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The Biological Basis of Life Flashcards

1
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What are the mechanisms of life that Evolution is grounded in? (4)

(…genetic information, transmission…)

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  • Cells
  • Cell Replication
  • Replication and decoding of genetic information
  • Transmission of this information between generations
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Why do cells and DNA matter?

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To examine how life is organized at the cellular and molecular level

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Cytology

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The branch of science that specializes in cell biology

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Cytologenetics

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Study of the hereditary mechanisms within cells

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Cell

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Basic unit of life in all organisms
(Smallest entities capable of self-reproduction)

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Prokaryotes

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Single-celled organisms

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When did Prokaryotes first appear on Earth

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3.7 billion years ago

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Prokaryotes are enclosed by a _____

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plasma membrane

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Prokaryotes have no _____ and _____

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membrane around the nucleus and no membranous organelles

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In Prokaryotes, genetic information is in direct contact with the ______

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Cytoplasm

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Cytoplasm

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The fluid-filled space within the cell

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Eukaryotes

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More complex cells (including fungi, plants, animals, and humans)

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When did Eukaryotes first appear on Earth?

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1.2 billion years ago

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Special Characterstic of the Cell Membrane in Eukaryotes

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(Active component of cellular function) Controls the exchange of materials with external environment

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Cell Coat Characteristics (2)

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  • Consists of glycoproteins and polysaccarides
  • Provide the cell with its biochemical identity
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Nucleus Characteristics (3)

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  • One of the most important organelles
  • Bound by a membrane in Eukaryotic cells
  • Contains DNA
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Function of Organelles

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Divide the cell into a number of functional compartments

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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) (2)

(network of…, site of…)

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  • Network of membranous channels in the cytoplasm
    *looks like folded sheets
  • Site of protein synthesis
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Ribosomes (2)

(comprised of what?)

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  • Comprised of RNA
  • Studded on outer surface of ER
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Golgi Apparatus (3)

(what is it made of, …proteins, source of…)

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  • Clusters of flattened membrane sacs
  • Modify + distribute proteins synthesized by the ER
  • Source of membranes for other organelles
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Mitochondria

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Produces energy in the cell by converting energy in food into ATP (main fuel of cells)

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Protein membrane around mitochondria

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Proteins produced by DNA

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Centrioles

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Important for organization of spindle fibers that function in cellular division

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Where are centrioles found?

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In specialized region of cytoplasm called the Centrosome

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Somatic Cells

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Make up the cellular composition of the body

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Sex Cells (Gametes)

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Cells specifically involved in reproduction

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Gamete Function (2)

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  • To unite with a sex cell from another individual to form a zygote
  • transmit genetic information from parent to offspring
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2 Types of Gametes

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  • Ova (eggs)
  • Sperm
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Cell Division

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The process that results in production of new cells

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30
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Cell Cycle

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The sequence of events from one division to another

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Interphase

when ________ processes occur

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  • The period between cell division
  • When basic metabolic processes and other activities occur
    *much of the cell’s existence is spent in this phase
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3 Phases of Interphase

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  • G1 phase
  • S phase
  • G2 phase
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Gap 1 (G1) Phase

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Begins immediately after a division

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G1 Characteristics (3)

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  • Cell’s DNA exists as chromatin
  • Cell size doubles
  • Cell replaces cellular organelles lost during division
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Chromatin

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uncoiled, long strands of DNA

36
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S Phase

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DNA/chromatin is duplicated

37
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G2 Phase

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Period of Growth

38
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When does the cell undergo cell division?

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At the end of G2 phase

39
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Mitosis

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Somatic Cell Division

40
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Mitosis Characteristics (2)

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  • “Simple” Cell division
  • Divides once to produce 2 daughter cells
41
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Daughter Cells

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Genetically identical to each other and the original cell

42
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Diploid

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Complement of chromosomes in humans (46)

43
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4 Phases of Mitosis

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  • Prophase
  • Metaphase
  • Anaphase
  • Telophase
44
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Prophase Characteristics (4)

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  • Chromosomes coil and become visible
  • Duplicated chromosomes join at the centromere
  • Nuclear membranes begin to breakdown
  • Centrioles move to opposite sides of the cell
45
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Metaphase Characteristics (3)

(something disappears, movement, attachment)

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  • Begins when nuclear membrane fully disappears
  • Chromosomes align at the equator of the cell
  • Spindle fibers attach at the centromeres
46
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Anaphase Characteristics (3)

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  • Spindle fibers contract
  • Duplicated chromosomes split at the centromere
  • Identical chromosomes move to opposite sides of the cell
47
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Telophase Characteristics (4)

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  • Spindle fibers break down
  • The ER forms 2 new nuclear membranes
  • Chromosomes uncoil and become chromatin
  • Cell divides into 2 genetically identical daughter cells
48
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Meiosis

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Leads to the development of new individuals by producing reproductive cells or gametes

49
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Where does Meiosis occur specifically?

