Biology Tie Wazaelimu - Com Form Five
Biology Tie Wazaelimu - Com Form Five
Biology Tie Wazaelimu - Com Form Five
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Biology
for Advanced Level Secondary Schools
Student’s Book
Form Five
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Published 2019
ISBN 978-9987-09-031-0
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P.O.Box 35094
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Dar es Salaam
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All rights reserved. This book may not be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system
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Education.
Preface
This book Biology for Advanced Level Secondary Schools, is written specifically for
Form Five Biology Students in the United Republic of Tanzania. The book is prepared
according to the 2009 Biology Syllabus for Advanced Level Secondary Education
Form V-VI, issued by the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training.
The Book consists of seven chapters, which are: Cytology, Principles of classification,
Comparative studies of natural groups of organisms, Coordination, Nutrition,
Gaseous exchange and respiration, and Regulation. In addition to the content, each
chapter contains activities, illustrations, exercises and revision questions. Learners
are encouraged to do all activities and answer all questions so as to enhance their
understanding, and promote acquisition of the intended skills, knowledge, and attitudes.
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Acknowledgments
The Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE) would like to acknowledge the contributions
of all organisations, and individuals who participated in the design and development of
this textbook.
Illustrators: Mr Fikiri A. Msimbe & Alama Art and Media Production Co. Ltd.
TIE also extends its sincere gratitude to secondary school teachers who participated in
the trial phase of the manuscript.
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Likewise, the Institute would like to thank the Ministry of Education, Science and
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Dr Aneth A. Komba
Director General
Tanzania Institute of Education
Table of contents
Preface .................................................................................................... iii
Acknowledgements ................................................................................ iv
Glossary .................................................................................................................................352
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Bibliography ........................................................................................................................358
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Index .....................................................................................................................................359
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One
Chapter
Cytology
Introduction
All living organisms are made up of units called cells. A cell is the basic structural,
fundamental and functional unit of life. Understanding and learning about cells
supports the learning of other biological processes. In this chapter, you will learn about
the concept of cytology, cell theory, types of cells, and cell structure and function. You
will also learn about cell differentiation, organic constituents of cells, and water as a
constituent of the cell.
Cytology is the branch of biology that gave the spaces the name “cell” meaning
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deals with the study of the structure “little room” or “cavity”. He thought the
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and function of the cells. The cell is the objects he had discovered looked like the
basic structural and functional unit of individual rooms in a monastery, which
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all organisms. All living organisms may were known as cells. The cells observed
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The unicellular organisms consist of a nucleus and other organelles found in most
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single cell while multicellular organisms living cells. However, in his invention,
consist of multiple cells. For multicellular Hooke did not discover the true biological
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and growth.
structural and functional unit of life. This
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d) Gives knowledge about the process and and extend the work of Robert Hooke.
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that is, a process in which cells are the division of pre-existing cells, and
specialised for their functions, such concluded that “new cells arise from pre-
as reproductive cells, red blood cells, existing cells”.
absorptive cells, and nerve cells.
e) Enables us to understand how similar 1.2.1 The main ideas of the cell theory
cells are organised into tissues. The principal ideas of the cell theory are
f) Helps to show how organisms are as follows:
evolutionarily related. For example, a) All living organisms are composed of
one or more cells and cell products.
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b) Cells are the basic or fundamental in every cell, but mature human red blood
units of life, as all life processes are cells and sieve tube cells of angiosperm
controlled by cells. are some of the cells that lack genetic
c) All new cells arise from pre-existing material. Furthermore, the cell theory
cells. revealed that new cells arise from the pre-
However, in the modern version of the existing cells by cell division. However, it
cell theory, the following were added: does not show the origin of the first cell.
a) Cells contain genetic material which
carry hereditary information (DNA)
Exercise 1.1
that is passed from one generation to
another. 1. Explain the importance of studying
b) Energy flow occurs within cells in cytology.
which all metabolic processes of life
2. Analyse the main ideas of the cell
occur.
theory and its shortcomings.
c) All cells have the same basic chemical
composition, and the structure and 3. Explain why the cell is regarded as
functions of cells complement each the basic unit of life.
other. The living organism’s activities
depend upon the combined actions of
individual cells. 1.3 Types of cells
d) All new cells arise from pre-existing Based on the level of cell organisation,
cells through cell division. cells can be divided into two main types,
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1.2.2 Shortcomings of the cell theory cells. Prokaryotic cells have simple cell
Due to increased understanding on cell organisation, while eukaryotic cells have
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biology, the concept of “cell theory” has high level of cell organisation.
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and origin of life. The study of viruses The word prokaryotes comes from two
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indicated that these living infectious Greek words pro meaning ‘primitive’
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particles are non-cellular. Schleiden and or ‘before’ and karyo (karyon) meaning
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Schwann could not explain the structure ‘nucleus.’ From this basic implication,
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and functioning of a virus. They said prokaryotic cells refer to those cells which
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that the body function is coordinated by lack true or well organised nuclei such that
the cell, which is not the case in a virus the nuclear materials are freely suspended
because it only starts its functioning when in the cytoplasm. The common examples
hosted by bacterial, plant or animal cell. of prokaryotic cells are bacteria and blue-
Thus, as per the cell theory, they are non- green algae. Prokaryotic cells have the
living creatures (akaryotes). However, following general characteristics:
when they are in host cells, they exhibit a) They are microscopic with an average
living characteristics. Regarding the cell diameter of 0.5-10 nm.
theory, there should be genetic material
b) They lack well organised nuclei. peptidoglycan in the cell wall and lacks the
That is, their nucleus has no nuclear outer membrane, while the Gram-negative
membrane, therefore, the nuclear bacterium contains a thin cell wall made
materials are freely suspended in the up of a few layers of peptidoglycan and
cytoplasm. possesses the outer membrane.
c) They have small, circular and naked
DNA. That is, the DNA is not The glycocalyx or capsule is a layer
associated with histone protein coat to surrounding the cell wall of some bacteria.
form chromosomes. This layer protects the bacteria from drying
d) They have few and small ribosomes of out, especially in hypertonic conditions. The
70s sedimentation coefficient. fimbriae are structures that help bacteria to
e) They lack membrane bound organelles adhere to target cells. They thus play a major
such as mitochondria, Golgi bodies, role in bacterial virulence. The flagella are
and plastids. long whip-like extensions that help bacteria
f) The cell wall is chemically composed to move about in the environment. The axial
of a carbohydrate-protein complex filaments or endoflagella are long structures
called peptidoglycan or murein. which move in waves enabling the bacteria
g) Cilia and flagella, if present do not to spin.
arise from basal bodies, and they lack
microtubules of a “9+2” arrangement Beneath the cell wall, there is a plasma
pattern.
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cell wall that prevents them from bursting the cell membrane that forms mesosome
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have different components depending on DNA during cell division, and also used
in respiration), photosynthetic membrane
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have cell walls containing major organic photosynthesis) and or nitrogen fixing
molecules of proteins, carbohydrates and membrane (for nitrogen fixing bacteria).
lipids. Bacterial cell walls have a unique Beneath the cell membrane, there is
molecule known as peptidoglycan. This cytoplasm, a gel-like fluid filling the cell.
It is a place where cellular organelles such
component of the cell walls allows scientists
as ribosomes are suspended. Ribosomes
to classify bacteria as either Gram-positive
(70s) are small structures in the cytoplasm
or Gram-negative. The Gram–positive
that play crucial role in protein synthesis
bacterium contains many layers of within the bacterial cell (Figure 1.2).
Flagellum
Ribosomes
Pili
The prokaryotic cell consists of the exchanged between bacteria through pili
nucleoid, a region of the prokaryotic during conjugation process.
cytoplasm containing the genome, which
Most bacteria have a slender tubule-
is the main genetic material (Figure 1.3).
like structure on the cell wall called pili.
It possesses a single, circular DNA with
There are two types of pili. The first type
a double-stranded DNA molecule. Some
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is used by related bacteria to exchange
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infection.
to drugs. The resistant genes can be
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Cell wall
Plasma membrane Capsule
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Cytroplasm
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Pili
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Plasmid
Bacterial flagellum
Ribosomes
Functions of parts of prokaryotic cells cells are those cells whose nuclei are
a) The cell wall of prokaryotic cells bounded by nuclear membranes. Cells are
provides structural and protective typically composed of plasma membrane,
functions. In some prokaryotes, the cytoplasm, nucleus, and organelles such
cell wall is surrounded by a thin sheath, as mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum,
while in others, it is surrounded by a ribosomes, and Golgi apparatus. The
slim capsule. examples of eukaryotic cells are plant and
b) The cytoplasm of prokaryotes is animal cells. These cells are characterised
surrounded by a single cell membrane, by the following features:
and all metabolic processes such as a) They are relatively large in size, ranging
protein synthesis, respiration, and from microscopic to macroscopic.
replication take place within the b) They have true or well organized
cytoplasm. nuclei with nuclear membranes.
c) Genetic material in the form of a c) They have large and numerous
single circular DNA located in the ribosomes with the sedimentation
specified region within the cytoplasm. speed of 80s (The 's' stand for the
This controls hereditary functions of name Svedberg, but is also a unit of
the cell. measurement).
d) The flagellum found in most aquatic d) They have membrane bound organelles,
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f) The mesosomes which are infoldings g) Cilia and flagella, if present, arise from
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from the cells of other organisms in a green pigment used for photosynthesis.
that they have cell walls, chloroplasts, Other vital organelles found in the plant
and central vacuoles. Therefore, the cells include mitochondria, endoplasmic
distinctive features of plant cells include reticulum, ribosomes and golgi vesicles.
the presence of cell walls containing Mitochondrion acts as a powerhouse of
cellulose, hemicelluloses and pectin, and the cell; because it releases energy used
the presence of chloroplasts capable of for all cell activities.
performing photosynthesis.
The Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) is a
Structure of the plant cell large folded membrane system found in
The general structure of the plant cell the cytoplasm of the cell. Some ER are
can be viewed by using an electron associated with ribosomes while others
microscope (Figure 1.4). A plant cell has are not. The ER that are associated
an outer layer surrounding the cell, called with ribosomes are known as Rough
a cell wall. It is composed of cellulose, Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER), whereas
which is a stiff carbohydrate. The cell wall those not associated with ribosomes are
provides protection, structural support known as Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
and mechanical strength to the cell. The (SER).
presence of cellulose also helps the plant
cell to maintain its regular shape. The Ribosomes are the organelle responsible
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cell wall has perforations that connect for protein synthesis within a cell. Hence,
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cytoplasm of the neighbouring cells called the RER provides a surface for protein
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plasmodesmata. Beneath the cell wall, synthesis while the SER provides a surface
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there is a cell membrane, which is semi- for transportation of liquids and nutrients
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permeable. Cell membrane controls the in the cell. There are small vesicles in the
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passage of materials in and out of the cell. cytoplasm called Golgi vesicles. These are
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The adjacent cells are usually bound to responsible for storage and transportation
one another by a thin layer called middle of secretions of the cells. In addition, the
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The cytoplasm is a fluid content that fills the water. The nucleus is a vital part of the
cell giving its shape; it contains proteins and cell, as it controls all cell activities such as
dissolved ions used in cellular activities. growth, cell division, DNA replication and
It is a place where all cell organelles its transcription to RNA. It also contains
are housed. Most of the plant cells have hereditary material which transmit traits
large organelles called chloroplasts. from parents to the offsprings.
Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll which is
(two membranes)
Rough endoplasmic
Nucleolus reticulum
Heterochromatin Chloroplast
Chromatin Euchromatin Chloroplast envelope
Smooth endoplasmic (two memberane)
reticulum Granum
Cell surface membrane
Mitochondrion
Cytoplasm
Golgi vesicle
Golgi apparatus
Microtubule – often near Cell sap Vacuole
to cell periphery Tonoplast
Figure 1.4 A generalised structure of a plant cell as seen under electron microscope
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forceps, a needle, and a knife or surgical g) Observe the specimen under the light
microscope at low, medium, and
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Two centrioles
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(two membranes)
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reticulum PR O Nuclear pores
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Cell surface membrane
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Cytoplasm
Figure 1.5 A generalised structure of animal cell as seen under electron microscope
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Schleiden.
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cell membrane to give the cell an extra Structure of the cell membrane
support, protection, as well as efficiency The cell membrane is made up of proteins
and regulates exchange of materials. and lipids (phospholipids). Protein
molecules are embedded in the layers of
The nucleus is the largest cellular the phospholipids. Phospholipids form a
structure, located inside eukaryotic cell bilayer structure which is fundamental to
and acts as the control centre of a cell. the selective permeability function of the
The material between the cell membrane membrane. Each phospholipid molecule
and the nuclear envelope is known as
consists of a hydrophobic (water hating)
cytoplasm. Within the cytoplasm lies
tail of two fatty acids and the hydrophilic
an intricate arrangement of fine fibres
(water loving) phosphate head. In the
and thousands of miniscule but distinct
cell membranes, phospholipids arrange
structures called cytoplasmic organelles
and cytoplasmic inclusion such as stored themselves in a layer of two molecules
nutrients, secretory products, droplets and thick (bilayer), with their hydrophobic tails
pigment granules. Cytoplasmic organelles pointing inwards, away from the water
are small structures that are suspended both inside and outside the cell, while the
in the cytoplasm of the cell. Examples hydrophilic heads face outwards. There
of cytoplasmic organelles include: are two models suggested to describe
endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, the structure of the plasma membrane,
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mitochondria, plastids, vacuole, lysosome, namely Danielli-Davson’s model (1935)
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cell. Cytoplasmic inclusions do not have According to Danielli and Davson, the
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organelles, separates the contents of the are made up of protein molecules which
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cell from the external environment, and sandwich the phospholipids bilayer. The
controls the exchange of materials. In heads of phospholipids are polar, oriented
animal cells, plasma membrane is the towards the protein layers to form the
outermost layer, whereas in plant cells it hydrophilic region.
is located beneath the cell wall.
Protein layer
Hydrophilic phospholipid head
Phospholipid
bilayer
The model explains the presence of polar The Fluid Mosaic Model
head (hydrophilic) and non-polar tail The model was proposed by Seymour
(hydrophobic) in the phospholipids. The J. Singer and Garth L. Nicolson in
proteins bilayers are continuous and are of 1972. According to this model, protein
the same size. The model did not explain molecules are dispersed and inserted into a
how material enters or leaves the cell. The phospholipid bilayer, which is hydrophilic
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model also indicate that the membrane is when exposed to water (Figure 1.7). This
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static, never change its structure and water provides maximum contact of hydrophilic
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passes freely between the adjacent protein regions and heads of phospholipids with
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molecules. The protein bilayers are on the water while providing the hydrophobic
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are at the middle part (intermediately). The Due to the fluid nature of phospholipids
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model explains the presence of proteins and the arrangement pattern of protein
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and phospholipids. Moreover, this model molecules in the phospholipid bilayer, the
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does not explain how cell recognizes model is referred to as the Fuid Mosaic
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Glycoprotein (a branch of
carbohydrate attached to protein) Glycolipid (a branch of carbohydrate
attached to lipid)
Peripheral
protein Phospholipid head
Phospholipid layer
Phospholipid tail
Phospholipid
bilayer Cholesterol
Trasmembrane protein
diffusion.
impulse in the nervous system.
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phospholipids. Furthermore, the model cell membrane supports the cell and
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which helps to prevent excessive water loss from the plant. Middle lamella is a thin
layer of pectin materials (calcium and magnesium) which joins neighbouring cell walls
together.
Close group of
plasmodesmata (primary
pit field) – primary cell
walls are thinner in this Adjacent primary cell walls of two cells
area as a result of slower
growth Middle lamela
TS before lignification
Plasmodesma
‘Pit cavity’
TS after lignification Secondary wall of lignin
strength to cells and the plant as a f) Cell walls possess small pores or
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whole, due to presence of lignin. pits through which the materials can
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b) It maintains the shape of the cell, since pass from one cytoplasm to another
the cell wall is rigid. (symplastic movement).
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of the cell by inhibiting excessive loss of water from the cell surface
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Cytoplasmic organelles
Exercise 1.4 Cytoplasmic matrix contains numerous
membranous internal structures called
1. Describe the composition of the
organelles. Organelles can be defined
cell wall in living organisms.
as tiny distinct parts with specialised
2. Explain the functions of lignin and structures and functions found inside
suberin in the plant cell. the cell. The organelles are sub-
cellular structures with characteristic
3. Give the name of the structure morphological forms, distinctive chemical
which joins neighboring cell walls. constitutions and definite functions. The
organelles perform specific functions
such as oxidative phosphorylation and
Cytoplasm and cytoplasmic organelles generation of energy in the form of ATP in
(sub-cellular units) the mitochondria, formulation and storage
The space between the cell membrane of carbohydrates in chloroplast, protein
and the nucleus is filled with translucent, synthesis in ribosomes of the rough
homogenous and colloidal fluid called endoplasmic reticulum and concentration
a cytoplasmic liquid. The latter is an and packing secretions in Golgi apparatus.
aqueous substance containing different Other functions include synthesis of lipid
types of cell organelles, water and mineral and hormones in smooth endoplasmic
salts. It also contains organic compounds, reticulum, degradation of macromolecules
such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, in the lysosomes, regulation of all cellular
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Functions of cytoplasm
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d) Movement of materials takes place the most prominent organelle in the cell.
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the nucleus and cytoplasm. The pore has Functions of the nucleus
a definite structure formed by fusion of a) It controls all metabolic activities of
the outer and inner membranes of the the cell.
envelope. The nucleus contains chromatin, b) It contains hereditary information of
consisting of DNA which is bounded by the cell, hence, it transmits genetic
basic proteins called histones. During information to the new cell.
nuclear division, chromatin stains more
intensely and becomes more conspicuous c) It takes part in the formation of
because it condenses into more tightly ribosomes and RNA, thus it controls
coiled threads called chromosomes. protein synthesis.
However, some remains tightly coiled d) It controls cell division when required
and continue to stain intensely and this is since DNA replication is essential for
called heterochromatin. It is seen as a dark cell division.
patch, usually occurring near the nuclear
envelope. The remaining loosely coiled
chromatin is euchromatin. It contains Exercise 1.5
DNA which is genetically active during
interphase. 1. Describe the structure of the
nucleus of a cell.
The nucleolus 2. Explain the role of nucleolus.
The nucleolus is a cellular structure
present in the nucleus of a eukaryotic 3. Why is the nucleus said to be the
cell. The nucleolus appears as a rounded TY controller of all cellular activities?
and darkly stained structure inside the
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Endoplasmic reticulum
and assembling ribosomal RNA (Figure
The endoplasmic reticulum is a network
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Rough endoplasmic
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(Figure 1.10a). However, the ribosomes the endoplasmic reticulum once a specific
bound to it at any one time are not a stable protein-nucleic acid complex forms in the
part of this organelle’s structure as they are cytosol. This special complex forms when
constantly being bound and released from a free ribosome begins to translate the
the membrane. A ribosome only binds to mRNA.
Ribosomes Cisternae
Cisternae
(a) (b)
Figure 1.10 The structure of endoplasmic reticulum (a) RER (b) SER
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The rough endoplasmic reticulum has the smooth endoplasmic reticula are generally
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a) They are sites for protein synthesis, and glycogen storing cells of the liver.
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transportation of materials through the The muscle cells are also rich in smooth
cell, such as proteins synthesized on endoplasmic reticulum known as the
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sarcoplasmic reticulum.
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the ribosomes.
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d) It increases the surface area for although it can change from one form to
chemical reactions in the cell to take another depending on the physiological
place. conditions of the cells. The matrix contains
e) It is involved in the formation of Golgi few small ribosomes (70s), phosphate
bodies. granules, respiratory enzymes (such as
ATP synthase) and small mitochondrial
Exercise 1.6 DNA which is circular and naked (Figure
1.11).
which forms large aqueous channels a) The outer membrane contains lots
through the lipid bilayer. On the inside is of porins that allow the passage of
the inner membrane separated from the molecules for respiration.
outer membrane by a space, measuring b) The inner membrane is highly folded
6 - 8 nm. The inner membrane is deeply into cristae that increase its surface
folded into infolding known as cristae, area.
which project in the matrix space. c) The membranes are permeable to
Generally, the organelle has an oval shape, allow the passage of all diffusable
materials. This allows raw materials in are subdivided into three different types,
and products out. namely amyloplasts, proteinoplasts,
d) The matrix contains appropriate and elaioplasts. Each of these has a
enzymes used in respiratory pathways distinctive function. For instance,
such as Kreb’s cycle. amyloplasts are responsible for storage
a) Presence of windows or fenestra in the of starch, proteinoplasts are responsible
membranes facilitates the passage of for storage of proteins, while elaioplasts
are responsible for storage of fats and oils
materials in and out.
which are needed by plants. They are also
used for synthesis of amino acids and fatty
Plastids acids.
These are membrane bound organelles
found in the cells of plants, algae, and Chloroplasts. These are most commonly
other eukaryotic organisms. They often known plastids which play an essential
contain pigments and the type of pigment role in enabling plants and some
determines the cell colour. They are algae to make their own food through
mainly responsible for activities related photosynthesis. They are found in green
to making and storing food. The plastids parts of plants, mainly leaves and in some
include chromoplasts, gerontoplasts, other organisms such as photosynthetic
leucoplasts, and chloroplasts. bacteria and green algae. The term
chloroplast comes from two Greek words:
Chromoplasts. Pigmented plastids found chloros, meaning ‘green’ and plast,
in flowers, aging leaves, and fruits such meaning ‘form’. It contains green pigment
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as tomato and red pepper. They contain known as chlorophyll, enzymes and other
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parts of the plant that are going through the chloroplast is another membranous
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the ageing process (senescence) or are system in the form of flattened sacs called
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occurs when such parts of the plant are no thylakoids pile up like a stack of coins to
longer carrying out photosynthesis. form grana (singular, granum). The fluid
outside the thylakoids is the stroma, which
Leucoplasts. Colourless plastids found in contains the chloroplast DNA, ribosomes
non-photosynthetic parts of the plant such (70s), starch granules as well as many
as roots, seeds, and bulbs. They are used photosynthetic enzymes. The chlorophyll
for storage of starch, lipids, and proteins and carotenoids are present in thylakoids
particularly in roots and tubers. They and grana (Figure 1.12).
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Polysome
Stroma One granum
Chloroplast DNA
Thylakoid
Intergranal lamella
(one thylakoid)
use.
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protein synthesis.
Adaptation of the chloroplasts
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roles:
size and sedimentation coefficient, there
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Small subunit
of lysosomes. In addition, they are
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and uterus.
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Functions of ribosomes
a) Ribosomes are sites of protein
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Structure of lysosomes
synthesis; they provide surface Lysosomes are round, with vacuolar
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area or space for polypeptide chain structure which remains filled with dense
construction and enzymes for the material and bounded by a unit membrane.
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amino acid monomers. Hence, they which are synthesized in the ribosomes
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are known as protein factories. The of the rough endoplasmic reticulum. The
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ribosomes are adapted for protein enzymes, which always have acidic pH,
synthesis, as they have ribosomal RNA are transported to the Golgi apparatus
(rRNA) which provides attachment for modification. The Golgi apparatus in
points for both messenger RNA the cytoplasm concentrates and packs the
(mRNA) and transfer RNA (tRNA). modified enzymes in the Golgi vesicles,
b) Ribosomes have receptor sites on the which pinch off as lysosomes. Their shape
small sub-unit where mRNA binds and density vary greatly from cell to cell
itself and they are able to “read” and and time to time.
macromolecules.
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This process occurs when cytoplasmic which are expelled out of the cell. One
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for degradation (Figure 1.14). This is and lysosomes may release them outside
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the regulated mechanism of the cell that the cell by exocytosis. For example; the
disintegrates unnecessary or dysfunctional enzymes of lysosome are released during
components. Autophagy starts with the the replacement of cartilage by bone during
formation of a phagophore from the development. Also lysosomes of certain
membrane; this expands and engulfs the cells such as spermatozoa discharge their
molecules or “cargo” for degradation. The enzymes outside the cell during fertilization
cargo can include redundant organelles or process.
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Digestion
Phagocytosis
Autophagy
Food vacuole
Secretion of Lysosomes
hydrolytic
enzymes
Golgi apparatus
Transport vesicle
Plasma membrane
Rough endoplasmic
reticulum
due to the presence of hydrolytic enzymes Microbodies are small, spherical organelles
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have the membranes that isolate hydrolytic intracellular materials such as catalase
enzymes from the rest of the cytoplasm. (peroxidase) enzyme and other proteins
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1. Why are lysosomes said to be from other cell organelles by their contents.
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fungi. Glycosomes are microbodies which the peroxisomes. They are found in few
contain glycolytic enzymes in its matrix, species of protozoa such as Trypanosoma.
and they are believed to have evolved from
Crystalline core
Lipid bilayer
Figure 1.34 Formation of dipeptide molecule linked by the peptide bond
Figure 1.15 Structure of microbody
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Incoming
transport vesicle
Cisternae
Lumen
Secretory vesicle
Newly forming
vesicle
The functions of Golgi bodies include the These are complex network of protein
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spermatozoa.
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Actin
α − Tubule Keratin
β − Tubule
Microtubes
Microtubules Microfilaments
These are tubular structures made up of These are much narrower than microtubules,
arranged globular tubulin. They are found being only about 5-7 nm in diameter.
in the cytoplasm of animal and plant cells. They are thread-like structures, arranged
They occur in cilia, flagella, centrioles, in sheets or in bundles beneath the cell
the cortex of meristematic cells, and basal surface membrane. They are chemically
bodies. composed of a large amount of actin,
hence their name actin filaments. Actin
Functions of microtubules filaments, usually in association with
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a) They determine the shape of the cell. myosin, bring about many types of cell
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b) They form a framework along which movements. For example the contractile
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of rhythmic movements.
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Functions of microfilaments
d) They bring about movement of
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c) It forms the basis for embryonic stem
Figure 1.19 Root hair cell cell research, whereby researchers
Materials
Onion roots, surgical blade, iodine 1.4 The organic constituents of cells
solution, petri dish, dropper, light (Biochemistry)
microscope, and microscope slides. The cells are composed of water, inorganic
ions and organic molecules (carbon-
Procedure containing compounds). Water is the most
a) Take the onion root, and use a surgical abundant molecule which constitutes large
blade to cut it transversely into very part of cells, constituting about 70% of
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1.4.1 Carbohydrates
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characterise a specialised onion and ketone derivatives). They are primary
cell? products of photosynthesis, and energy
providing substrates for various organisms
Safety precautions including mammals. Carbohydrates contain
three elements, namely carbon, hydrogen,
Observe safety precautions when working
and oxygen, in which hydrogen and oxygen
with sharp objects such as knife and
are in the ratio of 2:1 (two hydrogen atom
surgical blade.
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and one oxygen atom). This ratio or dihydroxyacetone, ribulose, and fructose
proportion of hydrogen to carbon is the sugars. Carbohydrates can be oxidised to
same as in water, hence the name hydrate yield energy. For example, the oxidation of
of carbon. The general empirical formula glucose during respiration.
for carbohydrates is Cx (H2O)y where by x
and y are variables. C6H12O6 + 6O6 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy
Lactose Milk.
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six-carbon ketone).
