Biology 1406 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BIOLOGY 1406 EXAM 4cell division - correct answer The continuity of life is based on the reproduction of cells multicellular eukaryotes depend on cell division for what? - correct answer Development from a fertilized cell Growth Repair cell cycle - correct answer the life of a cell from formation to its own division genome - correct answer genome can consist of a single DNA molecule (common in prokaryotic cells) or a number of DNA molecules (common in eukaryotic cells) chromatin - ...

Biology 1406 Exam #3Cell division is used for which of the following? - correct answer Reproduction of single-celled organisms, growth of multicellular organisms, repair and replacement of cells, and sperm and egg production Asexual and sexual reproduction differs in that sexual reproduction_____________ - correct answer Can produce great variation among the offspring (Meiosis) Asexual Reproduction ____________ - correct answer Produces offspring genetically identical to the parent (Mitosi...

BIOLOGY 1406 EXAM REVIEW correctly answered latest update During your senior year you get the opportunity to travel to the Amazon rainforest. You spend a lot of time in the area of Lago Grande in Brazil as well as other parts of this vast jungle. You are in awe of all the living organisms that inhabit this particular area as well as the Amazon River that flows through the heart of the rainforest. The tropical climate is humid, but reminds you of home. What type of biological organization was de...

Biology 1406 lecture exam 4Gregor Mendel - correct answer father of modern genetics two things Gregor Mendel discussed - correct answer character trait character - correct answer heritable feature of an organism trait - correct answer version of a character what did mendel follow? - correct answer the inheritance of traits in true-breeding pea plants cross - correct answer mating between traits ex: purple flower with a white flower hybrid - correct answer offspring of a cross...

BIOL 1406 - Test 11) A localized group of organisms that belong to the same species is called a A) biosystem. B) community. C) population. D) ecosystem. E) family. - correct answer Answer: C Topic: Concept 1.1 Skill: Knowledge/Comprehension 2) Organisms interact with their environments, exchanging matter and energy. For example, plant chloroplasts convert the energy of sunlight into A) the energy of motion. B) carbon dioxide and water. C) the potential energy of chemical bonds. D) ...

Biology 1406 Chapters 1-3What does science study? - correct answer Physical laws that govern the natural world. Natural causality- all events can be traced to natural causes Observable, measurable, testable events. What doesn't science study? - correct answer beliefs accepted by faith. What is the procedure called that is used by scientists to acquire knowledge? - correct answer The scientific method. Steps of the scientific method - correct answer Observe and accumulate data on wha...

BIOLOGY 1406 lecture exam 1What are proteins? - correct answer Polymers of amino acids covalently bonded through peptide bonds into a chain What are the parts of an amino acid? - correct answer central carbon single hydrogen carboxyl group amino group R-group {side chain} What is the significance of the R-group {side chain}? - correct answer distinguishes one amino acid from another and dictates an amino acid's properties What is an oligopeptide? - correct answer less than 50 am...

gregor mendel father of modern genetics two things gregor mendel discussed character trait character heritable feature of an organism trait version of a character what did mendel follow? the inheritance of traits in true-breeding pea plants cross mating between traits ex: purple flower with a white flower hybrid offspring of a crossphenotype physical appearance ex: purple flower color genotype DNA content of genes when mendel crossed the white (recessive) pea plant with the purple (do...

BIOLOGY 1406 lecture exam 1 questions with 100% correct answersWhat are proteins? - correct answer Polymers of amino acids covalently bonded through peptide bonds into a chain What are the parts of an amino acid? - correct answer central carbon single hydrogen carboxyl group amino group R-group {side chain} What is the significance of the R-group {side chain}? - correct answer distinguishes one amino acid from another and dictates an amino acid's properties What is an oligopepti...

Biology 1406: Exam 3 Latest Version Graded A+ autotrophs an organism able to build all the complex organic molecules that it requires as its own food source heterotroph an organism that cannot derive energy from photosynthesis or inorganic chemicals , and so must feed on other plants and animals, obtaining chemical energy by degrading their organic molecules cellular respiration the oxidation of organic compounds to extract energy from chemical bonds dehydrogenation chemical r...