CAS BI 107 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Plant, Gene Expression, Zebrafish

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Chapter 1: evolution, the themes of biology, and. 1. 1 the study of life reveals common themes. Evolution: results in diversity of organisms on earth, results in organisms" adaptations to their environments. As one moves upward in the hierarchy of life, new properties emerge emergent properties (due to the rearrangement and interactions between the smaller parts: systems become more complex. Systems biology study of biological system by analyzing the interactions of its parts. Analyzing a biological structure helps one understands its functions. Cells: prokaryotic makes up single-celled microorganisms like bacteria and archaea: lacks membrane-enclosed organelles including nucleus, eukaryotic makes up all other life forms, have membrane-enclosed organelles (prokaryotic cells are usually smaller than eukaryotic cells) Gene expression info. coded in genes are transferred to the manufacture of cellular product with helps from mrnas (an intermediary: rnas also perform other roles in cells like regulation (same genes codes for same proteins in different cells) Genome entire genetic instructions in an organism.

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Select the statements that correctly represent the theory ofevolution. Select all that apply.

Evolution is partly about inheritance. Evidence of evolution isseen in structures such as wisdom teeth and the tail bone inhumans. These structures are thought to be âleft overâ from ourancestors and no longer appear to have any essential function inmodern humans.

Natural selection means that todayâs organisms are perfectlyadapted after millions of years of fine-tuning. No further changesare necessary because of all the progress that has been made bynatural selection.

We can see evidence of past natural selection in adaptationssuch as the camouflage of moths perched on the bark of their hosttree. We can also see natural selection at work today if we trackhow populations change in rapidly changing environments.

The theory of evolution does not apply to life today. It isstrictly about the history of life: what happened in the past asseen in fossils.

Scientists disagree about the main ideas of evolutionary theorybecause of incomplete or conflicting evidence.

Question 2

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The ability or tendency of organisms and cells to maintainstable internal conditions is called

metabolism

homeostasis

emergent property

evolution

Question 3

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Why do organisms maintain fairly steady conditions within theircells and bodies?

They need to keep conditions stable so that they can obtainfood.

Organisms just change along with whatever is happening in theoutside world, which is usually quite steady.

They must maintain stable conditions to keep their enzymesworking and generally to enable the chemical reactions of life.

Unstable conditions will destroy the DNA in cells; this is themost important risk for a cell facing physical or chemicalstress.

Question 4

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An organism or cell exhibits ____________ when it maintainssteady internal conditions despite changes in the outerenvironment.

homeostasis

evolution

balance

natural selection

Question 5

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10 points

Which type of molecule best illustrates the very strongrelationship between structure and function in biology?

enzymes

oxygen gas

all kinds of organic matter

water

Question 6

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10 points

Which best expresses how nutrients and energy move throughlife?

Nutrients flow from sunlight to organic matter to heat. Energycycles among all life forms.

Nutrients cycle among all life forms. Energy flows from sunlightto chemical energy to heat.

Nutrients and energy both are continually recycled in a greatcircle of life.

Question 7

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Which of the following is not a recurring theme in biology?

Living organisms maintain homeostasis.

Energy flows through living systems while matter isrecycled.

Evolutionary processes explain both the unity and adaptivediversity of life.

All of these are recurring themes.

Question 8

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10 points

Which statement about evolution is FALSE?

According to evolutionary theory, you are related to abacterium, to a yeast cell, to a snake, and to a whale. In fact,you are related to every species now alive on Earth, and to fossilspecies like dinosaurs as well.

Evolution occurs constantly, without end; there is no endpointin evolution.

Natural selection acts on genetic differences within apopulation to cause evolution. Individuals do not evolve.

Natural selection is about slow but steady progress. Through it,populations constantly get better-adapted. When this process iscompleted for all populations, evolution will come to a stop.

Question 9

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10 points

Imagine you have a peanut butter sandwich in front of you. Thesandwich is an example of _______.

matter

energy

Question 10

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10 points

You provide your gut bacteria with a warm place to live. Theyprovide you with vitamins and other services. This most directlyrepresents an example of...

shared ancestry of all life

natural selection

homeostasis

interdependence of life

It's a quiz for my life science class.

QUESTION 1

Organisms that have descended from the same initial group and have the ability to interbreed belong to the same

	A.	species.
	B.	family.
	C.	class.
	D.	genus.
	E.	order.

5 points

QUESTION 2

The simplest entity that exhibits all of the properties of life is called a(n)

	A.	molecule.
	B.	cell.
	C.	organism.
	D.	tissue.

5 points

QUESTION 3

In populations, adaptation usually arises through

	A.	responsiveness.
	B.	heredity.
	C.	metabolism.
	D.	natural selection.
	E.	development.

5 points

QUESTION 4

Scientists have found that ancient fossils

	A.	are less similar to present-day organisms than more recent fossils.
	B.	are just as similar to present-day organisms as more recent fossils.
	C.	are more similar to present-day organisms than more recent fossils.
	D.	are very similar to present-day organisms.
	E.	bear no resemblance to present-day organisms.

5 points

QUESTION 5

What is the term that describes the study of the relationship between living things and components of their environment?

	A.	herpetology
	B.	analogy
	C.	zoology
	D.	ecology
	E.	ichnology

5 points

QUESTION 6

Characteristics usually associated with life include all of the following except:

	A.	motility.
	B.	a high degree of organization.
	C.	lack of change from generation to generation.
	D.	reproduction.
	E.	responsiveness to stimuli.