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In the testes of males and the ovaries of females

50
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Result of Meiosis

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2 Divisions that result in 4 daughter cells that each half 23 chromosomes

51
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Haploid

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Half the number of chromosomes in humans (23)

52
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Meiosis Phases (8)

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  • Prophase I
  • Metaphase I
  • Anaphase I
  • Telophase I
  • Prophase II
  • Metaphase II
  • Anaphase II
  • Telophase II
53
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Prophase I Characteristics (4)

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  • Chromosomes coil and become visible
  • Duplicated chromosome join at the centromere
  • Nuclear membrane begins to break down
  • Centrioles move to opposite sides of the cell
54
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Recombination (crossing over)

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Exchange of genetic information between homologous chromosomes

55
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Homologous chromosomes

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A set of maternal and paternal chromosomes that pair up with each other during fertilization

56
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Metaphase I Characteristics (3)

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  • Begins when nuclear membrane fully disappears
  • Chromosomes align at cell equator
  • Spindle fibers attach to centromeres
57
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Anaphase I Characteristics (3)

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  • Spindle fibers contract and make duplicated chromosomes split at the centromere
  • Identical chromosomes migrate to opposite sides of the cell
  • Complete set of chromosomes at each pole of the cell
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Telophase I Characteristics (4)

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  • Spindle fibers break down
  • The ER forms 2 new nuclear membranes
  • Chromosomes uncoil and become chromatin
  • Cell divides into 2 cells
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Prophase II Characteristics (2)

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  • Centrioles move to opposite sides of the cell
  • Nuclear membranes begin to disappear around both nuclei
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Metaphase II Characteristics (3)

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  • Nuclear membrane disappears
  • Chromosomes align on cell equator
  • Spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of each chromosome
61
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Anaphase II Characteristics (2)

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  • Spindle fibers contract splitting the centromeres (separate homologous chromosomes)
  • Homologous chromosomes move to opposite poles
62
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Telophase II Characteristics (3)

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  • Haploid sets of daughter chromosomes are at opposite poles
  • Nuclear membranes re-form
  • Cells undergo second meiotic division
63
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Final result of Meiosis

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4 Haploid daughter cells, each with one copy of each chromosomes

64
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Gametogenesis

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Meiosis of cells that result in formation of ova and spermatozoa

65
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Spermatogenesis

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Meiotic process in male testes

66
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Spermatogenesis Characteristics (2)

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  • Spermatogonia (germ cells) produce daughter cells (called spermatocytes)
  • Spermatocytes undergo meiosis to produce 4 haploid cells (called spermatids)
67
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How long does Spermatogenesis last?

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48 Days:
- 16 for Meiosis I
- 16 for Meiosis II
- 16 for conversion into mature sperm

68
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Oogenesis

A

Production of gametes in the ovaries

69
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Oogonia

(____ that produce through ____)

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Germ cells that divide by meiosis to produce primary oocytes

70
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What does the first meiotic division produce in Oogenesis?

(hint: 2 things)

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Primary oocyte and Polar Body

71
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Primary Oocyte

(what does it contain?)

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large cell that contains 95% of cytoplasm

72
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Polar Body

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Other smaller cell

73
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What does the second meiotic division produce in Oogenesis?

(hint: 4 things)

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Ovum and 3 polar bodies

74
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What is unique about the polar bodies at the end of the 2nd meiotic division in Oogenesis?

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They have almost no cytoplasm and cannot function as gametes

75
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Karyotype

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All the chromosomes in a cell that are examined through a photograph

76
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How are chromosomes organized in a Karyotype

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By chromosome size and centromere location

77
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4 Classes of Chromosomes

(____tric)

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  • Metacentric
  • Submetric
  • Acrocentric
  • Teleocentric
78
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Metacentric Chromosome

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Centromere is approximately in the center

79
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Submetric Chromosome

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Centromere to one side of chromosome center
*arms of unequal length

80
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Acrocentric Chromosomes

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Centromere near one end
*arms of very unequal length

81
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Teleocentric Chromosomes

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Centromere at the very tip of chromosomes
*not present in human karyotype

82
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Short arm

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p arm (petite arm)

83
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Long Arm

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