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    Bio 1010 Midterm 2

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    The document is a take home exam for BIOL 1010 containing 10 multiple part questions about cell biology and photosynthesis. Question 1 asks about how the plasma membrane is both fluid and a mosaic. Question 2 contrasts the osmotic challenges faced by organisms living in the ocean versus freshwater. Question 3 explains why cells benefit from pumping ions across their membranes. The remaining questions ask about catabolic vs anabolic processes, potential vs kinetic energy, the role of ATP, lactic acid production, carbon fixation, and the roles of sunlight, water and oxygen in photosynthesis.

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    The document is a take home exam for BIOL 1010 containing 10 multiple part questions about cell biology and photosynthesis. Question 1 asks about how the plasma membrane is both fluid and a mosaic. Question 2 contrasts the osmotic challenges faced by organisms living in the ocean versus freshwater. Question 3 explains why cells benefit from pumping ions across their membranes. The remaining questions ask about catabolic vs anabolic processes, potential vs kinetic energy, the role of ATP, lactic acid production, carbon fixation, and the roles of sunlight, water and oxygen in photosynthesis.

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    The document is a take home exam for BIOL 1010 containing 10 multiple part questions about cell biology and photosynthesis. Question 1 asks about how the plasma membrane is both fluid and a mosaic. Question 2 contrasts the osmotic challenges faced by organisms living in the ocean versus freshwater. Question 3 explains why cells benefit from pumping ions across their membranes. The remaining questions ask about catabolic vs anabolic processes, potential vs kinetic energy, the role of ATP, lactic acid production, carbon fixation, and the roles of sunlight, water and oxygen in photosynthesis.

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    BIOL 1010 Exam #2 Take Home portion

    Lauren Skipps
    NAME_________________________
    Lauren

    YOU MUST ANSWER IN THE SPACE PROVIDED.

    You may want to use www.pdfescape.com

    1) The Plasma Membrane of a cell is both a FLUID and a MOSAIC. OUTLINE how
    each of these terms applies to the membrane. (2 points)
    The Structure of the cell membrane is a mosaic of sugar chains attached to proteins
    and lipids that help the structure remain fluid so that molecules can be transferred
    in and out of the cells. The structure is mosaic so that the membrane can be fluid.

    2) Describe the OSMOTIC challenges faced by things that live in the ocean and
    contrast that with the challenges faced by those that live in freshwater lakes. (3 points)
    Since osmosis affects the cells shape and stability the cells in the ocean have adapted
    to have a concentrated gradient that allows the cell to remain isotonic in such a high salty
    solution and vice versa.

    3) EXPLAIN why cells benefit from pumping ions across their membranes. (2 points)
    When the cells pump ions into the cell and out of the cell new charges and molecules are
    created that benefit the needs of cell to function properly.

    4) Would each of the following be considered catabolic or anabolic? EXPLAIN (3 points)


    a) a ball rolling down a hill
    Catabolic. The ball gains more energy as it rolls down the hill and becomes less stable
    as larger energy molecules are broken down into smaller ones

    b) a leaf growing on a tree


    anabolic. The leaf requires more energy to synthesize proteins to make larger molecules
    from smaller part.

    c) food being digested


    Catabolic. The food gains more energy as it rolls down the hill and becomes less stable
    as larger energy molecules are broken down into smaller ones

    5) Would the following types of energy be considered POTENTIAL or KINETIC?


    EXPLAIN (3 points)
    i

    a) electricity powering a vacuum


    Kinetic Energy because the energ y is in motion.

    b) a piece of bread
    potential energy because the energy is being stored

    c) an athlete eating a big meal to prepare for a game


    potential energy because the energy is being stored

    6) Why do we refer to ATP as an activated energy carrier ? (2 points)

    Because ATP is the cells currency it is used and or created in


    all cell functions and processes.

    7) Why would your muscle cells make lactic acid when they dont need it ? (2 points)

    Because in t heir cell process they run out of oxygen making


    them produce lactic acid that is not needed.

    8) Cars harvest only 25 percent of the energy from gasoline. Your cells harvest 40
    percent of the energy from sugars. Why are cells more efficient? (2 points)

    because of our three step aerobic catabolism system that helps us harvest
    more potential energy.

    9) Outline how CARBON enters the living world. (3 points)


    Through Carbon Fixation 1, RuBisCO is the enzyme used that turns carbon dioxide
    into an organic molecule ( 5+1=3)

    10) DESCRIBE the rolls of each of the following in photosynthesis: (3 points)


    a) sunlight
    The sun provides energy to the plant (electromagnetic Radiation)

    b) water
    helps convert with carbon dioxide to produce energy for the plant.

    c) oxygen
    Photosynthesis waste product

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