C190 Flashcards
The process by which two or more species evolve in tandem by
exerting selection pressures on each other
Coevolution Event
A lineage-splitting event that produces two or more separate
species.
Speciation Event
The evolutionary development and history of a species or higher taxonomic grouping of organisms. Also called phylogenesis. The evolutionary development of an organ or other part of an organism.
Phylogenetic Event
Shared trait among species
Homology Event
A Mutation occurs when a DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a
way as to alter the genetic message carried by that gene.
Mutation
the transfer of alleles or genes from one population to another. Migration into or out of a population may be responsible for a marked change in allele frequencies (the proportion of members carrying a particular variant of a gene).
Gene Flow
the change in the frequency of an existing gene variant (allele) in a
population due to RANDOM sampling of organisms. Ex. Earthquake or disaster.
Genetic Drift
The breeding of plants and animals to produce desirable traits
Artificial selection
release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and chemical energy
Krebs Cycle/Citric Acid Cycle
the set of chemical reactions that take place in chloroplasts during
photosynthesis.
Calvin Cycle
A group of compounds that pass electron from one to another via redox reactions coupled with the transfer of proton across a membrane to create a proton gradient that drives ATP synthesis. (Produces most ATP)
Electron Transport Train
The process in cell metabolism by which carbohydrates and sugars,
especially glucose, are broken down, producing ATP and pyruvic acid
Glycolysis
an anaerobic process in which energy can be released from glucose even though oxygen is not available.
Fermentation
the substance that gives away electrons is oxidized
Oxidation
DNA Storage
Nucleus