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pyran ring has six membered ring structures. oxygen atom of carbon number 5 joins to
These aromatic ring forms are the most the carbon number 1 bearing the aldehyde
stable and used to form disaccharides and and transfer its hydrogen to it and break the
polysaccharides. The ring form occurs in bond to form the OH either above or below
polysaccharides.
aqueous solution The
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difference that exists
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between ribose and deoxyribose sugar is that deoxyribose sugar lacks oxygen in carbon the carbonyl group
the five
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its hydrogen the formation
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1.20 a and b). The only difference that exists in carbon atom number 1 is projected below
below the ring. The oxygen is part of the ring and carbon number 6 sticks up out of the ring.
between ribose and deoxyribose sugar is the ring, it becomes α-fructose while when
The same process occurs in galactose. The only difference between galactose and glucose is
that deoxyribose sugar lacks oxygen in OH in carbon atom number 2 is projected
the different orientation of their hydroxyl group in carbon number 4 (Figure 1.21 c and d). In
carbon number 2. Hexoses can form both above the ring is β-fructose (Figure 1.20
fructose,
six andthe fivecarbonyl
membered group is in
ring. Forcarbon
example numbere). 2, so the ring
Fructose is formed
can also form theby pyronose
the oxygen as atom
of glucose
carbon number
can exist 5 joining with carbon
in two isomers of sixnumber 2, leading to the formation of furan ring.
in glucose.
When the OHrings
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(α- glucose 1 is projected below the ring, it becomes α-fructose
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the formation of the bond is that at position 4.
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Lactose (milk
Figuresugar)
1.23 Chemical combination between glucose and fructose to form sucrose
This is found Figure 1.22 Chemical
exclusively in thecombination between glucose
milk of mammals and inand fructose
milk to formLactose
products. sucrose is the only
carbohydrate
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sugar)
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carbohydrate of milk which is synthesized by mammary gland during lactation. It is derived
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Figure 1.241.23 Chemical
Chemical combination
combination betweengalactose
between galactose and
and glucose
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lactose
Polysaccharides (multi-sugars) monosaccharides, linked together by
Polysaccharides are polymer carbohydrate glycosidic bonds. They are large molecules
molecules, composed of long chains of which are often insoluble in water and exist
monosaccharide units bound together by in non-crystal form.
glycosidic bonds. On hydrolysis, they
give their constituent monosaccharides. Starch
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chitin. Starch is the main storage of a-glucose units that are bonded together
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while in animals and fungi, glycogen is and amylopectin. Amylose unit is a linear,
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the main storage form of polysaccharides.helical chain which consists of around 500
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constituent of their cell walls while in (1-4) glycosidic bonds between the glucose
fungi and most arthropods, chitin is the units. Amylopectin differs from amylose in
structural constituent of the cell wall and
being highly branched, and has short side
exoskeleton respectively. chains of about 30 glucose units linked
with α (1-6) glycosidic bonds in addition
Properties of polysaccharides to 1,4-glycosidic bonds (Figure 1.24).
Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrate Amylopectin molecules may contain up
polymers, consisting of several to two million glucose units.
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Branch
CH2OH CH2OH
O H O H
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CH2
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O H O H O H O H
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1.26 Structure
Structure of glycogen
of glycogen molecule
molecule
give cellulose its considerable stability to used for manufacturing of fabrics. Rayon,
make it a valuable structural material. It is a product of cellulose extract is used in
the major component of the plant cell walls, manufacturing of industrial belts, tyre cods
where it plays structural role. and clothing. Cellulose derivatives have
various uses, for example; cellophane is
Cellulose’s structural strength has made it used in packaging, and celluloid is used
a valuable raw material in manufacturing for manufacturing of photographic film.
various industrial products, such as cotton, Other cellulose products include paper
which is a pure form of cellulose. It is also and explosives.
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in the body covering cuticle of insects carbon atom number two (C-2), is replaced by
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also found in smaller amounts in sponges, thus a result of an amino sugar, glucose
molluscs, annelids and cell walls of fungi. amine, combining with an acetyl group
Also, been identified in the cell walls of (CH CO-). Chitin, is therefore a polymer
some green algae. Its structure and chemistry of acetyl, glucose and amine (Figure 1.27).
are similar to those of cellulose. Chitin, like
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Figure 1.28 Structure of chitin
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CH2 CH2
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C O C O
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CH2 Chitin CH2
Chitin has also been proven to be useful Different methods can be used to test for
for several medical and industrial the presence of starch, reducing sugars and
purposes.Chitin is used as a flocculating non-reducing sugars (Table 1.3).
agent for waste water, wound-healing
agent, a thickener and stabilizer for foods a) Biochemical test for starch
and pharmaceuticals. Also, it used as a The presence of starch in biological materials
binder for dyes, fabrics, and adhesives, can be tested by using Iodine solution. The
and a sizing and strengthening agent for use of iodine to test the presence of starch
paper. In butterfly wing scales, chitin is is one of common experiments. A solution
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often organized into stacks of nano-layers of iodine (I2) and potassium iodide (KI) in
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thin-film interference.
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polyhydroxy ketones, with reducing The Iodine bound inside the helical structure
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properties. Carbohydrates may be present of the amylose forms a dark blue colour.
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Amylose
Iodine complex (iodide ions)
b) Biochemical test for reducing sugars The common test for reducing sugar is
All monosaccharides and some disaccharides, Benedict’s test. Fehling’s reagent is not
including maltose and lactose (with commonly used because it is corrosive and
exception of sucrose), are reducing sugars; toxic. In this test, Benedict’s solution makes
use of the ability of these sugars to reduce
as one of the two units may have an open-
copper (II) into copper (I). The test involves
chain form with an aldehyde group.
the use of an alkaline solution of Copper
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The oxidizing agent must be capable of sulphate. Reducing sugars reduce soluble
blue copper sulphate; containing copper
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oxidising agents include Benedict’s solution (II) ions (Cu2+) to insoluble red-brown
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Table 1.3 Test for starch, reducing sugar and non-reducing sugar
Food
sample to be Procedure Observation Inference
tested
Starch Iodine test Blue-black colouration is Starch present.
observed.
Place 2 ml (cm3) of 1%
starch solution in a clean and
dry test tube.
Add 3 drops of iodine
solution (No heating is
required).
Alternatively, add the Iodine
solution to the solid form of
starch.
precipitates.
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as intermediates in respiration,
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photosynthesis and other carbohydrate
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(test tubes, test tube racks, test tube metabolic processes. During
holder and brush, beaker, scalpel or respiration (during glycolysis),
surgical blade, measuring cylinder, six carbon sugar splits to form
droppers, mortar and pestle), reagents dihydroxyacetone phosphate and
(Benedict’s solution, iodine solution, phosphoglyceraldehyde which enters
dilute hydrochloric acid, dilute sodium the cycle, whereas during dark
hydroxide solution, and distilled water), reaction of photosynthesis the formed
and a source of heat. phosphoglyceraldehyde becomes a
source of lipids and proteins.
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d) They are the sources of other food Activity 1.5 Biochemical test for
substances, such as a triose sugar in carbohydrates
plants.
1. Suppose you have been provided with
e) Pentose sugar, such as ribose and
the following for a practical work:
deoxyribose sugars used in the
a) Solution K containing starch
synthesis of nucleic acids. Ribose is a
b) Benedict’s solution
constituent of Ribonucleic acid (RNA)
and deoxyribose is a constituent of c) Dilute hydrochloric acid
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). d) Sodium hydroxide solution
f) Ribose sugar is also used in the e) Rubber bands for stimulating
synthesis of ATP and coenzymes, such saliva secretion
as NAD and NADP.
Questions
g) Carbohydrate such as ribulose (a
1. Show step by step, how you would
five carbon sugar) forms Ribulose
go about testing for starch.
biphosphate, which is used as
carbon dioxide acceptor during light 2. It is advised that, before collecting
independent stage of photosynthesis. saliva, one should rinse his or her
mouth with clean safe water. What is
h) In association with proteins and
the significance of this?
phospholipids, they form structural
parts of a membrane. 3. Comment on the final colour change
of the solution.
i) They form structural parts of
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Glycolipids Glycolipids are compound lipids with carbohydrates. These lipids include
also certain structurally related compounds comprising of gangliosides,
sulpholipids, and sulfatides groups.
Sphingolipids or Sphingolipids occur mostly in the cells of the brain. They do not
phosphosphingosides contain glycerol in their molecules; instead, they contain amine alcohol
(sphingosine or sphingol). For instance, the myelin sheath of the
nerve fibres contains a lipid known as sphingomyelin, which contains
sphingosine and phospholipids in its molecules. Terpenes are mostly
found in plants. Examples of terpenes are natural rubber and gern oil.
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Terpenes. They are essential oils in plants Biochemical test for lipids
found particularly in conifers, citrus Lipids are nonpolar and do not dissolve
trees and some insects. They are used for in polar solvents, such as water. They
formation of aroma into medicine, such as only dissolve in nonpolar solvents, such
aromatherapy, perfume and food additives. as benzene, ether, absolute alcohols, and
These include certain fat soluble vitamins, chloroform. This property makes the lipids
such as vitamins A, E, and K. to be tested effectively by adding nonpolar
dye, which can easily be absorbed by a
Carotenoids. These are widely distributed nonpolar lipids. Lipids can be tested using
in both plants and animals. They are several methods, including that which
exclusively of plant origin. Due to the involves the use of Sudan III solution, the
presence of many conjugated double bonds, grease spot test and emulsification test
they are coloured red or yellow. Examples (Table 1.5).
are lycopene, carotenes, and xanthophyll
(oxygenated derivatives of carotenes). The basis of the tests
Fat globules are stained red with Sudan III
Properties of lipids solution. Being less dense than water and
Lipids are either liquids or non-crystalline insoluble in water, a red stained oil layer
solids at room temperature. Pure fats or oils floats on the surface of water. In addition,
are colourless, odourless, and tasteless. with grease spot test, fats or oil droplets
They are less dense than water and are create a translucent spots on the paper on
esters of alcohols and acids. Simple lipids, warming. As already known that, lipids are
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ether, toluene and chloroform. They can droplets in the water, which reflect light,
be hydrolysed by alkaline compounds giving a white opalescent appearance.
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lipids such as fats and oils are hydrolysed agents, such as bile salts, soap and protein.
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by the lipase enzyme into fatty acids and This process is important in fat digestion
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glycerol. Lipids contain either saturated or in the intestine, as the emulsifying agents
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unsaturated hydrocarbon chains and have (bile salts) lower surface tension of the
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a high calorific value due to the presence lipids and increase the surface area, hence
of large number of hydrogen atoms in their easily acted by digestive enzymes.
hydrocarbon chains. They are poor heat
and electric conductors. Forthis reason,
they are functional parts of nerve cells and
skin sub-cutaneous layer.
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b) They insulate the body against heat requirements such as vitamin D and
loss. For example, fats found in the
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Properties of the amino acids ion and becomes positively charged. Each
They are colourless, crystalline solids which amino acid has its own pH value at which it
are soluble in water but insoluble in organic exists in its neutral zwitterionic form. This
solvent such as ether, chloroform, and pH at which the amino acids are electrically
acetone. They are amphoteric compounds as neutral is termed as an Isoelectric point
they have both acidic and basic properties. (I.E.P). In the alkaline medium, when the
In neutral aqueous solutions, they exist as pH of the I.E.P increases, the amino group
dipolar or zwitterions. On one side, the dissociates, releasing hydrogen ions, (H+),
acidic carboxyl group has a tendency of the amino acid thus becomes negatively
donating hydrogen ion (proton); therefore, charged. In the acidic medium, (when the
it dissociates, to release hydrogen ion and pH is lowered), the carboxyl group accepts
becomes negatively charged. On the other hydrogen ions, and the whole structure
side, the basic amino group has a high affinity becomes positively charged (Figure 1.32).
to hydrogen; therefore, it accepts hydrogen
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Figure 1.32Structure
1.33 Structure ofofthethe
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of amino acids to give peptide chains. The chain, which usually contains hundreds of
condensation reaction occurs between amino acids. Polypeptides may be linked
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the amino group of one amino acid and by other forces such as disulphide bridges,
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Hydrogen bond is a bond that is formed formed between ions of opposite charges
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in the polypeptide chain between from ionized acid (-COO-) and basic
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amino acid and side (R) groups. The (-NH3+) groups of the amino acids. The
bond is an electrostatic attraction availability of ionized carboxylic group
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between the hydrogen atom and another (COO-) and amino group (-NH3+) at
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electronegative atom. Hydrogen bond the side chain of amino acid, and at the
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forms between the carbonyl (C=O) of one terminal of polypeptide chain may form
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amino acid or the amino group (N-H) of ionic interactions, which help to make
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Hydrogen
Polypeptide backbone
bond
Disulphide
link
Ionic bond
Due to their complexity, it is difficult to chains are tightly folded to form the
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classify protein molecules into a single, spherical shape (Figure 1.36). They
well defined category. They can be classified are soluble in water. Examples of such
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their structure
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Intermediate proteins. These are fibrous, Simple proteins. These are proteins made
soluble proteins. A good example of up of only amino acids, and are mostly
intermediate proteins is fibrinogen, which globular. When decomposed by acids,
forms an insoluble fibrin during blood these proteins liberate their constituent
clotting. amino acids. Examples of simple proteins
are albumins, globulins, and histones.
b) Classification of proteins based on
Conjugated proteins. These are proteins
their composition
made up of amino acids and other organic
Based on their composition, proteins can
compounds. They have a non-amino
be classified as simple and conjugated or acid group termed as prosthetic group.
complex proteins. Examples of conjugate proteins and their
prosthetic groups are shown in Table 1.6.
ribosomes.
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There are four types of proteins based nucleotide bases of the DNA in the genetic
on the level of structural organization, code. The amino acid sequence determines
namely primary, secondary, tertiary, and the positioning of different R-groups
quaternary structures of proteins. relative to each other. The positioning also
determines the way the protein folds and
Primary structure of proteins. The the final structure of the molecule.
primary structure of protein is a linear
sequence of amino acids that make up
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N-Terminus
(amino end) Gly Pro Thr Gly
Thr
H3N+
Gly
Glu
Ser
Pro Cys Lys
Leu
Met
Val
Lys
Val
Leu Asp
Ala Val Arg Gly
Ser
Pro
Ala COO-
C-terminus
(carboxyl end)
Hydrogen bond
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Figure 1.38 The secondary structure of proteins (a) alpha helix and (b) beta plate
+ -
-
- -
Some proteins contain more than one carrying component of the blood, is made
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polypeptide chains refers to the quaternary each containing 141 amino acids, and 2β
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structure of proteins and each polypeptide chains, each containing 146 amino acids
chain is called a subunit. The subunits (Figure 1.40).
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as supporting filaments, cables or sheets proteins. They are important for movement
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to give biological structure, strength, and of body parts. Contractile proteins are
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protection. Collagen is an example of the responsible for undulation of the cilia and
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structural protein of the bone and connective flagella, which propel many cells.
tissue. Collagen and elastin provide a fibrous
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framework in animal connective tissues, Defence proteins. These are proteins which
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such as tendons and ligaments. Keratin is defend the body against invaders, such
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the structural protein of hairs, horns, fingeras antibodies, fibrinogen and thrombin.
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nails, feathers and other skin appendages These are highly specialized proteins
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Transport or carrier proteins. These them. Fibrinogen and thrombin are blood
proteins are involved in transportation of clotting proteins which protect the body
ions and other substances. Examples of such against excessive bleeding.
proteins include haemoglobin, the iron-
containing protein of blood, which transports Regulatory proteins. They regulate
oxygen from the lungs to other parts of gene expression and cellular or metabolic
the body, serum albumin which transports activities of an organism. These include
fatty acids in the blood, lipoproteins, which hormones, such as, insulin hormone which
carry lipids from the site of absorption is secreted by the pancreas, helps in the
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Proteins have the following properties: of the protein remains intact because
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a) They are colourless, tasteless, and the peptide bonds are not cleaved.
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acidic and basic properties derived from physical properties of a protein in terms of
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–COOH and –NH2 groups respectively. solubility and other criteria. However, the
b) They exhibit characteristic isoelectric protein in this situation can no longer carry
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they have high molecular weight. radiation, organic solvents and detergents,
For instance, haemoglobin has the highly concentrated salts and strong acids
molecular weight of about 68,000 g/mol. and alkalis. Denaturation is also caused by
heavy metals, urea solution and mechanical
d) Proteins differ in their solubility in
forces.
water, some are insoluble, example
keratin while others are highly soluble
such as albumin. Soluble protein Heat and radiations, such as ultra violet
can be precipitated from solution by rays and infra-red. These supply kinetic
addition of certain salts example NaCl energy which causes strong vibrations
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of protein molecules. These result into For example, stretching of hair breaks
breaking down of ionic and hydrogen the hydrogen bonds in the keratin helix.
bonds that are weaker than peptide bonds, The latter is extended and the hair is
resulting into coagulation of such protein stretched. If released, the hair returns to
molecules. its normal length. However, if it is wetted
and then dried under tension, it keeps
Organic solvents and detergents. These its new length. This is the basis for hair
reagents disrupt hydrophobic interactions styling. Many liquid proteins denature
and form bonds with hydrophobic (non- and precipitate when they are vigorously
polar) groups. Consequently, this disrupts agitated because of incorporation of
hydrogen bonds resulting into denaturation. air bubbles and adsorption of protein
An example of such chemical substances molecules to the air-liquid interface.
is methyl alcohol, which is used as a
disinfectant to clean the skin before General functions of proteins
injection. The alcohol denatures proteins a) They are essential building materials
in bacterial cell walls. of the body. For that reason, they
are needed for proper growth and
Highly concentrated salts, strong acids,
development. This explains why
and alkalis. These compounds disrupt the
kwashiorkor victims experience
ionic bonds, resulting into coagulation of
proteins. If such proteins remain mixed stunted growth.
with these reagents for a long time, peptide b) They are used as alternative respiratory
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mercury (Hg), silver (Ag), and lead c) They absorb excess fluids in the body.
(Pb). Cations of such metals tend to form For example, kwashiorkor victims
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Activity 1.7 Biochemical test for 2. Explain the nutritional roles of the
proteins food substance(s) present in the
food sample.
Materials
Fresh milk, test tube, test tube rack, test
tube brush, beaker, measuring cylinder, Exercise 1.13
and dropper, 1% Copper (II) sulphate
solution, and dilute sodium hydroxide 1. Proteins are said to be amphoteric
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a) You are provided with a beaker 2. Explain the medical importance of
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living cells. A compound with which the reaction. By acting as catalysts, enzymes
enzyme combines is called a substrate. lower the activation energy. Activation
The substrate fixes itself in an active energy is the minimum amount of energy
site of the enzyme whose shape is ideal that is required to activate a substrate
for accommodating it. The active site molecule to a condition in which they can
is a group of amino acids comprising undergo biological transformation (Figure
the region of the enzyme into which 1.41).
the substrate fits in order to catalyse the
Energy of Change in
reactants free energy
(AG)
Energy of products
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enzymic action. These are the lock and key be converted into product. The products
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holds the substrate as a lock holds the escape from the active site, leaving it
key, while the induced fit hypothesis, the free for accommodating other substrate
active site expands and contracts to form molecules.
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Lock and Key theory In this analogy, the lock is the enzyme and
The theory states that, as the key fits in the key is the substrate. Only the correctly
one lock, the same happens to a substrate sized key (substrate) fits into the key hole
which fits only in one active site of the (active site) of the lock (enzyme). Smaller
enzyme to form an enzyme-substrate keys, larger keys, or incorrectly positioned
complex (Figure 1.42). The specific action teeth on keys (incorrectly shaped or sized
of an enzyme with a single substrate can be substrate molecules) do not fit into the
explained using a Lock and Key analogy lock (enzyme). Only the correctly shaped
first postulated in 1894 by Emil Fischer. key opens a particular lock.
Substrate
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enzyme concentration, temperature, and
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However, below normal temperature,
enzymes become less active due to
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reduction in speed of molecular movement.
Figure 1.45 The effect of enzyme concentration When the temperature is lowered below
on the reaction rate of enzyme controlled reaction or near freezing point, the enzymes are
said to be inactive. This condition will last
c) Temperature when the higher temperature above the
freezing point is restored.
Generally, increase in temperature
increases the kinetic energy that molecules
Therefore, as the temperature increases,
possess, implying more random collisions
the rate of reaction also increases due
between molecules per unit time. Since
to increased kinetic energy. There is a
enzymes catalyse reactions by randomly
temperature range at which the rate of
colliding with substrate molecules,
enzyme’s action is maximum. This is
increasing temperature will increase the
called an optimum temperature. Below
rate of reaction, leading to more products.
this temperature, enzymes are less active.
However, increasing temperature also
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Rate of reaction
rate falls rapidly
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Temperature °C
The effect of temperature on the rate of solutions have pH values below 7, and
reaction can be expressed as temperature basic solutions (alkalis) have pH values
coefficient, Q10. According to the Q10 rule, above 7 while the pH of 7 is termed as
the rate of a physiological process or ‘neutral’. Hydrogen (H+) and hydroxyl
reaction doubles for every 10 °C rise in (OH-) ions are charged, therefore, they
temperature, if the temperature is within interfere with hydrogen and ionic bonds
the range that can be tolerated by a living that hold together an enzyme, since they
system. A mathematical expression is will be attracted or repelled by the charges
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the enzyme, since the bonds can be protein groups that are associated with the
reformed. However, extreme changes in enzyme are known as prosthetic groups.
pH can cause enzymes to be denatured Only apoenzyme and cofactor together are
and permanently lose their functions. active as a catalyst. The cofactor is either
Enzymes in different locations have inorganic ions, usually metal ions such
different optimum pH values, since their as Fe2+, Mg2+, Cu2+, Cl- or small organic
environmental conditions may differ. molecules such as haem, biotin, Flavine
For example, the enzyme “pepsin” adenine dinucleotide (FAD), Nicotineamide
functions best at pH value of around adenine dinucleotide (NAD). They may
2 and is found in the stomach which also be vitamins called coenzymes. Some
contains hydrochloric acid. “Carbonic enzymes need both, a metal ions and a
anhydrase” which is a key enzyme in all coenzyme to become active.
living organisms works best at pH value
of around 7, and “chymotrypsin” which Metal ion and/or coenzyme
is found in small intestine works best at pH
value of around 9.
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Enzymes inhibitors
There are many molecules that can interfere
Pepsin Carbonic Chymotrypsin with enzymes activity either by reducing or
anhydrase
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Figure 1.47 The effect of pH on the rate of an bind to an enzyme with weak bonds, such
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Many enzyme-catalysed reactions require they are detached, the enzyme regains its
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(Figure 1.48a). When the inhibitor remains they neither compete for nor attach to
fixed to the active site, the enzyme is the active site of the enzyme. They fix
prevented from working normally, as the themselves elsewhere on the enzyme
substrate cannot move into the active molecule. In so doing, they completely
site. The substrate is then prevented alter the shape of the enzyme molecule
from binding to the same active site and in such a way that the active site cannot
therefore, decreases the enzyme affinity to accommodate the substrate. Since the
other substrates. The effects of competitive
inhibitor does not compete with the
inhibitors decrease with increased
substrates for the active site of the enzyme,
concentration of substrates. A good example
an increase in substrate concentration does
of the competitive inhibitors is malonic
acid, which competes with succinic acid not reduce the effect of the non competitive
for the active site of a respiratory enzyme,inhibitor. An example of non-competitive
succinic dehydrogenase. inhibitor is cyanide, which attaches itself
to copper prosthetic group of cytochrome
Non-competitive inhibitors are substances oxidases, thereby inhibiting respiration
that do not resemble substrates. Therefore, process (Figure 1. 48b).
Inhibitor Active site Substrate
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End-product inhibition control. If a given they are synthesized, so that they cannot
physiological process involves several steps attack the pancreas.
and various intermediates, the end product
of the pathway may inhibit the enzyme at Genetic control. This is the regulation of
the start (Figure 1.49). In this example, the enzymatic activity by control of the synthesis
product “Y” acts as an inhibitor to enzyme of the enzyme. The synthesis of enzymes is
“a” (ea). If the level of product Y falls, the regulated by genes. Genes carry the code for
inhibition is reduced. If the level of Y rises making enzymes. These mechanisms, which
above normal, inhibition of “ea” increases; are controlled by hormones can accelerate
therefore, the level of Y is reduced. In this or decelerate enzyme synthesis. The genetic
way, homeostatic control of Y is achieved. control strategy is particularly useful for
This mechanism is termed as negative enzymes which are needed only at certain
feedback, because the information from stages of development. Depending on the
the end of the pathway which is feedback genetics and other environmental factors,
to the start has a negative effect; that is the the body can produce many enzymes during
high concentration of Y reduces its own a lifetime. As body ageing commences, the
production rate. The enzymes that are body tries to automatically conserve its
inhibited in this way are called allosteric decreasing resources and produces fewer
enzymes. These enzymes can have more enzymes of all types. When this lifetime
than one shape. One shape renders the enzyme potential is reached, the body can
enzyme active (by allosteric activator), no longer sustain life. Death occurs because
another renders it inactive (by allosteric nothing takes place in the body without
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Intermediate compounds
Properties of enzymes
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Figure 1.49 End product inhibition of enzyme the activation energy of the reaction they
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that differ in composition from the active end of reaction. Since they are proteins,
forms. Activation of such enzymes, known enzymes are coded for by DNA. They
as zymogens or proenzymes, requires have active sites where the substrates are
a chemical reaction that either adds or accommodated; and the sites have specific
splits off part of the molecule. Some shapes which make them to be specific to
enzymes that digest proteins, examples: not only the substrates they act upon, but
trypsinogen, chemotrypsinogen, and also the reactions they catalyse. They are
proelastase are produced in the pancreas. sensitive to temperature and pH changes,
These enzymes must be inactive when and they can also be affected by enzyme
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and substrate concentration. They are very carbondioxide and water to form carbonic
efficient, thus, they are needed in a very acid in tissues where the concentration of
small amount; this means that a small carbon dioxide is high. In the lungs, where
amount of enzymes acts on large quantities the concentration of carbon dioxide is low,
of substrates. Enzymes work reversibly; the same carbonic anhydrase, catalyses the
meaning that they catalyse reversible dissociation of carbonic acid into carbon
reactions. For example, an enzyme carbonic dioxide and water.
anhydrase catalyses the combination of
Classification of enzymes
In 1964, the International Union of Biochemistry (IUB) introduced a system of classifying
enzymes based on the type of reactions they catalyse. This system recognised six major
functional classes of enzymes.
b) Transferases which catalyse the transfer of a group from one compound to another.
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The R-group on the amino acid, glutamic acid, is exchanged with the R-group on a
keto acid, pyruvic acid. A new amino acid, alanine is formed along with a new keto
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c) Hydrolases which catalyse the splitting of a large substrate molecule into two
smaller products in the presence of water (hydrolysis process).
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d) Lyases which catalyse the removal of a chemical group by the process other than
hydrolysis.
Example;
Pyruvic acid decarboxylase Ethanal + Carbon dioxide
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Pyruvic acid is converted into ethanal and carbon dioxide by breakage of its
double bond.
e) Isomerases which catalyse rearrangement within a molecule, converting one
isomer to another. For example, glucose-1-phosphate is converted into glucose-
6-phosphate in the presence of the phospho-hexo-isomerase enzyme. The position
of the phosphate group in the glucose-1-phosphate molecule is changed to form the
isomer glucose-6-phosphate.
CH2OH CH2OPO32-
H O H H O H
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H H
OH H OH H
HO O
OPOPO2-32- HO OH
3
H OH H OH
Glucose - 1 - phosphate Glucose - 6 - phosphate
f) Ligases which catalyse the joining of two molecules by forming a new chemical
bond, and it requires energy from the breaking down of ATP. An example of such
enzymes is amino acyl-tRNA systhetase which catalyses the formation of amino
acid-tRNA complex during protein synthesis.
