Biology Flashcards

1
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What is the function of ethylene plant hormone?

A

Promote ripening of fruit

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2
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What is the function of Auxins plant hormone?

A

Loosen cellulose fibers, increase cell wall plasticity, promote cell growth

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3
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What is the function of cytokinins plant hormone?

A

Regulate cell differentiation and division

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4
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What is the function of Gibberellins plant hormone?

A

Affect stem/shoot elongation and leaf/fruit death. Ends dormancy. Promotes flowering and production of fruit

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5
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What is the function of Abscisic acid plant hormone?

A

Promotes dormant seeds, close stoma, inhibit growth.

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6
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In what direction does the atomic radius increase?

A

To the left and down on the periodic table.

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7
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In which disorder are T3 and T4 undersecreted? Hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism?

A

Hypothyroidism

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8
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How does aerial natriuretic peptide affect sodium reabsorption and excretion, respectively?
A. Increase; increase
B. Increase; decrease
C. Decrease; decrease
D. Decrease; increase

A

D. Decrease; increase

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9
Q

How many kcal/gram can the body obtain from carbohydrates?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 9

A

B. 4

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10
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Role of G cell

A

Stimulates parietal & cherif cells by releasing gastrin hormones.

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11
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What is the role of parietal cells?

A

Secretes gastric juices (HCl) for digestion

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12
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What is the role of chief cells

A

Secretes gastric lipase & pepsinogen

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13
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What is the role of mucous cells?

A

Secretes protective mucus

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14
Q

Medulla oblongata responsible for what?

A

Respiration

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15
Q

Cerebral cortex responsible for what?

A

Higher order processing

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16
Q

Cerebellum is responsible for what?

A

Coordination & movement

17
Q

Hypothalamus is responsible for what?

A

Regulate hormones

18
Q

What enzyme acts in the 1st step of glycolysis?

A

Hexokinase

19
Q

What does trypsin do?

A

Digestive enzyme that breaks down proteins into amino acids.

20
Q

What enzyme is released by the pancreas during digestion?

A

Trypsin to break down proteins into amino acids

21
Q

What enzyme helps break down carbohydrates into simple sugars?

A

Amylase

22
Q

What enzyme is released by your pancreas that produces saliva that breaks down starch into maltose and glucose.

A

Amylase

23
Q

What enzyme aids in the digestion of lactose?

A

Lactase

24
Q

What is the main force that drives the filtration in the bowman’s capsule?
A. Osmotic pressure
B. Pressure produced from lack of proteins in the filtration
C.the pressure produced by the blood inside the glomerulus
D. Oncotic pressure from the blood

A

C.the pressure produced by the blood inside the glomerulus

25
Q

Which of the following features of mitochondria and chloroplasts best supports endosymbiotic theory?
A. Both produce through mitosis
B. Both have a single membrane
C.both produce glucose
D. Both have circular DNA
E. Both wrap their DNA around histone proteins

A

D. Both have circular DNA

26
Q

What are the 4 similar features between mitochondria and chloroplasts?

A
  1. circular DNA
  2. Unique ribosomes
  3. Reproduce by binary fusion
  4. Double lipid bilayer
27
Q

Which of the following is a function of the lymphatic system?
A. Transport fat towards the digestive system
B. Return fluids that escaped cells and tissues back to blood vessels.
C.provide oxygen to tissues
D. Regulate body temperature
E. Synthesis of compliment proteins

A

B. Return fluids that escaped cells and tissues back to blood vessels.

28
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What are the 4 colligative properties

A
  1. Vapor pressure
  2. Osmotic pressure
  3. Freezing point
  4. Boiling point