Biology 104 Final Exam Questions and
Answers
the principle that alleles of different genes are distributed independently of one another
during meiosis - Answer -independent assortment
-signals follicles in the ovaries to enlarge and produce estrogen - Answer -FSH
-no cell wall
-cell membrane
-multiple chromosomes
-true membrane bound nucleus
-cytoplasm
-plants and animals
-mitosis and fusion of gametes
-ribosomes - Answer -eukaryotic cell
-no cell wall
-cell membrane
-1 chromosome
-no true membrane bound nucleus
-cytoplasm
-bateria
-parital, undirectional transfer of DNA
-ribosomes - Answer -prokaryotic cell
responsible for important energy-conversion reactions in eukaryotes - Answer -
mitochondria
-the process of using DNA to make an mRNA copy of the gene
-occurs in the nucleus
-mRNA polymerase adds bases (A binds with U in this case)
-mRNA enters cytoplasm - Answer -transcription
-the process of using the mRNA copy as a set of instructions to assemble amino acids
into a protein
-mRNA molecue associates with a ribosome
-ribosome moves along the mRNA "reading it" in groups of 3 nucleotides (3 nucleotides
= 1 codon)
-a codon specifies a particular amino acid
, -tRNA carries amino acids to mRNA and ribosome by using its anticodon to find a
matching mRNA codon
-uses mRNA to produce protein
-completed amino acid chain detaches from the ribosome and folds into its 3D shape -
Answer -translation
the RNA copy of an original DNA sequence made during transcription - Answer -mRNA
a type of RNA that transports amino acids to the ribosome during translation - Answer -
tRNA
the part of tRNA molecule that binds to a complementart mRNA codon - Answer -
anticodon
-2 located deep by hip bone/pelvis
-size of almonds
-contains eggs
-makes hormones
-release an egg every month - Answer -ovaries
how egg gets from ovary to uterus - Answer -fallopian tubes
muscle lined with endometrium - Answer -uterus
-first part of reproductive tract
-muscular, elastic
-extends to cervix - Answer -vagina
opening to the uterus - Answer -cervix
-located in scrotum
-outside bc they need to be cooler
-responsible for sperm production and testosterone (around 60 days for sperm) -
Answer -testicles
holds the testes - Answer -scrotum
coiled structures that constitute the bulk of the testes and in which sperm develop -
Answer -seminiferous tubules
a tube that connects the bladder to the genitals and carries urine and sperm out of the
body - Answer -urethra
the fusion of an egg and a sperm - Answer -fertilization
# of sperm per ejaculate - Answer -300 million
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller millyphilip. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.