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Introduction to Biochemistry Flashcards

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The study of chemical substances found in living systems and the chemical interactions of these substances with each other.

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Biochemistry

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What is the goal of Biochemistry?

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To describe the structure, organization and functions of living matter in molecular terms.

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE
Living systems obey the rules of physical and organic chemistry.

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Chemical Unity

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE
Smallest unit capable of all life functions.

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Cell

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | BIOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION
Smallest unit of an element composed of electrons, protons, and neutrons.

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Atom

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | BIOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION
Union of two or more atoms of the same or different elements.

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Molecule

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | BIOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION
The structural and functional unit of all living things.

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Cell

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | BIOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION
A group of cells with a common structure and function.

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Tissue

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | BIOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION
Composed of tissues functioning together for a specific task.

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Organ

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | BIOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION
Composed of several organs working together.

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Organ System

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | BIOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION
An individual; complex individuals contain organ systems.

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Organism

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | BIOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION
Organisms of the same species in a particular area.

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Population

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | BIOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION
Interacting populations in a particular area.

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Community

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | BIOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION
A community plus the physical environment.

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Ecosystem

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | BIOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION
Regions of the Earth’s crust, waters, and atmosphere inhabited by living things.

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Biosphere

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | BIOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION
TRUE or FALSE: All properties are governed by the laws of physics and chemistry.

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TRUE

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE
The process by which parents produce offspring.

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Reproduction

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | REPRODUCTION
A type of reproduction classified by the development of a zygote after fertilization.

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Sexual Reproduction

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | REPRODUCTION
A type of reproduction classified by the development of daughter cells from a singular parent.

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Asexual Reproduction

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE
An increase in cell number, size and volume in multi-celled species.

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Growth

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE
The process by which the first cell of a new individual becomes a multi-celled adult.

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Development

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | METABOLISM
Life requires the transfer and transformation of ______ and _____.

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Energy and Matter

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | METABOLISM
This is needed to carry out life’s activities.

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | METABOLISM
Organisms that make their own food using energy and simple raw materials from the environment.

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | METABOLISM
Organisms that feed on producers and other things that also feed on producers.

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE
A consumer that feeds on dead animals/plants and organic material.

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Detritivore

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | METABOLISM
Simplest form of energy.

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | METABOLISM
A term describing how matter is often being recycled from producer to consumer.

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Matter Cycling or Nutrient Cycling

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INTRO TO BIOCHEMISTRY
Domain of cells that has a true nucleus.

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Domain Eukarya

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INTRO TO BIOCHEMISTRY
A protein that provides structural support for a chromosome.

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INTRO TO BIOCHEMISTRY
These are comprised of a phosphate group, sugar miety and a nitrigenous base - giving way to DNA & RNA.

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Nucleotides

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
The pattern of growth is controlled by…?

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | METABOLISM
Plants undergo ______ _______ at night, and 10% of this energy is given to/utilized by the consumer.

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Cellular Respiration

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE
Sum of all biochemical processes in a cell.

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Metabolism

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | IRRITABILITY AND RESPONSIVENESS
A molecule or structure that responds to a specific form of stimulation.

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | IRRITABILITY AND RESPONSIVENESS
Directional growth in response to touch.

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Thigmotropism

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | IRRITABILITY AND RESPONSIVENESS
Growth responses to light.

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Phototropism

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | IRRITABILITY AND RESPONSIVENESS
Growth responses to gravity.

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Gravitroprism

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | IRRITABILITY AND RESPONSIVENESS
In order to survive, an organism should maintain _________ ______.

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Biological Balance

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | IRRITABILITY AND RESPONSIVENESS
Set of processes by which an organism keeps its internal conditions within tolerable ranges.

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Homeostasis

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | MOVEMENT
Part of a cell that allows it to move in a back and forth motion.

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | MOVEMENT
Part of a cell that allows it to move in an undulating or snakelike motion.

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE
Inherited characteristics of organisms that enhance their survival and reproduction in specific environments.

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Adaptation

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Enumerate the first 4 out of 7 Characteristics and Manifestations of Life

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  • Organization
  • Reproduction
  • Growth and Development
  • Metabolism
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Enumerate the last 3 out of 7 Characteristics and Manifestations of Life

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  • Irritability and Responsiveness
  • Movement
  • Adaptation
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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | METABOLISM
Primary source of energy for producers.

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The Sun ☀️

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | IRRITABILITY AND RESPONSIVENESS
A bodily process that keeps the body cool when its hot.

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | IRRITABILITY AND RESPONSIVENESS
Bodily response to cold; muscles contract in order to produce heat.

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | IRRITABILITY AND RESPONSIVENESS
This occurs when the body is cold.
Vasal constriction leads to -> limited blood flow, leading to -> an increased production of ions and leading to -> frequent urination.

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | IRRITABILITY AND RESPONSIVENESS
What is the constant pH of blood?

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | IRRITABILITY AND RESPONSIVENESS
Occurs when acid builds up in the body and the blood has to release a base to help combat it.

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CHARACTERISTICS AND MANIFESTATION OF LIFE | IRRITABILITY AND RESPONSIVENESS
Occurs when base builds up in the body and the blood has to release acids to help combat it.

Intro to Biochemistry (2 decks)

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