Key Terms Active transport: membrane proteins use cellular energy (usually ATP) to move molecules or ions across a plasma membrane against their concentration gradient. Allele: different forms of a gene • genotype – the combination of alleles in an organism. Aquaporin: a specialised channel protein in the plasma membrane of a cell‚ which is selectively permeable to water. Attachment protein: a protein in the plasma membrane of a cell that attaches either to the cytoskeleton inside the cell‚
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APUSH Key Terms Chapter One Conquistador- one of the Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century. Aztec Moctezuma- was the ninth tlatoani or ruler of Tenochtitlan‚ reigning from 1502 to 1520. The first contact between indigenous civilizations of Mesoamerica and Europeans took place during his reign‚ and he was killed during the initial stages of the Spanish conquest of Mexico Treaty of Tordesilas- signed at Tordesillas (now in Valladolid province‚ Spain)‚ 7 June 1494‚ divided
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supports the freedom of an individual or community‚ in public or private‚ to manifest religion or belief in teaching‚ practice‚ worship‚ and observance. Considered by many people and nations to be a fundamental human right. Symbolic Speech- A legal term in United States law used to describe actions that purposefully and discernibly convey a particular message or statement to those viewing it.[ Clear and Present Danger Test- Was a doctrine adopted by the
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Exam 2 Key Terms CH.7 TRADE AREA- geographic are that incompasses most of the customrs who would patronize specific retail site. FREESTANDING SITE- indivisual isolated store unconnected to other retailers. OUTPARCELS- not connect to other stores in a shopping center but located on the premaces. CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT- traditional downtown business are in city or town. MAIN STREET- shopping area in smaller town or to a secondary business district in suburb or within a larger city. INNER
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EconS452 15 Problems*30 points each = 450 points Score based on 400 points Midterm 10/25/2012 Name:___________________________ 1. Zelda Manufacturing has a rather unique product that sells for $15 per unit‚ and the marginal cost is $7.50. Determine the Lerner index for Zelda Manufacturing. Does this index indicate market power? Using the SCP paradigm‚ what might the conduct of Zelda indicate about the structure of the industry? The Lerner index is (P - MC)/P = (15 - 7.5)/15 = .50. Since the Lerner
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Angela R. Flowers WK 8 – Day 1 Assignment Definitions – Chapter 7 1. algorithms - An algorithm is a set of instructions for solving a problem or completing a process 3. artificial intelligence (AI) - a computer or machine that has been created to think like a human. 5. babblings - the first sounds a baby makes trying to speak. 7. concept – something that is formed in my mind like a thought or notion. 9. convergent thinking - thinking that focuses on coming up with the single‚ good answer
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Chapter 4 key terms Cyrus the great: Established massive persian empire by 550 B.C.E;successor state to mesopotamian empires. How its relevant: He was the conqueror of the persian empire by 550 B.C.E picture: Darius: The son of cyrus helped lead him to success became ruler later on. How it is relevant: He helped cyrus be a successful ruler. Picture: Zoroastrianism: Animist religion that saw material existence at battle between forces of good and evil;righteous lived
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AP Literary and Rhetorical Terms 1. 2. alliteration- Used for poetic effect‚ a repetition of the initial sounds of several words in a group. The following line from Robert Frost’s poem "Acquainted with the Night provides us with an example of alliteration‚": I have stood still and stopped the sound of feet." The repetition of the s sound creates a sense of quiet‚ reinforcing the meaning of the line 3. allegory – Where every aspect of a story is representative‚ usually symbolic‚ of something
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Problem 2: Exploring Human Physiology – Key Terms Term Definition Alternative Hypothesis What the experimenter thinks may be true or wishes to be true before he or she begins an experiment. Also called the research hypothesis. Causal Relationship A relationship in which one factor can be said to be the cause of another. This relationship can be tested with controlled experiments. Correlation The degree of relationship between two variables. Cross Sectional Study A research study that involves a
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LITERARY TERMS AND CONCEPTS TO DEFINE Allusion- An allusion is reference from one literary work to another. Most people use allusions in every day conversations‚ although they may not be aware of it. For example‚ Shakespeare’s famous line‚ “To be or not to be” has been used and reused in many different contexts. An example of an allusion from Week one’s reading assignments comes from The Hack Driver by Sinclair Lewis. During the story‚ the author makes reference the express man. He comments
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