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Nucleic acid

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Allows organisms to transfer genetic information info Fomites one generation to the next

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Which class of biomolecules may influence the rate of specific chemical reactions w/ living cells ?

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Proteins

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(2) types of nucleic acids

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  1. DNA

2. RNA

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Protein

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Enzyme catalyst
Used to transport molecules
Store molecules

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Lipids

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Storage

Structural components of cell membranes

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Carbohydrates

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Supply energy for body processes

Fat oxidation

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Which of the following is the form of energy contained in. Turing molecules and in ATP’s high-energy bonds?

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Potential energy

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Mechanical energy

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Sum of potential energy & kinetic energy

Energy associated w/movement & position of object

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Potential energy

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“Stored energy “
Energy waiting to be used
NOT moving, with ability to do work when released

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Kinetic energy

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Energy in “MOTION”

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Radiation energy

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Energy of electromagnetic waves

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Which of the following best explains the maintenance of a nearly constant avg temp. Of the structure of the earth?

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The amounts of solar energy absorbs radiant energy , emitted by the earth existic in equilibrium

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Drugs that STOPS the function of enzyme DNA polymerase would

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Block replication of DNA carrying genetic code in the nucleus

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Which of the following describes the function of ribosomes in living cells ?

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Use of genetic information to build specific protein in molecules

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Ribosomes

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Site of translation of the genetic code of DNA and RNA into the amino acid code of protein

  • protein synthesis
  • assemble (20) amino acids molecules to for, particular protein molecule
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Which of the following organ systems is responsible for transporting nutrients, waste, and other substance tnroughout the human body ?

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Circulatory system

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Respiratory system

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Tubes used to carry air to lungs

Gas exchange takes place

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Immune system

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Protect against disease by identifying pathogens

* protects body against infectious agents using WBC & antibodies

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Nervous system

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Controls all systems

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Circulatory

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Transports materials , nutrients to cells

*waste from cells

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Primary function of the cells lining trachea and bronchi is to ?

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Secrete mucous

Propel trapped debris toward the pharynx

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Function of cell membrane

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Surround cytoplasm

* separate intracellular components from extra cellular environment

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Histamine

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Major factor in inflammatory response system
Neurotransmitter
MAny allergic reactions are due to abrupt histamine

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Digestive system

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Facilitates absorption of substances into the bloodstream

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Hydrogen bonding

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Attractive force between (1) electronegative atom & hydrogen covalent bond to another electronegative body.

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Capillary action

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Movement of liquids in thin tubes

Flow of liquids through porous media, such as flow of H20 through soil

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Which of the following structures w/ in a human cell is responsible for recycling the materials no longer functional or needed within cell ?

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Lysosomes

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Ribosomes

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Synthesis of protein, according to sequence of amino acids

Specified in messenger RNA

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Lysosomes

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Specialized membranes bound vessels contain enzymes for molecular digestion

  • recycle molecules
  • disposal of cellular debris
  • cell membrane repair
  • phagocytosis
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Mitochondria

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“Powerhouse of cell”

* # of enzymes & proteins that help process carbs &rafts obtained from food we eat / release energy

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Nucleus

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Component of Eukaryotic cells

  • contains genetic material
  • carry function of gene expression, hereditary
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Lysosomes

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Specialize vacuoles containing a digestive enzyme

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Hemophilia

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Cluster of hereditary genetic disorders where he body’s ability to control or stop bleeding with help of blood clotting or coagulation

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Anemia

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RBC count in blood or the amount of hemoglobin is below the normal rate level
* results when hemoglobin in RBC does NOT transport enough oxygen

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Hypertension

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Increase in diastolic blood pressure

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Leukemia

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Form of blood cancer from abnormal growth of WBC in human body

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The sugars for,ing the backbone of a nucleic acid molecule are linked by ?

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Phosphide ester bonds

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Ionic bonds

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Transfer of electrons from one atom to another creating two charged

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Cerebellum

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Coordinates motor activities

* maintains balance,equilibrium, posture

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Brain stem

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Controls flow of messages between brain & rest of the body

Controls breathing, swallowng, heart rate, blood pressure, consciousness,nawabs

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Thalamus

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Transmit movement

Sensory information

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Hypothalamus

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Control center for autonomic functions
Hormone productions
Body temp, thirst, hunger, sleep, sex drive, and release of hormones

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Chemistry:

CO

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Polar covalent compound

Compound made up of non-metals

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Chemistry : what kind of bond?

H2O

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Covalent bond

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Chemistry: what kind of bond?

NaCI

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Table salt ( ionic bond)

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Chemistry: what kind of bond ?

NH3

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Simple stable compound

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Ionic compound

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Bond between (+) charged molecule (cation) with a (-) charged molecule

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The best direct method of assessing global climate change is to measure changes over time is?

