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General Biology Exam 1 Review

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  • Domains of life

    The three domains are Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya, classifying all living organisms based on cell type and genetics.

  • Functions of cell organelles

    Organelles include the nucleus (stores DNA), mitochondria (ATP production), ribosomes (protein synthesis), Golgi apparatus (modifies and packages proteins), and endoplasmic reticulum (protein and lipid synthesis).

  • Hierarchy of living organisms

    Levels include cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems, and biosphere.

  • Relationship between cell size and surface area

    Smaller cells have a higher surface area-to-volume ratio, allowing more efficient exchange of materials across the membrane.

  • Types of microscopy and uses

    Light microscopy for viewing live cells, electron microscopy for detailed ultrastructure, and fluorescence microscopy for specific molecules.

  • Most abundant elements in humans

    Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen are the most abundant elements in the human body.

  • Importance of reductionism

    Reductionism breaks complex biological systems into simpler parts to better understand their functions.

  • Why DNA is important

    DNA stores genetic information that directs cell function and heredity.

  • Types of chemical bonds

    Ionic bonds transfer electrons, covalent bonds share electrons, and hydrogen bonds are weak attractions between polar molecules.

  • What makes a molecule polar or nonpolar

    Polarity depends on unequal sharing of electrons and molecular shape; polar molecules have partial charges, nonpolar do not.

  • Interaction of negatively and positively charged elements

    Oppositely charged ions attract each other, forming ionic bonds.

  • pH levels for acidic and basic substances

    Acidic substances have pH < 7; basic substances have pH > 7; neutral is pH 7.

  • Order of the scientific method

    Observation, question, hypothesis, experiment, data analysis, conclusion, and communication.

  • Definition of homeostasis

    Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment despite external changes.

  • Difference between element and molecule

    An element is a pure substance of one type of atom; a molecule is two or more atoms chemically bonded.

  • Shared characteristics of living and nonliving things

    Both have atoms and molecules, but only living things show metabolism, growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli.

  • Importance of radioisotope technology

    Used for tracing molecules in biological systems and medical imaging.

  • How atoms change their charges

    Atoms gain or lose electrons to become ions with positive or negative charges.

  • Process of diffusion

    Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration without energy input.

  • Protein complex where most ATP is made in electron transport chain

    ATP synthase produces most ATP during the electron transport chain in mitochondria.

  • What can pass through the plasma membrane

    Small nonpolar molecules and gases pass freely; large or charged molecules require transport proteins.

  • Definition of active transport

    Movement of molecules against their concentration gradient using energy (ATP).

  • Isotonic solution effect on cells

    In an isotonic solution, water moves equally in and out, so cell size remains stable.

  • Purpose of glycolysis

    Breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH in the cytoplasm.

  • Electron carriers during citric acid cycle

    NAD+ and FAD accept electrons from metabolic intermediates to form NADH and FADH2.

  • Composition of the plasma membrane

    Consists mainly of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins, cholesterol, and carbohydrates.

  • Types of connective tissues

    Includes loose, dense, cartilage, bone, and blood connective tissues.

  • Locations of connective tissues

    Loose connective tissue under skin, dense in tendons, cartilage in joints, bone in skeleton, blood in vessels.

  • Type of muscle in the stomach

    Smooth muscle controls involuntary contractions in the stomach wall.

  • Functions of different tissue types

    Epithelial covers surfaces, connective supports, muscle enables movement, nervous transmits signals.

  • Types of cell junctions

    Includes tight junctions (seal cells), desmosomes (anchor cells), and gap junctions (allow communication).