2. Explain how the lock and key compounds that release energy when
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reactions they catalyse. for ATP to store and release energy for
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cellular reactions.
4. Explain why substrate concentration
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pH. Therefore, ATP is best stored as anis synthesised during light dependent
phase of photosynthesis. In this case,
anhydrous salt. It is also considered as
when light of appropriate wavelength
the energy currency of the cell and life,
strikes on the chlorophyll, its electrons
because all cells need this energy molecule
get excited, as they gain excess
in order to perform their functions in the
human body. energy. In this state, they are boosted
to high energy levels. As the electrons
Formation of ATP move downhill back to ground state,
One molecule of ATP contains three they lose the gained excess energy,
phosphate groups, and is produced by a which is used to combine ADP and
wide variety of enzymes, including ATP Pi to form ATP. This process is called
synthase, from adenosine diphosphate photophosphorylation (refer section
(ADP) or adenosine monophosphate 5.2).
(AMP) and various phosphate group b) Respiratory phosphorylation, which
donors. is the cellular process involving two
stages. The first stage is substrate
level phosphorylation in which ATP
is synthesised in the cytoplasm, by
Adenine glycolytic pathway. The second stage
is oxidative phosphorylation, which
occurs in the electron transport system
Phosphate groups in the inner mitochondrial membranes.
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hydrogen bonds which hold molecules The roles of water in living organisms can
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form of a gas (vaporize). This property is amino acids, fats into fatty acids and
significant in minimizing water loss from glycerol. In the hydrolytic processes,
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heat required to raise the temperature of b) It is the medium for all cellular
1 kilogram of water by 10C. By having metabolic processes, for instance,
high heat capacity means that, increase in water is an important raw material for
heat energy can lead to relatively small photosynthesis.
rise in temperature. Also water has a high
c) It facilitates diffusion of materials
heat of fusion. It requires a relatively large
across surfaces; for example, for
amount of energy to melt its solid state (the
passage of food solutions into blood
ice). Conversely, liquid water must lose a
stream across the walls of the ileum.
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Two
Chapter
Principles of
classification
Introduction
Planet Earth contains different kinds of organisms, ranging in size from microorganisms
to macroorganisms. Due to the existing diversity of organisms, it is difficult to clearly
understand their characteristics and how they are related in evolutionary terms.
Classification helps in identification of organisms that share common characteristics
and traits. In this chapter, you will learn about the concept of classification, classification
systems, categories of classification, taxonomic ranks, nomenclature and taxonomic keys.
when the first taxonomist, Aristotle classified uniformly across the world, a set
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initially classified organisms into two of principles, procedures, and rules must be
major groups, namely animals and plants. observed. The principles of classification
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With advances in science and technology, were pioneered by Carolus Linnaeus and
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berries and stems with stipules as all plant species under genus Coffea
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those of coffee plants; it will be placed resemble coffee plants in many aspects,
under the coffee family Rubiaceae.
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will definitely be placed under genus cotton plants, genus Gossypium on the
Coffea, making its classification same features. This kind of grouping
simple and less time consuming. therefore simplifies description of
c) Classification simplifies communication organisms because understanding of
among taxonomists worldwide. This is features of just one individual within a
because, taxonomically, an organism certain group/taxon can give an insight
is assigned only one name, unlike into all other members within the same
the use of common names in which taxon.
a few sub groups in each group. This characteristics. Natural approach was
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example, grouping into one or single and the development of modern theory
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from birds which have feathers. They status was done subjectively. Phyletic was
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also differ from the butterflies, which are followed by phenetic approach. Phenetics
insects. A penguin which has feathers uses many characteristics and mathematical
would be difficult to classify it with birds algorithms to group similar organisms in
into the same group as it lacks the ability same cluster and different organisms in
to fly. different clusters. As in natural system,
phenetics does not consider evolutionary
The controversy of classification was history. The most recent approach is
partly resolved by the taxonomist Carolus known as phylogenetic. This approach
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bring together organisms that share derived from spore producing medicinal plants.
characters in groups called clades. Clades Thus, the medicinal value attached to these
thus are made up of organisms that share plants cannot suffice their placement in one
the most recent ancestor. group because they have no shared natural
features. This limits the application of this
The change from one approach to the next classification system despite its significant
was influenced by advances in science and merits. Artificial system cannot group
technology leading to use of new source individuals that are evolutionary related.
of taxonomic data, methods of analysis As a result all classfication systems that
and weaknesses observed in previous does not reflect evolutionary history are
approach. Phylogenetic approach use DNA considered to be artificial.
markers and different computer software
and analysis programs. Merits of artificial system of
classification
Types of classification systems a) It is simple to identify and classify
There are two major systems of organisms since newly discovered
classification; artificial and natural system organisms with just a few known
of classification. information can be easily fitted in. It
therefore takes short time in placing an
Artificial system of classification organism into its group.
This system of classification uses a few b) It is stable; it does not change with time
easily observable characteristics to classify
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could be when grouping all animals as fauna c) It is less expensive; since it uses
few observable features to group the
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microorganisms and macroorganisms. Other d) This system does not require special
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noted from the above examples, this system a) It does not consider evolutionary
of classification neglects natural relationship or phylogenetic relationship among
existing among these groups of organisms. organisms. Closely related organisms
For instance, birds and bats are all flying under the artificial system are most
animals, but the former have feathers while likely to be placed in different groups
the latter have hairs and mammary glands. while unrelated organisms such as bats
Similarly, medicinal plants producing and birds may be grouped together
flowers, seeds, and fruits are different because both have wings. This makes
shared derived ones which are many and information before the actual placement
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experts.
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Earthworms, a Pinus branch, a fern group as in question 5.
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by Ernest Haeckel in 1866 and it was tiger are different species in the same
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assigned between kingdom and class, genus Panthera. The genus comprises of
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and Division in plant classification. The Members of different related genera fall in
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system in which organisms are classified one family, families is one order and related
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hierarchically from kingdom to species orders into one class. Related classes are
level is called a taxonomic hierarchy or placed in one phylum/division and related
taxonomic ranking. Any named group phyla in a kingdom. Kingdom Plantae,
or rank within the hierarchy such as for example, contains four divisions,
kingdom or phylum is referred to as taxon namely Angiospermophyta (Angiosperm),
(singular) taxa (plural). A taxonomic rank Coniferophyta (Gymnosperm), Pteridophyta
is therefore a level at which an organism or Filicinophyta (Ferns and their relatives),
is placed within the hierarchy. and Bryophyta (Moss).
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nomenclature
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a) The name of an organism should come h) If the binomial name is cited more
from its generic and specific name. than once in a paper or report, the
For example human being belongs genus name can be abbreviated the
to genus Homo and species sapiens; second time it is written in the same
hence, its scientific name should be document. In this case, the first letter
Homo sapiens. Sweet potato belongs of the genus is written in a capital
to genus Ipomoea and species batatas; letter and separated from species
its scientific name should therefore be name by a dot. For instance, Panthera
Ipomoea batatas. lupus can be written as P. lupus or the
b) The full scientific name should bacteria Escherichia coli as E. coli.
include name of the author; the The abbreviation “spp.” is used to
person who was the first to publish represent several species. In this case,
the name effectively. For example, the genus, but not the abbreviation, is
italicized or underlined. For instance,
Rana temporaria L, where L stands
Hyparrhenia spp. implies several
for Linnaeus means Linnaeus was the species of the genus Hyparrhenia such
person who effectively published this as Hyparrhenia rufa, Hyparrhenia
name. collina, and Hyparrhenia variabilis.
c) A specific epithet may be taken from On the other hand, if the actual
any source and may even be composed specific name cannot be ascertained
arbitrarily. or specified, an abbreviation “sp”
followed by a dot is placed after the
d) An organism can bear only one correct generic name, but it is not italicised
scientific name, which is the earliest while the generic name is italicised or
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the generic name, always begins with Activity 2.2 Binomial nomenclature
a capital letter and the entire species
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nomenclature.
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1778. Dichotomous is a Greek word which could be leaf shape, stem texture such as
literally means ‘divided into 2 branches’ or woody or herbaceous and flower-colour.
‘cut in half.’ This kind of key is constructed In constructing dichotomous keys, features
using two statements with contrasting used in describing organisms must be
features and mutually exclusive choices at permanent but not temporal or transitional
a branching point. The pair of statements is features, such as those emanating from
called leads or couplet, and they provide two seasonal variations or growth of an organism
alternatives at each branching, each leading
based on how couplets are organised in
to a subsequent statement until an organism
directing the user from one choice to the
is identified. As one moves down the key,
next. Two types of dichotomous keys are
a large group of organisms with diverse
recognised. These are indented key and
features is reduced to a smaller group and
bracketed or simple numbered key.
finally to an individual organism or taxon.
Indented dichotomous key
The couplets can be organised using
In indented dichotomous key pairs of
numbers as in numeric keys or letters. It is contrasting statements are successively
worth noting that the characteristics used indented, with equal distance from the left.
in dichotomous keys may be quantitative or Each statement (or lead) starts with the same
qualitative. The former can be examplified character being described, and they both
by features such as number of petals, leaf begin with the same noun, such as leaves,
size, and petiole size, while the latter TY corolla, and petiole.
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Figure 2.2 Animals (a) grasshopper, b) frog (c) turtle (d) spider (e) bird (f) bat, and (g) snake
3. Elucidate the advantages of natural 10. You are provided with fresh specimen
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paralleled with the taxonomic shift texture, leaf blade size, leaf
from artificial to natural system of blade margin, flower colour, size
classification. of calyx, and size of corolla.
(a) (b)
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Chapter
Three
Comparative studies of natural groups of
organisms
Introduction
broad categories of organisms formed Ernest Haeckel after its long placement
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by placing together organisms which under kingdom Animalia since it was first
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for comparative purposes. This enables in 1674. The discovery of the scanning
taxonomists across the world to compare electron microscope facilitated microscopic
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at kingdom level has been steadily lacking a clearly defined nucleus but have
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increasing since the 18th century, when their DNA lying free in the cytoplasm).
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Carolus Linnaeus introduced the natural This led to the establishment of kingdom
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classification system from which kingdom Monera, in which all types of bacteria were
Animalia (multicellular heterotrophs) and grouped. The placement of multicellular
Plantae (multicellular autotrophs) were eukaryotic saprophytic organisms such as
conceived. This system was adopted by mushrooms, yeast, and Rhizopus was still
many taxonomists and gained a wider contradicting, because they were erratically
popularity over the artificial system of classified under kingdom Plantae or Protista.
classification. This prompted Robert Whitaker to propose
kingdom Fungi in 1969 under which all
multicellular saprophytes were grouped, Beijerink named the isolated extract ‘virus’
making five kingdoms. However, molecular a Latin word, meaning toxic or infectious.
studies by Carl Woese in the 1970s revealed Viruses are therefore infectious particles,
cellular structural differences among thought to have genomes detached out
prokaryotes based on membrane structure, of eukaryotic or prokaryotic cells. Thus,
ribosomal RNA, lipid compounds, among a virus can be defined as a fragment of
others. This necessitated the splitting of nucleic acid (single or double stranded
kingdom Monera also called Prokaryota DNA or RNA), surrounded by a protein
into Archaebacteria and Eubacteria. In coat and capable of replicating once
1982, about a decade later, Margulis and they are inside a living cell. Generally,
Shwartz proposed a classification system viruses are too minute; they are smaller
which adopted the five kingdoms, namely than bacteria and cannot be seen by a
the Prokaryotae and four Eukaryote light microscope, but they can be viewed
kingdoms. However, that was not the end, under the electron microscope. The latter
because recent molecular work has further has simplified an understanding on the
revealed phylogenetic relatedness among characteristics of viruses, including their
protists which lead to yet another kingdom, shapes and ways in which they interact
Chromista. with their hosts.
Archezoa, Protozoa, Chromista, Fungi, average, they are 50 times smaller than
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rank called domain above the kingdom. b) They are simple in structure with a
Three domains of life, namely domain
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primitive bacteria with cell wall containing animal and plant viruses have RNA.
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cell wall. Domain bacteria consist of all c) Viruses lack cellular structure
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true bacteria, while Eukarya encompasses organisation, hence they are acellular.
all Eukaryotic organisms thus bringing d) Viruses can reproduce in a living cell
together the kingdoms Protoctista, Fungi, only, that is, inside the cell of a living
Plantae, and Animalia. host.
e) Most viruses are infectious; they can
3.2 Viruses
cause diseases to their hosts. They show
The first viruses were isolated in 1852
a high degree of host cell specificity, as
as infectious extract from tobacco plants
they can recognise and infect specific
suffering from tobacco mosaic. In 1898,
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following characteristics;
other attributes of viruses intensify the
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d) They are filterable; therefore, they can Classification according to the host range
pass through a bacterial proof filter includes plant viruses which infect plants
paper. only. Examples include; Tomato leaf curl
e) They are resistant to very high virus that infect tomatoes and Tobacco
temperatures due to lack of enzymes. mosaic virus which infect plants like tobacco
Normally, at high temperatures, and other plants including tomato, potato,
enzymes are denatured and thus render orchid and blackcurrant, and cauliflower
them useless. mosaic virus which infect cauliflower plant.
In this type also there are animal viruses
Viruses can be classified based on a which infect animals only, examples include
number of factors including; phenotypic influenza virus and Herpes simplex virus
characteristics, such as type of nucleic acid, which infect human. Also, there are bacteria
host organisms, type of disease they cause, viruses that infect bacteria, for example;
mode of replication, and morphology. In the bacteriophage such as lambda (l) phage
classification according to type of nucleic (a lysogenic virus which is less virulent
acid, there are RNA and DNA viruses. whereby the host and a phage can exist
RNA virus is a virus that has RNA as its
together for many years), enterobacteria
genetic material, normally single-stranded
T2, and T4 phages (lytic viruses which
RNA, but some viruses may form double
infect the bacteria known as Escherichia
helix intra-stranded complimentary base
pair of RNA. Viruses infect both plants coli). Likewise, there are insect viruses
and animals, examples are Tobacco Mosaic which affect insects only, and these include;
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viruses can be classified as; measles virus;
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cell, example is Human Immunodeficiency morphology there are different categories
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is DNA rather than RNA. The DNA may the helical morphology consists of helical
be either double or single stranded. These array of capsid proteins wrapped around a
viruses infect animals and plants. Examples helical filament of genetic material, example
include herpes virus, smallpox virus, TMV, whereas in icosahedral the protein
chickenpox virus; which infect animals, subunits are arranged in a form of hollow,
and tomato yellow leaf curl virus; which quasi spherical structure, example; Herpes
infect plants. simplex virus.
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3.2.2 General structure of viruses with the genetic material (DNA or RNA),
Viruses are composed of fragments of constitute a nucleocapsid. Some viruses
genetic material (DNA or RNA), which may have additional envelope of lipoprotein
forms a nucleic acid core. The DNA (lipid rich protein) around the capsid. The
contains a few genes and can either be lipoprotein layer is usually derived from the
single or double stranded. The nucleic acid cell membrane of the host cell. The viruses
core is enclosed by a protein coat called with this layer are called enveloped viruses,
capsid as in bacteriophage. The capsid is examples are influenza and herpes viruses.
made up of small identical protein sub units Those with no envelope are referred to as
called capsomeres which are structures that naked viruses, for instance, bacteriophage or
enable viruses to crystallize and assume simply a phage; viruses that attack bacteria
a non-living matter. The capsid, together (Figure 3.1 a, b and c).
Figure 3.1 Structure of (a) Bacteriophage (b) the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and (c)
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viral replication can occur. Replication hand, other viruses such as lambda phages
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depends on the type of genes in them. For inserting their DNA into the host DNA,
example, most DNA viruses gather in the but they may eventually be activated to
nucleus while most RNA viruses develop complete their life cycle. These types of
merely in the cytoplasm. viruses are described as lysogenic phage and
the dormant stage is called prophage. The
The life cycle of a bacteriophage viral replication therefore, occurs in two
In principle, viral life cycle is the same major stages or phases, namely; lysogenic
in all bacteriophages. Retroviruses such and lytic phases or cycles as summarised
as Human Immunodeficiency Viruses in Figure 3.2, and Figure 3.3 respectively.
Phage DNA
Phage
Each cell continues to divide many times to give large numbers of cells which may, under special
circumstances, enter a lytic phase whereby phage replication takes place. Then, cell bursts (lysis)
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When a phage particle approaches the host and codes for its new coat proteins. New
cell, it attaches to the host wall and injects viral proteins and new virus particles are
its genetic material. Other lysogenic viruses assembled. As a large number of new
may be activated to enter the lytic cycle; viral particles is produced, the phage also
this occurs when their genetic materials are produces lysozymes containing digestive
already inside the host cell. They undergo enzymes which digest the host cell. This
replication and produce more phages, makes the host cell to burst and release
disrupting the host’s DNA as a result, the phages. Due to the digestion of the host
phage DNA takes control of the bacterial cell caused by the phage, this phase is
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termed as lytic phase from the word lysis with the bacteria DNA while in a lytic cycle,
meaning ‘digest’. The host cell lysis and the viral DNA and the host DNA replicate
release of phages mark the culmination separately within the host cell resulting in
of the lytic phase (Figure 3.3). The newly many copies of the virus being produced
produced phages are capable of infecting a very quickly. Also, the lysogenic cycle does
new bacteria and the cycle starts over again not lyse the host cell straight away while
as lysogenic cycle with or without a break in the lytic cycle, the host cell is lysed or
or dormant stage. destroyed.
The lysogenic and lytic cycles can be Phages that replicate using both lytic and
distinguished due to the fact that, in lysogenic cycles are called temperate phages
lysogenic cycles, the spread of the viral while phages that replicate only through the
DNA occurs through the usual bacteria lytic cycle are called virulent phages.
reproduction as their DNA has incorporated
Phage
Phage particle approaches bacterial cell
Bacterial cell
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human, potato mosaic and tobacco nucleus or without a true nucleus. Although
mosaic in plants, and newcastle in prokaryotes have no true nucleus, they still
poultry. have diffuse area(s) of nucleoplasm called
b) Some viruses can cause chronic nucleoid, containing genetic materials with
infections; for example, the virus can no distinct nuclear membrane or envelope.
replicate the entire life of the host, This is a very unique feature unifying all
regardless of the presence of the host’s prokaryotes. It makes them distinct from
defense mechanisms. This is common species of the other four kingdoms which
in Hepatitis viral infection and in HIV. have membrane enclosed nuclei. Lack
c) A host with chronic viral infections of membrane bounded nucleus makes
can be a carrier of an infectious virus prokaryotic organisms evolutionarily the
for lifetime. It can sometimes kill most primitive life forms. It is believed
many cells, causing the organism to that the oldest prokaryote evolved about
suffer ill effects. 3.5 billion years ago. Moreover, most
organisms under this kingdom have a cell
wall containing peptidoglycan (Refer to
Figure 1.3).
Exercise 3.1
Prokaryotic organisms are diverse, and
1. With examples, explain when and they constitute the largest group interms
why viruses are considered to be a of abundance of organisms it encompasses.
living and non-living organism. Studies show that a gram of soil may contain
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bacteriophage, showing the main a cubic centimeter of milk has more than
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against many viral diseases are and are thus termed as microscopic. This
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currently available but HIV is the reason why kingdom Monera was
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4. Giving reasons, briefly explain in to see, identify, and characterise them. The
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which phase of the life cycle does discovery of the Monerans, therefore, came
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causes typhoid and Vibrio cholerae which d) They have few and smaller ribosomes,
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or obligate parasites respectively. The free e) They have small, circular DNA that
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living bacteria are capable of synthesizing lacks the histone protein coat.
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their own food using energy obtained f) Most of physiological processes, such
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in composition from other bacteria due to of amino acids. They have a variety of
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the presence of long chains of fatty acids shapes ranging from spherical, rod-like,
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with glycerol attached to it by ester linkage. and spiral or comma shaped. Additionally,
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Another unique feature of these bacteria is some are heterotrophs, living as pathogenic
their ability to inhabit extreme environments parasites while others are free living
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These habitats include environments simple circular DNA which is not associated
with extreme temperatures, saline, and with proteins to form chromosomes and
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acidic conditions. Others can survive in they use mesosomes for respiration.
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complex, by having additional outer layer
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Peptidoglycan
Cell wall
Peptidoglycan
Plasma
membrane
(a) (b)
Figure 3.4 Structure of a bacterial cell wall (a) Gram-positive and (b) Gram-negative bacteria
The framework of the protein that makes diffusion of the staining solution (see the
the peptidoglycan materials of the cell three dimensional detailed view of the
wall is a porous network that allows Gram-positive bacteria in Figure 3.5).
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Figure 3.5 Structure of a bacterial cell wall (detailed view of the cell wall)
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Figure 3.6 Structures of cocci bacteria (a) single-celled (b) double-celled (c) colon and (d) chain
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occur singly as in Escherichia coli; a common spore without swelling at the center like
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gut-living symbiont and Salmonella typhi in Bacillus anthracis, and spherical spore
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which causes typhoid fever. The bacilli may with a swollen terminal like in Clostridium
occur in chains as seen in Nitrogen fixing tetani; the causative of tetanus or with sub-
bacteria (Azotobacter) and the anthrax terminal swollen example Clostridium
causing bacteria (Bacillus anthracis). botulinum the causative of botulism (Figure
The bacilli usually have a tendency of 3.7 a, b and c).
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which oxidise Iron two (Ferrous Iron) to Bacteria reproduce both sexually and
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Iron three (Ferric Iron), and the energy asexually; sexual reproduction involves
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food on their own as they lose the ability to cells. Sexual reproduction involves the
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They are named “chemo” heterotrophs, asexual reproduction the cell divides by
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when they obtain energy for their growth binary fission to form two daughter cells
from organic compounds such as proteins with similar genetic materials as that of
and glucose. Chemoheterotrophs can the parental cell.
be further categorised into saprotrophs,
parasites and mutualists. The saprotrophs Asexual reproduction in bacteria
obtain their food from dead and decaying Most bacteria reproduce asexually. A
organic matter, majority of them are single bacterium can reproduce asexually
decomposers, which are very important by binary fission which involves division
in nutrient recycling. Parasitic bacteria of one bacterium into two bacteria (Figure
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formed
kind of exchange is essential especially
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Figure 3.10 Bacterial reproduction by binary produce more resistant cells (Figure 3.11).
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3.3.4 Economic importance of monerans such as leaf litter, dead logs and animals
Bacteria have a wide range of economic into simple substances like nutrients which
importance; ranging from beneficial to can be easily absorbed by other plants.
detrimental effects to humans and other This process is called decomposition and
organisms. Furthermore, many bacteria it ensures nutrients recycling. It is vital to
serve important roles in both industries nature because it unlocks nutrients locked
and agriculture. in dead bodies of other organisms and
makes them available to others.
Advantages of monerans
a) Production of vinegar e) Treatment and purification of
Some bacteria, such as those of genera waste water or sewage
Acetomonas and Acetobacter are used in Bacteria can be used in treating and
making vinegar (for vinegar fermentation), purification of water or sewage in
whereby ethanol is partially oxidised into oxidation pond, by reducing the bulky of
ethanoic acid (vinegar). wastes and converting them into simpler
forms which can be easily handled in the
b) Manufacturing of dairy products subsequent stages in a stabilisation ponds
In this case, bacteria such as Streptococcus (lagoon). Examples of decomposers
lactis are employed in preparation and include Streptomyces sp. and Bacillus sp.
preservation of commercial butter, cultured
milk, and cheese from cream milk. The
f) Making flavour, aroma and curing
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of agricultural products
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used in preparation of yoghurt by inoculating Bacteria are used for production of different
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fresh milk with a starter culture containing dairy flavour compounds, such as butyric
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Brevibacterium linens in order to produce acid, lactic acid and diacetyl in mixed
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In the manufacture of amino acids, some sensory changes in soybean foods to make
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bacteria such as Monococcus glutamis are it highly digestible and nutritious. Bacillus
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be used as bioindicator, since they are produce lactic acid which prevents growth
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Bacteria can be used to alter and replicate or E. coli are used in the mass production
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genes that are then introduced into of asparaginase enzyme which has also
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and supply it to fungi, while fungi provide b) In farm animals, some diseases such as
support and protection from dehydration anthrax in cattle, avian tuberculosis in
to cyanobacteria. Some non-pathogenic poultry, and black leg in sheep, goat and
bacteria live on human skin and are cattle are caused by bacteria including
important in destroying the bad bacteria Bacillus anthracis, Mycobacterium
that live in symbiotic association with avium, and Clostridium chauvoel
human. For example, Staphylococcus is respectively.
among skin microbiota (skin flora) that live c) Some bacteria cause diseases in
symbiotically with human skin, protecting plants, resulting into crop destruction,
the host from pathogenic bacteria.In for example; corky root in lettuce,
addition, Ruminococcus bacteria that live halo blight in beans, and bacterial
symbiotically with ruminant animals, pith necrosis in tomatoes are caused
breakdown the plant fibres (cellulose) into by bacteria such as Rhizomonas
monosaccharides, and E.coli in human suberifaciens, Pseudomonas syringae
intestines synthesises vitamin K. Pv. Phaseolicola, and Pseudomonas
corrugate respectively.
m) Biological control
Bacteria are potentially used in several d) Foods with high protein content are
biological control methods in agriculture often decomposed by bacteria leading
and public health programs as bio into food spoilage. For example, the
pesticides. For example, some bacteria are smell coming from rotten eggs or any
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a) Pathogenic bacteria cause diseases in surface and ground water into acidic,
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for convenience.
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into four kingdoms, all organisms which in the Protoctista kingdom. Therefore,
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could not fit into kingdoms Fungi, Plantae protoctists are eukaryotes consisting of
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and Animalia were placed under kingdom unicellular and multicellular members.
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Protista. This made kingdom Protista very The multicellular protoctists consist of an
diverse, as it accommodated both unicellular assembly of similar cells such as Spirogyra.
prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Later, with the The major difference between protists and
use of molecular taxonomy, prokaryotes protoctists is that the former consists of
were separated from Protista to form a only unicellular microscopic organisms
group of unicellular organisms lacking a (protozoans) while the later is the mixture
well organised nucleus. These were placed of unicellular and multicellular organisms.
under kingdom Monera, while all single- Studies based on the base sequence of
f) Their cell surfaces are diverse, ranging Classifying protoctists has been a
from just a plasma membrane as in difficult task due to their high diversity.
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Euglena to ensure the integrity of the into several groups based on their physical
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exocytosis.
c) Most of them are free living, forming
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important links in the food chains. They b) The food vacuole and the oil droplets of
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Zoomastigina species differ from the other Anteriorly, the flagellum projects in front
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members of the kingdom Protoctista by of the body as a short, fine slash, and
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being the only heterotrophic unicellular immediately posterior to the basal body,
eukaryotes with one or more flagella. there is a prominent granule, a parabasal
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Golgi apparatus
midgut wall of mosquito, forming oocyst
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Nucleus
on the other side. Growth and division
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Sporozoites to
salivary gland Hepatic cell
their way to the liver cells, then to the glands, to ensure their survival.
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as liver and red blood cells of human 2. Describe the reproductive cycle of
as well as crop and salivary glands of a Plasmodium.
mosquitoes.
3. Plasmodium is able to survive in
c) Plasmodium has an extremely simple its two different hosts. Justify.
structure, which enhances its sheltered
life within the bodies of the two hosts.
d) The ability to adjust their osmotic
pressure in relation to the mammalian
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ingestion of food.
