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Animal growth

QUESTION -Discuss growth process in animals

ANSWER-

INTRODUCTION

Growth occurs by two main processes: increase in the number of cells and increase in the size of cells.In animals, growth takes place all over the animal's body until it reaches full size. Cells in certain areas, such as the skin, still retain the ability to grow and divide.

Mitosis is the mechansim involved in all these processes, it is the type of cell division1 where 2 new cells are produced from a single cell. The two new cells have the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell and are identical to it and to each other.

Multicellular organisms have a huge variety of different types of cell; humans have around 200 different cell types, all of which are derived from a single fertilised egg cell. New cells produced by mitosis differentiate and become specialised. Each cell type has specific genes "switched on" or "switched off" so that it can carry out its particular function.

PROCESS OF GROWTH

Growth occurs during two periods: prenatal and postnatal. During prenatal growth, cells begin dividing after fertilization. Along with dividing, they begin differentiating. Differentiating is when the cells take on a certain shape and function. Three layers of cells form: the ectoderm (outer layer), the mesoderm (middle layer), and the endoderm (inner layer). The ectoderm forms the brain and nervous system. The mesoderm forms the cardio-vascular system, voluntary muscles, bone, and connective tissue. The endoderm develops into the digestive system.

During postnatal growth, the animal grows in size. This occurs in to stages. The first stage is from birth to ½ the animal’s mature size. During this period, the animal grows fast and efficiently. During the second growth period, growth is slowed. This usually occurs around puberty. The tissues slowly grow until they reach maturity. The skeleton system of the animal grows rapidly after birth. When the bones have begun to mature, the muscles of the animal begin to grow. Finally, after the muscle growth, the animal begins to deposit fat.

Late maturing animals take a longer time to reach their maximum size. This delays the on set of puberty. Their bones grow for a longer period of time. Because of this, it takes longer for the animal to reach their mature size. It also takes more time for the animal to deposit fat. Early maturing animals do not take as long to reach maturity. They enter puberty earlier, and put on muscle and fat at a younger age.

Plant growth question - Courtsey Gervaise

QUESTION - Discuss growth processes in plants with special consideration of primary and secondary growth.

ANSWER-

INTRODUCTION TO PLANT GROWTH

Plants typically continue to grow through out their lives. Growth can be defined as permanent and irreversible change in the size and number of a cell , organ, or complete organism. Growth is the process by which a plant increases in the number and size of leaves and stems. There are different phases of cell growth – cell division , cell enlargement , cell maturation. As the cells keep multiplying, the plant grows upward and outward. New leaves will appear on it, even as flowers also appear on some plants. Plants that receive proper nutrients grow to their full height and maturity. However, the height and maturity of the plant will also depend on the variety to which it belongs.

The growth of plants depends on various factors. Some of the most important factors are age of the plant, climatic conditions, growth habits of plants, and the season. The two important activities photosynthesis and respiration play a major role in the process of growth.

Growth Requirement Of Plants

• Sunlight is one of the most important nutrients required by plants. The stems of the plant may become thin, if there is a lack of sunlight.

• All plants require sufficient water. However, the amount of water required for a given plant may differ from one variety to the other. Dryness of soil is an indicator that more water is required.

• Fertile soil is another major requirement for plant growth. The soil should be rich in minerals, such as nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium , to support plant growth.

• Adequate air and right temperature are equally essential for plant growth. The plant should get sufficient air for growth and a temperature that suits their deve

TWO TYPES OF PLANT GROWTH

1. PRIMARY GROWTH -

 The primary growth refers to increase in length of plant, number of leaves, and production of branches.

It refers to the growth taking place in apical surface where higher amount of cell division takes place in apical meristem. The high pace of cell division results in cell elongation and takes place in undifferentiated regions referred as meristems.

