TEST 1 Flashcards
biology is
scientific study of life
biologists ..
ask questions and divide into themes
organelles are
various functional components of cells
all cells have
a membrane and DNA as genetic info
what is responsible for ALL reproduction, growth, and repair of multicellular organisms
Cell Division
Types of Cells
Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic
Eukaryotic cells
membrane-enclosed organelles, large & well-defined nucleus; plants, animals, humans, fungi and other forms of life
Prokaryotic Cells
simple and small, no nucleus; bacteria, archaea
DNA is
the substance of genes (what we inherit)
Chromosomes contain
DNA
A double helix is made of
2 long chains of DNA `
What is each chain made of
a link made of nucleotides (ATGC which is where all DNA comes from)
Negative Feedback
as more product accumulates, the process that creates it slow and less product is made
Positive Feedback
as more product accumulates the process that creates it speeds up and more product is made
Discovery Science
natural structures and processes - based on observation and analysis of data
Qualitative
descriptions rather than measurements (qualities)
Quantitative
recorded measurements (quantities)
Scientific Hypothesis
leads to predictions that can be tested by observation or experimentation
What must a Scientific Hypothesis be
testable and falsifiable
Matter is
anything that takes up space and has mass
Element is a
substance that cannot be broken down
Compound is
2 or more elements in a fixed ratio
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen are
Elements
What forms the Atomic Nucleus
Neutrons and Protons
What is around the Nucleus (forms a cloud)
Electrons
Atomic Number is what
the number of protons
Atomic Mass is what
sum of protons and neutrons
Potential Energy is what
the energy that matter has because of its location and structure
Isotopes are
2 atoms of the same element with different number of neutrons
Valence Electrons are
electrons in the outermost shell (last shell houses valence electrons)
Valence is
the number of unpaired electrons required to complete a shell
Covalent and Ionic are
STRONG bonds
Hydrogen is
WEAK bond
3 Types of Chemical Bonds are
Covalent, Ionic, and Hydrogen
Four Major Elements that make up 95% of all living matter
Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, and Oxygen
What is the universal solvent or a biological medium
Water
Water is
Polar
What is polarity
polarity allows water molecules to form hydrogen bonds with each other
Oxygen has a _____ while Hydrogen has a _____
partially negative charge, partially positive
What are 4 Properties of Water that Sustain Life
cohesive behavior, ability to moderate temperature, expansion upon freezing, versatility as a solvent
Cohesion
hydrogen bonds hold water molecules together (cohesion)
Cohesion
attraction between different substances (adhesion)
Moderation of Temperature
water absorbs heat from warmer air & releases stored hear to cooler air
Moderation of Temperature
water can absorb/release hear with only a small change in temperature
Moderation of Temperature
Evaporative Cooling: as liquid evaporates the remaining surface cools
Expansion Upon Freezing
ice floats because hydrogen bonds in ice are more “ordered”
Water: Solvent of Life
Solution: liquid is homogenous mixture of substances
Water: Solvent of Life
Solvent: dissolving agent of a solution
Water: Solvent of Life
Solute: substance that is dissolved
Water: Solvent of Life
Aqueous Solution: where water is the solvent
Water: Solvent of Life
when ionic compound is dissolved, each ion is surrounded by a hydration shell
Hydrophilic means
“water-loving,” readily dissolved in water, molecules that contain ionic/polar covalent bonds
Hydrophobic means
“water-fearing,” NOT readily dissolvable in water, non-polar molecules like hydrocarbon
Amphipathetic Molecule means
have both polar and nonpolar regions
Acid is
any substance that INCREASES the H+ concentration of a solution
Base is
any substance that REDUCES the H+ concentration of a solution
pH scale is
acidic solutions (less than 7) & basic solutions (greater than 7); each pH unit represents a 10 fold difference in H+ and OH- concentrations
Organic Chemistry is
the study of compounds that contain carbon
Organic Compounds contain
hydrogen atoms & carbon
Electron Configuration
determines the kinds and number of bonds an atom will form with other atoms
Hydrocarbons
organic molecules consisting of ONLY CARBON & HYDROGEN; their reactions release energy
Carbon Chains vary in
size, length and branching
What is responsible for influencing the development of male and female properties
Different chemical groups (estradiol and testosterone)
What are functional groups
the components of organic molecules that are most commonly involved in chemical reactions
What are the 7 Functional Groups
hydroxyl group, carbonyl group, carboxyl group, amino group, sulfhydryl group, phosphate group, and methyl group
Hydroxyl Group
always bonded to C, hydrophilic and polar; can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules, helps dissolve organic compounds such as sugars
Carbonyl Group
acetone, double bond between C & OH; give rise to 2 major groups of sugars: aldoses and ketoses
Carboxyl Group
acetic acid, any acid will fall into this group; covalent bond between oxygen and hydrogen is so polar
Amino Group
nitrogen is involved, bent with hydrogen; acts as a base, can pick H+ from surrounding solution; ionized with a charge of 1+ under cellular conditions
Sulfhydryl Group
an S, cysteine; 2 sulfyhdral groups can react, forming a covalent bond; “cross-linking” helps stabilize protein structure
Phosphate Group
a P, glycerol phosphate provides backbone for phospholipids
Methyl Group
CH3, component of DNA, affects expression of genes, arrangement effects sex hormones
What are the 4 classes of living things
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
What is a monomer
a small building block molecule that makes up polymers
What is a polymer
a long molecule consisting of many similar building blocks (carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids)
When does a Condensation/Dehydration Reaction occur
when 2 monomers bond together through the loss of water molecules
Synthesis/Breakdown of Polymers
disassembled to monomers by hydrolysis, water is added
Hydrolysis Reaction
every bond that is broken means water has been added