final exam - life

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Decks in this class (38)

Lec. 1 - Atoms and Molecules
Describe an atom explain protons ...,
Explain what defines an element h...,
Explain what an isotope is compar...
7  cards
Lec. 2 - Bonds and Water
Explain electronegativity as it r...,
Compare the different types of ch...,
Explain radioactivity and half li...
5  cards
Lec. 3 - Water Properties and pH
Describe the special properties o...,
Explain ph what is it s importanc...,
Compare acids and bases relate th...
4  cards
Lec. 4 - Carbon Molecules
Describe the different types of s...,
Explain why carbon makes 4 covale...,
Describe isomers
4  cards
Lec. 5 - Macromolecules
Explain carbohydrates how are the...,
Describe how proteins are formed ...,
Explain what determines the struc...
7  cards
Lec. 6 - Proteins, Sugars, Fats
Explain hydrolysis dehydration re...,
Describe the difference between a...,
Explain how ph affects the cellul...
5  cards
Lec. 7 - Cell Structure
Prokaryotic eukaryotic cells simi...,
Explain the endosymbiotic theory,
Describe the different organelles...
6  cards
Lec. 8 - Organelles
Explain the function of the endom...,
Compare the anatomy and function ...,
Describe endosymbiosis as it rela...
4  cards
Lec. 9 - Organelle Function
Compare vacuoles in plants and an...,
Explain the importance of ph in t...,
Describe the composition of the l...
4  cards
Lec. 10 - Cell Transport
Describe the composition of the l...,
Explain why the lipid bilayer is ...,
Compare osmosis and diffusion
6  cards
Lec. 11 - Energy and Metabolism
Explain what happens when a cell ...,
Explain the difference between en...,
Explain symports antiports uniports
5  cards
Lec. 12 - ATP and Enzyme Function
Compare endergonic exergonic and ...,
Explain how the deltag of a react...,
Describe the function of enzymes ...
5  cards
Lec. 13 - Cellular Energy
What is gibbs free energy,
Explain the factors affecting enz...,
Describe the purpose of cellular ...
4  cards
Lec. 14 - Harvesting Energy
What are the 4 stages of cellular...,
Explain the difference between su...,
Describe the inputs outputs and l...
5  cards
Lec. 15 - Cellular Respiration
Describe what occurs after glycol...,
Explain the difference between py...,
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5  cards
Lec. 16 - Plants and Photosynthesis
Compare an autotroph and a hetero...,
Diagram a chloroplast and explain...,
Explain the importance of chlorop...
6  cards
Lec. 17 - Photosynthesis Reactions
Describe light pigments chlorophyll,
Compare the components of the lig...,
Describe a photosystem and the ro...
5  cards
Lec. 18 - Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis
Describe oxidation reduction reac...,
Explain why photosynthesis is an ...,
Compare and contrast the etc and ...
5  cards
Lec. 19 - Cell Cycle and Cell Division
Differentiate btwn binary fission...,
Compare asexual and sexual reprod...,
Explain the cell cycle stages
7  cards
Lec. 20 - Meiosis
Explain the process and steps of ...,
Compare sister chromatids and hom...,
Differentiate btwn a zygote and a...
5  cards
Lec. 21 - Heredity
Explain who mendel was,
Describe mendel s experiments,
Differentiate between genes trait...
6  cards
Lec. 22 - Inheritance
Describe the purpose of a test cross,
Explain probability in relation t...,
Explain how blood types occur and...
4  cards
Lec. 23 - Chromosomes
Describe a test cross and a dihyb...,
Differentiate btwn female and mal...,
Differentiate btwn somatic vs sex...
4  cards
Lec. 24 - Chromosomal Inheritance
Describe a karyotype,
Describe nondisjunction,
Describe the different sec chromo...
5  cards
Lec. 25 - DNA
Describe the structure shape and ...,
Explain why dna replication is co...,
Explain the process of dna replic...
8  cards
Lec. 26 - Genes
Explain telomeres and telomerase,
Describe the function of a primer
2  cards
Lec. 27 - Transcription
Describe the path of protein form...,
Compare transcription in prokaryo...,
Describe steps of transcription
6  cards
Lec. 28 - Translation
Explain how mrna is processed,
Explain the steps of translation,
Explain the connection between dn...
5  cards
Lec. 29 - Gene Expression
Describe how gene expression can ...,
Describe the components of an ope...,
Explain the function of a repressor
5  cards
Lec. 30 - Gene Regulation
Describe the function of dna meth...,
Explain how genes are regulated t...,
Describe the different types of p...
5  cards
Lec. 31 - Genetics
Explain how transcription factors...,
Compare cell potency totipotent p...,
Explain the function of stem cell...
4  cards
Lec. 32 - Stem Cells and Cancer
Describe how gene therapy works,
Explain cell differentiation in t,
Explain cell reprogramming
6  cards
Lec. 33 - Evolution
Explain evolution and the concept...,
Explain how alleles relate to gen...,
Describe the agents of change inv...
7  cards
Lec. 34 - Origin of Species
Compare analogus vs homologous st...,
Describe hardy weinberg equilibri...,
Describe natural selection
5  cards
Lec. 35 - Natural Selection
Explain natural selection,
Explain fitness as it relates to ...,
Describe genetic dirft
6  cards
Lec. 36 - Viruses
Describe the components of a virus,
Compare bacteria and viruses,
Explain the viral origins hypotheses
6  cards
Lec. 37 - Medicine and Biotechnology
Explain the purpose of biotechnology,
Describe gel electrophoresis and ...,
Describe the process by which vac...
3  cards
Lec. 38 - Biology and Life
0  cards

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