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Surface temperatures of the earth

Surface temperatures are directly affected by climate change and are best method for assessing those changes

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Plasmodesmata

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Small channels that directly connect the cytoplasm of neighbor plant cells
*allows certain molecules to pass directly from one cell to another

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Plastids

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Doubled membranes “sac-like” organelles

  • manufacture or storage of food
  • include chloroplast, chromoplast, leucoplast
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Centrioles

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Produce spindle fibers that pull chromatids apart

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Telomeres

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Caps at the end of each strand of DNA that protect our chromosomes, like the plastic tips at the end of shoe laces

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During the transcription of the Eukaryotic genetic code of DNA into RNA , certain regions are removed from the mature transcript. These regions are called ?

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Introns

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Introns

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Non-coding segment of DNA that interrupts a gene coding sequence or non-translating sequence corresponds segment removed from RNA copy before transcripts

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Exons

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  • protein coding region into the DNA
  • nucleic acid sequence in the DNA
  • RNA transcript following genetic splicing
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Operons

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*functioning unit of genomic DNA containing cluster of genes under the control of a single promoter

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Alleles

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  • alternate form of a gene located @ specific position on a specific position on a specific chromosome
  • DNA codings determine distinct traits passed onto offspring
57
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In a chemical reAction , a metal will become ?

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A cation by losing electrons

58
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Explain what happens in the circulatory system during hyperventilation

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The carbon dioxide level decreases and the blood PH increases , causing constriction and hypoxia

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Function of RNA in eukaryotic cells is to

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Provide template for protein synthesis

  • DNA->RNA template for translation by ribosomes
  • RNA used to convert info
  • stored in DNA into proteins
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Which enzyme breaks down complex carbohydrates ?

61
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Amylase

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Breaks down complex starch

Carbs into maltose , a simple disaccharide

62
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Pepsin

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Enzyme
Degrades food proteins into peptides
Digestive system

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Lactose

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Sugar found in milk

Lg sugar molecule made up of 02 sugar molecules

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LipAse

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Protein enzyme
Released by pancreas into small intestine
Helps absorbs fat

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Alzheimer’s disease

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Type of dementia that causes problems with memory thinking and behavior

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Chronic bronchitis

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Inflammation of the lining of the airways of bronchial tubes

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Emphysema

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Chronic lung disease
Damage to air sacs (aveoli) in lungs
Body NOT get O2 it needs

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Conditions that help a species escape extinction in the face of changing of environmental conditions, such as habital destruction?

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Generalized distribution

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Exterminate specialization

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Adaption as of an organ or species, to specific function or environment

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Small populations

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  • increased risk of extinction

* due to loss of genetic variability inbreeding and genetic drift

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Ecological niche

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Relational position of a species or population in ecosystem

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Bonding together of smaller molecules to form larger molecules ?

73
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Anabolism

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Constructive metabolism

*synthesis in living organisms of more complex substance from simpler ones

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Catalysis

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  • increased rate of chemical reaction due to participation of additional substance
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Catabolism

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Breaking down in living organisms of more complex substances into smaller ones with release of energy

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Anaphylaxis

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Allergic reaction to a foreign substance

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An organism that contains its own unique genetic material and carried out protein synthesis separate from the cytoplasm ?

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Chloroplast

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Golgi apparatus

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Membrane bound organelle of eukaryotic cell

Transport , modify packing proteins, and lipids into vessicles for delivery

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Making / packing proteins

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Lysosomes

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Digestive system of cell

Degrade material taken up from outside of cell

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Choloroplast

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Food producers of cells
Found in plant cells
Conduct photosynthesis 
Absorbs sunlight , use w/ H20  and CO2
Only in plants, protista
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The cause of cell fife triathlon is that different cells

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Express alternate genetic information

*generic embryonic cells become specialized cells, occurs through gene expression

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Gene expression

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Specific combination of genes that are turned off or on

Dictates now cells function

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Relationship between genes and chromosomes

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  • Genes are DNA sequences found in chromosomes
  • Genes are proteins encoded by chromosomes
  • chromosomes are proteins that carry genes made up of DNA
  • chromosomes consist a DNA molecule made up of. Many genes
  • Genes are proteins made around which DNA chromosomes are packaged
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Which halogens reacts most readily with metal sodium ?

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Chlorine gas

86
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Iodine

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Solid
Minerals, forms compounds with element
Thyroid hormone production

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Bromine

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Liquid
Non metallic element
Heavy , volatile, mobile, dangerous, unpleasant odor,

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Chlorine

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Gas

Respiratory irritant antiseptic

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Astatine

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Solid
Isotope
Radioactive
Most metallic

90
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Gallbladder

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Holds bile
Produced in liver u to needed for digestion
Duodenum of small intestine

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Leukocytes (WBC)

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Cells of immune system involved in protecting body against infectious disease/invaders

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Spleen

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Filter for body
Part of immune system old RBC
Recycled platelets, and WBC stored
Fight against certain kinds of bacteria

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Vestigial organs

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Un needed parts 
(5)
Appendix 
Tail bone 
Male nipples
Wisdom teeth
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The specific stage of meiosis during which a cells chromosomes number is reduced by 1/2 is ?

