Biology Core Concepts: Respiration, Photosynthesis, Cell Division

Biology Chapter 4: Cellular Respiration & Energy

  1. Question 1: How many molecules of ATP (or the equivalent) are produced per each turn of the Citric Acid Cycle?

    Answer: One

  2. Question 2: What process makes bread dough rise?

    Answer: Fermentation

  3. Question 3: Energy is stored long-term in the bonds of glucose and used short-term to perform work from an ATP molecule.

    Answer: Glucose: ATP

  4. Question 4: The energy currency used by cells is ______.

    Answer: ATP

  5. Question 5: Which of the following statements about

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Fundamental Scientific Concepts: Biology, Physics, and Earth Science

The Greenhouse Effect Explained

The greenhouse effect is a phenomenon whereby certain gases, components of the planetary atmosphere, retain some of the energy emitted by the soil after being heated by solar radiation. It affects all planetary bodies possessing an atmosphere. According to current scientific consensus, the greenhouse effect is being intensified on Earth by the emission of certain gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, primarily due to human economic activity. This phenomenon prevents

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Fundamental Cellular Processes: DNA, Gene Expression, Energy

DNA Replication In Vitro: Polymerase Chain Reaction

DNA Replication: Parental strands separate, complementary strands are made, and daughter strands are created.

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): A method of making copies, allowing a targeted region of DNA to be replicated (amplified) into as many copies as desired. PCR requires:

  • Template DNA
  • DNA Polymerase
  • Four bases (dNTPs)
  • Two primers

This process makes 2n copies.

Oligonucleotides: Primer sequences, typically 20-30 nucleotides long, are added so the number

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Key Ecological Concepts: Productivity, Homeostasis, Energy Flow, Nitrogen Cycle

Understanding Ecological Productivity

Productivity refers to the amount of organic matter, or food, prepared by a plant. When measured at any unit of time, it is known as the rate of productivity of that ecosystem.

Productivity is categorized into the following types:

  • Primary Productivity
  • Secondary Productivity
  • Net Productivity

Primary Productivity

Primary productivity is the production capability of a plant. It is always associated with autotrophs or photosynthetic organisms, primarily green plants. Some

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Animal Physiology: Response Mechanisms

Motor Responses and Locomotion

Motor responses are linked to the behavior of animals. They are responses that involve some kind of movement, with or without displacement. The effector organs for these responses are the muscles.

The Muscular System

The muscular system is formed by organs called muscles, consisting of muscle tissue and elongated cells called muscle fibers. Their cytoplasm has a large number of myofilaments (actin and myosin) with contractile function.

The muscles of invertebrates and

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Types of Biological Tissues

Plant Tissues

Meristematic Tissues

Allow for growth. Their cells are small with thin cell walls, a large nucleus, and no intercellular spaces.

  • Primary Meristems: Responsible for growth in length (apical meristems) and formation of primary phloem and xylem. Apical meristems are the most important.
  • Secondary Meristems: Responsible for growth in girth (diameter). Examples include:
    • Cambium: Forms secondary xylem and phloem internally.
    • Phellogen: Originates cork tissue externally and inner cortical parenchyma.
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