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d) The general body is organised into
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Euglena.
Distinctive features of phylum Oomycota
3. Explain the adaptations of Euglena Oomycota can be distinguished from other
to its mode of life. members of the group by the following
features:
Phylum Oomycota a) They have sporangia which produce
The phylum includes fungus-like zoospores.
organisms, which are also referred to as b) Zoospore have two flagella attached to
“water molds”. Normally oomycetes may a ventral groove; the anterior flagellum
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is a tinsel while the posterior one is a angles. The mycelium grows both intra- and
whiplash type. intercellularly. During intercellular growth,
it develops finger like haustoria inside the
Structure of Phytophthora
neighbouring host cells, which are normally
The vegetative body of Phytophthora
the mesophyll cells of the plant leaves.
consists of mycelium which is abundantly
The haustoria absorb nutrients from the
branched where septa may develop in the
leaf cells. The hyphae possess sporangium
older parts and at the base of sex organs.
which produces spores (Figure 3.17).
The mycelium branches arise at right
Guard cell
Sporangiophore
Stoma
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a) Formation of cysts during unfavourable help the parasite to penetrate its host
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b) Ability to reproduce both sexually and e) It has spores which withstand the
asexually, with a high reproductive adverse conditions, such that, under
output, increases its chances of favourable conditions, they germinate
survival. to Phytophthora infestans.
are placed under kingdom plantae, since reproduction relies on water as they
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they are more phylogenetically related to produce motile sperms which have to
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plants. They are regarded as ancestors of move in water medium to fertilise the
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carotenoids as well as xanthophylls, which chlorophyll 'a' and 'b' and other
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product in plants. Under this phylum there d) They store carbohydrates in the form
are important species of high economic of starch.
importance including sources of agar and e) They possess large vacuole for
phycocolloids, which are widely used in osmoregulation.
textile, pharmaceutical, and food industries. f) They occur in a great range of sizes
Chlorophytes are primarily aquatic, and are and forms, including unicellular,
the primary source of energy and oxygen filamentous, colonial and thalloid
to marine heterotrophs. Few are found in forms.
special habitats in terrestrial environments.
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where individual cell or short chains at the inner layer, and the outer layer
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of cells separated from the main body contains pectin, which is responsible for
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are capable of growing into a new body. the slippery surface of algae. Surrounding
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For instance, Ulva shows an thickens the cell membrane, store water
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called sporophyte generation is cells that are joined end to end. Each cell
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morphologically identical to gamete- has a central vacuole. The cells are long
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producing body called gametophyte and thin filaments, and sometimes these
generation. Ulothrix shows haplontic filaments develop root-like structures for
life cycle, in which sporophyte attachment to the substrate (Figure 3.18).
and gametophyte generation are
morphologically different.
Cell membrane
Cell wall Pyrenoid
Cytoplasm
Procedure
a) Collect fresh Spirogyra from fresh
water ponds or slow moving water
streams, and put it into a watch
glass.
b) Add a drop of water on a clean slide
using a dropper, and using an office
pin pick a few threads of Spirogyra
and mount them on the slide.
Mucilage Nucleus Vacuole c) Separate the strands using a pin to
Chloroplast remain with a few threads. Cover
your specimen with a coverslip.
Figure 3.18 Structure of a Spirogyra
d) Place the slide under a light
Adaptations of Spirogyra to its mode of microscope for observation.
life
e) Notice the wide variety of
Spirogyra is able to live and thrive in its
chloroplast types and the small,
environment due to the following adaptive
round, colorless pyrenoids on some
features:
or all the larger chloroplasts.
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Spirogyra.
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algae are rich in vitamins and minerals. j) Some protoctists such as Entamoeba
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recreation.
protozoans break down cellulose in
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wood into carbohydrates that termites b) They cause diseases to human beings;
can digest. for instance, Amoebiasis is caused
by Entamoeba histolytica, malaria is
d) Algae and Euglena are primary
caused by Plasmodium species (like
producers in aquatic ecosystems. Most
Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium
species are primary sources of food for
vivax, and Plasmodium falciparum).
aquatic organisms such as fishes and
zooplanktons. c) Some members of the kingdom
cause diseases to animals; for
e) Some Protoctists are used as fish baits.
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fungi), over 100,000 species of Fungi have new haploid fungal hyphae. Examples
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been described. It is estimated that there are of organisms in this kingdom include
mushrooms, yeasts, Penicillium, bread
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made up of a mass of branching and delicate classification was one of the controversial
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thread-like structures called hyphae, which arguments. It was previously not clear
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coenocytic.
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and ensure their multiplication. These are ascocarp forming fungi such as
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Organisms in this phylum form many c) They have a fruiting body containing
colourful cup shaped growths called morels several sac-like structures called asci
on decaying logs of trees, fruits, crops, (singular ascus) which produce haploid
and foods. Most ascomycetes have highly spores called ascospores. These spores
branched hyphae. They are thus mycelia can germinate to form new haploid
except yeasts, which are unicellular. hyphae.
d) They possess conidia which are
Yeast shows a number of differences in
found at the apex of hyphae called
morphology, reproduction, and cell structure,
conidiophores which produce millions
when compared to other ascomycetes.
of resistant spores used in asexual
Besides lacking hyphae, yeast does not
reproduction.
have ascocarp, hence they are sometimes
referred to as hemiascomycetes; meaning e) Sexual reproduction is accomplished by
“half ascomycetes,” to distinguish them mating of compatible hyphae forming a
from euascomycetes or true ascomycetes dikaryotic hyphae; that is hyphae with
that have hyphae and ascocarp. They two nuclei in their cell. The nuclei will
extracellularly secrete and produce enzymes fuse only after the formation of ascus.
such as protease (protein digesting enzymes) The diploid nucleus will later undergo
and cellulase (cellulose digesting enzyme). meiotic and mitotic divisions to form
These kinds of enzymes make this group ascospores.
very destructive to animals, and plants.
However, some ascomycetes such as yeast f) Some ascomycetes such as yeasts are
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are widely used in brewing industries for unicellular and reproduce asexually by
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production of alcohol through fermentation, budding (new cells form on the surface
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Cell membrane
Chitin cell wall Nucleus
Mitochondrion Food reserves such
New cells attached
as glucose and oil
Vacuole to parent cell
(a) (b)
Figure 3.20 Structure of Saccharomyces (a) a single cell (b) a budding cell
adaptive features that enable them suit to f) Some Saccharomyces are facultative
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which contains about 25,000 species. It basidium. Each spore can germinate to
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is the most common and widely known form new haploid hyphae. Evolutionarily,
phylum of kingdom fungi. Organisms in basidiomycetes are more closely related to
this kingdom include mushrooms, bracket ascomycetes than to the other phyla. The
fungi, puffballs, smuts, rust and toadstools. basidia function in a similar way as ascus.
Some basidiomycetes are parasites, while
others are saprophytes. Bracket fungi cause General characteristics of phylum
damage to plants. For example Puccinia Basidiomycota
graminis causes wheat rust; smuts infest a) They have a characteristic cap-like
structure called basidiocarp, which
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g) They have pileus or cap made up Some mushroom species are poisonous
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Fresh or preserved mushroom, hand lens pathogenic that may cause disease in plants
or light microscope, petri dish, and a and animals. Most fungi are saprophytic
pair of gloves. and not pathogenic to plants and animals
Procedure are important to human life at many levels.
a) Wear a pair of gloves on your hands Fungi play an important role in medical
and collect a fresh or preserved industry, agriculture, research and in the
specimen of mushroom and put it in
ecosystem.
a petri dish.
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important in the soil as they decompose control as they obtain their food
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Fungi are used in producing medicine anthropods such as mites and spiders.
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meningitis.
plants. The most primitive plants such as
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cheese industries, cause various types the same kind and size (homospores) and
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of allergic conditions to some people. the plants are termed homosporous. On the
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Plants are believed to have evolved from to produce seeds, and flower formation.
an aquatic ancestor which was probably Among others, these features have led to the
Ulotricales algae stocks. Life on land started classification of plants into four divisions,
about 0.5 billion years ago when the earliest namely Bryophyta, Filicinophyta (or
plants started to establish their life on land. Pteridophyta), Coniferophyta (or Pinophyta)
The earliest plants were very tiny and were and Angiospermophyta.
not well differentiated in roots, stem, and
leaves. In addition, they had no vascular 3.6.1 Division Bryophyta
tissues. Water was absorbed to their bodies Bryophytes are the most primitive terrestrial
by simple diffusion. They produced motile plants. They resemble the most advanced
sperms which restricted their habitats to wet algae species in certain ways especially their
areas or seasonally wet areas. dependence on water in sexual reproduction
and lack of conducting tissues. Unlike algae,
Early plants slowly adapted to terrestrial they form a zygote which is protected in
habitat by developing features such as the female reproductive structure called
cuticle to protect them from desiccation, archegonium that safeguards the zygote
development of roots and vascular against physical damage and desiccation.
system for water uptake and movement, Most bryophytes have poor vegetative
and translocation of food. Furthermore, differentiation because they are thallose
in sexual reproduction, fertilisation was (or thalloid). The lack of conducting tissues
taking place inside the female reproductive (xylem and phloem) in bryophytes, unlike
structure called archegonia, within which in other divisions of plants, is a challenge
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plants overcome dependence on water in However, water can simply be absorbed over
reproduction by producing special tubes their surface as they have various structural
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called pollen tube to carry sperms to the features to ensure the absorption of water
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female reproductive organs for fertilisation.falling on their surface. For instance, their
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Plants can reproduce asexually in various leaf-like structures are overlapping, and
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ways, including through the use of gemmae have small warts on them to delay escaping
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as in bryophytes, and using various other water. In addition, they do not grow tall,
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types of vegetative reproduction such as hence, water can rise by capillarity, and
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fragmentation and cuttings. they also have rhizoids for anchorage and
easy absorption of water and mineral salts
Members of the kingdom Plantae are from the soil surface. Bryophytes include
heterogeneous in many features. Among mosses, hornworts, and liverworts.
key aspects used in the classification of
plants is alternation of generation. The Traditionally, bryophytes were classified
features characterising each phase of into two classes, namely Musci and
generation are: types of spores, spore Hepaticae. Members of class Musci include
producing features, vascular tissue, ability moss plants (Funaria sp.), while members
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e) They have a thallus body which shows leaves, and roots. They have rhizoids
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they lack true leaves, stems, and roots. cuticle; therefore, absorption of water
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which produces homospores. Upon liverworts takes place over the whole
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Structure of Funaria sp. water and mineral salts. The greenish part
A mature Funaria plant is structurally of the plant (that is the stem-like structure
erect, measuring only a few centimetres and leaf-like structure), and the rhizoids
above the ground. It is clearly constitute a gametophyte body (Figure
differentiated into stem-like and root-like 3.22). The sporophyte has a capsule which
systems. The stem-like structure bears encloses the spores and their sex organs
leaf-like structures that are arranged (antheridia and archegonia) which are
spirally along it. At the base of the “stem” borne at the tips of stem-like structures.
are tuft of adventitious rhizoids that are Funaria hygrometrica is the most common
used for anchorage and absorption of moss species.
Capsule
Annulus
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Operculum (capsule lid)
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consists of short stem-like structure in hence, they can swim towards the egg
which antheridia and archegonia are (oogonium) located in the archegonium.
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borne at the tips of the male and female Fertilisation takes place inside the
stems respectively. Sexual reproduction archegonium to form a diploid zygote.
requires water which is an essential It keeps growing while still inside the
medium for sperm swimming from the archegonium to form a stalk-like structure
male gametangium (antheridium) to called seta which is a young sporophyte.
female gametangium (archegonium). This structure later matures and produces
Normally, when it rains, these small stem- capsule on its tip. This means the entire
like structures become flooded, saturated, sporophyte (seta and capsule) grows on
swollen, and they burst to release sperms the gametophyte, where it is supported and
supplied with food. The capsule produces spores which, once released, can germinate
to form another gametophyte. The cycle repeats over again (Figure 3.23).
Meiosis
Sporangium
Spores Leaf gametophyte
Seta (n)
Sporophyte (2n)
Protonema
(n)
Gametophyte
Gametophyte (n) Gametophyte
Antheridium
sperm (n) Rhizoid
Embryo
(2n)
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Egg
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Activity 3.6 Observation of moss plant greenish part and a small stalk
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f) The spores are tolerant to long that they might have probably descended
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the outer wall of the spores. retained and develop inside the multicellular
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absorption of water and mineral salts from water and mineral salts, while phloem
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the soil. It has broad leaves called fronds elements are mainly for the translocation
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Leaflet (Pinna)
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Prothalus
Spores Young
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gametophyte Antheridium
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Dryopteris possess the following features d) They have xylem responsible for
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b) Uproot the plant with a small part non-flowering seed bearing plants, referred
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fern plant. Take note of the fronds words Gymno meaning ‘naked’ and sperma
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(leaves) arising from the horizontal meaning ‘seed.’ Theophrastus was the first
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d) Turn the frond and observe its lower into plants” referring to plants producing
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side with the aid of a hand lens or a naked seeds. Under gymnosperms, there
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or brown patches on the lower side a) Conifers; the cone bearing plants such
of mature fronds. Each discrete as cypresses; example: Cupressus
patch is called sorus. species (Figure 3.26), pines; example:
Question Pinus sylvestris, and Spruce; Picea
Draw a diagram to show the morphology species, which are the most abundant
of the specimens provided and indicate Gymnospermous species.
the sporophyte, frond, sorus, rhizome,
and rhizoids.
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b) Cycads, the palm like plants. along the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in
c) Gingkos, examplified by only one Tanzania. Globally, coniferophytes are
extant species, the Gingko biloba, common in the North-western part of the
which is regarded as a living fossil, United States, the northern hemisphere,
because the majority of species in this and China.
division are extinct.
d) Gnetos such as Welwitschia sp. Characteristics of division
restricted to deserts in Namibia and Coniferophyta
Angola. a) They are non-flowering, seed bearing
plants, producing naked seeds which
are not enclosed in ovaries or fruit
tissues.
b) Sexual reproduction involves
microspores (male gametophyte) and
megaspores (female gametophyte)
which are found in male and female
cones or strobili respectively.
c) Fertilisation does not require water;
instead, they develop pollen tubes
which carry sperms to the ovule for
fertilisation.
d) They have poor xylem with only
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e) Their phloem tissues lack companion
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a) The plants bear cones from which annual rings of the xylem. The constituent
microspores (pollen grains) and tissues of these species have resin canals
megaspores (ovules) are produced. which run vertically and laterally along
b) The pollen grains are winged to the stem. The bark, has secondary phloem,
provide buoyance, hence they are which is relatively thick and does not have
wind pollinated. companion cells, but albuminous cells that
c) They have seeds which are not perform the same function as the companion
enclosed within the ovary; thus, no cells.
ovaries, and no formation of fruits.
d) Their xylem lacks vessel elements but The trunk has a tap root system with
has only tracheids as the conducting lateral roots in different directions. Roots
elements. of some Pinus form symbiotic association
e) Their phloem tissues are associated (mycorrhizae) with fungi. Young shoots
with albuminous cells instead of have two types of leaves; small scaly
companion cells. leaves on the main stem and leaves on the
f) The majority produce resin in special dwarf shoots. In addition, the plant has
ducts called resin canals. Such resin is foliar spars which develop into normal
useful in wound healing and deterring branches. The fertile plant bears female
browsers. and male reproductive cones which are
g) Most are evergreen plants with needle- distinct when mature. The male cones
like shaped leaves. are relatively soft or herbaceous and
small while female cones are woody and
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The sporophyte consists of roots, stem and borne on the lower branches while female
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branches, bearing needle-shaped leaves cones are borne on the upper branches
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which appear in clusters of two to five. (Figure 3.27(b)). The leaves enclosing the
These clusters are called fascicle. Their cones are called sporophylls. For instance,
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leaves are dark green with cuticle, sunken microsporophylls are associated with
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stomata, and resin canals in the mesophyll. male cones, whereas megasporophylls are
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(a) (b)
Figure 3.27 General structure of (a) female cone and seeds and (b) Pinus plant
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hence easily to be carried by wind for b) Carefully examine the male cones
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necessity of using water, because the female cones. Normally, male cones
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Questions
1. Draw a diagram of the male and
female cones.
2. Draw a diagram of the pine pollen
grain and show the wings.
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coniferophyta in many aspects such as the by flowers in which the male and female
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ability to produce seeds. However, the gametophytes are confined. They have well
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presence of flowers and seeds enclosed in developed vascular tissues with xylem
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the fruit makes them distinct. Flowers and containing tracheids and vessels which
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fruits have contributed significantly to the make the angiosperm wood harder than
success of angiosperms in their ecosystems.
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produce seeds enclosed in the fruit is also Angiosperms are heterosporous. They
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eight nuclei, namely three antipodal nuclei, Class Monocotyledoneae, such as maize,
two polar nuclei, and an egg contained grass, millet, and sugar cane plants. Class
between two nuclei called synergids (Figure Dicotyledoneae, such as bean plant,
3.29). Following pollination, the pollen mango, and orange plants.
grain on the stigma develops a pollen tube A recent estimate of the number of
carrying two sperm nuclei which grow flowering plant species globally is
approximately 400,000, distributed into
down to the embryo sac via micropyle. One
about 393 families. When partitioned
of the sperms fertilizes a haploid egg to form
into their old two broad classes, a larger
a zygote which later develops to form an
number of species are dicots, represented
embryo. The second sperm fertilizes the two by 336 families. In contrast, monocots are
polar nuclei forming triploid nutritive tissue represented by about 57 families.
called endosperm. This process is called
double fertilization, because fertilization Distinctive features of class
occurs twice. A fertilized ovule becomes a Monocotyledoneae
seed surrounded by two integuments (seed The following features possessed by
coat) and the ovary develops into a fruit. members of the class Monocotyledoneae
(Figure 3.30) differentiate them from
Germinating pollen grain those of class Dicotyledoneae.
Stigma
Style a) Leaf venation is parallel in monocots
Pollen tube and the leaf blade or lamina is elongated
with dorsal and ventral surfaces more
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Synergids
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two classes based on the number e) Flower parts are usually trimerous (in
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Tassel
Leaf
Brace root or prop root
Styles
Silk Node
Stalk
Roots
Figure 3.30 Structure of a monocot plant showing root and shoot systems
Distinctive features of class vascular bundles are open, that is, they
Dicotyledoneae have a strip of cambium which gives
Members of the class Dicotyledoneae rise to secondary growth.
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(Figure 3.31) differ from those of class c) The primary root system is a persistent
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following features:
develops lateral roots.
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a) Dicot leaves have net like or reticulate d) Their seed embryo has two cotyledons.
venation with the dorsal and ventral
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three apertures.
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Leaf
Bean pod
Stem
Figure 3.31 Structure of a dicot plant showing root and shoot systems
vascular bundles.
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you uproot the entire plant carefully the stem sections observed in (c)?
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clearly.
Safety precautions
b) Observe the morphological structure 1. Handle with care sharp objects like
of the two classes of plants collected. surgical or razor blade to avoid
cutting your fingers or hands.
c) Make a thin cross section of the stem
2. Be aware of some dangerous
of monocot and dicot plants. Place
animals such as piercing insects
them on slides and observe one at a
and snakes while collecting
time using light microscope.
monocot and dicot plants.
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of the four whorls is missing, the flower or yellow in colour. The anther and filament
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include; flowers of sweet corn and most section of the anther shows that it is made
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grasses. The floral parts are inserted in the up of 2-4 pollen sacs containing pollen
following order from the base to the apex of grains or microspores. The whole stamen
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receptacle; the first whorl is for the calyx, can be regarded as microsporophyll bearing
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the second whorl is for corolla, the third microsporangia. The fertile microsporangia
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whorl is for androecium, and the fourth are born as pollen sacs at the distal end
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Stigma Anther
Androecium
Carpel Style Filament
Ovary Petal
Receptacle Sepal
Pedicel
Flowers have the basic parts mentioned both gynoecium and androecium parts,
above, but morphological variations TY while others have only one part.
are common across plant species. These
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variations are based on the following Position of floral whorls at the receptacle
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a) The manner of insertion of the parts. parts at the receptacle varies across the
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b) The number of floral parts: Some species. Based on the arrangement of the
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flowers have all four whorls while floral leaves at the receptacle in relation
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others have less than four whorls. to the position of the ovary, three types of
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a) Hypogynous flower
fused while other parts may not.
In this flower, the calyx, corolla, and
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d) The relative position of the floral parts androecium arise from the lower position
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on the receptacle; may be above or of the ovary. This means that the calyx,
below the receptacle. corolla and androecium are inserted below
e) The symmetry of the flower: some the ovary that is the ovary is positioned
flowers have radial or bilateral above them. The ovary is therefore said
symmetry while others are to be superior as it occupies the highest
asymmetrical. position in the receptacle (Figure 3.33).
f) The distribution of the sexual parts Examples of hypogynous flowers include
within the flower: Some flowers have Hibiscus, tulip and tomato flowers.
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Anther
Petal
Ovary
Sepal
Thalamus
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Thalamus
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c) Epigynous flower
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Flower symmetry
A flower can be dissected longitudinally
to expose its internal parts for clear
examination. One of the fundamental
Line of
aspects of a flower plan is its overall symmetry
shape which is described as symmetry.
A symmetrical flower is the one that
can be divided along at least one plane
in relation to perianth into two or more
identical parts which are mirror image of Figure 3.36 Structure of an actinomorphic
each other. Although most flowers have flower
a certain kind of symmetry, few flowers
b) Bilateral symmetry
have no symmetry and are referred to as
A flower is said to have bilateral symmetry
asymmetrical flowers. Three categories of
when it can be split into two identical halves
flowers’ symmetry are therefore recognized
in one plane only. This type of symmetry
namely, radial symmetry or actinomorphic
is caused by differences in size and shape
flower, bilateral symmetry or zygomorphic
of petals and or sepals as can be noted
flower and asymmetric flower.
in pea and bean flowers. Additionally, in
some flowers, some whorls may be fused
a) Radial symmetry TY or some parts of an individual whorl may
A flower is said to have a radial symmetry
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Plant axis
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Sepal
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Stamen
Figure 3.38 Representation of flower features (a) a half-flower diagram (b) floral symbols
Procedure for construction of a floral h) The edges of fused sepals or petals are
diagram connected by lines.
a) In drawing a floral diagram, it should i) The two lips of bilabiate calyx or
be noted that different floral whorls are corolla are joined by bulging lines.
always represented in concentric circles
starting with sepals on the outermost j) In epipetalous flowers, where stamens
circle, followed by petals, stamens and are fused with petals, both whorls are
carpels towards the inner side. linked with small radial lines.
b) Examine mature floral buds and pluck k) Count the number of stamens; note
them off the mother axis after noting their cohesion and adhesion to other
the anterior and posterior sides. floral parts and position in relation to
petals, introse or extrose position; and
c) The floral parts are drawn in a floral draw them inside the petals in the floral
diagram, as they would appear in their diagram. Stamens are represented by
transverse sections below the mother transverse sections of anthers (Figure
axis. A small circle is drawn above the 3.39). Introse stamens face towards the
floral diagram to designate the mother centre while extrose ones face towards
axis; however, for the terminal flowers, the petals. Staminodes are represented
this circle is not shown. by an asterisk (*) or by a cross (x).
d) In flowers associated with bracts
(bracteate flower), a section of bract is
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Plant axis
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Diagonal plane
bracteoles are drawn in section on the
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Gynaecium
left and right sides of the diagram.
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arrangement in relation to the mother transverse Corolla
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pertaining to symmetry; floral whorls and corolla are fused and cannot be
namely calyx, corolla, androecium and differentiated.
gynoecium; their numbers; and how they A Represents Androecium or stamens.
relate to each other. Symbols used in The letter A is followed by the number
construction of floral formulae and their of stamens like A(5)+5 indicates a total
respective meanings are as summarised of ten stamens in which five are free
below: and five are fused. A means five free
5
Represents radially symmetrical stamens. If the stamens are attached
flower (actinomorphic). to petals, their symbols are united
with an arc line above them as in C͡ A.
●|● Represents a flower with bilateral
symmetry (zygomorphic).
∞ Represents a large and variable
number of whorls. It is used when
♂ Represents unisexual male or the number is more than twelve in a
staminate flower. flower. Example A∞ means many free
♀ Represents unisexual female or stamens and A(∞) means many fused
pistillate flower. stamens.
of sepals; for example K5 represents The following examples highlight how floral
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five free sepals. If this number formula are constructed and interpreted.
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C Represents corolla; each C is followed The above formula indicates that the
by the number indicating number of flower has radial symmetry, and it is
petals for example C5 depicts five bisexual. It further implies that the flower
free petals. If this number is enclosed has five sepals, five petals, numerous
by brackets as in C(5) it denotes five
stamens and five carpels. The flower has
fused petals.
no bracts and all whorls are free from each
P Is used if sepals and petals are other that is, not fused.
replaced by perianth. That is, calyx
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a selected flower
radial symmetry, bisexual, fused five
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The Hibiscus is a genus that belongs to sepals (calyx), free five petals (corolla)
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the family Malvaceae (Figure 3.40). The fused with infinite androecium, and five
genus is quite large, comprising of several fused gynoecium (hypogynous).
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UV but not red. Butterflies detect red; and fertilisation. Thus, unlike
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flowers. Moths, which are nocturnal, year for fertilisation to take place after
pollination, in angiospermophytes
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nectar and advertise their presence to f) Their male gametes are transferred
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scent. They also have a way of putting to the female gametes for fertilisation.
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fruits have fleshy mesocarp which in all plant leaves. In addition, stems
is edible or produces edible seeds or of monocots restrict excessive water
have various kinds of hooks. Wind loss.
dispersed fruits have structures for n) Deciduous trees shed their leaves
buoyancy, such as wings. These have during dry season to reduce the rate
provided angiosperms an opportunity of transpiration, hence, limiting water
to increase their domination in the loss.
terrestrial ecosystem. o) Asexual reproduction by vegetative
h) Seeds produced by angiospermophytes propagation ensures rapid growth and
have a highly nutritive tissue called maturity.
endosperm, which provides food for
Economic importance of plants
the developing embryo, cotyledons,
Plants are very important to the survival
and sometimes, for the seedling when
of other organisms; without plants our day
it first appears.
to day life would have been impossible.
i) They have developed extensive root Animals’ life is dependent on plants
system for anchorage on land and directly and or indirectly. However, there
absorption of water and mineral salts. are some plants with detrimental effects
Some plant roots have developed to life of animals. The following are
symbiotic relationship described as advantages and disadvantages of plants.
mycorrhizae with Fungi to increase
the root surface area for absorption of Advantages of kingdom Plantae
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nutrients and water from the soil. a) Species in this kingdom are the chief
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water movement.
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These are modified in various ways to purifiers due to their ability to sequester
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c) Plants such as legumes have symbiotic fibres from plants such as sisal are used
relationship with nitrogen fixing bacteria to manufacture mattresses and carpets.
in their root nodules. These bacteria are White pines are extensively used for
capable of fixing unavailable nitrogen making boxes, furniture, floor, and
from the atmosphere into available panel.
forms, which can be absorbed by plants.
k) Resins from pines are used for making
d) They help to conserve water in the soil premier paints and varnish solvents
by preventing excessive evaporation. ointments, wax, and shoe polish.
