l Flashcards

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Phylogeny

A

the proposed evolutionary relationship between organisms.

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2
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Ionic bonding

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two atoms with unequal attraction for valence electrons

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3
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Cystol

A

the semifluid substance within the membrane

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4
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cytoskeleton

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networks of fibres in cytoplasm

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5
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Centriole

A

Formation of spindle fibres during cell division

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6
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Microvilli

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Projections of the cell membrane

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7
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Archaea

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Domain of unicellular prokaryotes that have cell walls that do not contain peptidoglycan

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8
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Bacilli

A

Rod shaped bacteria

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9
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Vibrio

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Spirals

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10
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DNA

A

deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.

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11
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Molecules

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Groups of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds

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12
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intramolecular forces

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forces within molecules. Forces caused by the attraction and repulsion of charged particles

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13
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covalent bonds

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Share valence electrons

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14
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Non-polar

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Electrons shared equally.

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15
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Polar

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Electrons closer to one atom than the other (not shared equally)

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16
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Allele

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alternative forms of a gene

17
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Bacteria

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single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus; prokaryotes

18
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Cocci

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sphere shaped bacteria

19
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intermolecular forces

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forces of attraction between molecules

20
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Genetics

A

The study of properties of DNA at many levels