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Cell Structure and Function
Powerhouse of the cell,
Allows for the diffusion of molec...,
Control center of hte cell
37  cards
Reproduction
Autosomal cells are __ploid,
Germ cells are __ploid,
Longest stage of cell cycle inclu...
72  cards
Embryogenesis and Development
Joining of sperm and ovum,
Site fertilization usually occurs...,
Uses acrosomal enzymes to penetra...
59  cards
Nervous System
Specialized cells capable of tran...,
Occurs via ion exchange and the g...,
Occurs via neurotransmitter relea...
53  cards
Endocrine System
Organs of endocrine system that s...,
Signaling molecules that are secr...,
Can be classified by chemical str...
68  cards
Respiratory System
Where the lungs are located,
External opening of nose where ai...,
Mucous membranes and nasal hairs ...
41  cards
Cardiovascular System
Consists of a muscular four chamb...,
Composed of cardiac muscle and su...,
Circulation pump on right side of...
68  cards
Immune System
Composed of defenses that are alw...,
Composed of defenses that take ti...,
Produces immune cells
57  cards
Digestive System
Involves the breakdown of food in...,
Involves the oxidation of glucose...,
Process by which glucose and fatt...
53  cards
Homeostasis
Serves many functions including t...,
Flow of urine,
Has a muscular lining known as th...
35  cards
Musculoskeletal System
Types of muscle,
Muscle type involved in support a...,
Skeletal muscle carry out oxidati...
70  cards
Genetics and Evolution
Contain genes in a linear sequence,
Alternative forms of a gene,
The combination of alleles one ha...
57  cards
Enzymes
Do not alter the free energy g or...,
Types of enzymes catalyze oxidati...,
Types of enzymes move a functiona...
13  cards
DNA and Biotechnology
Dense transcriptionally silent dn...,
Less dense transcriptionally acti...,
Synthesizes new dna reads 3 to 5 ...
21  cards
RNA and the Genetic Code
States that dna is transcribed to...,
Point mutations with no effect on...,
Point mutations that produce a pr...
12  cards
Biological Membranes
Primary membrane component both m...,
Act as transporters cell adhesion...,
Can form a protective glycoprotei...
10  cards
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Is the production of glycogen usi...,
Is the breaking down of glycogen ...,
Occurs in the cytoplasm of most c...
3  cards
Bioenergetics and Regulation of Metabolism
Atp is a ___ level energy molecule,
Atp contains high energy phosphat...,
Atp can also participate in ____ ...
10  cards
Biochemistry
Measure of how hydrophobic vs how...,
Higher the hydropathy value kj mo...,
Lower the hydropathy value kj mol...
62  cards

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