Biology Flashcards
What type of bond between H and O in water molecule?
Covalent
Specific heat of water?
High
Specific heat?
Raise temp of 1g by 1degree Celsius
Saturated fats contain how many double bonds?
Zero
What are the two cell types?
Prokaryotes and eukaryotes
Major difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
Prokaryotes lack a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
Function of ribosomes
Read and translate RNA to produce proteins
Function of rough ER?
Protein synthesis and membrane production
Function of smooth ER?
Lacks ribosomes and functions as the detoxification and metabolism of multiple molecules.
Function of Golgi Apparatus?
Transports materials from the ER throughout the cell
Function of Lysosomes?
Intracellular digestion
Function of vacuoles?
Phagocytosis
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Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species
During cellular respiration, glucose is completely broken down into what?
6CO2 + 6H2O
Glycolysis
Conversion of glucose to pyruvate
Where does the krebs cycle occur?
Matrix of the mitochondria
Starting with one molecule of glucose, what are the products of step 2: the kreb cycle?
2 ATP, 6CO2, 6NADH
What are the two stages of Photosynthesis?
Light reaction & Calvin cycle
What are light reactions
Convert solar energy to chemical energy
Calvin cycle
Second stage of photosynthesis that uses NADPH and ATP to make sugar
Binary fission
A type of asexual cellular reproduction used by bacteria cells
What are the five stages of mitosis?
Prophase Pro metaphase Metaphase Anaphase Telophase
When during Meiosis does DNA crossing occur?
Prophase 1
