unit 1: homestasis dna codes for proteins that do the majority of work in cells. specialized cells...
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Unit 1: Homestasis
DNA codes for proteins that do the majority of work in cells. Specialized cells build
tissues that work together to form systems. Human body systems maintain homeostasis
to keep us ALIVE!
What molecule is responsible for inheritance?Hershey and Chase’s Experiment
A bacteriophage is a virus that infects bacteria Made of a protein coat and DNA
Results convinced the scientific world that DNA is the hereditary material of all living things
Deoxyribonucleic AcidThe Double Helix
Studies showed that the percentages of adenine and thymine are almost always equal in DNA. The percentages of guanine and cytosine are also almost equal.
Rosalind Franklin’s X-ray diffraction studies revealed the double-helix structure of DNA.
In 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick built a model that explained the structure of DNA.
Alternating sugar-phosphate backbone
Base pairs are attached at the sugars A makes a double H-bond with T C makes a triple H-bond with G
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Monomer = nucleotide3 Parts of a nucleotide:
1. Deoxyribose sugar2. Phosphate3. Nitrogen base
Pyrimidines (single-ring)• Thymine (T)• Cytosine (C)
Purines (double-ring)• Adenine (A)• Guanine (G)
Deoxyribonucleic AcidDNA backbones run anti-parallel to one anotherComplimentary Base Pairing Rules:Purine (double ring) with a Pyrimidine (single ring)Only A and T make Double Hydrogen BondsOnly C and G make Triple Hydrogen Bonds
One Gene- One Polypeptide Hypothesis
Genes are segments of DNA that code for specific proteins (chains of amino acids)
Proteins give us our physical and chemical traits.
Proteins perform most functions in cells
Amino AcidsMonomers of proteins20 different kinds
11 nonessential (our body can make them)
9 essential (we must obtain them in our diet)
All consist of a central carbon atom bonded to four partners Amino group Carboxyl group Hydrogen “side-chain”
The “side-chain” makes it unique
Central Carbon
Monomers of proteins20 different kinds
11 nonessential (our body can make them)
9 essential (we must obtain them in our diet)
All consist of a central carbon atom bonded to four partners Amino group Carboxyl group Hydrogen “side-chain”
The “side-chain” makes it unique
Building a Protein… form and function
Each protein has a unique sequence of amino acids (coded by DNA)
Most chains are at least 100 amino acids long
Many proteins are composed of one or more chains
Shape determines function Shape is influenced by
Surrounding environment (aqueous or not)
Temperature pH
Denaturation occurs when the protein unravels and loses its ability to function properly
The Cell Theory
All living things are composed of cells
Cells are the building blocks of more complex structures
All cells come from preexisting cells
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells/scale/
Negative Feedback Loops and Homeostasis
• Mostly commonly used feedback loop in the body.
• Used to counteract a stimulus, but not eradicate it.
Negative Feedback Loops
Human blood pressure. When blood pressure increases, signals are sent to the brain from the blood vessels. Signals are sent to the heart from the brain and heart rate slows down, thus helping blood pressure to return to normal.
Hunger. When a human is hungry, metabolism slows down to conserve energy and allow the human to continue living with less food.
Production of human red blood cells. A decrease in oxygen is detected by the kidneys and they secrete erythropoietin. This hormone stimulates the production of red blood cells.
Positive Feedback Loops and Homeostasis
• Used to eradicate a stimulus.
• Responses become more amplified over time.
• Not turned off until stimulus is completely removed.
• More intense than negative feedback loops.
• Could be life threatening (fever)
Positive Feedback Examples
Blood clotting. Injured tissue releases signal chemicals which activate platelets in the blood. An activated platelet releases chemicals which activate more platelets, causing the formation of a blood clot.
Lactation. As the baby nurses, there is a nerve response into the spinal cord and up into the hypothalamus of the brain, which then stimulates the pituitary gland to produce more prolactin to produce more milk.
Ovulation. A spike in estrogen during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle causes ovulation
Enzymes and Homeostasis
• Enzymes are specialized proteins that catalyze reactions in our cells.
• Without proper enzyme function, cell death may occur.
• Enzymes play a homeostatic role in all of our human body systems.
Enzymes are proteins that speed up specific reactions in cells
Lower the energy required to activate a reaction (Activation Energy)
Specific to the reaction they accelerate
Unchanged from the reaction they accelerate
Work better at warmer temperatures, but not hot
Work better at particular pH levels
Work better at higher concentrations
Named after the substrate they catalyze
-ase suffix
The pH Scale the “power of Hydrogen”
Based on the negative exponent of [H+]pH=2 means [H+] = 1 x 10-2
or .01pH=13 means [H+] = 1 x 10-
13 or .0000000000001
Acid-Base Homeostasis
Buffers
Resist changes in pHAccept H+ when
solutions become too acidic (pH is too low)
Donate H+ when solutions become too basic (pH is too high)
Essential for maintaining homeostasis in living organisms
Buffer Capacitythe point at which the buffer can no longer absorb or contribute H+
Buffering AbilityWater vs. A Biological Substance
http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
4.4 pg 4
The Immune System
The homeostatic function of the Immune System is to defend against disease
Contact with infection
Immunization
Trans placental, breast milk
Antibiotics
At birth After birth
The Tissues and Organs of the Immune System
Skin- protective barrier. Tonsils and Adenoids-
trap germs that enter mouth and nose.
Bone Marrow- produces white blood cells.
Lymph nodes- produce and store cells that fight infection.
Spleen: filters blood. Thymus- small organ is
where T-cells mature . T-cells attack specific invaders.
Targeted Response over time