Biochemistry🧪
What elements are in Carbohydrates?
(Hint: There are three elements)
Carbon, Hydrogen, and O2.
What is Rubisco's job function in light-independent reactions?
It is in charge of putting together a carbon from the air into the RUBP which already has 5 carbons.
What is a prokaryotic cells?
Cell that have NO nucleus.
What is an Independent variable?
A variable whose variation does not depend on that of another.
What do you do when you don't understand something?
You wait and raise your hand to ask the teacher.
What are proteins for and what do we eat to gain more of it?
Proteins are used to build us up and help us move. We eat things such as types of meats or nuts like fish, beef, or even almonds.
How does ATP synthase work?
It uses an electrochemical proton gradient created by photosynthesis to make ATP.
What is an Eukaryotic cell?
It is a cell that has a nucleus.
What does the acronym CER stand for?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
What should you do with the chemical substance when you're done with it?
Dispose of it correctly in the correct bin/tub. Never pour it into the sink until the teacher gives the ok.
What are the monomers of Nucleic Acids?
Nucleotides
What are the 6 main light-dependent reaction components?
It contains: chlorophyll, electron transport chain, photosystems I and II, water molecules, NADP+ reductase, and ATP synthase.
Are plant cells have a circle pattern or a square pattern?
It is square in shape.
What is a dependent variable?
Its value depends on that of another.
What should you do with loose clothing/accessories?
Either you tie it back away from your work space or you put it somewhere off of your body.
What is the prefix of AMYL- mean?
The prefix AMYL- means a Starch.
What is the difference between the palisade layer and the spongy layer?
The palisade layer is a nicely compacted cells that are responsible for photosynthesis by soaking up sunlight. The spongy layer on the other hand are loosely placed cells with air spaces that make it easier for gas exchange needed for photosynthesis.
True of False? Animal cells are square-shaped.
False, they are circle-shaped.
What is the definition of DNA?
The molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism.
What happens if you break something?
Never touch it or clean it yourself but ask your instructor for further instructions.
What are the elements of Nucleic Acids?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Phosphorous
What are both ATP and NADPH use for in the Calvin Cycle?
Once the 6 carbon comes and is cut in half into two groups of three CO2, the ATP adds energy while the NADPH is the one to put on one Hydrogen in each group.
List the 5 levels of organization.
Cell > Tissue > Organ > Organ System > Organism
What is reproduction of life?
The biological process by which new individual organisms – "offspring" – are produced from their "parent" or parents.
What should you never do with very hot glassware?
Never put it into cold liquid unless your instructor informs you to do so. If put in cold liquid, you must have a professional to be next to at all times. Wear gloves.