Chapters 1-3 Flashcards
1
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Seven properties of life
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Metabolism Homeostasis Heredity Growth and development Composed of cells Complex and order Response to environment Reproduce Obtain and use energy Allow for evolution
2
Q
Why Darwin was important
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Darwin produced the theory of natural selection.
3
Q
How many protons, neutrons, and electrons are in carbon -14
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6,8,6
4
Q
list and describe the four levels of protein structure
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Primary
Amino acid
Secondary
Alpha helix
beta pleat sheets
Tertiary
Folded shaped
Quarterly
4 tertiaries come together
5
Q
Special properties of water and the benefits of those to life
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High specific heat Makes water habitable slight negative and positive charge Able to dissolve ionic compounds Standard pH Assists in habitability Universal sovlent
6
Q
Compare and contrast saturated and unsaturated fats
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Saturated fats only have single bonds whereas unsaturated fats have double or triple bonds. Saturated fats come from animals. Unsaturated fats come from plants and are liquid at room temperature Saturated fats are solid at room temperature.
