Campbell Biology [custom 10th Edition] notes

Chapter 1 Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry 1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions 1) Cells are ________. A) only found in pairs, because single cells cannot exist independently B) limited in size to 200 and 500 micrometers in diameter C) characteristic of eukaryotic but not prokaryotic organisms D) characteristic of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms Answer: D Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge/Comprehension Section: 1.1 2) In comparison to eukaryotes, prokaryotes ________. ...

) Cells are _____. A) only found in pairs, because single cells cannot exist independently B) limited in size to 200 and 500 micrometers in diameter C) characteristic of eukaryotic but not prokaryotic organisms D) characteristic of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms 2) In comparison to eukaryotes, prokaryotes _____. A) are more structurally complex B) are larger C) are smaller D) do not have membranes 3) Which of the following types of cells utilize deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as th...

) Cells are _____. A) only found in pairs, because single cells cannot exist independently B) limited in size to 200 and 500 micrometers in diameter C) characteristic of eukaryotic but not prokaryotic organisms D) characteristic of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms 2) In comparison to eukaryotes, prokaryotes _____. A) are more structurally complex B) are larger C) are smaller D) do not have membranes 3) Which of the following types of cells utilize deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as th...

Chapter 1 Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry 1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions 1) Cells are ________. A) only found in pairs, because single cells cannot exist independently B) limited in size to 200 and 500 micrometers in diameter C) characteristic of eukaryotic but not prokaryotic organisms D) characteristic of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms Answer: D Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge/Comprehension Section: 1.1 2) In comparison to eukaryotes, prokaryotes ________. ...

Key words: polar molecule, cohesion, adhesion, surface tension, specific heat, heat of vaporization, evaporative cooling, solution, solvent, solute, hydration shell, hydrophilic, hydrophobic, molecular mass, mole, molecular weight, molarity (how to calculate it), hydrogen ion, hydroxide ion, buffers. Key concepts: Detailed description to understand polar covalent bonds, water's emergent properties, why water is the solvent of life, what is an acid/base/buffer, how to calculate ion concentration...

Key words: organic chemistry, vitalism, mechanism, hydrocarbons, isomers, structural isomers, cis-trans isomers, enantiomers, asymmetric carbon, functional groups, ATP. Key concepts: Understanding Miller Experiment, detailed & useful information regarding diverse molecules, different isomers, seven functional groups with diagrams, side notes, and important information that you will most likely be tested on. This is in a form of a study guide, however it covers everything from Chapter 4 in deta...

Key words: macromolecules (function of the four main types), polymer, monomer, enzymes, dehydration reaction, hydrolysis, carbohydrates, monosaccharides, polysaccharides, starch, glycogen, cellulose, chitin, lipids, fat, saturated/unsaturated fatty acid, trans fat, hydrogenation process, phospholipids, steroids, cholesterol, polypeptides, protein, amino acids, gene, nucleic acid, nucleotide. Detailed description of the breakdown of polymers, lipids, fats, phospholipids, steroids, proteins. Detai...

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