Genetics And Evolution- Concepts Summary And Evolution

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<li>Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy</li>
<li>It occurs in the chloroplasts</li>
<li><strong>Equations</strong>:
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<li>Overall equation: 6CO2 + 6H2O + sunlight → C6H12O6 + 6O2</li>
<li>Light-dependent reactions: convert light energy to ATP and NADPH</li>
<li>Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions): convert CO2 to glucose</li>
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<li>Genetics studies inheritance and variation of traits</li>
<li>Mendel’s laws explain patterns of inheritance</li>
<li>Punnett squares can predict offspring genotypes and phenotypes</li>
<li>Genetic disorders can result from mutations in genes</li>
<li>DNA structure consists of a double helix and nucleotides</li>
<li>DNA replication, transcription, and translation are key processes in genetics</li>
<li>Evolution explains how species change over time</li>
<li>Natural selection is the driving force of evolution</li>
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<li>Genetic disorders can be inherited or caused by mutations</li>
<li><strong>Examples</strong>:
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<li>Cystic fibrosis: autosomal recessive disorder affecting the respiratory and digestive systems</li>
<li>Huntington’s disease: autosomal dominant disorder causing progressive degeneration of the nervous system</li>
<li>Down syndrome: chromosomal disorder resulting in intellectual disability and distinctive physical features</li>
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<li>Genetic counseling and testing can help identify and manage genetic disorders</li>
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<li>DNA replication ensures accurate transmission of genetic information</li>
<li><strong>Steps in DNA replication</strong>:
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<li>Initiation: DNA helicase separates the DNA strands</li>
<li>Elongation: DNA polymerase adds complementary nucleotides to form new strands</li>
<li>Termination: DNA ligase seals any gaps in the newly synthesized strands</li>
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<li>Replication occurs in multiple origins along the DNA molecule</li>
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<li>Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template</li>
<li><strong>Steps in transcription</strong>:
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<li>Initiation: RNA polymerase binds to the promoter region on DNA</li>
<li>Elongation: RNA polymerase adds complementary RNA nucleotides</li>
<li>Termination: RNA polymerase reaches a termination signal and detaches from DNA</li>
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<li>Transcription produces different types of RNA, including mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA</li>
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<li>Translation is the process of protein synthesis from mRNA</li>
<li><strong>Steps in translation</strong>:
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<li>Initiation: mRNA binds to a ribosome, and tRNA brings the first amino acid</li>
<li>Elongation: tRNA carries amino acids to the ribosome, and the ribosome assembles them into a polypeptide chain</li>
<li>Termination: The ribosome reaches a stop codon, and the polypeptide is released</li>
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<li>Codons on mRNA correspond to specific amino acids</li>
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<li>Light-dependent reactions occur in the thylakoid membrane of chloroplasts</li>
<li><strong>Steps of light-dependent reactions</strong>:
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<li>Light absorption: Pigments in photosystems capture light energy</li>
<li>Electron transport: Excited electrons move through the electron transport chain</li>
<li>ATP synthesis: ATP synthase generates ATP using the energy from the electron transport chain</li>
<li>Production of NADPH: Excited electrons reduce NADP+ to NADPH</li>
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<li>The Calvin cycle occurs in the stroma of chloroplasts</li>
<li><strong>Steps of the Calvin cycle</strong>:
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<li>Carbon fixation: CO2 combines with a 5-carbon molecule, RuBP, to form a 6-carbon molecule</li>
<li>Reduction: ATP and NADPH are used to convert the 6-carbon molecule into G3P</li>
<li>Regeneration of RuBP: Some G3P molecules are used to regenerate the initial CO2 acceptor, RuBP</li>
<li>Glucose synthesis: G3P molecules can be used to produce glucose and other carbohydrates</li>
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<li><strong>Light intensity</strong>: Higher light intensity increases the rate of photosynthesis until a saturation point is reached</li>
<li><strong>Carbon dioxide concentration</strong>: More CO2 leads to increased photosynthesis until CO2 levels become limiting</li>
<li><strong>Temperature</strong>: Within an optimal range, higher temperatures enhance photosynthesis, but extreme temperatures can damage enzymes involved</li>
<li><strong>Water availability</strong>: Sufficient water is necessary for the absorption and transport of minerals and the maintenance of turgor pressure</li>
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<li>Natural selection is the primary driving force behind evolution</li>
<li><strong>The key components of natural selection include</strong>:
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<li>Variation: Individuals within a population have different traits</li>
<li>Heritability: Traits can be inherited by offspring</li>
<li>Selection pressure: Certain traits provide an advantage in a particular environment</li>
<li>Differential reproduction: Individuals with advantageous traits have higher reproductive success</li>
<li>Adaptation: Over time, populations evolve traits that are better suited to their environment</li>
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<li><strong>Besides natural selection, other mechanisms contribute to evolution</strong>:
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<li>Genetic drift: Random changes in allele frequencies due to chance events in small populations</li>
<li>Gene flow: Movement of alleles between populations through migration</li>
<li>Mutation: Random changes in DNA sequences that introduce new genetic variation</li>
<li>Non-random mating: Sexual selection and assortative mating affect allele frequencies in populations</li>
