What is the octet rule?
When atoms try to gain or lose an electron to have 8 in a valence shell.
How do enzymes speed up the rate of a chemical reaction?
They lower the activation energy needed for a reaction to occur.
What is active transport?
When substance is moving against a gradient and requires ATP.
What are the 4 basic tissue types?
Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, Nervous.
What is scurvy?
A vitamin C deficiency causing abnormal bone growth
What is the difference between a molecule and a compound?
Molecules are the same atoms bonded together while a compound is different types
What is the difference between competitive and non-competitive inhibition?
Competitive inhibition binds to the active site while non competitive binds to the allosteric site.
Explain the differences between microvilli, cilia, and flagella.
Microvilli are meant to increase surface area, Cilia helps to move debris, and the flagella helps to move a whole cell.
What type of tissue is the worst about regenerating?
Nervous tissue
Describe what Positron Emission Tomography is
A PET scan is the use of dye to light up certain areas to analyze metabolic activity.
What is the strongest type of bond?
Covalent bond
Where does the Krebs cycle take place? (Try to be specific)
In the mitochondrial matrix.
Name 4 organelles. (Please no nucleus or mitochondria)
What type of tissue is this?
Elastic connective tissue
What is leaky gut syndrome?
When tight junctions in the intestines loosen causing leaking.
How is DNA different than RNA?
DNA is double stranded, has Deoxyribose sugars, and has Thymine
What is the purpose of NADH and FADH2 in cellular respiration?
They are electron carriers.
What does this describe: Centromeres line up at the exact center of mitotic spindle.
Metaphase
Where can mucous membrane be found?
Cavities that open to the exterior. (Digestive, respiratory, reproductive tract)
What is Galactosemia?
A condition causing someone to not be able to break down galactose
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
Saturated fats contain no double bonds while unsaturated fats have at least one double bond.
What is the formula for cellular respiration?
C6H12O6+6O2 ➡ 6CO2+6H2O+ATP
What are the 3 roles of membrane proteins?
Channel regulation, Transporting, and acting with receptors.
What type of cell junction occurs when plaque joins membrane proteins to microfilaments?
Adherens junction
What is Marfan syndrome?
A disease that creates abnormal development of elastic fibers