Intro to Cell Biology Final Exam
(genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms -
ANS-meiosis
(reproductive cells: sperm and eggs) have half as many chromosomes as somatic cells -
ANS-Gametes
A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes. - ANS-trait
A chemical bond resulting from the attraction between oppositely charged ions. - ANS-ionic
bond
A chemical bond that involves sharing a pair of electrons between atoms in a molecule. -
ANS-covalent bond
A chemical group consisting of a carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms. (CH3; is
nonpolar) - ANS-methyl group
A chemical group consisting of a carbon atom linked by a double bond to an oxygen atom.
(C=O; aldehyde and ketone) - ANS-carbonyl group
A chemical group consisting of a phosphorus atom bonded to four oxygen atoms; important in
energy transfer. (PO4) - ANS-phosphate group
A chemical group consisting of an oxygen atom bonded to a hydrogen atom. (OH; alcohol) -
ANS-hydroxyl group
A chemical group present in organic acids and consisting of a single carbon atom
double-bonded to an oxygen atom and also bonded to a hydroxyl group. (COOH) -
ANS-carboxyl group
A chemical group that consists of a nitrogen atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms. (NH2) -
ANS-amino group
A chemical reaction in which two molecules covalently bond to each other with the removal of a
water molecule. - ANS-dehydration synthesis
a compound that produces hydroxide ions in solution - ANS-Base
A couple has five sons. What is the probability that their next child will be a girl? - ANS-50%
, A cross between two individuals, concentrating on only one definable trait - ANS-monohybrid
cross
A cross between two individuals, concentrating on two definable traits - ANS-dihybrid cross
a diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two haploid gametes; a fertilized ovum. - ANS-Zygote
A fat that is liquid at room temperature and found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds. -
ANS-unsaturated fats
A fat that is solid at room temperature and found in animal fats, lards, and dairy products. -
ANS-saturated fats
A form of asexual reproduction in which one cell divides to form two identical cells. - ANS-binary
fission
A group of atoms held together by covalent bonds. - ANS-Molecule
A heritable feature that varies among individuals - ANS-character
a liquid consisting of a uniform mixture of two or more substances - ANS-Solution
A liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances - ANS-Solvent
A logical, systematic approach to the solution of a scientific problem - ANS-Scientific Method
A long molecule consisting of many similar or identical monomers linked together. -
ANS-Polymer
a mating between an individual of unknown genotype and an individual homozygous recessive
for the trait of interest - ANS-testcross
A microscope that uses an electron beam to study the internal structure of thinly sectioned
specimens. - ANS-Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)
A microscope that uses an electron beam to study the surface architecture of a cell or other
specimen. - ANS-Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
A natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment. -
ANS-Natural Selection
A non-membrane-bounded region in a prokaryotic cell where the DNA is concentrated. -
ANS-nucleoid
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