The eight levels of taxonomy hierarchy (biological classification system): - CORRECT
ANSWER Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species... [Show More] .
What does the domain level consist of? - CORRECT ANSWER Archea, Eukarya, and
Eubacteria.
***Eukarya consists of: animailia, fungi, plantae, and protista.
*** Archea consists of: archeabacteria.
***Eubacteria consists of: eubacteria.
Binomial nomenclature: - CORRECT ANSWER Used when classifying individual species, the
Latin name of the genus and species is written in Italiacs with the genus name capitalized and the
species not capitalized.
Natural selection: - CORRECT ANSWER Occurs when some individuals of a species are better
able to survive in their environment and reproduce than others; also known as "survival of the
fittest".
Genes: - CORRECT ANSWER Stretches of DNA on a chromosome that provide information for
an organism's characteristics; are responsible for heredity.
Alleles: - CORRECT ANSWER Different forms of genes in which some contain one or more
mutations.
Mutations: - CORRECT ANSWER Changes in the DNA that affect the way a gene functions.
Adaptation: - CORRECT ANSWER A process through which mutations and combinations of
alleles, some individuals of a species are better able to survive and adapt to the environment in
which they live.
***Although adaptation is the end result, the process of natural selection produces it.
Two strains of yeast are placed in a hot environment. Strain A has a mutation in a gene that
results in an ability to tolerate and grow at the high temperature. Strain B does not have a
mutation in the same gene and is unable to survive as well in the hot environment. The yeast
strains are allowed to grow and reproduce for a time. After a number of generations, a sample is
tested and only strain A is found. This is an example of what? - CORRECT ANSWER Natural
selection.
The action of natural selection is due to the presence of mutations in the DNA that are passed on
from generation to generation. (True or False) - CORRECT ANSWER True.
What is the function of nucleic acids? - CORRECT ANSWER To store and transmit hereditary
information.
What is a nucleic acid? - CORRECT ANSWER A chain of nucleotides that consists of a pentose,
a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
Pentose: - CORRECT ANSWER A type of sugar. In nucleic acids it is either ribose or
deoxyribose.
Phosphate group: - CORRECT ANSWER A molecule in the backbone of DNA and RNA that
links adjoining bases together.
Nitrogenous base: - CORRECT ANSWER A molecule found in DNA and RNA that encodes the
genetic information in cells.
5 types: adenine, cytosine, guanine, thymine, and uracil.
***Thymine is unique to DNA and Uracil is unique to RNA.
The double helix: - CORRECT ANSWER The double helix is able to form because weak bonds
are able to form between the hydrogen atoms and oxygen or nitrogen atoms between bases in the
complementary strands of DNA. This weak bond is called a hydrogen bond because one partner
in the bond will always be a hydrogen atom.
***In DNA adenine (A) always pairs with thymine (T), and guanine (G) always pairs with
cytosine (C).
Purines: - CORRECT ANSWER In the DNA's double helix, adenine and guanine have two rings
which are known as "purines".
Pyrimidines: - CORRECT ANSWER In the DNA's double helix, thymine and cytosine have
only one ring so are classified as "pyrimidines".
***In RNA, the pyrimidine base Uracil is used instead of thymine.
RNA structure: - CORRECT ANSWER Exists as a single strand of nucleotides. The difference
between RNA and DNA other than their structural differences is in RNA's pentose component
where DNA (deoxyribose) has one less oxygen atom than RNA.
RNA function: - CORRECT ANSWER Since DNA is the genetic blueprint of the cell, RNA is
the messenger within the cell. It uses the bases in DNA to transfer to the ribosomes to make
proteins.
Transcription: - CORRECT ANSWER Cells copy the instructions in the DNA into RNA and
send the messenger RNA to the ribosomes.
Translation: - CORRECT ANSWER (Protein production) Proteins are made by the ribosomes
from the information and send out to the entire cell.
RNA is the messenger between DNA and protein production. (T or F) - CORRECT ANSWER
True
Indicate whether the following bases are found in DNA only, RNA only, or both DNA and RNA.
A) Adenine
B) Cytosine
C) Guanine
D) Thymine
E) Uracil - CORRECT ANSWER A) both
B) both
C) both
D) DNA
E) RNA
Prokaryotic cells: - CORRECT ANSWER Bacteria (both Eubacteria and Archaebacteria) have
the most basic types of cells that can exist independently of each other.
