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Introduction to Biology
Review of terms for (Test #2)
How the Cell Works
phospholipids
polar vs. nonpolar ends
fatty acids
endocytosis: phagocytosis,
and pinocytosis; exocytosis
hypertonic, isotonic and
hypotonic
What part of the phospholipid
is attracted to water?
Know the molecules
responsible for membrane
transport.
Cell Division
cell reproduction: binary
fission, mitosis and meiosis
asexual vs. sexual
reproduction
haploid vs. diploid
chromosomes
homologous chromatids
heterologous chromosomes
complimentary chromosomes
polyploidy chromosomes
monoploidy chromosomes
Know the various cell phases
and what occurs in each.
How Populations Evolve
and Species Emerge
species
population
community
directional, stabilizing and
diversifying selection
genetic variation: what
factors cause variation
mutation genes
alleles
allele frequency
Hardy-Weinberg principle
microevolution
macroevolution
ecological isolation
sexual dimorphism
phylogentic gaps
nonrandom mating
migration
selection
gene interaction
natural selection
punctuated equilibria
coevolution
gradualism
genetic drift
isolation
parapatric
sympatric
allopatric
biogeographic
geographic isolation
Know when stabilizing
selection occurs.
Know when directional
selection occurs.
Know the primary reason
for variation in organisms
to arise.
What provides evidence
that evolution led to the
development of modern
species?
When does reproductive
isolation occur?