Functional biology - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Honors Biology Chapter 2 Test Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the role of nucleic acids in cells? Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information; DNA carries genetic instructions, and RNA helps in protein synthesis. How do enzymes affect the rate of a chemical reaction? Enzymes increase the rate of a chemical reaction by lowering the activation energy needed for the reaction to proceed. What is a molecule’s functional group, and why is it important? A f...

Brock Biology of Microorganisms 15th Edition by Michael Madigan Test Bank, Questions and Answers - All Chapters. Contents UNIT I: THE FOUNDATIONS OF MICROBIOLOGY 1. The Microbial World 2. Microbial Cell Structure and Function 3. Microbial Metabolism 4. Molecular Information Flow and Protein Processing UNIT II: MICROBIAL GROWTH AND REGULATION 5. Microbial Growth and Its Control 6. Microbial Regulatory Systems 7. Molecular Biology of Microbial Growth 8. Viruses and Their Replication UNIT III: GENO...

WVU Biology 102 Exam 5 Questions and Answers Already Passed What are the functional units of the nervous system? neurons Basic structure / function of the neuron - dendrites, cell body and axon. Dendrites- receive impulses from the synapses of other Axon- place along which the message is sent. Long rope like object. Myelin Sheath- cover around the Axon, increases the speed of the message sent. What happens during an "action potential"? Sodium (Na) start out and then rushes in- ...

BMCC Bio 425 Exam Chapter 1-4 Latest Update Graded A+ What is the main focus of biology as a science? The main focus of biology is to study living organisms, their structures, functions, interactions, and the processes that sustain life. How do scientists ensure their findings are reliable and valid? Scientists ensure their findings are reliable and valid by using the scientific method, which includes forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing results...

Bio 181 Exam 1 Latest Update Graded A+ DNA deoxyribonucleic acid, the material that contains the information that determines inherited characteristics Electron microscope instrument that uses a beam of electrons instead of light to magnify structures up to 500,000 times actual size; allows scientists to view structures within a cell Endomembrane system The collection of membranes inside and around a eukaryotic cell Endoplasmic reticulum internal transport system of the cell, mod...

Test Bank for Seeley’s Anatomy & Physiology, 12th Edition, Cinnamon VanPutte, Jennifer Regan, Andrew Russo, Rod Seeley, Trent Stephens, Philip Tate, ISBN10: 8, ISBN13: 2195 Table of Contents Part 1 – Organization of the Human Body 1. The Human Organism 2. The Chemical Basis of Life 3. Cell Biology 4. Tissues PART 2 – Support and Movement 5. Integumentary System 6. Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue 7. Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy 8. Joints and Movement 9. Muscular Syste...

What is physiology? correct answers - the study of the normal functioning of a living organism and its component parts, including chemical and physical processes - "knowledge of nature" What are emergent properties? correct answers properties of a complex system that cannot be explained by a knowledge of a systems individual components What do emergent properties result from? correct answers from complex, nonlinear interactions of the systems different components What are some exampl...

AP Biology Exam Terms organic compounds contain carbon; examples include lipids, proteins, and carbs functional groups amino (NH2), carbonyl (RCOR), carboxyl (COOH), hydroxyl (OH), phosphate (PO4), sulfhydryl (SH) fat glycerol and three fatty acids saturated fats bad for you; animals and some plants have it; solidifies at room temp. unsaturated fats better for you, plants have it; liquifies at room temp. steriods lipids whose structures resemble chicken-wire fence...

IB Biology semester 1 Latest Version Graded A+ Cells Smallest functional unit of an organism What are the principles of cell theory? 1. All living things are made of cells 2. Cells are smallest unit of life 3. Cells come from pre-existing cells What are the properties of life? Metabolism Reproduction Growth Response Excretion Homeostasis Nutrition Prokaryotic cells Single cell which has neither a distinct nucleus or organelles can be an organism (e.g. bacteria) Flage...

BIO 181 Study Guide test 1What is biology? - correct answer the study of life: poses questions about the living world and seeks answers through scientific inquiry What are the characteristics of life? - correct answer order, energy processing, regulation, reproduction, growth and development, and the ability to respond to the environment What are the functional areas of biology? - correct answer cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere Wha...