For example, plant leaves and grasses
l) They provide timber for various
are used as mulching materials covering
purposes such as furniture making,
the soil surface to conserve water.
poles for houses construction and
e) Grasses and some trees have important electric supply.
catchment value, because they have
m) Forests attract tourists and thus aid in
matted root networks that reduce lateral
generating national income.
flow of water, evaporation, and soil
erosion. n) Plant leaves such as grass, banana and
coconut leaves, are used in thatching
f) Plant communities or vegetation such
houses.
as grasslands, woodland, and forests
provide habitats for wild animals. o) Fern rhizome, root bark, and rhizome
Additionally, bird species use plant TY bark of certain species are used for
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g) They are used in research and biological p) Some plants are source of medicine for
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plant species. For instance, Cassytha Animals are mobile, they can move from
filiformis is a parasitic weed in crops one place to another in search for food,
such as mango, orange and cashewnut shelter, mates, and safety. Mobility in
trees; they cause serious crop loss and, animals include movement of organs.
consequently income loss. For example corals are sedentary animals
d) Some aquatic weeds can colonise but their organs move to trap food.
water bodies and affect ecosystem as In most animals, body activities and
well as hindering fishing and boating responses are coordinated by the nervous
activities. and endocrine systems. Higher animals
reproduce sexually, involving haploid
gametes. Most animals are triploblastic
Exercise 1.14 organisms, meaning they have three body
1. Describe the distinctive features layers (outer layer; an ectoderm, middle
of the kingdom Plantae. layer; mesoderm, and endoderm as an
inner layer); Examples of such animals
2. With the aid of diagrams illustrate include all multicellular animals, with
the differences between the two the exception of certain invertebrates
classes of flowering plants. such as the cnidarians and sponges. Some
3. Outline the distinctive features of are diploblastic, consisting of two layers
of cells (ectoderm and endoderm); for
the division Angiospermophyta.
example cnidarians (jellyfish, corals and
4. With the aid of a well labelled TY sea anemones). Their body symmetry
diagram, describe the structure of is bilateral, except phylum cnidaria
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e) Some have cilia on their outer surface consists of a knob-like head or scolex,
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for locomotion, for example Planaria, equipped with hooks and suckers for
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others have cilia in larval stage, for attachment to the intestinal wall of
example miracidium larva in flukes, the host; a neck region; and a series
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but lack cilia in adult stage. of flat, rectangular body segments (or
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host’s digested food through its cuticle or g) It is well adapted to osmotic pressure
outer covering. changes in the host’s body.
h) It has flame cells, which collect
Rostellum
Mature proglottid excretory material from all parts of
Hook
the body.
Scolex
Structure of a liver fluke
Suckers Morphologically, an adult liver fluke, for
Neck
example Fasciola, has a flattened leaf
shaped appearance (Figure 3.43). In the
Immature proglottid anterior part, there is a triangular projection
with a mouth surrounded by oral suckers
Figure 3.42 Structure of a Taenia at its apex. Ventrally, at the base of the
projection, there are ventral suckers; and
Adaptations of Taenia to its mode of life.
between the two types of suckers, there is
Taenia exhibits various special adaptations
a genital pore. Posteriorly, there is a minute
to its parasitic mode of life as follows:
excretory pore. The body is enclosed in
a) It has scolex (head) with hooks and
a tough cuticle, which is extended into
suckers for fixation and attachment on
backward directed spines. Their muscle
the host’s gut wall
fibres have small glands with minute ducts.
b) It lacks alimentary canal because it TY The mouth runs into the oesophagus which
absorbs digested food materials from
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digested food.
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(Aschelminthes)
the chances of survival and more
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Some members of phylum Platyhelminthes cause serious diseases that are deleterious to
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play an important role in marine, freshwater human health and agricultural productivity.
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and terrestrial ecosystems, while several The free-living species inhabit marine and
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species are harmful parasites to humans freshwater environments, as well as the soils
and other animals. and sediments of all of the various types of
terrestrial biomes. Examples of Nematodes
Advantages of phylum Platyhelminthes include: Ascaris lumbricoides (the pig and
a) Some species of Platyhelminthes feed human nematodes), Wuchereria bancrofti
on dead bodies of large organisms; (infecting human lymphatic system), hook
therefore, they decompose organic worms (blood-feeding parasite of human
matter in the soil; for example, free and other animals) and Meloidogyne
living Planaria. incognita (plant root knot nematode).
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gonopore
h) The pharynx has valves, which prevent
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Aschelminthes
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in marine and fresh water, and others live b) It separates the alimentary canal from
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circulatory medium for transportation
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Ectoderm
Body Somatic
wall mesoderm
Coelom
Peritoneum
Gut Splanchnic
mesoderm Gut Wall
Endoderm
Classes of phylum Annelida the length of its body. It has a thin wet
The phylum has three classes namely: skin through which gaseous exchange
Class Polychaeta, which includes the takes place. There is a double transport
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ragworm) and Arenicola (the lugworm). circulatory system is simple and closed.
Class Oligochaeta which includes; the
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female reproductive organs. Has an are openings of the vasa differentia (male
opening of spermotheca, which is found opening). Additionally, earthworm has
in segments 9, 10, and 11. Seminal fluid clitella (singular clitellum) which secret
from another worm is passed through a cocoon in which eggs are deposited.
the opening during copulation. Ventrally, The mouth is overhang by a flap called a
on segment 14, there are very small prostomium. Movement is by means of
slits, which are openings of the oviducts paired chaetae.
(female opening) and on segment 15; there
Segments
Head Anus
Clitellum
(saddle)
a) They have ideal shapes with chaetae microscopic animals. They also feed
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and forms an egg depositer structure
h) They have looped surface vessels,
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Economic importance of Annelids pollutants from the soil and clean the
Annelids are both ecologically and environment by transforming organic
economically important; even though on wastes during feeding as a way of
the other side, they have some drawbacks. waste management.
f) Their excretory wastes in form of
Advantages of Annelids
casts increase cementing effects of
a) They improve soil aeration, drainage
soil particles; hence, increase water-
channels and increase depth of the top
holding capacity.
soil through burrowing and mixing of
soil layers. g) They are used as specimens in
biological studies.
b) They are used as bait in fishing
industry, for example earthworms.
Disadvantages of Annelids
c) They are used as source of nutritious a) They increase soil porosity and
food rich in proteins and vitamins for aeration, which is detrimental to paddy
fish and carnivorous birds. fields (rice plants in the field).
d) They are ecological decomposers; b) They damage young roots of the
hence, they contribute to nutrient growing plants.
circulation; since they feed on c) Leeches are harmful to mammals,
decaying organic matter. reptiles, and fishes as they suck blood.
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of all known living organisms. Some of the h) They have an open circulatory system.
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comes from two Greek words arthro that Arthropods are classified into five classes
means ‘joint’ and podos that means ‘foot’. namely; class Crustacea, which include
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appendages. Arthropods are found in almost spiders and scorpions, class Chilopoda, for
every known environment including marine, example centipedes, class Diplopoda, for
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Class Crustacea
Characteristics of phylum Arthropoda Crustaceans form a large group of arthropods
a) They possess a chitinous and that include familiar animals such as crabs,
sometimes calcareous exoskeleton, lobsters, prawns, shrimps, barnacles, and
which may be rigid, stiff or flexible; crayfish. Most crustaceans are marine
shed during growth in some organisms. aquatic animals, other are found in fresh
b) They have jointed, paired appendages water habitats, and a few are terrestrial,
such as legs and antennae.
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for example woodlice (Isopota) found in g) They have variable number of legs,
leaf litter. sometimes up to ten legs and can
be modified for swimming. Unlike
Distinctive features of class Crustacea other arthopods, the legs and other
Crustacea have distinctive features that appendages of Crustacea have two
make them unique among other arthropods branches (they are biramous).
as highlighted below:
a) They possess two body division, which Structure of a crab
are cephalothorax (the head fused with A crab is covered with a thick exoskeleton
thorax) and abdomen. (carapace) composed of calcium carbonate.
b) They have carapace or an exoskeleton This means they are well protected against
hardened with calcium salts which predators (Figure 3.48). The body is divided
acts as a protective shell. into two parts: the cephalothorax and
c) They have heads bearing two pairs of abdomen. The abdomen is entirely hidden
antennae. under the carapace; it may not be visible at
all, unless the crab is turned over. The head
d) They have a pair of compound eyes at
bears two pairs of antennae. The animal
the ends of movable stalks.
is equipped with a pair of claws (pincers)
e) They have at least three pairs of which are the most important weapons with
mouthparts. at least three functions: seizing, eating and
f) Gills are used for gaseous exchange, subduing the prey. If the food is a shellfish,
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which are the outgrowth of the body then the pincers can exert force to open or
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They have three features that distinguish a) They have a flattened body with a
them from other arthropods. The first is distinct head. However, other body
possession of a single pair of antennae segments are similar, the trunk is not
(crustaceans have two pairs and arachnids obviously divided into thorax and
have none). The second is the presence of abdomen.
strictly uniramus (unbranched) appendages. b) They have one pair of legs per segment.
Thirdly, the cuticle is hardened using c) They are carnivores, feeding mainly
tanning process involving chemicals on insects and worms.
known as hydroquinones. It is made
d) Their first trunk segments have
waterproof using wax, and never has
appendages, which are modified into a
calcium carbonate. For these reasons,
pair of poisonous fangs.
the three classes are nowadays grouped
together under "Uniramia".
Structure of centipede
Class Chilopoda Centipedes have a head bearing eyes, well-
This class consists of organisms found in developed one pair of mouthparts (jaws),
terrestrial environment. They are terrestrial and one pair of antennae (Figure 3.50). The
animals abundant in moist areas, such as body consists of many segments, each of
leaf litters, under logs or rocks. An example which bears one pair of legs. The legs of
of chilopoda are centipedes. the first body segment are modified into
poisonous claws, and are used for defence
Distinctive features of class Chilopoda
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Adaptations of the centipede to its a) They are fast moving animals; this
mode of life helps them to catch their prey.
Centipedes are adapted to a wide range of b) They feed on insects, spiders, and
habitats because: worms, which they hunt and paralyse
with a bite of their poisonous claws.
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Class Insecta
The class contains all insects and is the
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Antennae
Head
Compound eye
Thorax segments
Fore wing
Abdomen segments
Jointed legs
Hind wing
Cercus
(a)
Antennae Antennae
Head Head
Compound eye Compound eye
Mouth parts Mouth parts
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Figure 3.53 Structure of a cockroach (a) dorsal view (b) male ventral view (c) female ventral view
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Digestive system of a cockroach and pharynx) are found inside the head
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The alimentary canal of the cockroach is capsule and not visible in the dissected
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long and coiled tubular structure starting at cockroach, while the other three part
the mouth opening. It is divided into three are visible. The gizzard is muscular
main parts, namely foregut (stomodaeum), and internally provided with six cutical
midgut (mesenteron or ventriculus), and pointed teeth, for crushing the food.
hindgut (proctodaeum). The foregut is
differentiated into five parts: Buccal The midgut is short and tubular lined with
chamber, pharynx, oesophagus, crop, and glandular endoderm. At the anterior end
gizzard. The fist two parts (buccal cavity of midgut there are eight blind glandular
ejaculatory duct.
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Cercus Pseudo-penis
Anal style
The testes produce sperms which transfered called spermatophore (sperm pouch).
through the vasa differentia to the seminal There are three asymmetrical chitinous
vesicle. All sperms from a seminal vesicle structures, called male gonapophyses or
are collected together into a large bundle phallomeres; the right phallomere, the
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left phallomere (largest) and the ventral chamber. A genital pouch or gynatrium is
phallomere (smallest). These, together with divisible into a genital chamber in front and
the pseudo-penis, form the organ used to the oothecal chamber behind.
transfer the sperm pouch to the female
during copulation (Figure 3.55). Female gonapophyses consist of three pairs
of chitinous rods hanging from the roof
Reproductive system of a female of the oothecal chamber into its cavity.
cockroach They help in shaping the ootheca and
The female organs consist of ovaries, depositing eggs in it. The ootheca of the
oviduct, vagina, genital chamber, cockroach contains sixteen fertilised eggs,
spermathecae, collateral glands, and female coated with the secretions (protein, and
gonapophyses (ovipositor processes).
dihydroxyphenol) of the colleterial glands.
Ovaries of the cockroach are located
The eggs are lying in two rows, each with
laterally in the abdominal segments four,
eight eggs. The female cockroach carries the
five and six. Each ovary consists of eight
ovarioles. (Figure 3.56). ootheca for several days and finally protrude
more and more until it is deposited to the
One oviduct from each side open into a dark crevice, and for about six weeks, the
genital chamber at a slit-like aperture. A pair young cockroaches hatch out and grows
of collateral glands also open in the genital into adult.
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Dissection of a cockroach allows learning while the dorsal side (tergum) is facing
of the location and appearance of internal upwards.
organs; distinguishing among different e) Allow the wax to cool, and then the
types of tissues within an insect body insect will be fixed (Figure 3.57).
and to describe the major body systems.
The following practical guidelines in
dissecting a cockroach, permits the
studies of internal features of the insect,
including its heart, circulatory, digestive and
reproductive systems. Materials necessary
for the dissection of a cockroach include
dissection kit, dissecting tray or board, a
piece of thread, dissecting pins or office
pins, scissors, fine-point forceps gloves
and chloroform.
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Figure 3.58 Fixed cockroach showing (a) lifted aside terga (b) pined terga
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g) Carefully lift the last abdominal tergum i) Remove fats to expose the gut and
using a forcep, then cut one side of the other organs in the body cavity.
abdomen. Work forward by lifting j) Cover your dissection with water to
aside the terga with forceps and cut bring the organs float up, prevent them
around the edge with small scissor from drying up and to enable them
or scalpel up to the base of the head being seen clearly.
(Figure 3.58a).
k) Loosen the gut, deflect to one side and
h) Place a pin to hold the terga aside (you pin it to display all the systems (Figure
can use an optical pin to clearly pin it 3.59).
and ease observation of all parts in the
terga as well as those of the abdominal
cavity (Figure 3.58b).
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gland
Receptacle
Oesophagus
Crop
Gizzard
Colon
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pinned aside, the dissection is generally 1. Care should be taken when working
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damaging the organs and blocking the including dissection kit tools.
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ducts.
2. The working area, equipment and
m) Carefully examine all internal parts instruments used must be thoroughly
using a hand lens. cleaned and decontaminated after
use, by using appropriate methods.
3. Good hygiene practices should be
observed all the time; hands should be
kept away from the mouth, nose, eyes,
and face during and after dissection.
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diagram with that of Figure 3.55 or removing their hard covers, and
Figure 3.56. become soft to facilitate growth.
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level.
provides camouflage against predators.
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develop gills.
mosquitoes carry Plasmodium, which
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cause malaria, and tsetse flies carry c) They have endoskeletons made up of
Trypanosoma, which cause sleeping bone and cartilage.
sickness to human beings. Whiteflies d) They have post-anal tail.
carry Tomato yellow leaf curl virus e) They have a dorsal hollow nerve cord
which cause chlorosis in plants. found above the notochord and below
b) Some arthropods such as scorpions
the epidermis. In higher chordates,
and centipedes bite human beings,
the anterior part forms a brain and the
release their poisons causing severe
pains. posterior part forms a spinal cord.
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There are six classes of chordates namely; lateral line that runs along the side of its
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Chondrichthyes (cartilagenous fish such body for detecting water currents and
as shark and rays), Osteichthyes (bony wave intensity. Its pectoral fin is anterior
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fish such as tilapia and tuna), Amphibia to the pelvic fins; usually the latter has
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(amphibians such as frog and toad), claspers (pterygopodes) which are used
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Reptilia (reptiles such as lizard, crocodile, as copulatory organs in males, and the
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and snake), Aves (birds such as hen, caudal fin is heterocercal in shape. The
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parrot, eagle, and pigeon) and Mammalia mouth is located ventrally with teeth,
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(mammals such as human, mouse, bat, which are constantly replaced. It has small
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rabbit and monkey). eyes, which have lower lids used to cover
the eyes during feeding (Figure 3.60).
Class Chondrichthyes The gill slits are naked (no operculum)
All members of this class have paired fins, and has a spiracle which is a modified
paired nares, jaws, and a two chambered gill slit on top of the head that provides
heart. Additionally, they have scales oxygenated blood directly to the eye and
and endoskeletons made of cartilage. brain through a separate blood vessel.
Members of class Chondrichthyes The intestine is short but with absorptive
include dogfish, sharks, skates, and rays. features increased by spiral valves.
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Lateral line
Dorsal fin
Eye
Caudal fin
Mouth
other fishes.
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Dorsal fin
Caudal fin
the members of this genus also give hence the name amphibian, which
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Spray Toad (Nectophrynoides asperginis); cycle under water and breath by means
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a small toad endemic to Tanzania with this of gills. As they grow to adulthood
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The word amphibia refers to “double life”, c) They have soft moist skin without
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vertebrates whose body temperature is not d) Amphibian eggs have a jelly structure,
regulated by internal mechanisms. They which is prone to dehydration when
inhabit a wide range of habitats, ranging exposed to air.
from terrestrial to aquatic environments.
e) Amphibian’s fertilization takes place
Most amphibians spend a part of their
outside the female body (with the
life in aquatic environment and another
exception of some caecilians and some
part in terrestrial environment. Due to
toads including the Kihansi spray toad
their life cycle and physiology, many
which give birth to live young).
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f) They have two pairs of pentadactyl fore limbs, whereas in female frogs these
limbs for locomotion. The forelimbs are absent. Moreover, the abdomen of the
have less musculature, while the male frog is much slender than that of the
hind limbs are webbed and long with female frog.
powerful muscles for jumping.
g) They have long and protruding eyes Structure of Kihansi spray toad
for viewing preys widely and for The Kihansi spray toad is a tiny toad of
avoiding enemies. just about two centimetres in length,
h) They have sticky tongue, which helps endemic to a two hectare area of Kihansi
them in capturing prey. Gorge, of the Udzungwa Mountains, in
the southern central of Tanzania. The
i) They undergo metamorphosis for
toad is a highly specialized toad species,
development from larval to adult stage
in their life cycle. adapted to giving birth to a fully formed
toadlet. Currently it is one of the very
few amphibian species known to give
Structure of a frog
birth to fully formed toadlets. The overall
The body of the adult frog is divisible
background colour of Kihansi spray toad
into the head and trunk. The neck and tail
is golden yellowish, with yellow and
parts are absent. The head is blunt, and
brown speckles on the dorsal surface, or
the mouth is terminal, with two flexibly
dark lateral bands with adjacent lighter
movable jaws. The head bears external
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Nostril
Warts Eye
Mouth
Tympanum
Hind limb
Fore limb
Webbed toes Fore finger digits
(a) (b)
Figure 3.62 A photo showing the structure of (a) a frog (b) Kihansi spray toad
Source: UDSM, Zoology and Wildlife Conservation
the pharynx and it contains small, conical and receives the secretions of bile and
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and sharp pointed teeth which are similar pancreas via hepato-pancreatic duct. The
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(homodont) used for cutting and crushing internal surface of the duodenum has many
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the food particles. Close to the angles of folds, which increase the surface area for
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the jaws, there are two small openings, one secretion and absorption. The duodenum
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on each side, known as eustachian tubes. connects to the ileum, which has several
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These tubes are used for balancing pressure coils, and longitudinal internal folds,
in the inner ear while the frog is swimming. where most of the digested food substances
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through the pancreas. The pancreas lies and later discharge into the duodenum. In
between the stomach and the duodenum. the mesentery near the duodenum lies a
The secretions are discharged into the bile spherical red structure called spleen, which
duct, which become hepato-pancreatic duct has no digestive role (Figure 3.63).
Oesophagus
Stomach
Liver
Gall bladder
Pacreas
Duodenum Mesentery
Ileum
Rectum
Cloaca
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A male frog is slender, with nuptial pads vessels from its wall, which acts as a
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on the first finger which is one of the reserve of water during dry seasons.
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it from female frog, which is fat, with an only opening for digestive, reproductive
expanded abdomen due to the presence and urinary tracts. Also, a frog has two
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of eggs in the ovisacs. A male frog has testes, each suspended by a double fold
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two kidneys, which are dark red, oval, of mesorchium. They lie ventrally below
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and somehow flattened, located near the front part of the kidneys, and from
to the testes, ventrally and below the them there are several fine vasa efferentia
ureter. The ureter passes along the outer that cross the mesorchium and enter the
border of each kidney, and opens into the anterior kidney tubules which convey
cloaca. The bladder is a thin sac arising sperms to the ureter. In both left and right
as a ventral outgrowth, the cloaca, with ureter, there is a pouch-like gland situated
its outlet closed by a sphincter. Since on each side of the male urinary bladder
the ureter is not opening to the bladder, (vesicula seminalis) which store sperms
it is not a urinary bladder, but contains until the breeding period (Figure 3.64).
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Fat body
Right testes
Vasa efferentia in
the mesorchium Kidney Left testis
Vesicula seminals
Ureter
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Cloaca
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Cut the skin forward to the level of j) Lift the abdominal vein by using
the lower jaw; cut transversely at the forceps and cut alongside it to the
level of each arm as far as the elbows. breast bone (xiphisternum). Then,
Similarly cut the skin back to the level hold the loose piece of the abdominal
of the pelvic girdle and cut towards wall up and cut across the centre of
the side of each hind limb down to the the xiphisternum. Grip the cut piece,
knee. loosen it as far as the ligatured part and
h) Hold the skin with forceps and loosen cut it close to that part; be careful not
the skin from the underlying muscles to cut the vein.
using the surgical blade, turn the skin k) Cut through the pectoral girdle on
flap back and pin it. either side of the mid-line and remove
the central piece of the girdle to expose
i) Ligature the ventral abdominal vein at
the heart, and then cut the body wall
two sides. Use scissors to make two transversely below the arms.
small slits and insert a loop of thread
through the slits by using forceps and l) Turn the tray in such a way that the legs
are facing away from you, cut the body
grip between their points; pull the
wall on either side of the mid-line to
thread through the slits and cut the
the pelvic area, remove the portion of
loop, and then tie the threads apart
the body wall and cut transversely to
in order to prevent bleeding and cut
each leg. Pin aside the body wall and
between the ligatured points (Figure
turn the tray to its original position.
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Lung Heart
Gall bladder Liver
Anterior part of anterior Stomach
abdominal vein
Ileum Duodenum
Rectum
Posterior part of anterior Bladder
abdominal vein
p) In displaying the digestive system, pin r) In case of a female frog; pin the right
out the stomach to either side of the ovary on top of the left ovary, loosen
animal. Pin out the lungs, and turn the and pin out the right oviduct and pin
liver lobes forward and hold them in the bladder aside.
place with pins and grip the ileum to s) For the nervous system; remove
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cut the mesentery and loosen the coils, the pins from the skin of the head
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but do not cut the mesentery of the and remove the floor of the mouth
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duodenum and rectum. Rearrange the by cutting through angle of the jaw
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duodenum in position to expose the to expose the first spinal nerve (the
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pancreas and pin out the ileum to your hypoglossal nerve) which curves
the pharynx and proceeds forward
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visible.
to supply the tongue.
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the cloaca should be opened by around the shoulders and remove the
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removing the ventral portion of the pins from the lungs and the stomach.
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pelvic girdles. This should be done Cut through the oesophagus and
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by inserting one blade of the scissors remove the lungs, heart, stomach and
through the girdle, followed by cutting other parts of the alimentary canal.
through the girdle as near to the mid u) Remove the reproductive and excretory
line as possible, and lastly cutting on parts, when removing the kidney. Take
each side and removing the central care not to cut the aorta.
portion of the girdle. Care should v) Remove any remaining membranes
be taken to avoid cutting the blood surrounding the abdominal lymph sacs
vessels. in order to expose the second spinal
nerve called the brachial nerve (which
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kit tools.
diagrams of the following:
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nose, eyes and face during and 2. Explain the significance of ligaturing
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after dissection; and wash hands and flooding the specimen with
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Class Reptilia
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including turtles, crocodiles, alligators, Lizards have dry scaly skin, and most of
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chameleons, tortoises, snakes, and lizards. them have clawed feet and external ear
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Most of them have four limbs while others openings. Most lizards are small, with
do not have limbs. Reptiles are found in four legs and a long tail that, in many
diverse habitats, such as deserts, mountains, species, is fragile and easily broken but
rocks, treetops and in water. They are mostly regenerate later (Figure 3.70). The legs
terrestrial with few aquatic members such of some lizards are greatly shortened or
as turtles and terrapins. They are cold- vestigial, making animals such as the
blooded (ectothermic) vertebrates. Their glass lizard or a slow worm have a snake-
body temperature fluctuates according to like appearance. They are distinguished
the environmental temperature. Reptiles from true snakes by their movable eyelids.
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Head
Tail Trunk
Nostril
Mouth
Short leg Ear
Toe with claw
have powerful flight muscles. Birds have The body is spindle shaped and the size
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evolved specific adaptations to enable varies from 20-25 cm. The body is divided
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them fly. They have fused hollow bones into the head, neck, trunk, and tail. Most
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making birds have light weight, have a parts of the body are covered by feathers.
large keel for attaching flight muscles and The head is small and rounded (Figure
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have large chest muscles used for flight. 3.71). It is anteriorly pointed into a short
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Birds also have their fore limbs modified beak. On the lateral side of the head, there is
for flight and have feathers which are used a pair of prominent eyes. The ear comprises
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for flying. They have also developed long of small apertures on the posterior side of
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flight feathers on the wings and tail to help the eyes. Each aperture remains covered by
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birds attain balance and steer. Birds have a special group of feathers called auricular
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developed air sacs connected to the lungs feathers. Each aperture leads to a canal
enabling them to extract more oxygen to called external auditory meatus, which is
release more energy to power flight. Also closed below by the tympanic membrane.
they have four chambered heart that enable The trunk is the greatest and widest part of
them get more oxygen and avoid mixing the body. It is boat-shaped and bears a pair
oxygenated and deoxygenated blood. Birds of wings and a pair of legs. The entire foot is
have well developed brain enabling them covered with horny epidermal scales. At the
to have quick reaction during flight. They hind end of the trunk is the cloaca aperture.
Eye Neck
Beak
(bill)
Wrist Contour feathers
Distinctive features of the class Aves become waterproof. Ostrich and parrot
Aves are different from other chordates lack oil gland.
due to possession of the following h) Their alimentary canal has additional
features: chambers called crop and gizzard. The
a) Their bodies are covered by crop stores and softens the food, while
overlapping feathers. the gizzard helps in crushing and
b) They lost teeth; instead, they have churning the food.
modified mouthparts into different i) Birds are capable of flying except for a
types of beaks (bills). Beaks are TY few species such as ostrich, penguins,
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c) They have external ears called pinna animals like kangaroo, which bear
in addition to middle and inner ears, immature young ones and duck-billed
which are used for collection of sound platypus, and echidna which lay eggs.
waves and leading them to ear canal.
