Biology
- Proteins Reside In Membranes By Means Of Hydrophobic Regions
KEY TERMS:The transmembrane region (transmembrane domain) is the part of a protein that spans the membrane bilayer. It is hydrophobic and in many cases contains approximately 20 amino acids that form an ?-helix. It is also called the transmembrane...
- Aminoacyl-trna Synthetases Fall Into Two Groups
KEY CONCEPTS:Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases are divided into the class I and class II groups by sequence and structural similarities.In spite of their common function, synthetases are a rather diverse group of proteins. The individual subunits vary from...
- Unifying Themes In Biology
this will be built on heavily as posting progresses. These unifying ideas should help to make it so that the interconnectivity of biology is clearer, so while learning, questions like "what is this all for/why is it important?" can be answered. 1. Emergent...
- 3/31/14
Today we discussed how we have to do blogger everyday and a new term everyday. Good thing I already do Blogger everyday so it isn't much of a change. Them we just worked on Domain and Kingdoms reading and Deep Sea Ocean Vents. Deep Sea Ocean Vents...
- Extremophiles Are Key, Or Archaea
Biology concepts ? archaea, bacteria, domains of life, hydrothermal vent ecosystem, chemosynthesis What is a bigger mistake ? to overestimate or to underestimate? If you overestimate someone, you may be disappointed with the result. If you underestimate,...
Biology
Domains of Life
The Three Domains of Life
Eukarya: This is the most familiar domain to us because it is made up of the kingdoms animalia (animals), plantae (plants), fungi, and protista. They have a huge diversity when it comes to form but they all share fundamental characteristics such as cellular organization and biochemistry.
Bacteria: This domain is made up of the eubacteria. It is most commonly known for the causes of disease in humans and animals, but it plays many other roles in life. Bacteria can produce certain antibiotics (streptomycin), help break down dead organic matter, make up the base of the food web in many environments, and much more. This domain is very important because of its unique characteristics of being extremely flexible, rapid growth, and extreme age.
Archaea: Archaebacteria is what makes up this domain. It was not scientifically recognized as a domain of life until very recently. They look similar to those or the bacteria domain, but the harsh and extreme conditions in which they live make them very different. Archaeans have been found living in hot springs, deep sea rift vents and even the digest systems of cows. Because of this it makes them one of the hardest domains to study.
- Proteins Reside In Membranes By Means Of Hydrophobic Regions
KEY TERMS:The transmembrane region (transmembrane domain) is the part of a protein that spans the membrane bilayer. It is hydrophobic and in many cases contains approximately 20 amino acids that form an ?-helix. It is also called the transmembrane...
- Aminoacyl-trna Synthetases Fall Into Two Groups
KEY CONCEPTS:Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases are divided into the class I and class II groups by sequence and structural similarities.In spite of their common function, synthetases are a rather diverse group of proteins. The individual subunits vary from...
- Unifying Themes In Biology
this will be built on heavily as posting progresses. These unifying ideas should help to make it so that the interconnectivity of biology is clearer, so while learning, questions like "what is this all for/why is it important?" can be answered. 1. Emergent...
- 3/31/14
Today we discussed how we have to do blogger everyday and a new term everyday. Good thing I already do Blogger everyday so it isn't much of a change. Them we just worked on Domain and Kingdoms reading and Deep Sea Ocean Vents. Deep Sea Ocean Vents...
- Extremophiles Are Key, Or Archaea
Biology concepts ? archaea, bacteria, domains of life, hydrothermal vent ecosystem, chemosynthesis What is a bigger mistake ? to overestimate or to underestimate? If you overestimate someone, you may be disappointed with the result. If you underestimate,...