The Origin and Evolution of Life on Earth Why do we start the discussion of biology with a discussion of geology? Here are some reasons why one would do this: * All life on earth is linked to geology; likewise‚ many surface geologic features and processes have been influenced by life on earth. The origin and early evolution of the earth are especially important when looking at the origin and early evolution of life on earth. * Life chemistry had its origin with the elements available to
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Enzymes are generally protein macromolecules that act as catalysts in metabolic reactions. A catalyst is a chemical agent that speeds up a reaction without being consumed by the reaction. Enzymes speed up metabolic reaction rates by lowering the activation energy barrier‚ which is the amount of energy initially needed to spark a reaction. It allows reactant molecules to absorb enough energy to break bonds and react without raising the temperature to an extreme. During this process the substrate
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1. Identification of Some Macromolecules 1) What are 2 types of treatment controls‚ and explain each. Positive control: gives positive result if experimental conditions were followed correctly Negative control: gives negative result if experimental conditions were followed correctly 2) What are the most abundant elements in living material? Carbon‚ Hydrogen‚ Oxygen‚ Nitrogen‚ Sulfur and Phosphorus 3) What are the 4 major biological macromolecules? Carbohydrates (monosaccharides &
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bone 6. Fill in the blank with the correct term. (6 points) k. The hardness of bone is due to _________________________ l. The flexibility and tensile strength of bone are due to ____________________ m. What type of macromolecule is collagen? _________________________ n. Two bone cells located in the periosteum and endosteum are ______________ o. Which type of bone tissue significantly degenerates first in osteoporosis? ____________________________
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2 (b) Methods of purification 3. Atoms‚ elements and compounds 4.1 Atomic structure and the Periodic Table 4.2 Bonding the structure of matter 3.2 (a) Ions and ionic bonds 3.2 (b) Molecules and covalent bonds 3.2 (c) Macromolecules 3.2 (d) Metallic bonding 3 Stoichiometry 4.3 The mole concept 4 Electricity and chemistry 5 Chemical energetics 6.4 Energetics of a reaction 6.5 Production of energy 6 Chemical reactions 7.6 Speed of
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The high cost of mAbs also prevents it from being a more common therapeutic method for treating maladies. These costs can be attributed to the multiple large doses that must be administered intravenously at regular intervals in order to maintain systemic volumes of distribution. Therefore‚ it is beneficial to explore an alternative method of delivery that can sustain delivery of mAbs in its therapeutic window for long periods of time. Oral antibody dosing shows almost zero bioavailability. Intravenous
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Unit 1: Introduction to Biochemistry Lesson 1-4: Key Question How many electrons does Mg2+ have? (1 mark) Mg2+ has 10 electrons. A magnesium atom has 12 electrons with 2 of the 12 being valence electrons. Therefore the atom will lose the valence electrons which are located on the outermost shell to stabilize itself (outermost shell) as atoms tend to do what it easiest. Since magnesium lost 2 electrons it becomes positive as it is giving away electrons to stabilize other atoms. Hence magnesium
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Case Study Summaries Case 1: J. Wellington Wimpy. Wimpy’s burger meal likely contained simple carbohydrates from the white flour bun‚ sugars in the ketchup‚ and saturated fats from the beef patty and cheese slice. Conversely‚ his turkey sub meal after the transformation likely provided complex carbohydrates from the whole wheat sub roll‚ lower amounts of saturated fats with high amounts of unsaturated fats in the turkey breast slices‚ and unsaturated fats from the veggies. Carbohydrates‚ which
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BCMB 311‚ Advanced Cell Biology‚ Fall 2012 EXAM 1 __________________________________Name True-False Questions (Write T or F next to the question‚ 1 point each) 1. A globular protein in the cytoplasm will normally be folded up in such a way that most of its non-polar sidechains are buried in the interior of the protein and most of its polar and charged side-chains are exposed on its surface. T 2. Alpha helices are stabilized by hydrogen bonds between amino acid side chains‚ whereas beta
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Nucleus: The nucleus is the most obvious organelle in any eukaryotic cell. It is enclosed in a double membrane and communicates with the surrounding cytosol via numerous nuclear pores. Within the nucleus is the DNA responsible for providing the cell with its unique characteristics. The DNA is similar in every cell of the body‚ but depending on the specific cell type‚ some genes may be turned on or off - that’s why a liver cell is different from a muscle cell‚ and a muscle cell is different from a
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