What is zoology? Flashcards

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What is zoology?

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zoology is the physical characteristics. It is the body shape, body parts, and function. It is the scientific study off animal life.

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General properties of living systems

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Each organism has its own chemical uniqueness. They all contain 4 macromolecules which are nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids.

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Nucleic Acids

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Nucleic acids are DNA and RNA in animals. They have a double helix structure and nucleotides (sugar phosphates) looks like a ladder. It is composed of Guanine, Adenind, thyminem and cytosine. They determine the characteristics. RNA tells how to make certain proteins.

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Protein- lysozome

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Lysozome attacks bacteria. action of protein act as an antibody. protein act as enzymes. enzymes break down. Proteins are hormones that send messages to different parts of the body.

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Carbohydrates-Glucose

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Glucose is a sugar. It provides chemical energy.

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Lipids

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Lipids are fats that keep you warm by storing energy.

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Complexity and hierarchical organization

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macromolecules-organelles-cells-tissue-organ-organism-population-species.

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Food Vacuoles

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Food Storage

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Nucleous

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Control center where DNA is

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Mitocondria

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DNA and energy

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Reproduction

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Organisms can reproduce themselves, Sexual, asexual. Molecular is when the Helix structure splits and a new one is formed. Cell mitosis is when a new cell is formed. populations are created from fragmentation.

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Possession of genetic programing

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All organisms have their own genetic code

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Metabolism

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Nutrients needed to obtain chemical energy and molecular components for building and maintaining organism.

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Development

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Each organism has its own life cycle.

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Environmental interactions

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Ecology and responding to environmental stimuli.

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Movement

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Ameba= flagellum
paramecium=cilia
Volvox=2 flagellum
Tripnozoa (parasite) Flagellum
fish=coddal fin
butterfly= wings