Organelles: cell wall, cytoplasm, organelles, nucleoid, plasmid, ribosomes, and flagella or pili.
Cell wall (Prokaryotic): - CORRECT ANSWER An outside, rigid layer that separates the inside
and outside of the cell and an inside plasma membrane that is semipermeable that allows certain
substances inside and out of the cell.
Cytoplasm (Prokaryotic): - CORRECT ANSWER An inner layer that is a rich protein fluid with
gel-like consistency that houses organelles.
Nucleoid (Prokaryotic): - CORRECT ANSWER The condensed DNA of the cell; contains genes
and genetic blueprints needed for the formation of proteins that make up the machinery for the
cell.
Plasmid (Prokaryotic): - CORRECT ANSWER Small, circular portions of DNA that are not
associated with the nucleoid. They contain a small number of genes compared to the DNA in the
nucleoid. Chemically similar to DNA.
Ribosomes (Prokaryotic): - CORRECT ANSWER Manufacture protein for the cell from the
RNA messages. Small bodies that are free-floating in the cytoplasm.
Flagella (Prokaryotic): - CORRECT ANSWER Long and whip-like used for the movement of
the cell. Bacteria also have "pili" which are used for movement as well as the transfer of genetic
information.
Eukarya: - CORRECT ANSWER Eukarya contain eukaryotic cells which are more complex and
much larger than prokaryotic cells.
Plasma membrane (Eukaryotic): - CORRECT ANSWER Envelopes the cell and is
semipermeable allowing certain substances in and out of the cell. The cytoplasm contains
organelles and is gel-like.
Ribosomes (Eukaryotic): - CORRECT ANSWER Function like ribosomes of prokaryotic cells,
are used to make proteins based on RNA messages.
Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) (Eukaryotic): - CORRECT ANSWER A tubular transport network
within the cell, a stack of flattened membraneous sacs. It is responsible for moving proteins from
one part of the cell to another and for moving proteins to the outside of the cell (secretion). Two
types: smooth and rough.
***Rough ER: studded with ribosomes causing a rough appearance.
***Smooth ER: important for numerous metabolic processes.
Golgi apparatus (Eukaryotic): - CORRECT ANSWER Involved in the packing and transport of
proteins in the cell, including protein secretion. It refines proteins that have been manufactured
by the ribosomes, it sorts the proteins and prepares them for transport to other parts of the cell or
for secretion. Works hand in hand with the ER.
Vesicles (Eukaryotic): - CORRECT ANSWER Small membrane-bound sacs within the
cytoplasm. Used to transport proteins or other substances in or out of the cell. Three common
types: vacuoles, lysosomes, and peroxisomes.
***Vacuoles: basic storage unit of the cell and can hold various compounds.
***Lysosomes: contain digestive enzymes that are capable of disposing of cellular debris and
worn cell parts.
***Peroxisomes: rid the body of toxic components, such as hydrogen peroxide, major sites of
oxygen use and energy production. (Liver contains many peroxisomes because of the toxic
buildup).
Mitochondria (Eukaryotic): - CORRECT ANSWER The powerhouse of the cell, site of where
ATP is produced. Large kidney-bean shaped organelles surrounded by membranes. They also
contain membranes inside which are a series of folds called "cristae" where enzymes are found.
Enzymes on the cristae help convert sugar into ATP to power the cell.
Microtubules (Eukaryotic): - CORRECT ANSWER Cellular tracks, that during mitosis, form the
mitosis spindle. The spindle helps to segregate the chromosomes during cell division.
***Centrosomes: microtubules-organizing centers that help to form and organize the mitotic
spindle during mitosis.
Nucleus (Eukaryotic): - CORRECT ANSWER A large organelle in the center of the cell
enclosed by a double membrane with pores in it. It is the control center of the cell because it
contains the genetic information and directs all activities of the cell.
Nucleolus (Eukaryotic): - CORRECT ANSWER A small body within the nucleus and functions
to produce ribosomes that get moved to the cytoplasm.
Chloroplasts (Plant cells): - CORRECT ANSWER Large organelles that contain chlorophyll,
which allows the capture of sunlight to be used for production of glucose during photosynthesis.
Chloroplasts are similar to mitochondria but pant cells need both chloroplasts and mitochondria
to function.
***Have a solid cell wall to maintain structure.
***Have larger vacuoles to maintain cell pressure. [Show Less]