5 points

QUESTION 7

The scientific name for the black-footed ferret is Mustela nigripes. The name Mustela indicates the _____________________ to which the organisms belongs.

	A.	phylum
	B.	class
	C.	family
	D.	species
	E.	genus

5 points

QUESTION 8

Which of the following is considered to be the most basic living unit?

	A.	organ system
	B.	molecule
	C.	organelle
	D.	cell
	E.	tissue

5 points

QUESTION 9

Which of the following concepts best describes the wide variety of dog species we observe, ranging from the domesticated golden retriever or the basset hound, to the wild dogs of Africa, to foxes?

	A.	preadaptation
	B.	special creation
	C.	inheritance of acquired characteristics.
	D.	taxonomy
	E.	evolution

5 points

QUESTION 10

If an ecologist is studying the cycling of carbon through a particular environment (which involes the movement of carbon through living things as well as through rock, air, and water), the scientist is studying at what level of ecology?

	A.	organismal
	B.	community
	C.	ecosystem
	D.	population
	E.	biosphere

5 points

QUESTION 11

Which list is organized from smallest to largest level of organization of life?

	A.	organisms, organ systems, organs, tissues, cells, organelles
	B.	organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms
	C.	organelles, tissues, cells, organ systems, organs, organisms
	D.	tissues, cells, organelles, organs, organ systems, organisms
	E.	cells, tissues, organ systems, organelles, organs, organisms

5 points

QUESTION 12

When examining the hierarchy of life, which of the following terms is most inclusive?

	A.	biosphere
	B.	population
	C.	species
	D.	ecosystem

5 points

QUESTION 13

The units of inheritance are

	A.	evolutions.
	B.	heredities.
	C.	genes
	D.	twins.
	E.	metabolic activities.

5 points

QUESTION 14

Organisms that undergo asexual reproduction

	A.	require another organism to reproduce.
	B.	are usually very complex.
	C.	produce offspring that are different from each other.
	D.	do not require energy to reproduce.
	E.	produce offspring that are identical to each other and to the parent.

5 points

QUESTION 15

All the living organisms in a particular area at a particular time make up a

	A.	biosphere.
	B.	community.
	C.	biosystem.
	D.	population.
	E.	ecosystem.

5 points

QUESTION 16

The first step in the scientific method is to

	A.	identify a problem.
	B.	predict the results of an experiment.
	C.	propose a solution.
	D.	draw a conclusion.
	E.	perform an experiment.

5 points

QUESTION 17

Young multicelled organisms usually start out small, then grow in size, and increase in complexity. This process is called:

	A.	heredity.
	B.	metabolism.
	C.	development.
	D.	evolution.
	E.	heredity.

5 points

QUESTION 18

To maintain order within their cells and organs, all living things must

	A.	carry on metabolism.
	B.	reproduce.
	C.	constantly change.
	D.	be able to move.
	E.	extract energy from sunlight.

5 points

QUESTION 19

Which of the following includes Highest levels of hierarchy?

	A.	family
	B.	phylum
	C.	domain
	D.	kingdom
	E.	order

5 points

QUESTION 20

Fungi are classified into which domain?

	A.	Archaea
	B.	Eukarya
	C.	Bacteria
	D.	Fungi

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1. If given a biological question, demonstrate your ability to scientifically analyze the problem2. How does the scientific method work?3. How are clinical drug tests conducted?4. What is natural selection, how does it work, and how does it compare to artificial selection?5. How did the ideas of Lamarck differ from those of Darwin?6. What evidence is there for evolution?7. Give examples of homologous/vestigial structures and atavisms8. What is the importance of the Hardy Weinberg equilibrium and how may it be violated?9. What are the effects of different forms of natural selection?10. How does one construct and read a cladogram?11. How does speciation occur?12. What are different types of reproductive isolating mechanisms?13. What are the types of14. What are major events in the evolution of life and when did they occur?15. What is the basic structure of different types of prokaryotes?16. How does this structure prevent cell lysis?17. How does the arrangement of genetic material allow for rapid reproduction in prokaryotes; how do they maintain genetic diversity?18. What are the Archaea and where are they found?19. What is the theory of endosymbiosis? What is secondary endosymbiosis?20. What are characteristics of the major groups of Protista discussed in class?21. Why is the kingdom Protista not a valid kingdom?22. How does one tell a plant from algae?23. How does the moss life cycle differ from that of other plants?24. How are ferns better adapted to life on land than mosses? How are they still tied to the water?25. What are the major groups of seed and seedless plants discussed in class and how are they different?26. What is the basic plant life cycle?27. Where do plants make sperm and eggs?28. Who are the major groups of seed plants, do any have swimming sperm?29. What benefits do seed plants have over ferns in terms of life on land30. What benefits do flowering plants have over gymnosperms?31. In what ways are angiosperms affected by coevolution with pollinators and herbivores?32. Where are the gametophytes found in seed plants?33. How does sperm get to the egg in seed plants?34. How do wind and animal pollinated flowers differ?35. How do fungi obtain their nutrients?36. In what ways do fungi interact with their environment?37. How do mushroom producing fungi reproduce?38. How do fungi benefit and otherwise affect humans?39. What are traits shared by all animals?40. What are major distinguishing traits of the phyla discussed in biology 2 lecture?Which groups are bilateral etc.41. What groups have parasites or other disease causing organisms?42. Why are arthropods so successful?43. What are traits of Chordates?44. Describe the adaptations to life on land, how do they parallel those seen in plants?45. What makes us Human?46. How is a bird adapted for flight?47. How does available surface area influence fungi, plants and animals?48. What was the significance of van Helmont

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