95
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Prophage I

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Coil
Becomes shorter 
Thicker 
Nucleus disappears
Meiosis spindle forms
Nuclear envelope disappears
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Anaphase

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*(2) chromosomes separate and move toward opposite poles of the cell as a result of action of spindle

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Prophase II

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No new chromosome
Replication occurs before meiosis II
Centrioles duplicate
Separate (2) members of the pair 
Nuclear envelope breaks down spindle
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Monosaccharides

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Simple sugars

Building blocks for carbs

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Fatty acids

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Molecules that are long chains of lipid carboxylate acid in fats / oils in cell membrane of phospholipids

100
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Nucleotides

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DNA consists of sugar (deoxyribose)
(4) bases
Cystosyine Adenine
Thymine Guanine

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Myosin

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Contain “heads” that contact actin and pull the actin fibers together in an ATP dependent mechanism that causes muscle to contract

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Dyenin

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ATP- splitting enzyme essential to modify of cilia/flagella, because of its interactive with microtubules.

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Keratin

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Fibrous structural proteins

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Laminin

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Protein that is part of the extra cellular matrix in humans / animals

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Phosphorous

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Formation of bones/ teeth
Body to make protein for the growth maintenance
Repair of cells, tissues, helps make ATP

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Sodium

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Body uses to control blood pressure and blood volume.

Regulate blood glucose levels, aid in the production of energy, protein

107
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Magnesium

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Mineral
Maintain normal nerve
Muscle function

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Ectoderm

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Embryo
Outermost of germ layers
Appears early in development of animals vertebrae

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Mesoderm

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Middle of germ layers
Connective tissue
Bone, cartilage ,muscle

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Endoderm

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Innermost of (3) germ layers
Gives rise to the epithelium, tissues that covers
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Archenteron

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Primary digestive cavity

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Pancreas

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Makes enzymes to digest, proteins, fats, and carbs in intestines, produces hormones insulin / glucagon

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Liver

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Gland, produces Giles, needed to digest fats
De-toxify blood
Stores vitamins 
Iron 
Simple sugars 
Converts stored sugar to usable 
Breaks down hemoglobin 
Destroys old RBC
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Gallbladder

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Stores bile
Aid in digestion of food
Bile helps dissolve fat so that it can be absorbed in bloodstream

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Sympathetic

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Physiological responses, often provoke by stress

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Limbic

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Set of evolutionary
Brain structures located @ brainstorm, involved in survival emotions
Ex: fear , anger, sexual behavior

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Photoheterotrophic

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Organisms that use light for energy,

NOT use CO2 as site of carbon source

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Photoautotrophic

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Organisms typically obtain energy from sunlight for use in cellular function

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Chemoautorophic

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Organisms deriving energy by ingesting building blocks that are incapable of creating its own

120
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Chemoautorophic

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Capable of synthesizing cell contents from co 2 by means of energy derived from organic reaction

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Evaporation

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Type of vaporization of a liquid that occurs from surface of liquid ->gas

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Condensation

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Change of physical state of matter from gas phase into a liquid phase

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Vaporization

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Transition of matter from a solid or liquid phase into gas

Ex: h2o boiling into steam

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Sublimation

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Transformed directly from solid —-> gas or from gas —> solid w/o becoming a liquid

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Endothermic

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Causing the absorption of heat

126
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The total # of alleles for a gene In a cell during PROPHASE I of meiosis in a diploid organism is

127
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Meschyme

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Embryonic connective tissue in the mesoderm from which form the C.T. Of the body and the blood and lymphatic

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Endoderm

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Innermost of germ layers of embryo from epithelium of pharynx

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Mesoderm

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Middle germ layer of embryo between ectoderm and endoderm

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Ectoderm

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This layer becomes the epidermis as well as the brain and other organs of the nervous system

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Cytonic T cell

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Type of WBC that is key important to immune system

132
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Macrophage cell

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Histiocyte “big eater “
Found in lymph nodes
Engulfs /digest cellular debris & foreign substances

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Helper T cell

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Adaptive immune system
Release T cell cytokines
Help activity of the immune cells

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B cell

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Production of antibodies

Gives humoral response to antigens

135
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Lymph nodes

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Small bean shaped
Provides nourishment for cells in the body
Removes/ filters debris & pathogens

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Stomach

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1st place in digestive system in which proteinase are produced

137
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Small intestine

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Absorbs most of nutrients we eat /drink

Duodenum, jejunum, ileum

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Lg intestine

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Colon
Absorbs water from waste
Creates stool

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