DNA Replication: Mechanisms, Enzymes, and E. Coli Process

DNA Replication Fundamentals

The organism has the ability to create exact copies of itself, based on a template. This was discovered when it was clear that DNA somehow acts to serve as a template in replication and transcription of genetic information. Each of the two strands are complementary to each other, following these rules:

  1. DNA replication is semiconservative: Each DNA strand is the template for the synthesis of a new chain. The result is two new DNA molecules, each with a new chain and an
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Cell Cycle, DNA Replication, and Mitosis Explained

The Cell Cycle

The cell cycle involves:

  • Doubling of hereditary material, which is then equally divided between daughter cells.
  • Division of the cytoplasm into two.

The cell cycle is a series of changes a cell undergoes from one division to the next, ultimately resulting in two daughter cells.

Cell Cycle Control

Cell cycle control occurs at the molecular level, regulated by cytoplasmic proteins, including cyclins and kinases. Checkpoints determine if the cell receives a signal to divide; if not, it enters

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Evolutionary Evidence and Human Origins

Evidence for Evolution

Testing Status

Evolutionary evidence is based on observations of intermediate species. For example, the platypus exhibits characteristics of both mammals and reptiles.

Biological Tests

Species differ across geographical areas, with greater differences observed in more isolated regions. An example is the 13 species of finches found in the Galapagos Islands.

Paleontological Testing

Comparing fossils with present-day animals reveals differences and similarities between past and current

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Sensory Receptors and the Human Body Systems

Sensory Receptors

Structures formed by specialized nerve cells to capture and transform stimuli into nerve impulses.

According to Stimuli Captured

  • Chemoreceptors: Sensitive to chemicals.
  • Mechanoreceptors: Sensitive to mechanical stimuli.
  • Photoreceptors: Light-sensitive.
  • Thermoreceptors: Sensitive to temperature variations.
  • Nociceptors: Responsible for the sensation of pain.

Depending on Their Position

  • Internal receptors: Responsible for collecting information inside the body.
  • External receptors: Responsible
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Cell Structures: Golgi, Lysosomes, Vacuoles, Ribosomes, Mitochondria

Golgi Apparatus

The Golgi apparatus is composed of flattened, sac-like units (cisternae) formed by smooth membranes. These cisternae are typically clustered in groups of 5 to 8, forming a stack called a dictyosome. At the edges of the cisternae, vesicles bud off, containing various cellular products. Dictyosomes have two faces: a forming face (cis) and a maturing face (trans), which leads to the corresponding vesicles.

Lysosomes

Lysosomes are characteristic of animal cells. They are membrane-bound,

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Characteristics of Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals

Fish

All fish are aquatic vertebrates. Some live in fresh water and some in salt water.

Body Features

  • Fusiform body.
  • Fish limbs are fins. Most fish have: 2 pectoral fins, 2 pelvic fins, one caudal fin, one anal fin, and one or more dorsal fins. However, there are exceptions.
  • Their body is covered with scales, which are overlapped. Sharks and rays have small denticles instead of flat scales.
  • They have a sensory organ, the lateral line, which detects water vibrations.
  • Most fish have a natatory bladder, an
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