BSC-108 University of Alabama Exam 1
A protein must maintain its folded structure to function properly. What term describes the unfolding of a protein? - Answer-denaturation
Atom - Answer-The smallest unit of matter that still retains the properties of an element,
Describe energy coupling....
BSC-108 University of Alabama Exam 1
A protein must maintain its folded structure to function properly. What term describes the
unfolding of a protein? - Answer-denaturation
Atom - Answer-The smallest unit of matter that still retains the properties of an element,
Describe energy coupling. - Answer-It is transfer of energy from catabolism to anabolism, or it
can also be the transfer of energy from exergonic process to endergonic process.
Describe the basic steps in the scientific method. - Answer-Why the textbook explains that the
scientific method is never as rigid as it was taught in the past, the basic steps are still generally
the same. They are exploration, testing, communications, outcomes. Make an observation.
Ask a question.
Form a hypothesis, or testable explanation.
Make a prediction based on the hypothesis.
Test the prediction.
Describe the pH scale. - Answer-A physical representation of the measurement of how basic or
acid a substance is.
Electron - Answer-A subatomic particle that has a negative charge
Give an example of diffusion. - Answer-Perfume sprayed in one part of the room that is then
diffused to the other portions of the room.
How do monosaccharides differ from disaccharides? - Answer-Disaccharides are made up of
monosacchardies, which are simple sugers consistent of one unit.
How does a covalent bond differ from an ionic bond? - Answer-An ionic bond happens when an
atom loses or gains electrons and become electrically charged. A covalent bond forms when
two atoms share one or more pairs of outer-shell electrons.
How does active transport differ from passive transport? - Answer-Passive transport does not
require energy/ ATP, while active transport does require energy.
How does DNA control the cell? - Answer-DNA is the code that tells the cell which types of
proteins to make. It is then thse sad proteins that control and regulate cell growth, division,
communication with other cells and most other cellular functions.
How is a polar molecule different from a nonpolar molecule? - Answer-A nonpolar molecule has
one mnegative, and one positive end and stronger intermolecular forces of attraction, but a
polar molecule has has a negative end and two positive ends.
If an animal cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, what happens to the cell? - Answer-It would
rapidly gain water because osmosis would cause the water to move to the area with more
solutes.
, Imagine a microscope's ocular lenses havea magnification of 10X. What is the total
magnification of a specimen if you use the 40X objectivelens? - Answer-400x
Is chemical energy considered kinetic or potential energy? - Answer-potential energy
List four life-supporting properties of water. - Answer-high specific heat capacity
Hydrogen bounding
Density
Polarity
List three differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. - Answer-prokaryotic are
smaller/ simpler cells while, eukaryotic are larger and more complex cells.
prokaryotic organelles are not membrane bound, while, eukaryotic cells do have membrane
bound organelles
prokaryotic are found in bacteria and archea and eukaryotic are found in prosiest, plants, fungi,
and animals.
Name a theory that unifies biology as a science. - Answer-The theory that unifies all biology
Name three differences between animal and plant cells. - Answer-Plant cells have central
voucules, while animals cells do not.
Plant cells have a cell walls, while while animals cells do not.
Plant cells have chloroplast, while while animals cells do not.
neutron - Answer-A subatomic particle that has no charge and that is found in the nucleus of an
atom
Proton - Answer-A subatomic particle that has a positive charge and that is found in the nucleus
of an atom
State the principle of conservation of energy. - Answer-Energy cannot be created or destroyed
To which domain does Paramecium belong: - Answer-Eukarya
What are seven properties all living things have in common? - Answer-Order
Cells
Growth and Development
regulation
response to the environment
reproduction .
Evolution .
What are the 11 levels of biological organization? - Answer-Molecules and atoms
Organelles
cells
tissue
organs
organ systems
organisms
population
communities
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