BIO120 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BIO120 TEST 2 UOFT LECTURE 9-15 RATED A+ taxonomic diversification divergence causing a change in species name Taxonomy The scientific study of how living things are classified; like the vocabulary to the grammar of systematics Carol Linnaeus "Father of Taxonomy"; established his classification of living things; famous for animal naming system of binomial nomenclature; came BEFORE Darwin sympatric within a region Allopatric across regions taxonomic (morphological) naming of s...

Exam 3: BIO1201/ BIO 1201 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – LSU Q: How are genes coordinately controlled in eukaryotic cells? Coordinately controlled genes in eukaryotic cells share a set of control elements. Coordinately controlled genes in eukaryotic cells are activated by the same chemical signals. Coordinately controlled genes in eukaryotic cells are located together on the same chromosome. Answer: Coordinately controlled...

Exam 4: BIO1201/ BIO 1201 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – LSU Q: what makes a specific locus homozygous? Answer: if both homologous chromosomes carry the same allele at a given gene locus (also called true-breeding) Q: what makes a specific locus heterozygous? Answer: if 2 homologous chromosomes carry different alleles at a given gene locus (also called hybrid) Q: what is the punnett square method? Answer:...

Final Exam: BIO1201/ BIO 1201 Review (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – LSU Q: ligand: Signal molecule that binds to the receptor Q: three main types of membrane receptors Answer: -G protein-coupled receptors -Receptor tyrosine kinases -Ion channel receptors Q: G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) Answer: cell-surface transmembrane receptors that work with the help of a G protein Q: Receptor Tyrosine Kina...

Exam 3: BIO1201/ BIO 1201 Review (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – LSU Q: how do different alleles occur Answer: through mutation Q: what 3 things contribute to genetic variation Answer: crossing over, independent assortment, random fertilization Q: when does independent assortment occur? Answer: metaphase I of meiosis Q: random fertilization Answer: any sperm can fertilize any egg Q: the ...

Exam 1: BIO1201/ BIO 1201 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – LSU Q: T/F: A compound has characteristics different from those of its elements Answer: True Q: An element's properties depend on the structure of its ______. Answer: Atom Q: An ____________ is the smallest unit of matter that still retains the properties of an element. Answer: Atom Q: Atoms can be broken down into smaller particles like ____...

Exam 1: BIO1201/ BIO 1201 Study Guide (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – LSU Q: Nucleolus: nonmembranous structure involved in production of ribosomes; a nucleus has one or more nucleoli Q: Chromatin Answer: material consisting of DNA and proteins; visible in a dividing cell as individual condensed chromosomes Q: cell wall Answer: outer layer that maintains cell's shape and protects cell from mechanical damage; ma...

Exam 2: BIO1201/ BIO 1201 Study Guide (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – LSU Q: transport proteins allow passage of hydrophilic substances across the membrane Q: carrier proteins Answer: bind to molecules and change shape to shuttle them across the membrane Q: passive transport Answer: the diffusion of a substance across a membrane with no energy investment Q: Diffusuion Answer: Spreading out of partic...

Exam 2: BIO1201/ BIO 1201 Review (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – LSU Q: what is active transport? Answer: work must me done; must use supplied energy; employs carrier molecule Q: for which transport processes are carrier molecules involved? Answer: facilitated diffusion and active transport Q: which transport processes require the input of additional energy? Answer: active transport Q: what is a semi...

Final Exam: BIO1201/ BIO 1201 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – LSU Q: Where does the most energy production occur in cellular respiration? Answer: Oxidative phosphorylation Q: What are the properties of a proton compared to neutrons and electrons? Answer: Heavy, positive Q: Which molecules can cross the membrane the easiest? Answer: Nonpolar, small Q: Which isomer has a carbon-carbon double bond? ...