AP Bio Concepts Latest Update 100% Correct

AP Bio Concepts Latest Update 100% Correct Budding Asexual reproduction in yeasts in which smaller cells grow from a parent cell. Calcitonin A 32-amino acid linear polypeptide hormone that is produced in humans primarily by the parafollicular cells thyroid, and in many other animals in the ultimobranchial body. Cartilage flexible connective tissue found in many areas in the bodies of humans and other animals Cellulose A substance that cannot be broken down by cows. Cerebellum Balance and posture, the "little brain" attached to the rear of the brainstem; it helps coordinate voluntary movement and balance Cerebrum Movement, Language, Learning, area of the brain responsible for all voluntary activities of the body Characteristics of bacteria & Fungi Cell wall, DNA, and plasma membrane. Characteristics of bacteria Prokaryotes, meaning they do not have membrane bound organelles. Also true bacteria have a peptidoglycan cell wall. Characteristics of water *Water's cohesive behavior *Its ability to moderate temperature *Its expansion upon freezing *Its versatility as a solvent. Chlorophyll a A specific form of chlorophyll used in oxygenic photosynthesis. It absorbs most energy from wavelengths of violet-blue and orange-red light. Chlorophyll b Helps in photosynthesis by absorbing light energy. It is more soluble than chlorophyll a because of its carbonyl group. Chordate member of the phylum Chordata; animal that has, for at least some stage of its life, a dorsal hollow nerve cord, a notochord, pharyngeal pouches, and a muscular tail A feature of amino acids NOT found in carbohydrates is the presence of Nitrogen Atoms Active Transport movement of a substance against its concentration gradient (from low to high concentration) Alleles is one of two or more forms of a gene. Different alleles can result in different traits, such as color. Other times, different alleles will have the same result in the expression of a gene. Altruism selfless concern for the welfare of others. Amnion thin innermost membranous sac enclosing the developing embryo of higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals) An action potential A short-term change in the electrical