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<li>These mechanisms can lead to changes in a population’s gene pool over time</li>
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<li>Genetics studies inheritance and variation of traits</li>
<li>Mendel’s laws explain patterns of inheritance</li>
<li>Punnett squares can predict offspring genotypes and phenotypes</li>
<li>Genetic disorders can be inherited or caused by mutations</li>
<li>DNA replication, transcription, and translation are key processes in genetics</li>
<li>Evolution explains how species change over time</li>
<li>Natural selection is the driving force of evolution</li>
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<li>The modern synthesis combines genetics and evolutionary biology</li>
<li>It explains how genetic variations within populations can lead to evolutionary change</li>
<li>Mutation introduces new genetic variation</li>
<li>Gene flow can spread those variations through populations</li>
<li>Genetic drift and natural selection act on existing variations within populations</li>
<li>These mechanisms drive microevolution and can lead to the formation of new species (macroevolution)</li>
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<li><strong>Fossil record</strong>: Shows the existence of extinct organisms and transitional forms</li>
<li><strong>Homologous structures</strong>: Similar structures in different species with a common ancestor</li>
<li><strong>Comparative embryology</strong>: Similarities in early development stages of different species</li>
<li><strong>Molecular biology</strong>: DNA and protein sequences reveal evolutionary relationships</li>
<li><strong>Vestigial organs</strong>: Functionless structures that were once useful in ancestors</li>
<li><strong>Biogeography</strong>: The distribution of species across different geographic regions</li>
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<li>Phylogenetic trees represent the evolutionary relationships between species</li>
<li>Branches represent species or groups of species</li>
<li>Nodes represent common ancestors</li>
<li>The length of branches can indicate the amount of evolutionary change (time or genetic distance)</li>
<li>Patterns of branching can reveal evolutionary patterns and connections between species</li>
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<li>Speciation is the process by which new species arise</li>
<li><strong>It can occur through two main mechanisms</strong>:
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<li>Allopatric speciation: Geographic isolation leads to reproductive isolation and the formation of new species</li>
<li>Sympatric speciation: Speciation occurs in the absence of geographic isolation, often due to genetic changes or niche differentiation</li>
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<li>The Hardy-Weinberg principle describes a theoretical population in which allele frequencies remain constant over generations</li>
<li><strong>The equation is</strong>: p^2 + 2pq + q^2 = 1
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<li>p^2: Frequency of homozygous dominant individuals</li>
<li>2pq: Frequency of heterozygous individuals</li>
<li>q^2: Frequency of homozygous recessive individuals</li>
<li>p + q = 1: Sum of the frequencies of all alleles</li>
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<li>This principle is used to study how evolutionary forces, such as natural selection and genetic drift, can change allele frequencies</li>
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<li>The cell cycle is the process by which cells divide and replicate</li>
<li><strong>It consists of four main stages</strong>:
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<li>G1 (Gap 1): Cell growth and normal metabolic activities</li>
<li>S (Synthesis): DNA replication occurs</li>
<li>G2 (Gap 2): Cell prepares for division and synthesizes necessary proteins</li>
<li>M (Mitosis): Cell division occurs, resulting in two daughter cells</li>
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<li>The cell cycle is regulated by checkpoints to ensure proper division and replication</li>
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<li>Mitosis is the process by which cells divide and produce two genetically identical daughter cells</li>
<li><strong>The stages of mitosis are</strong>:
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<li>Prophase: Chromosomes condense, and the nuclear envelope breaks down</li>
<li>Metaphase: Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell</li>
<li>Anaphase: Sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles</li>
<li>Telophase: Chromosomes decondense, and the nuclear envelope reforms</li>
<li>Cytokinesis: The cell membrane pinches in to divide the cytoplasm and organelles</li>
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<li>Mitosis is important for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction</li>
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<li>Meiosis is the process by which cells divide and produce four genetically different daughter cells</li>
<li>It consists of two rounds of division (Meiosis I and Meiosis II)</li>
<li><strong>Meiosis I</strong>:
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<li>Prophase I: Homologous chromosomes pair up and undergo genetic recombination</li>
<li>Metaphase I: Homologous chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell</li>
<li>Anaphase I: Homologous chromosomes separate and move towards opposite poles</li>
<li>Telophase I: Chromosomes decondense, and the nuclear envelope reforms</li>
<li>Cytokinesis: The cell divides, resulting in two haploid cells</li>
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<li>Meiosis II is similar to mitosis, resulting in four haploid daughter cells</li>
<li>Meiosis is important for sexual reproduction and creating genetic diversity</li>
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<li><strong>Mitosis</strong>:
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<li>Purpose: Growth, repair, and asexual reproduction</li>
<li>Number of divisions: One</li>
<li>Resulting cells: Two genetically identical diploid (2n) cells</li>
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<li><strong>Meiosis</strong>:
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<li>Purpose: Sexual reproduction and creating genetic diversity</li>
<li>Number of divisions: Two</li>
<li>Resulting cells: Four genetically different haploid (n) cells</li>
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<li>Both processes involve the separation of chromosomes, but their outcomes and purposes are different</li>
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