The middle ear has three small soft
Structure of a mouse
bones called ear ossicles namely;
Structurally, an adult mouse has an average
malleus, incus, and stapes.
length of 7.5-10 cm. Its body is divided
d) They have heterotrophic mode of
into head, neck, and trunk. The head bears
nutrition with different types of teeth
external ear flaps called pinnae, eyes,
(heterodont dentition) for different
functions, depending on the mode of nostrils and a mouth. The latter has long,
feeding. hair extensions called vibrissae or tactile
e) They have highly developed brains. whiskers (Figure 3.72). The neck is short
and wide, connecting the head to the trunk.
f) They have muscular diaphragm, which
The trunk bears four walking legs, two
separates the thorax from abdominal
cavity. short hind legs and two long front legs,
each with five digits. The trunk also bears
g) They are viviparous (give birth to
a long tail which is either hairless or has
young ones). The developing foetus is
sparse covering of hair. The whole body
held in the uterus, and gets nourishment
of the mammal is covered by fur (pelage).
through placenta, except in primitive
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The alimentary canal of a mouse starts oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, and small
from the mouth to the anus. The mouth intestine. The small intestine has three
consists of sixteen teeth; twelve molar and segments (duodenum, jejunum and ileum),
four incisors (two on the upper jaw and the followed by the large intestine, with four
other two on the lower jaw). The lower segments namely: caecum, colon, rectum
incisors teeth are more developed, pointed, and anus. The stomach is a hollow organ
sharp and longer than the rest, and are used (pouch-shaped) lying in the ventral part of
for cutting the food into small chewable the abdomen, and is partly covered by liver
lobes. It is concerned with the digestion of food and temporary storage before further
digestion in the small intestine (Figure 3.73).
Bile duct
Oesophagus
Stomach
Hepatic portal vein Pancreas
Pancreatic ducts Jejunum
Duodenum
Hepatic portal Ileum
vein from rectum
Rectum Chain of lymph nodes
Colon covering hepatic portal vein
Spermatic cord Tributary of hepatic portal
vein in mesentery
Caecum
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The liver has four lobes; one on the left, two which pass through the numerous small
on the right, and one in the centre. The liver
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of bile and receiving the absorbed food intestine are digestion and absorption of
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from the liver to the intestines; covered by other digestive juices. Jejunum and ileum
are similar in both structure and function.
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its contents using the mucus secreted from fertilization and their developing foetus
its internal thick wall of mucous membrane. or embryo.
Rectum connects the colon to the anus,
which aids in temporary storage of feaces The kidneys are bean shaped structures
before its release (when the sphincter found on the back of the abdominal cavity
contracts), and aids their release through on either side of the spine and are embedded
the anus (when the sphincter relaxes). in the fats. On top of each kidney are small
glands called adrenal glands (Figure 3.74).
Urinogenital system of a male mouse In addition, a small and delicate tube called
The urinary and reproductive systems are ureter is attached to each kidney, which
integrated in some ways and are usually leads the urine to the urinary bladder. The
studied together as urinogenital system. urinary bladder is connected to the urethra,
However, the excretory system eliminates which carries urine from the bladder to the
waste product and the reproductive system urethral orifice then to the outside through
produces sperms in male and eggs in female the penis.
and provide conducive environment for
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Males have two openings on the pelvic area; genital opening and the anus. The genital
opening passes both urine and sperms via a penis hanging out from or between the two
scrotal sacs. The scrotal sacs protect the Urinogenital system of a female mouse
testes (singular testis). The testes (which The female pelvic area has three openings;
secrete sperms) are connected to a coiled urethral opening, genital (vaginal) opening
tube called epididymis which collects and the anus. The kidney and ureter have
the produced sperms and store them. The the same composition as in males, except
epididymis is very long twice the length of that the urethra, which passes both urine
the testis. It has caput, corpus, and caudal and sperms in males, in females the urethra
regions and it is connected to the tubular passes only urine conveyed from the bladder
vas deferens which transports sperms from and passes to the outside environment
the epididymis to the urethra. The urethra through urethral opening. The vagina
not only carries the urine, but also sperms terminates to the long duplex tubes one
through the penis to the outside of the body. on each side called uterus, which later
On the left and right of the urinary bladder accommodates multiple developing foetus.
there are folded glands called the seminal At the tip of each uterus is an ovary (eggs
vesicles (vesicula seminalis) bearing a producing gland) which is enclosed within
coagulating gland, and below the urinary a thin-walled ovarian sac surrounded by
bladder, which store urine. There are other fats. Each ovary is connected to the uterus
glands known as prostate glands at each via a single small undulating coils called
side of the urethra and Cowper’s glands, fallopian tube (Figure 3.75).
which are small ovoid structures, found at
the root of the penis. There are two preputial
glands, each wrapped on one side of the
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c) Lay the mouse or rat on the dissecting
tray or dish, with the ventral side
(abdomen) facing upwards (Figure
Figure 3.77 Opening the body cavity of an
3.76). Pin it down on the tray through
anesthetized mouse or rat
the fore and hind limbs, make sure that
the pins face outwards. e) Use fingers to pull the skin aside,
loosen it from the body wall, stretch
it and pin it back.
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f) Lift the abdominal wall using forceps, i) When displaying urinogenital system,
make an incision and cut up to the the alimentary canal should be removed
xiphoid cartilage and down to the left first followed by the removal of fats
and right ribs. Stretch the body wall from the kidneys using blunt forceps
and pin it aside (Figure 3.78). Examine and clear the ureter.
the contents of the abdominal cavity j) In male mouse, open the scrotal sac
in undisturbed condition (in situ or by cutting its ventral wall to expose
visceral/general view) and draw a well the testes, caudal and caput epididymis
labelled diagram. as well as the vas deferens. Lay the
bladder, seminal vesicles, coagulating
Mouth glands and prostate glands on one side.
Eosophagus k) In female mouse/rat grip the clitoris,
pull it gently so that the urethra is
held away from the pelvis, and cut
the ventral part of the girdle. Lift the
Liver
oviducts and remove the mesovarium
Small Spleen
to expose ureters on both sides, remove
intestine
Stomach the fat bodies from the kidneys and
Pancreas
Large ureter, but leave them around the
intestine ovaries (the ovaries are enclosed
Caecum
within the thin walled ovarian sac and
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animals. Explain.
Questions
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part. Protoctists.
3. How does the urethra of a female 12. Describe the general and distinctive
rat or mouse differ from that of a features of basidiomycetes.
male?
13. Explain the advantages and
4. Classify the organism to class level. disadvantages of fungi.
14. Differentiate between coniferophytes
and angiospermophytes.
mammals.
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Chapter
Four
Coordination and
irritability
Introduction
In organisms the body parts work together for various roles, resulting into a coordinated
body. Animals have two systems of coordination namely nervous coordination and
endocrine coordination, while plants have hormonal coordination. Nervous coordination
is accomplished by the nervous system composed of nerve fibres, brain and spinal
cord, whereas hormonal coordination is accomplished by endocrine system which is
composed of the endocrine glands. In plants, responses are in the form of slow modified
growth or movements called turgor movement. In this chapter you will learn about
nervous coordination in mammals, hormonal coordination in mammals, coordination
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4.1 Nervous coordination in mammals sensory and relay neurones, while those
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Figure 4.1 Types of neuroglia (a) microglial (b) astrocytes (c) oligodendrocytes (d) ependymal
(e) schwann and (f) satellite cells
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(Figure 4.1e). They surround nerve fibres g) Nerve cells or neurones have nodes
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in the PNS. They help to maintain axons of Ranvier and fatty myelin sheath
and form myelin sheaths in the PNS. which facilitate rapid transmission of
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bodies in ganglia within the PNS (Figure The CNS, which consists of the brain and
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4.1f). They are analogous to astrocytes. the spinal cord has the grey matter and
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usually form the sensory system along form a communication network. Neurones
with neurones which transmit the collected are the basic structural and functional
information from different parts. The units of the nervous system. They are
collected information is processed and responsible for transmission of impulses
integrated in the central nervous system, from one part of the body to another.
and finally the information is transmitted
to effectors (muscles and glands) which The main portion of the neurone is the
produce appropriate responses. cell body, which contains a nucleus. The
cytoplasm of the cell bodies contains
Functions of the nervous system granules called Nissl’s bodies. Extending
The nervous system has the following from the cell body are one or more short
functions: extensions called dendrites. These receive
a) It receives stimuli from the signals from the sensory receptors and
environment using receptor cells or transmit electrical signals or impulses to
sensory input. the cell body. The neurone also contains
b) It converts the stimuli into electrical long extension called axon. In some cells,
impulses by the process called axons are covered by a fatty layer of
transduction. material known as myelin sheath. Within
c) It transmits nerve impulses. The the cell body there are fine neurofibrils
impulse is transmitted from the that extend from the dendrites to the axon.
sensory receptor to the CNS and then An axon is a long, stem-like part of the
to the effector, which is capable of cell that sends action potential signals to
producing an appropriate response.
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stimuli.
nerve impulse as well as nourishment and
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cells of the nervous system found between medullary sheath (Figure 4.2), inside the
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the receptors and effectors. These spread axon there is a space containing charged
throughout the body of an organism and ions called axoplasm.
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Axon terminal
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arising from the soma (cell body). In ganglia of the vestibulocochlear nerve
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this classification, there are three main and the olfactory epithelium. Multipolar
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types of neurones. These include unipolar, neurones have three or more processes
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bipolar and multipolar neurones. Unipolar coming from the cell body. They possess
neurones have a single short dendrite one axon and two or more dendrites.
terminating onto bush-like tufts or Multipolar neurones form the major part
dendrites. These are found in the granular of the CNS. They include interneurones
layer of the cerebellum. Bipolar neurones and motor neurones. (Figure 4.6).
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Figure 4.6 Structural classification of neurones (a) unipolar (b) bipolar (c) pseudo unipolar and (d)
multipolar
3. With the help of diagrams, describe which is about -70 mV. At this time, the
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the types of neurones. axon does not conduct any impulse. The
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A nerve impulse is an electrical signal that part which has a low concentration of
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travels along the axon. It is generated when K+ and high concentration of Na+. The
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ions in and out of the neurone causes a transport and passive diffusion of ions.
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sudden change in the voltage across the It is active transport of ions against the
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electrical activity that passes from the cell potassium (Na+/K+) pump. These are
body along the length of the axon to the carrier substances located in the cell
synapse. surface membrane. They are driven by
energy supplied by ATP (Figure 4.7). The
Resting potential rate of diffusion is characterised by the
This occurs when the neurone is at rest. permeability of the axon membrane to the
In an inactive neurone, the axoplasm is ion. The K+ has membrane permeability
negatively charged with respect to the of about 20 times greater than that of Na+.
outside of the cell. The difference in
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Outside
(K+)=20 nM Na+ / K+ pump K channel
+
(Na+)=450 nM
+ + + + + + + + +
Membrane
potential
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(K+)=400 nM
ADP
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action potential is generated by special sodium ions to enter into the cell, hence
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said to have an action potential and the sodium to the potential difference peaks
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cell is depolarised. Stimulation of axon by at about +40 mV. This peak corresponds
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electrical impulse may result into a change to the maximum concentration of sodium
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in potential difference of about +40 mV inside the axon. The total depolarization
across the axon membrane, from more associated with the action potential has
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negative inside to more positive inside. therefore been from -70 mV to +40 mV.
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Figure 4.8 Graph showing the propagation of nerve impulse across a membrane
Inside of axon
When the neurone is polarised, it is said to be at its resting potential. It remains in this
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state until when the stimulus comes along (that is, when it is stimulated). When action
potential is initiated, a region of the membrane depolarises. As the result the adjacent
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c) Action potential
Sodium ions move inside the membrane when a stimulus reaches a resting neurone. The
gated ion channels on the resting neurone’s membrane open suddenly to allow the Na+
that was on the outside of the membrane to rush into the cell. While this happens, the
neurone changes from being polarised to being depolarised. After more positive ions
enter inside the membrane, the inside becomes positive and polarisation is removed and
the threshold is reached (Figure 4.11).
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Na+
d) Repolarisation
Localised electrical circuits are established, causing further influx of sodium ions and
so progression of the impulse. Behind the impulse, potassium ions begin to leave the
axon along the concentration gradient, hence repolarisation beginning to occur due to
the outward flow of K+ ions. The depolarisation speeds forward, triggering an action
potential (Figure 4.12).
During repolarisation, potassium ions move outside, while sodium ions stay inside the
membrane. After repolarisation, the inside of the cell becomes flooded with Na+; the gated
ion channels on the inside of the membrane open to allow K+ to move to the outside of
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the membrane. With K+ moving to the outside, the membrane’s repolarisation restores
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electrical balance, although it is the opposite of the initial polarised membrane that had
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Na+ gates close. Otherwise, the membrane could not repolarize (Figure 4.13). Then Na+
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ions are actively forced out of the axoplasm in the process called sodium pump. However,
since K+ ions are also involved in this process, the process is best called cation pump.
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Impulses always flow in only one direction, regardless of the strength of the stimulus.
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that is, from cell body to terminal dendrites The relative refractory period lasts for 5
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in the neurone, or from pre-synaptic to post ms. During this period, the impulse can
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neurone, but it will always remain the presynaptic membrane is modified for the
same. In other words, the action potential attachment of synaptic vesicles and the
is both generated and kept the same or release of transmitter substance into the
not generated if the threshold value is not synaptic cleft. The postsynaptic membrane
exceeded. contains large protein molecules, which
act as receptor sites for the transmitter
e) Propagation (Conduction) substances and numerous channels and
A nerve impulse is conducted as a wave pores for the movement of ions into the
of depolarisation that moves along the postsynaptic neurone (Figure 4.15).
surface of the nerve cell. This means
that progressive depolarisation of the The neurotransmitter substance is either
axon membrane leads into impulse produced by the cell body of the neurone
transmission. or synaptic knob. These substances
are synthesised by enzymes stored in
Structure of a chemical synapse the cell body. The neurotransmitters
The point where the axon of one neurone allow the transmission of signals
joins the dendrite or cell body of another from one neurone to the next across
neurone is known as a synapse. The synapses. There are many types of
membrane of the first neurone connecting neurotransmitters, and these include
to the synapse is called a presynaptic acetylcholine, norepinephrine, serotonin,
membrane while the other membrane of dopamine, and glutamate. The two
the next neurone is called a postsynaptic common neurotransmitters in vertebrates
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the two neurones are separated by a gap of compound) and norepinephrine (also
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substances called neurotransmitters; all nerves except some nerves in the brain.
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Mitochondrion
Synaptic knob
Synaptic vesicle containing
neurotransmitter substances
Pre - synaptic membrane
Synaptic cleft Protein receptor
Post synaptic membrane
Dendrite Ion channel
the impulse encounters a fluid-filled neurones are very close together (2 nm).
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from the dendrite of the next neurone or is that it facilitates the rapid transfer
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from a muscle cell. This space is called of signals from one cell to the next. In
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the synapse. The synapse located at the chemical synapses, impulse transmission
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their gaps. In this typology, two types are a) An action potential arrives at the end
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revealed, namely electrical and chemical of the axon and induces changes in the
synapses. An electrical synapse is the cell membrane (Figure 4.16).
one in which the physiological continuity
between pre and post synaptic neurones
is provided by a special channel called a
gap junction between the two neurones.
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Axon of presynaptic
neurone
Synaptic knob
Mitochondrion
Synaptic vesicle
Membrane of
postsynaptic neurone Synaptic cleft
Postsynaptic
membrane Postsynaptic
Area of membrane
receptor sites
Figure 4.16 Conduction of nerve impulses at the presynaptic knob and action potential
b) Depolarisation at the synaptic knob after arrival of nerve impulses create the action
potential which opens voltage-gated calcium channels located near the synapse in
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calcium (Ca2+) ions. The electrochemical gradient for Ca2+ results in the inflow of
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Ca2+ Ca2+ Ca2+ membrane to Ca2+ increases
c) In response to the increase of calcium concentration inside the axon, synaptic vesicles
fuse with the presynaptic membrane and release neurotransmitters into the gap between
the cells which is called the synaptic cleft. The delivery of neurotransmitters into the cleft
is an example of exocytosis (Figure 4.18).
Synaptic vesicles
fuse with presynaptic
membrane and rapture
Neurotransmitters
d) The vesicles then return to the cytoplasm and are refilled with transmitter substance.
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The neurotransmitter diffuses across the synaptic cleft, a process which takes 0.5ms
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per synapse. Upon reaching the postsynaptic membrane, it binds with receptor
molecules which recognise the molecular structure of the acetylcholine molecule
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Local depolarisation
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Figure 4.20 Local depolarisation and propagation of an action potential in postsynaptic membrane
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The resulting acetyl and choline diffuses threshold value and so generate an action
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across the synaptic cleft into the synaptic potential in the postsynaptic neurone, this
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knob of the presynaptic neurone where is called temporal summation. All events
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they get stored in their vesicles for further described are for excitatory synapse,
use. The process is facilitated by energy some known inhibitory synapses respond
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in the knob. The overall depolarising ion channels and leaving the sodium ion
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ensures one direction of flow along a released by synapse steadily falls off
given pathway. in a response to a constant stimulation
b) They amplify impulses by until the supply of the transmitted
acetylcholine which is released at a substance is exhausted.
neuromuscular junction which excite f) They allow convergence, spatial
the post synaptic membrane and summation and integration of the
amplifies any weak impulse arriving. stimuli. In convergence of the stimuli,
Repeated low level stimuli can be the postsynaptic nerves receive
amplified as each impulse is arriving impulses from a large number of
at the synapse, causing the release of excitatory and inhibitory presynaptic
more neurotransmitter, resulting in neurones. In a spatial summation
one larger impulse in the postsynaptic postsynaptic neurone is able to sum-
neurone. Therefore, this allows the up the stimuli from all presynaptic
body to respond to the stimuli more neurones, where the synapse act as a
effectively. centre for the integration of stimuli
c) They act as junctions that transmit from different sources; hence produces
electric nerve impulses between the coordinated response.
neurones, or between neurone and
effector cells. A synaptic connection Exercise 4.2
between a neurone and muscle cell is
known as neuromuscular junction. TY 1. Explain the following concepts:
d) They filter out low level stimuli; as
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the synaptic cleft, the excitatory
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the stimulus is known as sensory receptor. They detect mechanical stimuli which
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Receptors can be classified into different gravity. Touch receptors are found all over
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groups based on their structure, type, and the body. Other touch receptors include
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the location of stimuli they detect. Merkel’s discs and Meissner’s corpuscles
which detect light and pacinian corpuscles
a) Classification of sensory receptors which sense deep pressure and vibration.
based on structure Mechanoreceptors are responsible for
Based on their structure there are two detecting changes that are perceived
types of receptors, and these are: single such as sound or touch. They are also
sensory neurone receptors and complex responsible for maintaining equilibrium
receptors (sense organs). balance and proper tone in muscles and
joints (Figure 4.21).
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Meissner’s corpuscle
Merkel’s disc
Pacinian corpuscle
Free nerve ending
Photoreceptors TY
These are receptors which detect electromagnetic stimuli such as light. There are two
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types of photoreceptors namely; rods and cones. These are found in the retina of an eye
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These are receptors which detect chemical olfactory bulb (Figure 4.24). When odour
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stimuli such as smell, taste, and humidity. molecules enter the nose, they stimulate
They have the ability to respond to a diverse the olfactory cilia (tiny hairs) attached to
range of chemical substances in food, receptor cells, causing nerve impulses to
nasal passage, and blood. For example, pass to the olfactory bulb and then to the
olfactory receptors in the roof of the nasal brain.
cavity can be stimulated by odours. Nerve
Olfactory bulb
Born
Olfactory nerve
fibre
Olfactory
cell
Olfactory hair
(receptors)
Mucus layer
Taste buds are located on the upper surface of the tongue. Each bud contains about
25 sensory receptor cells with tiny taste hairs exposed to drink and food dissolved in
saliva (Figure 4.25). Such buds sense the five basic tastes: bitter, sour, salty, sweet, and
umami (a savoury, meaty taste). A combination of odours and the basic tastes produce
subtler tastes.
Basal cells Taste
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Osmoreceptor Proprioceptors
They detect the changes in osmotic These are internal sensory receptors that
pressure. The osmoreceptors are primarily monitor the degree of stretch of muscles
found in the hypothalamus and kidney of and tendons around the body. This
most homoeothermic organisms. They information gives an individual a sense
contribute to regulate fluid balance in of balance and awareness of the position
the body (osmoregulation) and modulate
of various parts of the body in relation to
osmolarity in the kidney.
each other (Figure 4.26).
Electroreceptors
Electroreceptors detect natural electrical
stimuli. They are almost found in aquatic
or amphibious animals because salt water
is a better conductor of electricity than air.
The ampullae of Lorenzini are an example Motor
neurons
of electroreceptors in sharks. Some Sensory neurons
terrestrial organisms such as arachnids,
cockroaches and bees are known to have
electroreceptors. Muscle
Muscle spindle
c) Classification of sensory receptors
based on the location of the stimuli they Tendon
detect TY
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These receptors detect stimulus which The eye is a sense organ which receives
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detected by pain receptor (nociceptor) and visual field and converts it into electrical
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blood pressure change stimulus is detected impulses (Figure 4.27). Optic nerves
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Conjunctiva Sclera
Choroid
Iris
Lens Vitreous humour Fovea
Pupil Blind spot
Cornea Optic nerve
Retina
Suspensory
ligament
Ciliary Extrinsic
muscle
body
Circular muscle
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Radial muscle
Pupil
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Figure 4.28 Reflex adjustment of the pupil’s size in (a) dim and (b) bright light
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Refraction is greater for light from near ciliary muscle contracts, the tension on
objects than for distant objects. The the suspensory ligaments is reduced, and
refraction is achieved at the air-cornea the lens fattens due to its elastic nature
surface and at the lens when the light which increases the degree of refraction of
passes from one medium to another with a light. When the ciliary muscles relax, the
different refractive index. The function of suspensory ligaments are stretched, pulling
the lens is to produce the final refraction the lens outwards, making it thinner, and
that brings light to a sharp focus on the decreasing the degree of light refraction.
retina. The lens is elastic and changes the Changing the shape of lens in different
shape by the contraction and relaxation manners causes the lens to focus light rays
of the ciliary muscle which encircles it. from near and distant objects on the retina.
This assists the lens in adjusting the light This process is called accommodation.
from both distant and near objects, which Light rays refraction in an eye at different
cannot be done by cornea. When the distances is shown in Table 4.1.
Table 4.1 Refraction of light rays in human eye at different distances
Cilliary muscles
Cilliary contract Loose
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muscles Tight
relaxes ligaments ligaments
Diverging rays
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lens
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The retina is comprised of three layers photoreceptor layer and the inner layer.
of cells. The outermost layer is the Horizontal and amacrine cells are found in
photoreceptor layer containing rods the middle layer. The innermost layer is an
and cones, partially embedded in the internal surface layer containing ganglion
pigmented epithelial cells of the choroid cells with dendrites in contact with
layer. The rods and cones convert light bipolar neurones and axons of the optic
energy into the electrical energy of the nerve (Figure 4.29). It is important to note
nerve impulse. The middle layer is an that cats and some nocturnal carnivorous
intermediate part which contains bipolar mammals possess a reflective layer called
tapetum which is found behind the retina. the vision of cats and nocturnals in dim
This protein layer reflects light back into light. The bright light shown by cats’ eyes
the eye and gives an opportunity for rod at night is the result of the reflection from
cells to absorb it. This character improves the tapetum.
Choroid epithelium
Layer of pigment
Rod
Vesicles
Cone Outer
segment
Infolding of cell
surface membrane
Constriction
Photoreceptor layer
Pair of cilia
Mitochondria
Inner
segment
Nucleus
End bulb TY
(equivalent of
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Horizontal cell
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Ganglion cell
Internal
surface layer
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are the major determinant of perception of the response of rods and cones to light
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under relatively bright conditions, such flashes. The response of a cone, even
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as normal indoor lighting or sunlight. The to a bright light flash that produces the
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nearly entirely in the so called photopic pick up is about 200 ms; which is more
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vision because their response to light than four times faster than rod recovery.
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of the membrane channels are closed. retinal ganglion cells also contributes to
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each retinal ganglion cell that dominates light. It is therefore specialised for acuity
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central vision (called midget ganglion at the expense of sensitivity. This property
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cells) receives input from only one cone of the cone system allows us to see colour.
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system a better detector of light, because The eye works on the same principle as
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small signals from many rods are pooled that of the camera. Light rays from the
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to generate a large response in the bipolar object pass from the external part of the
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cell. At the same time, convergence eye to the retina through the conjunctiva,
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reduces the spatial resolution of the rod cornea, aqueous humour and pupil
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system; since the source of a signal in a (Figure 4.30). The pupil is an opening
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rod bipolar cell or retinal ganglion cell (an aperture) which is controlled by the
could have come from anywhere within a iris (like camera shutters) depending
relatively large area of the retinal surface. on the amount of light. The stronger the
The one-to-one relationship of cones to amount of light, the smaller the size of the
bipolar and ganglion cells is, of course, aperture. The lens is positioned between
required to maximize acuity. the outer and inner chambers of the eye,
and its major function is to focus images
on the retina by changing its thickness
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depending on the amount of light from be seen. Thus, the role of the retina is
distant or nearby objects. On the retina, to translate light into nerve signals and
there are cone and rod photoreceptors, allow us to see under various conditions
which are connected to the brain via a ranging from starlight to sunlight. It also
bundle of fibres called optic nerve. The distinguishes the wavelengths for us to
information received is processed in the discriminate colors.
brain, and consequently, the object can
Light
Iris
Retina
Inverted image
of object
Object
ear. The outer ear comprises of an external which are held in position by muscles.
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flap of skin covered by elastic cartilage These are malleus (hammer), incus (anvil),
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called pinna. The pinna collects sound and stapes (stirrup). The middle ear is air
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waves and directs them into the ear canal filled part that depends on the equalization
(external auditory meatus). Across the end of pressure outside and inside the ear to
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of ear canal is a tympanic membrane or prevent damaging the ear drum. There is
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ear drum which separates the outer ear a eustachian tube (auditory tube) which
from the middle ear. The opening of the connects the middle ear to the pharynx.
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auditory canal is lined with fine hairs and Via this tube, air enters and leaves the
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glands which secrete earwax, which is middle ear during swallowing to equalise
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Pinna
Semicircular canals
Vestibular nerve
Facial nerve
Auditory nerve
Cochlea
Eustachean tube
Stapes Ear
Incus ossicles
Malleus
External auditory meatus (ear canal) Tympanic membrane
and three semicircular canals. All these receives the three semicircular ducts.
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structures contain a fluid called perilymph. The saccule is globular in shape and
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Membranous labyrinth lies within the receives the cochlear duct. Endolymph
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system of ducts filled with endolymph. It posterior aspect of the petrous part of the
is comprised of the cochlear duct, three temporal bone. Here, the duct expands to a
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semicircular ducts, saccule and the utricle. sac where endolymph can be secreted and
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The cochlear duct is situated within the absorbed. Semicircular ducts are located
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cochlea and is the organ of hearing. The within the semicircular canals, and share
semicircular ducts, saccule, and utricle their orientation (Figure 4.32).
are the organs for balance, are also known
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Semicircular canals
Utricle
Saccule
Cochlea
Endolymphatic duct
surface of the tympanic membrane and stimulated exist. The louder the sound, the
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passes it by means of the incus to the stapes. greater the number of sensory hair cells
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There are about 20 times multiplication of will be stimulated at any one point of the
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Vestibular canal
Perilymph
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Reissner’s membrane
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Median canal
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Endolymph
Tectorial
membrane
Basilar Organ of
membrane Corti
Sensory
hair cell
Perilymph Auditory
neurone
Tympanic canal
Maintaining body balance in mammals The brain then initiates motor impulses to
The parts of the ear which are concerned various muscles to correct the imbalance
with balance are the semicircular canals (Figure 4.34).
and vestibule. The semi circular canals are
three curved tubes containing endolymph, All information that aid balance and
which communicates with the middle positioning of the body relative to
chamber of the cochlea via the utriculus gravity, as well as changes in the position
and sacculus. Each of the three canals is due to acceleration and deceleration is
set in a plane at right angles to the other. provided by utriculus and sacculus. Such
Any movement in any plane will cause information is provided by granules
movement of canals in the direction of the known as otoliths which are embedded
head. Each of the three canals possesses a in jellylike materials. Various movements
swollen portion, the ampulla, within which of the head cause this otolith to displace
there is a flat gelatinous plate, the cupula. sensory hair cells on the regions of the
The movement of endolymph displaces walls of utriculus and sacculus which
the cupula in the opposite direction to respond to vertical and lateral movements
the head movement. The sensory hair respectively. Then the sensory hair cells
found at the base of the cupula detects send appropriate sensory impulse to the
the displacement and sends impulse to brain.
the brain through the vestibular nerve.
