2/24 Biology update and homework due 3/2

Hi folks,

Today we polished off evolution by talking about of few extra details and getting into the fact that, not only do physical characteristics evolve, but behaviors do as well. 

For homework this week I'd like to take the time to review much of what we've covered throughout the year so far.  Please do all the following questions and be sure to study them because they will probably be on an upcoming quiz.  (Most of these are going to be on the final as well.)

1.  What is the definition of hydrophilic?

2.   What is it about water that makes it polar?

3.  Draw the following functional groups.

a.  Amino

b.  Hydroxyl

c.  Phosphate

d.  Carboxyl

4.  Draw the 4 biological molecules.

5.   Give four examples of homeostasis.

6.    What does mRNA do?

7.  What does tRNA do?

8.  What is transcription?

9.  What does DNA Polymerase do?

10.  What does smooth endoplasmic reticulum do?

11.  What does rough endoplasmic reticulum do?

12.  What do chloroplasts do?

13.  What does the vacuole do?

14.  What do mitochondria do?

15.  What are two differences between plant and animal cells?

16. What are two differences between a prokaryotic and a eukaryotic cell?

17.  What three things do all cells have in common?

18.  What are the 4 bases in a DNA molecule?

19.  Which base pairs with which base?

20.  Which base is missing in RNA and what is it replace with?

21.  What is the difference between a trait and an allele?  Give me an example. 

22.  What is co-dominance?   Give me an example. 

23.  What is incomplete dominance?   Give me an example. 

24.  What is osmosis?

25.  Draw and label the steps in meiosis.  Describe the two places where genetic shuffling takes place.

26.  What is altruistic behavior?  Give an example. 

27.  What is learned behavior?  Give an example. 

28.  What is instinct?  Give an example. 

29.  What is selfish behavior?  Give an example. 

30.  What is social behavior?  Give an example.

31.  What is co-evolution?  Give an example.