FL #9 Bio Flashcards

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1
Q

primary site for gluconeogenesis

A

liver

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2
Q

primary glycogen storage organ

A

liver

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3
Q

triglycerides are composed of

A

fatty acids

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4
Q

fatty acids are broken down by

& through what process

A

the mitochondria & peroxisomes

beta-oxidation

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5
Q

fatty acids are synthesized in

then go to

A

the cytoplasm

then go to smooth ER

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6
Q

2 methods of passing genetic material according to Mendel

A

mitosis & meiosis

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7
Q

cytoskeletal elements in mitosis & meiosis

A

spindle apparatus

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8
Q

recombinant frequency of non-independent genes =

A

always <50%

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9
Q

to quantify a recombinant frequency, researchers must perform a

A

test-cross with a homozygous recessive individual

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10
Q

western blot detects

A

specific AA sequences

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11
Q

primary germ layers

A

ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm

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12
Q

endoderm forms

A

major organs and digestive tract

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13
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mesoderm forms

A

muscle, bone, most systems

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14
Q

ectoderm forms

A

skin, hair, eyes, nervous systems

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15
Q

gastrulation =

A

formation of the germ layers

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16
Q

(maternal vs paternal) mitochondrial DNA contribution =

A

maternal ONLY

17
Q

(maternal vs paternal) chromosomal DNA contribution =

A

maternal & paternal EQUALLY

18
Q

(maternal vs paternal) overall DNA contribution =

A

maternal & paternal UNEQUALLY

19
Q

2 characteristics of mature red blood cells specialized for Hb transport

A

lack of nucleus

lack of mitochondria

20
Q

hematopoietic stem cells display…

& use

A

…an indefinite replicative capacity as a result of their continuing ability to produce
& use telomerase

21
Q

telomerase =

A

enzyme that adds nucleotides to telomeres (allows for continued replication)

22
Q

hematopoietic stem cells reside in

A

bone marrow

23
Q

spleen carries out

A

red blood cell production/breakdown