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canal
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Lateral semicircular
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canal
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Posterior semicircular
canal
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Ampullae
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Endolymph
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Supporting cells
Sensory nerve fiber
Endolymph
lags behind Stereocilia are bent
due to inertia
(b)
(c)
Vestibular neurone
Figure 4.34 Structure of the semicircular canals showing (a) position of ampula and cupula (b) section
of ampula at stationary and (c) section of ampula during body movement
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Pituitary
Suprarenal
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Parotid Ovaries
(in female)
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Prostate
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Pineal
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Mammary
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Pancreas
Red bone marrow Liver
Testes
(males)
Table 4.2 Hormones, glands where they are produced and the activity they regulate
Endocrine gland Hormone(s) produced Functions
Regulate vital body functions.
Thyroid Thyroxine,
Triiodothyronine Stimulates and maintains metabolism, growth
and development.
Calcitonin Reduction of blood Ca2+ levels.
Parathyroid Hormone
Parathyroid Control calcium within the blood.
(PTH)
Increases blood Na+ levels; increase K+
Aldosterone
secretion.
Adrenal (Cortex)
Cortisol, Regulates blood pressure.
Corticosterone, Increases blood glucose levels;
Cortisone anti-inflammatory effects.
Stimulates fight-or-flight response, increases
Adrenal Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
blood glucose levels and increase metabolic
(Medulla) Norepinephrine
activities.
Insulin Reduces blood glucose levels.
Pancreas
Glucagon Increases blood glucose levels.
Regulates some biological rhythms and protect
Pineal gland Melatonin
CNS from free radicals.
Regulates, promotes, increases or maintains
Testes Androgens TY sperm production and male secondary sexual
characteristics.
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Ovaries Oestrogen
secondary sexual characteristics.
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cells of endocrine system, they are blood glucose. Another factor is the
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its source, hormones are specific for a from the anterior pituitary gland are
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particular target, they are soluble organic stimulating hormones, which direct other
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molecules and are effective even at low glands to secrete their hormones. For
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The timing of hormone release and the inhibits further production by inhibiting
amount of hormone to be released are the production of Thyrotropin Releasing
regulated by a feedback mechanism. Hormone (TRH) by the hypothalamus and
Feedback mechanisms are self regulatory thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) by
mechanisms in which when there is a anterior pituitary gland. Therefore, in this
disturbance or deviation in a system, case, the product of a series of reactions
series of events occur to either remove the controls its own production by turning
off the pathway, when it reaches a certain
disturbance (negative feedback) or make
level.
the system to deviate further (positive
feedback). Usually, it is a negative Negative feedback is also observed in
feedback mechanism which regulates production and regulation of insulin in the
the release of hormones. In rare cases body. A rise of sugar level in the blood is
positive feedback mechanisms may occur. detected by β cells of islets of Langerhans
An example of the negative feedback of the pancreas, which release the insulin
mechanism is the release of the thyroxine hormone. The hormone will then convert
hormone (Figure 4.36). glucose into glycogen which is stored in
Small effect the liver and muscles. This causes the
Hypothalamus level of sugar in the blood to decrease. The
TRH
lower level of glucose then causes the b
Thyroxine cells to reduce production of insulin. This,
Main effect inturn, triggers the release of glucagon
Anterior pituitary
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TSH the pancreas. This hormone converts
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nervous systems
Blood/tissue
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Increased BMR
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secretion and homeostatic control of the cells. The principal role of both systems
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metabolic rate
is to coordinate and control various
physiological activities in organisms. The
Thyroxine helps in regulating the
major centres for linking the two systems
metabolic rate, growth and development
of an organism. The control of the release are the pituitary gland (control centre for
of thyroxine is determined by the level endocrine glands) and the hypothalamus
of thyroxine with four iodine atoms (the control centre for the nervous system).
(T4) circulating in the blood. If there is The hypothalamus collects information
high concentration of T4 in the blood, it from the brain and blood vessels passing
through it to the pituitary gland. The hormones that regulate the production
pituitary gland directly or indirectly of a wide variety of other hormones. All
controls the secretions of other endocrine pituitary hormones stimulate the release
glands. of target gland hormones. As their levels
increase, they inhibit the secretion of
The pituitary gland, which is located hypothalamus and pituitary hormones.
at the base of the brain, is directly When their levels in the blood fall below a
connected to the brain region called certain level, hypothalamus and pituitary
hypothalamus. This physical link between inhibition stop and start secreting their
the hypothalamus and pituitary is the basis chemicals again. This is also referred to as
for the connection or link between the a negative feedback mechanism.
central nervous system and the endocrine
system. The pituitary has two distinct The posterior pituitary gland is an
segments, namely the anterior pituitary extension of the brain. It stores and releases
and the posterior pituitary. The anterior antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin
pituitary gland is connected by blood and oxytocin hormone which are produced
vessels called the portal system, which by neurosecretory cell bodies, lying in the
has one capillary bed in the hypothalamus hypothalamus. They pass down the nerve
and another in the anterior pituitary. Also fibres. Nerve impulses are relayed to the
it has nerve terminals that release two cell bodies of these neurosecretory cells
groups of chemical substances known as from other regions of the brain. They
releasing and inhibiting factors into the are transmitted down the axons, where
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end of portal system. These chemical 4.37). The whole process involves both
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substances pass to the pituitary end and nervous and endocrine systems. This is
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In the year 1930, a biologist documented water content of blood plasma and leads
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result of pituitary removal, the animals of the kidney. On the other hand, oxytocin
stopped growing, failed to maintain causes the contraction of the uterus during
normal body temperature, and suffered birth and ejection of milk from nipples.
atrophy (shrinkage) of their genitals, Oxytocin and contraction of the uterus
thyroid glands, and adrenal cortex. Not is a positive feedback mechanism. The
surprisingly, their life span shortened more the concentrations of oxytocin, the
dramatically. These experiments stronger the contraction of the uterus
suggested that, in addition to secreting becomes.
growth hormones, the pituitary secretes
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Superior
Hypothalamus hypophyseal
artery Neurosecretory cells
Primary capillary plexus of
hypophyseal portal system
Infundibulum Hypophyseal
portal vein
Posterior pituitary
Pituitary gland
Anterior Secondary capillary plexus of
pituitary hypophyseal portal system
a) Tactic movement
3. The pituitary gland is said to be a
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4. Explain the role of hypothalamus in which involves the entire cell or organism
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(oxygen), magneotaxis (magnetic field) when land on it, this prevents escape of
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b) Nastic movement
Photonasty
Nastic movement is a non-directional
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the nature of stimuli, nastic movements flowers or leaves fold following the sun
shine, or the opening and closing of
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(a) (b)
Figure 4.38 Nastic movement in flower (a) during the day the flower opens and (b) during the night the
flower closes
Generally, nastic movement can result again. Normally, they remain expanded
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from changes in turgor or growth rate during the day while closed at night.
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Root grows
straight
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Moist soil
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targeted cells within the plant. There are five main types or groups of plant
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tissues. They are active and effective are known as growth promoters, since
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even at very low concentrations. they influence plant growth and assist in
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of the plant and transported to other results into growth. Sometimes, auxins
parts of the plant where they elicit and gibberellins act together to bring about
specific biochemical, physiological or cell elongation. This is called synergism.
morphological responses. Alternatively, two plant hormones may
work opposing one another, like auxins
c) They are transported within the plants
which induces apical dominance while
by four different types of movements
cytokinins prevent it. This is known as
namely; localised movement,
antagonism.
cytoplasmic streaming, slow diffusion
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synthesis in seeds as they develop weed killer as it kills broad leaf plant
species, especially dicotyledons; hence it is
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fruits.
rooted weeds.
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appropriate temperatures.
and dormancy induced by Abscisic
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acid.
Application of synthetic cytokinins in
h) Break seed dormancy.
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crop production
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Synthetic ethylene has the following falls, while that of abscisic acid which
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Chapter
Five
Nutrition
Introduction
Living organisms require energy in order to accomplish various metabolic activities.
The main source of energy for organisms in all ecosystems is the sun. Organisms
obtain their food in different ways. Autotrophs use light energy and simple inorganic
substances such as water and carbon dioxide from their environment to synthesize
their own food. Heterotrophs, on the other hand, obtain already made complex organic
molecules such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats, break them down, assimilate and
use them to maintain their life functions. In this chapter, you will learn about food
manufacturing in plants and digestion in mammals.
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that are required for different metabolic example, use inorganic sulphur as the
activities and survival. Nutrition entails source of energy for synthesizing their
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a process by which living organisms take food, and Methanobacter sp. (bacteria
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in food and use it for metabolic activities living in deep oxygen-depleted oceans)
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such as growth, and body repair. Based on use methane as a source of energy. Other
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their modes of nutrition, living organisms organisms that cannot make their own
are categorised into two main groups food but depend on other organisms for
namely; autotrophs and heterotrophs. All food and energy are called heterotrophs.
organisms that can make their own food These include animals, fungi and some
from simple inorganic substances such bacteria.
as water and carbon dioxide are called
autotrophs. Autotrophs such as plants, 5.2 Autotrophic nutrition
green algae, and some bacteria, have In this type of nutrition, organisms acquire
the green pigment (chlorophyll) used energy from sunlight and utilize it to
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of food in plants by the process known differs from that of bacteria in terms of
as photosynthesis. Bacteria contain the products released. Unlike bacteria,
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Thus, the raw materials for photosynthesis sugar. However, the end product is a triose
are carbon dioxide and water. Plants sugar called 3-phosphoglyceraldehyde
obtain carbon dioxide from the (3-PGAL). The equation shows that the
atmosphere, which diffuses into the source of oxygen is carbon dioxide. This
leaf through stomata. Water is normally is not correct because experiments using
absorbed from the soil into the plant the two oxygen isotopes, O18 and O16,
body by the roots and transported via show that the oxygen given off during
xylem tissue to the leaves which are the photosynthesis comes from water, and not
photosynthetic organs of plants. The light from carbon dioxide. Thus, more water
energy is trapped by chloroplasts which enters the reaction so that some of it is
contain chlorophyll, the photosynthetic evolved as a byproduct as revealed in a more
pigments of the leaves or stems in some accurate equation below. In this equation,
plant species. One of the functions of CH2O is an empirical formula for the
light energy is photolysis of water, which carbohydrate formed by photosynthesis.
refers to splitting of a water molecule in sunlight
presence of light to produce hydrogen, 2H 2O + CO 2 CH 2O + O 2 + H 2O
chlorophyll
oxygen, and electrons. These products
of photolysis of water are required in the The site for photosynthesis
first stages of photosynthesis. The oxygen Photosynthesis takes place in the green
released during photosynthesis comes parts of the plant leaves’ mesophyll
from water molecules. Two molecules of and bundle sheath cells which have
water produce one molecule of oxygen. chloroplasts. A chloroplast is a double
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biochemical energy in plants. This energy cytoplasm. Its matrix is called stroma
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of organic molecules, such as starch and stroma also contains stacks of flattened
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protein for storage and cellular uses. sacs or membranes called thylakoids
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CH2CH3 CH3
H 3C O
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Mg
N N H
H
H2C=CH
CH2CH2CO2CH2CH=C(CH2CH2CH2CH2CH)3CH3
CH3 H CH3 CH CH
3 3
as red algae and cyanobacteria), the red Light reaction (Light dependent
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phycocyanin. They act as light energy occurs in the thylakoids of the chloroplasts.
transfer to the chlorophyll to be utilized in Normally, chloroplasts are aligned in
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Thus, photosystem I was discovered the electrons can move back to their original
before photosysytem II. Photosystem I has position in photosystem I, in the process
a specialised form of chlorophyll called called cyclic photophosphorylation.
pigment 700 abbreviated as (P700) while
Photosystem II has specialised form of Non-cyclic photophosphorylation
chlorophyll pigment, 680 abbreviated as The mechanism of non-cyclic
(P680). The numbers 700 and 680 stand for photophosphorylation involves both
peak of wavelength of light which excite photosystems I and II in a non-cyclic
electrons in these pigments. This implies movement of electrons to produce ATP.
that the respective absorption peak for When the chlorophyll in Photosystem II
P700 and P680 is at the wavelength of 700 absorbs light, releases an excited pair of
nm and 680 nm. Structurally, photosystem electrons which are transferred to a series
is a complex of chlorophyll, accessory of electron acceptor and carrier systems
pigments, proteins, and other molecules. including cytochromes. As the electrons
They are important in the absorption and pass through different carrier systems, they
transfer of light energy through a series of release energy, but these electrons are not
reduction oxidation (redox) reactions. returned to their original position in the
photosystem II rather they are handed over
Light reaction uses both photosystems I to the photosystem I. The energy released in
and II, which are embedded in the thylakoid a series of electron flow system is used by
membrane. Essentially, light reaction an enzyme called ATP synthase located in
starts in photosystem II. Light energy the thylakoid membrane to synthesize ATP
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the chlorophyll centre causing electrons which literally means phosphate addition.
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energy state. This process is known as that as the two excited electrons leave
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photo activation. The excited electrons the photosystem II in the first stage after
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are progressively passed on from one being activated by the light of wavelength
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chlorophyll molecule to the subsequent 680 nm, they are replaced immediately
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one via a series of electron carriers to by electrons released from the splitting
a nearby electron acceptor molecule of water molecules within the thylakoid.
found in the electron transfer chain. The Water molecule splits into hydrogen ion
movement of electrons can be in one or proton (H+), oxygen and two electrons
direction because they do not move back (H2O →2H+ + ½O2 + 2e-). This process is
to their original position in photosystem called photolysis, because it only occurs in
II but progress to photosystem I, the the presence of light. Thus, oxygen does
process which is described as non- cyclic not come from carbondioxide, but from the
photophosphorylation. On the other hand, split of water molecules.
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(Figure 5.2).
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Primary
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Primary
Electron Electron
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Acceptor Acceptor
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Pheophytin
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Plastoquinone 2e-
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Cytochrome
ADP
2e- NADPH
Photosystem II 2e-
Photosystem I
H2O 1
O + 2H +
2 2
by - product
Photosystem I
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Excited electrons always return to the original Excited electrons do not return to the
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It involves only one photosystem (P700). It involves two photo systems (P700
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and P680).
Photolysis of water does not occur. Photolysis of water occurs.
Reduced compounds are not formed; the only Reduced compounds especially NADPH
product is ATP. are formed together with ATP.
The final destination of electrons is photo The final destination of electrons is
system I. NADP.
The first source of electrons is photosystem I. The first source of electrons is water.
Oxygen is not produced. Oxygen is produced.
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Activity 5.1 Experiment to prove upper sides of the leaf to prevent the
the importance of light during entry of light.
photosynthesis c) Place the plant in sunlight for 3-4
hours.
Materials d) Detach the selected covered leaf and
A healthy potted plant, petri dish or remove the black paper covering it.
white tile, a beaker containing water, e) Place the detached leaf in the beaker
forceps, hot water bath, a piece of wire containing water. Boil it for about 10
gauze, tripod stand, burner, match box, minutes.
alcohol (90% ethanol), strip of black f) Take out the leaf and boil it in boiling
paper (carbon paper), Iodine solution, 90% ethanol in the hot water bath for
and clips (Figure 5.4). 10 minutes.
g) Take out the leaf and wash it under
Procedure running water to remove traces of
a) Take a potted plant and keep it in a ethanol and softening the tissues.
dark place for 2-3 days so that the h) Spread the leaf on a petri dish or
leaves get destarched. white tile and put a few drops of
b) Cover part of one of its leaves with a Iodine solution on it. Observe the
strip of black paper. Make sure that changes in colour.
you cover both the lower and the
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Black paper
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Green leaf
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Leaf boiling
in water Alcohol
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Beaker
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photosynthesis.
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reactions)
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Dark reaction does not require light CO2 is attached to a 5-carbon compound
energy, and it takes place in the stroma of called RuBP to form unstable 6-carbon
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dark reaction is to convert carbon dioxide 6-carbon molecule quickly splits into two
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from the atmosphere into carbohydrates 3-carbon energy rich molecules called
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PGA PGAL
Phosphoglyceric acid Phosphoglyceraldehyde
(3 carbon acid) (3 carbon sugar)
NADP + + H2O
NADPH+H+
The difference between the PGA and the phase of the Calvin cycle to regenerate
PGAL is that, the former is a 3-carbon TY RuBP consumed in the first reaction of
acid (-COOH) while the latter is 3-carbon carbon dioxide fixation.
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Regeneration of RuBP
first carbohydrate in photosynthesis which
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PGA. It should be noted that the ATP and necessary for plants to produce enough of
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NADPH utilised in this phase of Calvin it for synthesis of more sugars and other
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cycle are obtained from the light dependent vital molecules. RuBP is regenerated
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reactions. The ADP and NADP+ return to from PGAL, which combines with
the thylakoids to be converted back to ATP Ribulose phosphate (RuP) molecules
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reactions. One of the PGAL molecules is This process involves a complex series
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ATP ADP
6 molecules 12 molecules of
RuBP 3-PGA
6ADP 12ATP
6ATP Calvin Cycle
12ADP + 12Pi
6 molecules RuP
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Stage 3 Reduction
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12NADPH+12H+
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this condition, oxygen and carbon dioxide to give glyoxylate and in this process
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compete for the same active site on RuBP hydrogen peroxide gas is evolved. The
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the enzyme to utilize oxygen to oxidise glycine, then this product enters the
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(three carbon) and 2-phosphoglycolate into serine through the series of reactions.
(two carbon compound) instead of The produced serine is transported to
acting on carbon dioxide to produce two the peroxisome and it is converted into
molecules of PGA (three carbon). hydroxypyruvate then to Glycerate
(Glyceric acid). The glycerate formed is
O2 + RuBP RuBP carboxylase Phosphoglycolate + PGA transported to the chloroplasts, and with
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the help of ATP it is converted into 3-PGA
Since the reaction is an oxygenation by adding Pi in its carbon number 3.
reaction, the enzyme RuBP carboxylase is
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after carboxylation, and they are thus converted into another 4-carbon
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back into PEP by the addition of organic shunting of malate above) enters the C3
phosphate supplied by ATP. pathway (Calvin cycle). At this stage, the
Pyruvate Phosphoenol
carbon dioxide is accepted by RuBP to
(3C) pyruvate (PEP) produce 3-PGA, a reaction is catalysed by
ATP ADP (3C) RuBP carboxylase enzyme. The NADPH
will reduce 3-PGA to sugar (3-PGAL) in
the same way as C3 plants.
Generally, the C4 pathway consumes more
energy (ATP), and it is more efficient in
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They are less efficient in fixing carbon diox- They are more efficient in fixing carbon
ide. dioxide.
They have only one type of chloroplast in They have two types of cells, each with its
their leaf bundle sheath cell. own type of chloroplast. (Kranz aatomy).
They do not tolerate hot and dry They tolerate both hot and dry conditions.
conditions. They are adapted to cool and
wet environment.
Example of C3 plants: soybeans spinach, Example of C4 plants: millet, sorghum and
rice and grasses. sugar cane.
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plant factors are chlorophyll concentration, leaves with large surface area absorb more
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enzymes, inhibitors, and leaf structure and light than small and thick leaves. Carbon
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especially in the grana. Chlorophyll is tropical plant tree species, are positioned
responsible for trapping light energy
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during light reaction. When chlorophyll or less vertical. This reduces excessive
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concentration in the leaves is very low, light interception and temperature on the
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the rate of light reaction will be reduced, leaf. Reducing this natural angle of leaf
because only a little amount of light will may be detrimental to the chloroplast
be trapped for the reaction, resulting in because it increases light interception and
reduction in the rate of photosynthesis. excessive temperature. Thus, maintaining
Low concentrations of chlorophyll in plant high leaf angle orientation in tropical
leaves can be caused by several factors, trees is necessary in reducing excessive
such as mineral deficiency, ageing, lack of
light interception and leaf temperature to
light and diseases such as fungal diseases
protect chlorophyll from photo damage
or infections.
due to excessive light. This in turn
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enhances photosynthetic activity and d) Take out the leaf and place it in
helps to sustain high plant productivity. boiling ethanol in a water bath for
about 10 minutes.
Enzymes e) Remove the leaf from ethanol and
Photosynthesis is an enzyme controlled wash it with running water.
process. For example, the enzyme PEP f) Place the leaf on a white tile and add
carboxylase is crucial in the fixation of a few drops of Iodine solution.
carbon dioxide in the mesophyll cells.
g) Record any observable changes.
Similarly, RuBP carboxylase is an
important enzyme necessary for carbon h) Draw a diagram of the leaf showing
dioxide fixation in bundle sheath cells the colour pattern after being stained
during dark reaction. Another enzyme with iodine solution.
is ATP synthase found in the thylakoid i) Compare the colour pattern of the
membrane. This enzyme is vital for ATP patches with that of the original leaf
synthesis during photophosphorylation in b).
process. These enzymes perform their role
actively under optimal condition below
Safety precaution
which they become inactive or above
Avoid direct flame near ethanol because
which they are denatured. If the enzymes
it is highly inflammable.
are inactive, the rate of photosynthesis
proceeds very slowly. In contrast, when
the enzymes are very active, the rate of Questions
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example, the optimum temperature for Photosynthesis usually occurs when green
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plants that survive in temperate climates plants absorb light within a limit of visible
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is 25 oC. The temperature above 35 oC light spectrum. The most effective range
usually causes denaturation of enzymes is within a red-orange band (600- 700 nm)
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catalyzing photosynthesis in both, dark and a blue-violet band (400-500 nm). The
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In low temperature such as below 10 oC, show very little absorption of light in
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photosynthesis.
Nutrients supply
Minerals such as magnesium and Light intensity. The rate of photosynthesis
nitrogen are components of chlorophyll. varies proportionally to light intensity.
Deficiency of these minerals reduces the However, at a certain point called light
rate of photosynthesis because the plant saturation point, the rate of photosynthesis
lacks enough chlorophyll molecules for reaches its maximum and therefore
trapping enough light energy. attains constancy. Any further increase
in light intensity brings no effect on the
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system to break down large food from dead or decaying bodies of other
molecules into simpler forms which can organisms, mainly plants and animals.
be absorbed for utilization in their bodies. Digestion is accomplished by producing
Furthermore, they require energy to carry extracellular digestive enzymes which
out life processes like cellular metabolism. reduce the tissues of the dead or decaying
Some bacteria form a special group of organisms into solution form which can
heterotrophs called photoheterotrophs. be readily taken up. Most bacteria and
These bacteria can utilize organic raw fungi, such as Mucor, Rhizopus, and yeast
materials to synthesize their food in are saprotrophs.
the presence of light energy. Animals,
including human beings utilize six b) Symbiotic nutrition (Symbiosis)
different types of nutrients for proper The term symbiosis literally means ‘living
body functioning. These nutrients can together.’ Symbiosis is therefore a natural
be categorized into two major groups: association between two or more different
organic and inorganic nutrients. Organic species. There are three common types
nutrients include carbohydrate which of symbiotic relationships which are
supply energy for body functions, fats or mutualism, commensalism and parasitism.
lipids which constitute the major part of
cell membrane and stored form of body Mutualism. This refers to the association
energy, proteins for growth and repair between two living organisms of different
of body tissues, and vitamins for body species in which both benefit. Therefore,
defence. Inorganic nutrients include water the association or relationship is beneficial
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which is a vital fluid required for chemical to both partners. The cellulose digesting
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reactions to take place and transport of bacteria living in the ruminant herbivores
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materials and minerals which are essential is an example of organisms which show
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various ways. There are three forms in the host’s diet. On the other hand,
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nutrients are required by plants for their the internal organs or tissues of the host
growth and development, while on body. These types of parasites are called
the other hand, the bacteria benefit by endoparasites. On the other hand, some
getting shelter and synthesised nutrients parasites such as ticks and bed bugs attach
from the plants. Algae and fungi form a themselves on the surface of the body
mutualistic association called lichen. In of their living host and suck fluids from
this relationship algae synthesise food them; and these are called ectoparasites.
and supply some to the fungi while Both endoparasites and ectoparasites are
the fungi cover the algae and protect it highly adapted to their mode of nutrition.
from desiccation. Also, fungi and roots For example, most parasites have hooks
of vascular plants form a mutualistic and haustoria for attachment and sucking
association called mycorrhizae. The role of nutrients from the host.
fungi in this relationship is to increase the
surface area for the plant roots absorption c) Holozoic nutrition
of nutrients. The plant supplies some of Holozoic nutrition is a form of
the manufactured food to the fungi which heterotrophic nutrition exhibited mainly
normally cannot photosynthesise its food. by free living animals which have a
specialized digestive tract, also called
Commensalism. Commensalism is a close alimentary canal. The nutrition of this
association between two living organisms form involves several steps such as
of different species in which one organism taking in solid or liquid food, followed
benefits and the other organism neither by mechanical and chemical digestion in
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benefits nor is harmed. For example, cattle the alimentary canal. The digested food
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feed on insects disturbed by the animals. which can be absorbed and assimilated by
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the feeding activities of the cattle egret. animals such as herbivores which feed on
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(cattle or buffalo) neither benefits nor is plants and flesh, and decomposers feeding
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association between two organisms of the digested soluble food molecules get
different species, whereby one organism absorbed and later assimilated to generate
called a parasite benefits by obtaining its energy and some are incorporated into the
nutrients and shelter from another living body cells.
organism called a host. Normally, the
parasite may ultimately cause harm to Holozoic nutrition in mammals
the host but, in some cases, it can exist The food taken in by mammals in most
without killing the host. Some parasites cases is in solid form; therefore, it must be
such as tape worms and liver fluke live in converted into simpler form, for it to be
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body organs.
easy to be swallowed as well as harnessing
nutrients from the food during digestion.
d) Assimilation
Additionally, mechanical digestion
This is the process of incorporating and
involves mechanical contraction of the
using the absorbed food molecules into
gut, which pounds up and mixes the semi-
the body. The digested materials, which
solid foods.
are absorbed into the blood, are carried
by the blood stream to the body cells and
Similarly, digestion process is done
tissues for use in life processes such as
chemically by the action of digestive
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elongated cells arranged at right angle cells, such as multicellular glands like
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to the basement membrane. The cells exocrine and endocrine glands. Examples
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possess nuclei at their bases, and they are of glandular epithelial tissues found in the
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mostly associated with regions such as the digestive system include simple tubular
walls of the intestines and stomach, where glands such as crypts of Lieberkuhn found
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secretion and absorption are the major in the intestines, simple branched tubular
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Epithelial tissue cells are interspaced by compound saccular and compound tubular
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the goblet cells that are responsible for glands of the salivary glands.
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secreting mucus which helps to protect
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The oesophagus
In the oesophagus the bolus is moved by
Nucleus a series of wave-like movement caused
by involuntary contraction and relaxation
Basement of its circular and longitudinal smooth
membrane muscles. This process is described as
peristalsis. The contraction of circular
Figure 5.12 Cuboidal epithelium
muscles (inner muscles) causes the
Digestion in the mouth oesophagus to become narrow and long.
