BIO 111

(Mader 11th Edition Textbook) Chapter 1 Study Guide

What is the definition of Biology? List and describe the 11 levels of biological organization. In my lecture I tell you that ALL living things can perform the 3 Rs (Respire, Respond and Reproduce). Your textbook expands and gives us 5 propertieslist and describe those 5 properties. List the 8 levels of taxonomic classification List and describe the 3 domains in taxonomy. List and describe the 6 kingdoms in taxonomy. Define natural selection. How does the flow of energy differ from the flow of nutrients (chemicals) in an ecosystem? One of the reasons you are taking this class (aside from because its required) is to help you understand your place and influence in our living world (the biosphere). The study of Biodiversity is key to your understanding. Define biodiversity and discuss why it is so important to recognize/understand. List and describe the steps for the scientific method. o What is the difference between a variable and a control? o What is the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?

Chapter 2 Study Guide Define these basic chemical terms: o Matter o Elements o Atoms

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(Mader 11th Edition Textbook) Protons Neutrons Electrons Electron Shell Atomic Symbol Atomic number Atomic mass (or mass number)

Define the term isotope and discuss some different ways isotopes are used in science and medicine. Ultimately it is the presence (or absence) of electrons that dictates if and how one atom will react with another. Discuss the octet rule and valence shells as they apply to chemical bonding. How do ionic bonds differ from covalent bonds? What is the difference between a polar and a nonpolar covalent bond? Describe hydrogen bonds. If I ask you why is water so important to life? and you answer with because you cant live without it, you will be wrong. Our textbook gives 5 clear reasons why water is so important to life as we know it. List and describe those five properties. Describe the pH scale. How do acids differ from bases? Define buffer and give an example of a buffer system found in biology. How can changes in pH impact ecosystems and people?

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Chapter 3 Study Guide What does CHNOPS have to do with biology and life? Describe the functions/uses/types of organic molecules listed here (We do not memorize molecular structures in this general biology class. You will get enough of that if you take organic chemistry classes). o Carbohydrates Monosaccharides Glucose Ribose Deoxyribose

Disaccharides Polysaccharides Glycogen Starch Cellulose Peptidoglycan Chitin

o Lipids Sterioids Phospholipids Fats Oils Waxes

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BIO 111 o Proteins Enzymes

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o Nucleic Acids DNA RNA ATP

Whats the difference between amino acids, polypeptide chains and proteins? Describe the importance of structure to a protein molecule. Define denature and discuss what can cause a protein to denature and what the implications could be.

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