1 new daughter strand and 1 parent strand
Definition
What does it mean by Replication is semi-conservative?
Term
because the DNA Polymerase proofreads.
Definition
Why is replication so accurate?
Term

Replication begins at numerous origins on the DNA strands and spread until they meet

500-5000 per minute

(the entire strand in a matter of hours)

Definition

Replication begins at numerous ______ on the DNA strands and _______ until they ______

_________ - _________ per minute

(the entire strand in a matter of _______)

Term
The code for making proteins is found in the Nucleus (DNA) but they are made in the ribosomes - the code needs to get to ribosome (DNA can't leave nucleus)
Definition
What is the problem in protein synthesis?
Term

* occurs in nucleus

Process in which code is copied from DNA to RNA and sent to ribosome:

- RNA Polymerase attaches to a promoter (start location) on the DNA strand

-Hydrogen bonds break

- RNA nucleotides pair up (Comp. base pairing)

* RNA nucleotides have Uracil instead of Thymine

- This continues until "stop" code is reached

- Now a new messenger RNA (mRNA) is formed

- mRNA can leave the nucleus and travel to ribosome

-Old DNA strands form hydrogen bonds to reconnect

Definition
List the steps in transcription.
Term

*occurs in ribosomes

- the decoding of mRNA into a protein

(proteins are made by stringing together AA forming a chain)

*mRNA is divided into codons (3 base pairs)

*- AA are carried to mRNA by a tRNA

tRNA- the anticodon on the tRNA pairs with the codon on the mRNA

- the AA's connect together forming the specific protein

-tRNA leaves to pick up another AA

*rRNA (ribosomal RNA) found in the ribosomes just must be present

Definition
List the steps in translation.
Term
the order of the AA
Definition
What determines which protein is made?
Term
intron
Definition
gene section that does not code for AA (junk DNA)
Term
exon
Definition
gene section that codes for AA and are translated
Term
introns and exons
Definition
What is Pre RNA made of?
Term
they are spliced out by enzymes and stay in nucleus (recycled)
Definition
In pre mRNA, what happens to the introns?
Term
they are joined together and leave the nucleus as mRNA
Definition
In Pre mRNA, what do the exons do?
Term
modifiying DNA for human purposes
Definition
Define genetic engineering.
Term
DNA Fingerprinting
Definition
a pattern of bands made of fragments of an individuals DNA
Term
RFLP
Definition
restriction fragment length polymorphism
Term

1. Extract DNA (blood or tissue)

2. Cut into fragments with restriction enzymes (the # of fragments and lengths vary from person to person)

3. Separate fragments with a gel electrophoresis box

a. DNA placed in wells

b. Electric current is run through

c. The longer pieces stay closer to the well and smaller pieces move further down Gel box

Definition
List the steps in DNA Fingerprinting.
Term
splice out DNA fragment code for making a desired product
Definition
What happens in DNA recombination?
Term
growth hormone, insulin, interferon
Definition
What 3 things could be made in DNA recombination?
Term

1. Use restriction enzymes to cut DNA causing 'sticky ends'

2. DNA fragments combine with bacterial DNA (plasmid) to be inserted into a bacterial cell

3. DNA insertion

isolate cells then grow into colonies and clone

4. Extract new product

Definition
List the steps in DNA recombination.
Term

-reproduce quickly

-has plasmid

-cheap

-plentiful

-nobody cares about them

Definition
Why do we like to use bacteria?
Term
yeast, animal, plant
Definition
Name other cell types that can also be inserted with recombinant DNA.
Term
when the inducer is present, it attaches to the repressor. then the repressor falls off and RNA Polymerase can attach and we can make the protein, gene can be copied (transcription occurs). This is repeated until inducer is gone.
Definition
Explain gene expression.
Term

a) make many things - build and repair tissue, regulate body processes (enzymes), make antibodies, muscle tissue, plasma membrane, etc.

b) made in the process of transcription, translation when the gene is activated

Definition
What are proteins used for?
Term

monomer- one piece

polymer- many pieces

Definition
What is a monomer? polymer?
Term

monomer- AAs

polymer- proteins

Definition
What are the monomers and polymers in proteins?
Term
they make up living things and contain carbon and hydrogen
Definition
What are organic molecules?
Term

carbohydrates

lipids

nucleic acids

proteins

Definition
What are the four classes of organic molecules?
Term
broken down/break apart
Definition
What does it mean by "proteins can be denatured?"
Term

- extreme pH (acids/bases)

- extreme temperature

Definition
Proteins can be denatured by:
Term
True
Definition
True or false: Some proteins can be reactivated when conditions return to normal.
Term

made of C, H, O in 1-2-1 ratio

Function: immediate energy source and give structure

Definition
What are Carbohydrates?
Term

monomer- single sugars

polymer- chains of sugars (few- 100's)

Definition
What is the monomer and polymer of carbohydrates?
Term

1. Monosaccharides

2. Disaccharide

3. Polysaccharides

Definition
What are the 3 types of Carbohydrates?
Term

- quick energy

glucose- major source of cellular fuel

C6H1206 carried in blood, broken down in mitochondria (cellular respiration)

Definition
What are monosaccharides?
Term
Isomers
Definition
fructose (found in fruit) and galactose (found in milk) both also C6H1206 (differ in structure)
Term

2 monosaccharides

glucose + fructose = sucrose (table sugar)

Definition
Define Disaccharide.
Term

polymers of monosaccharides - short term energy and storage molecules, gives structures

Definition
Define Polysaccharides.
Term

Plants: starch- glucose storage

Animals: glycogen- glucose storage

Plant cell walls: cellulose- structure

Exoskeletons: chitin- structure
Definition

Definte the following terms: they are all types of Polysaccharides:

Plants: starch-

Animals: glycogen-

Plant cell walls: cellulose-

Exoskeletons: chitin-

Term

Adding 2 molecules together by taking out water (OH from one molecule and a H from another)

2 to 1

Definition
What is Dehydration Synthesis?
Term

using water to break the bond holding monomers together

1 to 2

Definition
What is Hydrolosis?
Term

Fats- insulation, long term energy storage

Oils- plants long term energy storage

Phospholipid - plasma membrane

Waxes - protective function

Steroids - cholesterol, sex hormones

Definition
Name examples of Lipids and describe them.
Term

1 glycerol - polar; soluble

3 fatty acid chains - non soluble

Definition
What are fats and oils made of?
Term

Saturated

Unsaturated

Definition
Name the 2 types of Lipids.
Term

Saturated - no double bonds

- completely saturated with hydrogen

ex: animal fats

Unsaturated - contains double bonds - easier to break down

ex: oils- plants

Definition
Differentiate Saturated and Unsaturated.
Term

DNA- heredity

RNA- makes proteins

Definition
What are the functions of Nucleic Acids?
Term

monomer- nucleotides

polymer- nucleic acids

Definition
What is the monomer and polymer for nucleic acids?
Term

the kid had ALD, which was a sex-linked disorder. He was missing the enzyme to break down fatty acids. Therefore, the defective enzyme was building up the fatty acids, which ate away at the myelin.

Myelin- wraps around on nerve cell

Definition
Describe what happened in Lorenzo's Oil.
Term
translocation
Definition
when chromo piece relocates to a different chromo
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