Exam 3 Flashcards
What is the equation for photosynthesis?
6CO2 + 6H2O + Photons –> C6H12O6 + 6O2
What molecules are being oxidized & reduced?
Oxidized: 6H2O -> 6O2
Reduced: 6CO2 -> C6H12O6
From where does the energy for photosynthesis come?
Sun (Photons)
In which plant cell organelle does photosynthesis take place?
Chloroplasts
What are the two reactions/steps of photosynthesis? Where in the chloroplast do each occur?
- Light Reactions (Thylakoid Membrane)
- Calvin Cycle (Stroma)
What happens to water molecules in the light reactions?
Oxidized into O2 AND H+
What two products of the light reactions are used up in the Calvin cycle?
ATP & NADPH
What happens to carbon dioxide molecules in the Calvin cycle?
CO2 reduced to form C6H12O6
What are the three steps in the Calvin cycle?
- Carbon Fixation- CO2 fixed to form C3
- Reduction- ATP & NADPH reduce C3 to 2G3P
- Regeneration- 1 G3P used to turn Calvin cycle
How do C3 plants do photosynthesis?
Moderate climate, stoma always open, photosynthesis occurs in mesophyll. Trees/grass
How do C4 plants do photosynthesis?
Hot/dry climate, stoma mostly closed, 1/2 in bundle sheaths (CO2 moves into it to finish photosynthesis) & 1/2 in mesophyll (light reaction & carbon fixation). Corn/sugar
How do CAM plants do photosynthesis?
Very dry climate, stoma closed during day (CO2 used to complete photosynthesis) & open at night (carbon fixation occurs) Pineapple cacti
Typical early stage symptoms of cervical cancer?
Irregular blood spotting or light bleeding between periods, postmenopausal spotting or bleeding, bleeding after sexual intercourse, increased vaginal discharge
Typical Far Stage Symptoms of Cervical Cancer?
Persistent back/leg/pelvic pain, weight loss, fatigue, loss of appetite, vaginal discomfort, foul smelling discharge, swelling of lower extremities.
Can cervical cancer be genetic?
Yes, if mother or sister has had cervical cancer it raises the chances of developing in you. If you have some genetic variants like PAX8, CLPTM1L, and the HLA region may increase the risk as well
Can this cancer be treated? Give an example.
Yes. Surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. For pre-cancer, cryotherapy or thermal ablation.
Are there possible ways to avoid this cancer?
Yes. Vaccination against HPV, screening and treatment of pre-cancerous lesions, diagnosis and treatment of invasive cervical cancer.
What organism has 46 chromosomes in each of its somatic cells?
Human
Which cells in the human contain only 23 chromosomes?
Gamete
What do you notice about the number of chromosomes in each somatic cells in comparison to the number of chromosomes in each gamete?
Chromosomes in gamete cells are half the number of chromosomes in somatic cells due to chromosomes forming pairs in gamete cells.
Number of cells at beginning of division in Mitosis?
1
Number of cells at beginning of division in Meiosis?
1