Cell Membrane Structure Phospholipids are arranged in to layers‚ called the bilayer. They only have 2 fatty acids‚ this is because the third fatty acid is replaced by a negatively charged phosphate group. The phosphate heads are polar‚ in other words attracted to water‚ therefore they are hydrophilic. The lipid tails are non-popular as they’re not attracted to water and therefore known as hydrophobic. When phospholipids are added to the water‚ they rearrange themselves so that the hydrophilic heads
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DNA STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION QUIZ Provide answers to each of the following. You may consult your text and fellow students. Each numbered item counts 2 points. 1. If one strand of a DNA double helix has the sequence GTCCAT‚ what is the sequence of the other strand? a. ACTTGC b. CUGGTU c. CAGGTA d. CAGGUA e. TGAACG 2. If a strand of DNA has the sequence AAGCTC‚ transcription will result in a(n) ______. a. single DNA strand with the sequence TTCGAG
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Chapter 5 Membrane Structure and Function Winter wheat is planted in the early fall‚ grows over the winter when the weather is colder‚ and is harvested in the spring. As the temperature drops from fall to winter‚ the makeup of the plasma membrane of winter wheat changes. Unsaturated fatty acids replace saturated fatty acids in the phospholipids of the membrane. Why would colder weather select for the different lipid makeup in the plasma membrane? An abstract in the Canadian Journal of Botany
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Aim: Investigate the effect of different temperatures and chemicals including various pH levels‚ alcohol and detergent on the cell membrane structure as well as function. Hypothesis: Increasing the temperature and pH levels which the beetroot membrane cells are exposed to will increase the amount of dye that passes out of the membrane. Materials: Part A • Bunsen Burner‚ Tripod and a Wire Gauze • 250mL Beaker • A 100° thermometer • Matches • 10mL measuring cylinder • Sticky labels and a Pen
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P1 [pic] Cell membrane - encloses the contents of the cell and regulates the flow of substances into and out of the cell. Mitochondrion - this feature produces a substance called adenosine triphosphate (ATP) which is the carrier of energy in all cells. Centriole - these two features made of hollow tubules play a key role in cell division. Ribosomes - these small‚ granular features of the cell play a key role in the assembly of proteins. Chromosome - During cell division‚ DNA‚ the
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Aorta: The aorta carries oxygenated blood to different parts of the body. It distributes blood to all the arteries. Brachiocephalic artery: The brachiocephalic artery carries oxygenated blood away from the heart. It supplies the brain‚ right arm‚ and neck with blood. Common carotid artery: The common carotid artery supplies oxygenated blood to the front of the brain as well as the head‚ neck‚ face‚ and spinal cord. Subclavian artery: The subclavian artery carries blood away from the heart and
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Describe the structure and function of the skeleton system’s two distinct are – Axial System and Appendicular skeleton. Axial system The axial skeleton is the portion of the human skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of an organism. In the human body‚ it consists of 80 bones and is composed of – 29 bones in the head - (8 cranial and 14 facial bones) and then also 7 associated bones (6 auditory ossicles and the Hyoid Bone) 25 bones of the thorax - (the sternum and 24 ribs)
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Structure & Function of Plants Review: Plant Structure‚ Growth‚ and Development I 1. How does the vascular tissue system enable leaves and roots to function together in supporting growth and development of the whole plant? 2. When you eat the following‚ what plant structure are you consuming? Brussels sprouts‚ celery sticks‚ onions‚ and carrot sticks. 3. Characterize the role of each of the three tissue systems in a leaf. 4. Describe at least three specializations in plant organs and
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The Structure and Function Relationships of Proteins Proteins are a group of organic compounds whose molecules consist of carbon‚ hydrogen‚ oxygen‚ nitrogen and sometimes sulfur atoms. They are condensation polymers of amino acids that are joined by strong peptide bonds. There are 20 different types of amino acids available‚ and the different combinations of these amino acids give it different structures and specific functions to it. Below in this essay‚ will illustrate the how different structure
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