Biology Test 1

Question 1

Biology Definition

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the science of life

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basic levels of biological organization(smallest to largest)

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Atoms - molecules - organelles - cells - tissues -organs - organism - population - community - ecosystem - biosphere

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Cells

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the smallest functioning unit of life to be considered alive

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Organism

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an individual form that exhibits properties of life

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ecosystem

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living and nonliving together

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6 Characteristics of Living Things

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Organization 
Ability to reproduce 
Growth and development 
Uses energy 
Evolutionary adaptation 
Response to stimuli

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Homeostasis Definition

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the maintenance of constant internal conditions despite external fluctuations

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importance of Homeostasis

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failure to maintain leads to disease and death

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how’s homeostasis maintained

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hormones

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Domains of Living Things

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bacteria
archaea
eukarya

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4 Kingdoms of Eukarya

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Animals
Plants
Fungi
Protists

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critical factors that classify an organism

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Number of Cells the organism is made of
Cellular structure
How food is obtained

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Bacteria :

size, #of cells, complexity, food

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relatively small
unicellular
prokaryotic
absorbs food

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Archaea :

size, #of cells, complexity, food

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relatively small
unicellular
prokaryotic
absorbs food

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Eukarya :

size, #of cells, complexity, food

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relatively large
multi & uni cellular
eukaryotic
varies in food

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Viruses

why they’re different

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NOT made of cells
Cannot reproduce without invading cells
Do not fit into any of the 3 domains

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Similarities Despite Differences of Cells

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ALL are made of cells 
ALL cells have similar molecules 
ALL cells do similar chemical reactions
ALL cells use genetic material(DNA) 
Explained by EVOLUTIONARY THEORY

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Ability to use the process of scientific inquiry (scientific method)
Ability to communicate those thoughts to others
Ability to integrate findings into your decision making

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What is Scientific Literacy

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What is an organic molecule?

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contains carbon molecules

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Are organic molecules that we need to consume in significant amounts

1. Carbohydrates
2. Lipids
3. Proteins

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Macronutrients

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a large molecule made by bonding smaller pieces together
Macronutrients and macromolecules
Ex. : carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids

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polymer

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the small building blocks that join with other blocks to create the large polymer
Ex. glucose and amino acids

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monomer

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Food =

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Energy

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energy is measured in

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kilocalories

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the sum of all chemical reactions going on inside you body

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metabolism

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relates to the number of cals the body needs to carry out basic cellular functions

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basal metabolism

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factors that affect individual basal metabolism

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body size/composition
sex
age

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1 g carbohydrates =

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4 calories

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Primary fuel source
Compose certain cell structures
Recommended amount is about 45-65% of daily calories (900-1300 calories or 225j-325 g per day)

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Carbohydrates

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Monosaccharides/simple sugars
disaccharides
polysaccharides

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carbohydrates

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Primary function: ENERGY

Ex. glucose and fructose

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MONOSACCHARIDES/ SIMPLE SUGARS

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2 simple sugars bond together

Ex. sucrose and lactose

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DISACCHARIDES

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Multiple(100-1000) sugars bonded together; the difference is how the simple sugars are bonded

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POLYSACCHARIDES

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insoluble fiber

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provides bulk

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soluble fiber

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lowers total and LDL cholesterol

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made by plants; animals ingest and break down

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Starch

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made by animals and is broken down as needed

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glycogen

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fiber, made by plants, animals inject but can’t break down

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cellulose

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empty calories

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Calories that can only be digested for energy production

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Insoluble in water
So many different forms the all have unique chemical structures
Come in variety : fats, phospholipids, sterols, cholesterol

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lipids

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Primary function: insulation and temperature regulation, cell membranes, secondary fuel for organisms
Diet: 25-35% of daily calories
Gen structure : 1 glycerol and 3 fatty acids (determine properties of particular fat)

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Fats/Triglycerides

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1 g fat =

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9 calories

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“bad” fats  	(10% daily cal intake)
No double bonds (solid at room temp)
Completely saturated w. H atoms 
Made by animals 
Ex. butter, lard

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saturated fatty acids

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“good” fats   (15-25% daily intake)
1 or more double bonds (kinks) (liquid at room temp;) 
Not saturated with H atoms 
Made by plants 
monounsaturated 
polyunsaturated

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unsaturated fatty acids

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1 kink/double bond
Reduces LDL levels
Found in : nuts, veg oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, avocado

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monosaturated fatty acids

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Multiple kinks/double bonds
Can reduce LDL levels and increase HDL levels
Omega-3: walnuts, flaxseed, tout, herring, salmon, various oils
Omega-6: soybean, corn, safflower oil

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polyunsaturated fatty acids

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“worst” fats (avoid)
Occur in nature - also produced as a synthetic
Starts w/ unsaturated fat - hydrogenation occurs - result is trans fatty acid
Double bonded H
Health risk - coronary artery disease

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trans fatty acids

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lipid obtained in diet and produced by the liver - from saturated fats – 90%
Important component of most cell membranes
Excess can attach to blood vessel walls

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cholesterol