premed.pk test 2 Flashcards
what is a bacteriophage?
a virus that infects bacteria
which virus contains single stranded DNA?
parvo virus
how many tail fibers are attached to the end plate of a bacteriophage?
6
tail fibers: help phage attach to specific receptors on the surface of the bacterial host cell
the enzymes integrase, protease, and reverse transcriptase are found in what type of virus?
retrovirus
each carrier in electron transport chain is first _______ then _______.
reduced, oxidized
what does electron transport chain explain?
mechanism of ATP synthesis
during oxidative phosphorylation, which is the final stage of cellular respiration, the ETC creates a proton gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane. this gradient drives the synthesis of ATP through the action of ATP synthase
what is the color of chlorophyll-b molecule?
yellowish-green
upon initial hydrolysis, what does starch break down into?
maltose (disaccharide composed of 2 glucose molecules bonded together)
human bone cells contain ______% water?
20%
(water is present in the extracellular matrix, filling the spaces between the collagen fibers and mineralized crystals)
condensation vs. hydrolysis
condensation (also called dehydration synthesis): chemical reaction where 2 molecules combine to form a larger molecule, typically accompanied by the release of water
hydrolysis: process of breaking down a molecule by adding water
they are reverse processes of each other
proteins are the main ____________ components of the cell?
structural
- involved in structural integrity and organization of the cells, structure & function of organelles
prokaryote vs. eukaryote
prokaryote: lacks true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
eukaryote: has a defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles in its cells
archaea
group of micro-organisms that are similar to, but evolutionary distinct from bacteria
- known for living in extreme conditions, such as hyper salty areas and high pressures
cell wall may be absent in which of the following?
bacteria & archaea
mesosomes
structures formed by the invagination of plasma membrane (plasma membrane folds in to create a pocket)
- associated with cell division and DNA replication in prokaryotic cells
3 double bound organelles
mitochondria, nucleus, and chloroplast
murein
also called peptidoglycan
main component of bacterial cell walls & provides rigidity and shape to the bacterial wall
common between prokaryotes and eukaryotes
ribosomes, cytoplasm, cell wall
the neurotransmitter active outside the central nervous system is
acetylcholine
hormone produced by placenta is
progesterone
meninges
3 layers of protective membrane that surround and encase brain and spinal cord
inner: pia mater
middle: arachnoid mater
outer: dura mater
round worms belong to which phylum?
Nematoda
enzymes lower the activation energy by
changing conditions within the active site
competitive inhibitors compete with?
substrate
Ernst Haeckel’s biogenetic law
“ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny”
development of an individual organism (ontogeny) follows the same sequence of evolutionary changes seen in the evolutionary history of the species (phylogeny)
hepatic portal vein
carries digested food from intestines to the liver
(collects nutrients that are absorbed and transports them directly to the liver for processing and distributing)
hepatic artery & hepatic vein
hepatic artery: responsible for supplying oxygenated blood to the liver
hepatic vein: responsible for draining deoxygenated blood from the liver and returning it to the heart
antibodies
also called immunoglobulins
proteins produced by white blood cells in response to antigens