The primary growth in roots is concentrated at root tip and is covered by the presence of root cap. The root cap produces polysaccharide and help in rapid rate of growth. The growth at the apical meristem in roots takes place at rapid phase and results in replacement of cells at root cap.

2.SECONDARY GROWTH- Secondary growth refers to increase in girth and growth associated with girth.

Secondary growth in plants takes place in vascular cambium and at a later stage it produces secondary xylem cells in the inside of the meristem and formation of secondary phloem cells on the outside of the meristem.

It is found that the secondary growth disturbs the epidermis in terms of rupture it results in formation of cork cambium which is in general dark and gives rise to thickened cork cells. The thickened cork cells are known for their role to protect.

In some cases the secondary growth can be anomalous where in regular pattern of vascular cambium producing xylem to the inside and phloem to the outside is not followed.

DIAGRAM 

 

Cell biology question on cell divison

QUESTION- What is the functional difference between mitosis and meiosis?

ANSWER

MITOSIS  - Baisic function of mitosis is cellular multiplication for fundamental process or of growth     development of multicellular organisms,tissue renewing, asexual reproduction.

MEOSIS - Basic function of meiosis is gamete formation in gametic meiosis ,and spore formation in sporic meiosis i.e meosis is for sexual reproduction .

Cell biology question - Courtesy Gervaise

QUESTION- Eukaryotic cells are complex in organization and structure, especially when you consider their small size. Consider the organelle contents of the typical eukaryotic cell. Select two organelles and compare them relative to structure and function. Describe what would be the specific probable effects on the cell if each of these organelles were lost.

ANSWER - 

 TWO SELECTED ORGANELLES FROM EUKARYOTES ARE Mitochondria and chloroplast

COMPARISON IN TABLE BELOW:

DIAGRAMATIC COMPARISON
 

EFFECT ON CELL IF MITOCHONDRIA IS LOST

If there is no mitochondria in the cell of an organism then there will be no energy in the cell due to the mitochondria being the powerhouse of the cell. Mitochondria is the place for respiration in the cell during which ATP is released as energy to utilized by cell for all its basic functions. If no mitochondria ,no energy, no life. Cell would die.

EFFECT ON CELL IF CHLOROPLAST IS LOST

If a plant cell lost its chloroplast, it would not be able to photosynthesize and create sugars for growth. Without photosynthesis ,there would be no food that can be breakdown to get energy out of it. S no photosynthesis , no, food, no energy . Cell would die.

 

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2010 AP® BIOLOGY FREE-RESPONSE QUESTION

1. Homeostatic maintenance of optimal blood glucose levels has been intensively studied in vertebrate organisms.
(a) Pancreatic hormones regulate blood glucose levels. Identify TWO pancreatic hormones and describe the effect of each hormone on blood glucose levels.

ANSWER-

TWO pancreatic hormones are INSULIN and GLUCAGON

The Important Role of Insulin and Glucagon in Maintaining Homeostasis

The human body requires that the blood glucose level is maintained in a very narrow range. Homeostasis is regulated by two hormones, insulin and glucagon which are both secreted by the endocrine pancreas.

EFFECT OF INSULIN

Insulin is secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas in response to high blood sugar, although a low level of insulin is always secreted by the pancreas. After a meal, the amount of insulin secreted into the blood increases as the blood glucose rises. Likewise, as blood glucose falls, insulin secretion by the pancreatic islet beta cells decreases. In response to insulin, cells (muscle, red blood cells, and fat cells) take glucose in from the blood, which ultimately lowers the high blood glucose levels back to the normal range

EFFECT OF GLUCAGON

Glucagon is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas when blood glucose is low. Blood glucose is low between meals and during exercise. When blood glucose is high, no glucagon is secreted from the alpha cells. Glucagon has the greatest effect on the liver although it affects many different cells in the body. Glucagon's function is to cause the liver to release stored glucose from its cells into the blood. Glucagon also the production of glucose by the liver out of building blocks obtained from other nutrients found in the body, for example, protein

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