Mechanical and chemical digestion of food The contraction of longitudinal muscles
starts in the mouth. Mechanical digestion (outer muscles) causes the oesophagus
is achieved by teeth through mastication to become wide and short. These
(chewing). During mastication, the food contractions and relaxations of circular
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is mixed with saliva, a watery mixture of and longitudinal muscles push the bolus
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mucus and amylase secreted by the salivary down the alimentary canal. Additionally,
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mouth involves converting starch into
maltose by salivary α-amylase. The
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prorennin and pepsinogen into rennin and the enzyme that catalyses the conversion
pepsin respectively, also kills any bacteria of soluble milk protein into an insoluble
that might have entered the stomach milk protein. In other words, rennin is
through food. an important enzyme in coagulation or
curdling of milk in the stomach. The
Mucus. This protects the stomach from its coagulated milk is semi solid and it can
own digestive enzymes and lubricates the be retained in the stomach for a relatively
wall for easy passage of food to the small long time for proper digestion. This is very
intestine. important in lactating young mammals.
In the stomach, mechanical digestion also the living body which makes it slightly
occurs due to continuous contractions of shorter, unlike in a dead person where it
the stomach wall which enhance breaking becomes somewhat longer (about twice as
down of food mechanically. The combined much longer as its normal size in a living
action of mechanical and chemical person). This is because death makes the
digestion produces a creamy paste, an small intestine to lose its muscle tone
acid chyme. The formation of this chyme and stretches as it become loose. Unlike
stimulates the receptors on the stomach the large intestine, the small intestine has
wall, which in turn stimulates the pyloric numerous folds and projections called
sphincter muscles to relax and allow food villi on its lining which are important in
to pass into the duodenum. Digestion of increasing the surface area for digestion
food in the stomach may take about 4 to and absorption of food to take place.
6 hours. The surface area of the small intestine
of a human is about 200 m2 which is
The intestines surprisingly closer to 100 times the surface
The intestines are contained within the area of our body skin. Schematically, the
abdominal part of the body and they small intestine is normally surrounded by
constitute the longest and the massive part the large intestine in three sides.
of the alimentary canal. The word intestine
comes from a Latin word meaning “gut or The small intestine is not straight but rather
internal”. The intestines are of two types a coiled tube which literally has three
namely; the small intestine which forms a major distinct regions namely duodenum,
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diameter compared to that of the large jejunum on the distal end. This part of the
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intestine and for this reason it is called a intestine is curved and it assumes a C-
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small intestine. The diameter of the small shape. The mid region of duodenum is an
intestine of human being is approximately important part in which secretions from
2.5 cm while the large intestine has a the pancreas and gall bladder together
diameter of about 7.6 cm, which is about with intestinal wall secretions meet. The
three times wider than the small intestine. acidic chyme that enters the duodenum
The small intestine is the longest of all is subjected to chemical digestion by the
parts of the alimentary canal. It has the secretions coming from the pancreas,
length of about 9 metres in a living person. intestinal wall, and the liver.
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The liver produces a secretion called absorbed materials are in form of mineral
bile which is released into duodenum via electrolytes, proteins, carbohydrates, and
the bile duct from the gall bladder. The fats. These materials are utilized by the
bile contains bile salts such as sodium body.
taurocholate and glycocholate which are
responsible for emulsification of fats. Ileum. This is the final section of the
Sodium bicarbonate has no digestive role, small intestine in most of high vertebrates,
but rather it neutralises the acidic chyme including mammals, reptiles and birds. It
from the stomach. The bile and pancreatic is the longest region of the small intestine
juice which flow into the duodenum are stretching from the distal portion of
regulated by hepatopancreatic sphincter. the jejunum through proximal portion
The pancreas is linked to the duodenum of caecum of the large intestine at the
by a pancreatic duct. This exocrine gland ileocecal sphincter which is also known as
produces various secretions which are a valve. In human being, it range between 2
collectively termed as pancreatic juice and 4 metres long and pH ranging between
which contains the following components 7 and 8 (neutral to slightly alkaline). In
and their function in brackets: amylase comparison to the other two parts of the
(converts starch into maltose),small intestine ileum, is characteristically
trypsinogen (inactive form of trypsin thicker; more vascularised and has more
which is converted into active form mucosal folds. Parasympathetic and
called trypsin by enterokinase). Others sympathetic nerve fibres provide extrinsic
are trypsin (converts protein into smaller innervations to the small intestine. The
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peptides), lipase (converts fats into fattywall of ileum secretes intestinal juices
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acids and glycerols), peptidase (converts (saccus entericus) which contain mucus,
sodium hydrogen carbonate (NaHCO3)
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movement in the ileum, thus availing the surface area of the membrane plasma
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more time for digestion and absorption to to increase absorption. Microvilli increase
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The villi are numerous hair-like the epithelial cells having large number of
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projections found on the surface of the mitochondria to provide energy for active
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folds. The function of the villi is to transport of nutrients, such as amino acids
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of faeces to outside the body. The region colon, rectum and anus.
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to the large intestine. materials from the ileum are first received
by this region of the large intestine where
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earlier. Besides its diameter, which appendix is attached and its function is
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is relatively larger than that of small not clearly known hence it is considered
intestine; it has a few enzymes secreting as a vestigial organ. However, appendix is
cells in its walls. The villi which are reported to have immunological function
numerous in the small intestine are missing because it contains a group of white blood
in the large intestine. The wall of the large cells. Recent studies have also shown
intestine is thus simple in structure and appendix to have bacteria reservoir which
has simple columnar epithelium. The are important in repopulating the enteric
intestinal mucus secreting glands are bacteria in the early stages of individuals
suffering diarrheal illness. As the faeces the rectum. The walls of the rectum have
pass along the large intestine, some water curved contours and lateral bends which
is absorbed into the blood stream. create internal transverse folds called
rectal valves. The function of these valves
Colon. This region of the intestine borders is to separate faeces from gas in order to
with caecum and it is made up of four sub prevent simultaneous passage of faeces
regions namely the ascending, transverse, and gas.
descending and sigmoid regions. Food
residues from caecum enter the ascending Anus. This region is also called anal canal
region of the colon first which is on the and constitutes the final part of the large
right side of abdomen and travel up intestine. The length of the anal canal is
through the first bend of the colon to the between 3.8 to 5 cm and it opens to the
transverse region of the colon. The residue exterior of the body at the anus. It has
continues through the second bend to the two types of muscles; the internal anal
descending colon which is on the left side sphincter and external anal sphincter. The
of the posterior abdominal wall and enters former first type of muscle is made up
the sigmoid colon. of smooth muscles, and its contractions
are involuntary, while the later is made
up of skeletal muscles and they are
Generally, colon is very important in the
under voluntary control. Under normal
water balance of the body. Every day,
conditions, these two types of muscles
about seven litres of water from drinks
make the sphincter remain closed except
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blood flow to the gastrointestinal tract fibres. The acetylcholine and histamine
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on the body by the gut. The control of secrete pepsinogen in response to gastrin
gastric juice secretion occurs in three
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the initial stage which is initiated by sight, below 2, a negative feedback is triggered
thought, taste, or smell of food, which to inhibit the parietal and gastrin cells.
later triggers a reflex in which nerve This process winds up the gastric phase
impulses relayed from the brain cause as the need for pepsin and HCl declines.
gastric glands to release their secretions. Furthermore, when fat-containing food
Generally, the nervous signals that trigger enters the stomach, the hormone called
this phase emanate from cerebral cortex enterogastrone or gastric inhibitory
appetite centres and are transmitted to peptide is released from the wall of the
the stomach through the vagus nerve. stomach. This hormone decreases the flow
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Chapter
Six
Gaseous exchange and
respiration
Introduction
All living organisms exchange gases between their respiratory surfaces and the
surrounding environment. Respiration is an energy yielding process that liberates
energy, which is used by living organisms to perform various body activities. It is a
vital process to all living organisms as it provides energy for all metabolic processes.
In this chapter, you will learn about the mechanisms of gaseous exchange in mammals
and plants and the process of respiration.
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Gaseous exchange entails a process of has a protective bony cage called the rib
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exchanging respiratory gases between the cage. The rib cage has ribs and intercostal
cell of an organism and its environment. muscles that allow its movements during
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aerobic respiration obtain oxygen from between which pleural fluid is found.
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their environment and carbon dioxide, a The fluid aids as a lubricant, preventing
waste product of respiration is returned abrasion of the lungs during breathing.
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to the environment. The area for gaseous It is also associated with the muscular
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exchange within the organism’s body is sheath known as the diaphragm. The
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called respiratory surface. The process diaphragm separates the thorax from the
of gaseous exchange takes place by abdomen. During inhalation the volume
diffusion. In mammals and other animals, of the thoracic cavity increases, thus
the principal organ for gaseous exchange lowering pressure. This is caused by the
is the lung(s). downward movement of the diaphragm
and the outward movement of the ribs.
The internal structure of the During exhalation, the volume of the
mammalian lung thoracic cavity decreases, thus raising the
A pair of lungs is situated in the thoracic pressure. This is caused by the upward
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movement of the diaphragm and inward It also moistens the air that passes down
movement of the ribs. to the alveoli. The trachea branches at
its lower end into two bronchi. Like the
The lungs consist of the trachea, bronchi,
trachea, each bronchus has cartilage and
bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveolar sacs
ciliated epithelium with goblet cells which
and alveoli (Figure 6.1). The alveoli are
play a role of trapping dust and bacteria.
the main functional units of the lungs.
Each bronchus subdivides into many
Trachea is the windpipe that connects the
smaller tubes known as bronchioles. They
larynx and the bronchi. It receives air from
have cartilage, cilia, and the goblet cells
the nostrils through the nasal cavity. In the
that work similarly as in the trachea and
latter, the air is warmed and cleared from
bronchi; they trap foreign substances. The
dust and germs that may have entered the
bronchioles branch into very fine tubes,
cavity with it. The nasal cavity possesses
alveolar ducts, ending into alveolar sacs
hairs which help to trap dusts and other
and each alveolar sac opens into a group of
tiny particles. The trachea has cartilages
alveoli. The alveolar ducts, alveolar sacs,
in its walls that keep it firm and intact. It
and alveoli do not possess cartilage, cilia
is associated with ciliated epithelium and
and goblet cells. The alveolus possesses
goblet cells. The cilia beating moves the
features that allow it to function in a
trapped dusts and bacteria back to the cavity
special way compared to other structural
where they get swallowed. The goblet
parts of the lungs.
cells are essential for mucus production
that traps dusts and bacteria altogether. TY
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Left rib
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Bronchioles
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networks
arteries
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connective tissues with elastic collagen inflate the lungs. It also kills bacteria
fibres that allow them to expand and trapped in the incoming air through the
recoil during breathing. Alveoli have nostrils. In addition, it increases the rate of
special epithelia cells in their walls that gaseous exchange in mammals. They also
secrete a detergent-like chemical known have macrophages which are protective
as surfactant into the alveolar space. The cells that remove debris and microbes by
surfactant lowers the surface tension of phagocytosis (Figure 6.3).
the fluid inside the alveoli, hence reducing
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Alveolar barriers
White blood cell
Blood plasma Blood capillary
the surface tension and promote lungs’ a) Use your dissection knowledge to
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to the air–water surface interface, with 2. Explain the functions of each part of
hydrophobic head groups in water and the mammalian lungs.
hydrophobic tail facing towards the air.
Safety precautions
1. Laboratory rules and regulations
should be adhered to.
2. Rat or mouse may bite and also
their fur may cause allergy to a
human being.
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the surface area and the rate of gaseous thickness of the membrane is inversely
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exchange. Generally, the larger the surface proportional to the rate of diffusion.
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and air can circulate, hence increasing the plasma fluid has to diffuse also determines
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the two sides separated by a membrane
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the respiratory surfaces. Thus, an efficient from gills in fish and tadpoles to lungs in
respiratory surface must be moist for rapid adult amphibians, reptiles and mammals.
exchange and transportation of respiratory
gases. Oxygen transport in vertebrates
In vertebrates oxygen is transported in
g) Permeability two ways: as dissolved oxygen in blood
Since the membrane form the boundary plasma and by means of red blood cells.
between organism and its extracellular The oxygen transported in solution form in
environment, its permeability affects the the blood plasma accounts for only about
rate of gaseous exchange. Therefore, a two percent (2%), and the remaining ninty
respiratory surface must be permeable to eight percent (98%) is transported by the
allow gases to pass through. red blood cells. The red blood cells have
a red pigment called haemoglobin which
Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport is responsible for transport of oxygen and
in vertebrates carbon dioxide in the blood. Structurally,
Oxygen and carbon dioxide are the the haemoglobin molecule consists of
respiratory gases that have to be transported four Iron-containing parts and four protein
from one part of the body to another. chains. Each haemoglobin molecule binds
Oxygen is transported from the respiratory to four oxygen molecules, forming the
surfaces to the respiring body tissues and oxyhaemoglobin molecule. This is carried
carbon dioxide has to be transported from to individual cells in the body tissue where
the respiring body tissues to the respiratory it is released. The binding or combination
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birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, have process as shown in the equation below:
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According to the above equation, at high the haemoglobin becomes. Usually the
oxygen concentration, oxyhaemoglobin graph is S-shaped or sigmoid.
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Figure 6.4 The oxygen dissociation curve of haemoglobin
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transport of oxygen in blood dioxide is present and when more carbon
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Most of the hydrogen carbonate ions reaction occurs and carbon dioxide is
formed in the red blood cells diffuse released (Figure 6.6).
from the cytoplasm to the plasma and
combine with sodium to form sodium The dissociation of carbonic acid increases
hydrogen carbonate. The negatively the acidity of the blood. Hydrogen ions
charged hydrogen carbonate ions are lost (H+) then react with oxyhaemoglobin
from the blood cells, leaving them with to release bound oxygen and reduce the
a more positive charge. This is balanced acidity of the blood. This buffering action
by diffusion of chloride ions (Cl-) in the allows large quantities of carbonic acid
opposite direction, maintaining the balance to be carried in the blood without major
of negative and positive ions in either changes in blood pH.
side of the plasma and red blood cells.
This is called the chloride shift which
is also known as the Hamburger shift or
Hamburger phenomenon. It is named after This reversible reaction accounts for the
the founder, Hartog Jakob Hamburger. Bohr Effect. Carbon dioxide is a waste
The chloride shift reaction occurs in the product of respiration. Its concentration is
respiring cell. When the red blood cells
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reach the lungs the reverse process or the haemoglobin releases oxygen.
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Figure 6.6 Carbon dioxide transport by plasma and red blood cells
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Table 6.1 The effects of altitude on the atmospheric pressure and oxygen tension
d) Their tissues are tolerant to high levels b) They have a high blood volume with
of lactic acid due to oxygen deficiency. plenty of haemoglobin and myoglobin.
e) They have larger lungs, hence This allows long oxygen retention time.
increased lung volumes and total lung
c) They have a high tolerance to lactic
capacity, therefore large amount of
acid and carbon dioxide, that is, their
haemoglobin loaded with oxygen.
muscles can work anaerobically while
f) They have deep and slow breathing rate holding their breath.
that improves ventilation efficiency
for oxygen, since blood oxygenation d) They can tolerate tremendous
increases, and it reduces systemic and atmospheric pressure at great depths.
pulmonary blood pressures. Their lungs and ribs are collapsible;
air spaces are minimised; and nitrogen
Adaptations to oxygen uptake for absorption is limited.
divers
e) Diving mammals slow their heart rate,
Divers in the deep water do not depend
stop their breathing, and shunt blood
on lungs as a source of oxygen; instead,
flow from their extremities to the brain,
they rely on enhanced oxygen stored in
heart, and muscles when starting a dive.
their blood and muscles. Collapse of the
lungs forces air away from the alveoli, f) Seals can hold their breath for about
where gaseous exchange between the two hours. They rely on internal oxygen
lungs and blood occurs. This blunting of stores when they are down there.
gaseous exchange is important in the deep
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diver because it prevents the absorption of g) Myoglobin of the seals and dolphins is
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nitrogen into the blood and the subsequent more concentrated than that of humans,
development of high blood nitrogen
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lungs in deep divers helps to avoid these The foetus lives and develops inside
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two problems. Thus, diving mammals, the maternal womb (uterus). It obtains
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besides the collapse of their lungs, have nutrients, exchange gases and waste
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the following adaptive mechanisms to products with the maternal blood via the
placenta. For the foetus to obtain oxygen
oxygen uptake:
from maternal blood, the oxygen has to
a) They use oxygen more efficiently, that diffuse from maternal blood to foetus
is, they fill their lungs and exchange blood. There are some adaptations to this,
90% of their air in each breath. Thus, which are;
before a dive is taken, they take a deep a) Foetal haemoglobin has higher affinity
breath to accumulate oxygen in their to oxygen; hence it can readily combine
lungs. with oxygen to form oxyhaemoglobin
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100%
% saturation of haemoglobin with oxygen
Foetal
haemoglobin
Adult
haemoglobin
50%
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c) The uterine wall is highly vascularised fact that they are not in direct contact
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glycerin.
1. Explain the factors that govern
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uptake.
from the lower surface of the leaf.
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exchange in plants.
folding the leaf, and gently pulling 4. Discuss why it is not advisable
the thin layer apart using forceps). to sleep in a room with air-tight
c) Place the leaf layer in a watch glass windows while the burning charcoal
containing water. or potted plants are inside.
5. Explain how partial pressures of CO2
d) Add a few drops of safranin stain
and O2 may influence the process
in a watch glass containing a thin
of gaseous exchange in plants and
layer of the leaf, then leave it for 2-3
animals.
minutes.
such as movement, growth, excretion and starch must be hydrolysed into simple
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different amounts of energy (Table they are then utilized in the respiratory
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can take place in three ways; through the pyruvate to yield an acetaldehyde.
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required for respiration. Thus, carbon has reactions and each step is facilitated by
to be removed by decarboxylation. a different enzyme. The intermediates
provide entry points to glycolysis, although,
Glycolysis usually starts with glucose or glycogen
Cellular respiration occurs in all living to produce glucose-6-phosphate. The
organisms. Glycolysis is the first stage starting points for other monosaccharides
of cellular respiration whereby glucose such as galactose and fructose can be
is oxidised into pyruvate. This process converted into one of these intermediates.
takes place in the cytoplasm of the cell
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All the reaction steps for the glycolysis the phosphate group (Pi) in an organic
take place in the cytoplasm. Glycolysis molecule. In this stage of phosphorylation,
yields an overall of two molecules of two phosphate groups attach to the
ATP which are free energy-containing glucose in order to make it more reactive.
molecules, two molecules of pyruvic acid In the first step of glycolysis, a phosphate
and two “high energy” electron carrying group from ATP is transferred to glucose
molecules of Nicotinamide Adenine producing glucose-6-phosphate, a more
Dinucleotide (NADH). Glucose can also
reactive form of glucose. The enzyme
be synthesized from non-carbohydrate
hexokinase, with broad specificity
precursors by reactions referred to as
catalyzes the phosphorylation of six-
gluconeogenesis. The pentose phosphate
pathway enables cells to convert glucose- carbon sugars by addition of a phosphate
6-phosphate, a derivative of glucose, group to glucose in the cell’s cytoplasm.
to ribose-5-phosphate and other types The enzyme hexokinase splits ATP into
of monosaccharides. The NADH is an ADP and the Pi is added on to the glucose.
important cellular reducing agent, which is Phosphorylation prevents transport of
also produced by this pathway. Generally, glucose out of the cell and increases the
glycolysis involves three main stages, reactivity of the oxygen in the resulting
namely phosphorylation of glucose, lysis phosphate ester. The negative charge of the
and oxidation by dehydrogenation. phosphate prevents passage of the sugar
phosphate through the plasma membrane,
a) Phosphorylation of glucose
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trapping glucose inside the cell.
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H
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hydrogen ions and electrons stored in again in cellular respiration to make more
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hydrogen atoms are removed from each each composed of three carbons, three
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atoms in the cytoplasm to form water. products are produced; two molecules
This step prepares the two three-carbon of NADH, two molecules of pyruvate
compounds for action by the next enzyme (pyruvic acid) and two molecules of ATP.
in the pathway. This enzyme removes the NADH and pyruvate are used in the next
phosphate group from each of the three- steps of cellular respiration and the ATP
carbon compounds. Each phosphate molecules are used for reactions in the cell
group then bonds to a single molecule that require energy.
of adenosine diphosphate (ADP). ADP
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The process can be detailed as follows: molecule. Again two molecules of ATP
Glyceraldehyde -3- phosphate or and two pyruvate are formed; as explained
3-phospho-glyceraldehyde (3-PGAL) is earlier, because the triose phosphate has
converted to 1, 3-biphosphoglycerate or 1, to enter twice in the glycolysis process
3-diphosphoglyceric acid (1,3-diPGA) by that is; when 3-PGAL is used, the
glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase dihydroxyacetone phosphate is converted
enzyme where NAD is reduced to to 3-PGAL and enters the cycle. The
NADH2. Then 1,3-diPGA is converted to formation of pyruvate ends the glycolysis
3-phophoglycerate or 3-phosphoglyceric process. (Figure 6.9).
acid (3-PGA) by phosphoglycerate kinase
enzyme, this process involve the loss of
phosphate group (Pi) from 1,3-diPGA to Exercise 6.3
form (3-PGA), and the Pi is transferred to
1. Discuss the role of enzymes in a
a molecule of ADP to form the first ATP
glycolytic pathway.
molecules. Actually, two molecules of
ATP are formed because there were two 2. What would happen if the first enzyme
triose phosphate produced in the lysis of in glycolysis is irreversibly inhibited
Fructose-1,6-biphosphate. But the two by a toxic substance?
ATP formed are used to pay back the
initial ATP used during the first process 3. Starting with glucose, write the overall
of glycolysis (phosphorylation of glucose reaction for aerobic respiration.
stage). 4. What are the main stages of aerobic
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ATP
Hexokinase
ADP
Glucose-6-phosphate
Phosphoglucose
isomerase
Fructose -6-phosphate
Phosphofructokinase
Fructose 1.6-biphosphate
Aldolase
Triosephosphate
isomerase
Dihydroxyacetone Glyceraldehyde -3- phosphate
phosphate
NADP+ + Pi
Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate
dehydrogenase
NADH + H+
1,3-biphosphoglycerate
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The fate of pyruvic acid under aerobic (CoA) resulting into formation of
respiration acetyl Coenzyme A (acetyl CoA).
In aerobic respiration, the pyruvate from b) Oxidation by dehydrogenation, in the
glycolysis is completely oxidised to presence of dehydrogenase enzyme
carbon dioxide and water using oxygen. and NAD.
In the first stage, pyruvic acid is broken
down to carbon dioxide and hydrogen. The Kreb’s cycle
This occurs in the matrix of mitochondria Kreb’s cycle is also known as citric acid
and involves the Kreb’s cycle. In the cycle. When oxygen is available the
second stage, hydrogen is oxidised by pyruvate produced during glycolysis
oxygen to water in a series of reactions enters Kreb’s cycle, named after Sir Hans
that constitute the respiratory chain or Adolf Krebs (1900-1981), who worked
electron transport system. This occurs on out the details of the cycle in 1930. Kreb’s
the cristae of the mitochondria. cycle takes place in the matrix of the
mitochondrion.
The transition between glycolysis and
Kreb’s cycle Steps involved in the Kreb’s cycle
The Kreb’s cycle consists of a series of
There is a transitional stage between
enzyme-catalysed reactions. It involves
glycolysis and Kreb’s cycle or tricarboxylic
the following steps:
acid (TCA) cycle. During this stage, each
pyruvic acid molecules enters the matrix The first step is the reaction of acetyl-
of the mitochondrion where it undergoes CoA with oxaloacetate to form citrate,
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atom as carbon dioxide: The products This process requires the input of water,
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Citrate synthetase
Acetyl - CoA + Oxaloacetate + H2O Citrate + Coa-SH
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The second step is the formation of isocitrate. In the presence of aconitase enzyme, citrate is
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The third step of reaction is oxidation of Isocitrate. In this reaction the Isocitrate
Student’s is oxidatively
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and oxalosuccinate decarboxylase together with NAD, and the products are NADH2 and CO2.
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The third step of reaction is oxidation of Isocitrate. In this reaction the Isocitrate is
The third step of reaction is oxidation of Isocitrate. In this reaction the Isocitrate is oxidatively
oxidatively decarboxylated
decarboxylated to form The
to form α- ketoglutarate. α- enzymes
ketoglutarate.
involved The enzymes
are isocitrate involved are
dehydrogenase
isocitrate dehydrogenase
and oxalosuccinate and oxalosuccinate
decarboxylase together with NAD,decarboxylase
and the productstogether
are NADH with
2 andNAD,
CO2. and
the products are NADH2 and CO2.
The fourth step is the oxidation of α- Ketoglutarate to form Succinyl – CoA. In the
The fourth step is the oxidation of α- Ketoglutarate to form Succinyl – CoA. In the presence of
presence of α- ketoglutarate
α- ketoglutarate dehydrogenasedehydrogenase enzyme,
enzyme, α- ketoglutarate α- ketoglutarate
is oxidatively is tooxidatively
decarboxylated form
decarboxylated to form succinyl CoA (4C). During this reaction NAD is reduced
succinyl CoA (4C). During this reaction NAD +
is reduced to NADH 2 . The +
products are to
NADH2 and CO2.
NADH2. The products are NADH2 and CO2.
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The The
fifthfifth
step
step is theconversion
is the conversion of Succinyl
of Succinyl CoA intoThissuccinate.
CoA into succinate. This reaction
reaction is catalysed by is
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The fifth step is the conversion of Succinyl CoA into succinate. This reaction is catalysed by
catalysed
an by an enzyme succinyl CoA synthetase. It involves the removal or loss of
enzyme succinyl CoA synthetase. It involves the removal or loss of CoA
an enzyme succinyl CoA synthetase. It involves the removal or loss of CoA from succinyl –
from succinyl –
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CoA. The CoA is replaced by phosphate group which is then removed and attached to
CoA from
CoA. The CoA succinyl – CoA.
is replaced The CoA
by phosphate is which
group replaced by removed
is then phosphate group which
and attached to is then
guanosine diphosphate (GDP), thereby forming guanosine triphosphate (GTP). GTP is an
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removed
energyand attached
guanosine diphosphate
yielding to and
(GDP),
molecule guanosine
is used to diphosphate
thereby (GDP),
forming guanosine triphosphate
generate ATP when thereby
(GTP). GTP
it donates forming
is an guanosine
a phosphate group to
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energy yielding molecule and is used to generate ATP when it donates a phosphate group to
triphosphate
ADP. (GTP). GTP is an energy yielding molecule and is used to generate ATP
ADP.
when it donates a phosphate group to ADP.
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There are two forms of the enzyme, called isoenzymes, for this step, depending upon the
There
There arearetwotwo forms
forms ofenzyme,
of the the enzyme, called found.
called isoenzymes, for this One form is upon
step, depending found thein tissues that
type of animal tissue in which they are found. One form is found in tissues that use large
isoenzymes,
type
amounts offor
of animal tissuethis
ATP,
in step,
which
such depending
they
as heart
are found.upon
muscle.use
One
and skeletal
form
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is
second amounts
found in tissues of ATP,
that use
form of the enzyme
large such as heart
is found
amounts of ATP, such as heart and skeletal muscle. The second form of the enzyme is found
the type of animal
in tissues that havetissue
a highin which
number ofthey are
anabolic and
pathways, skeletal muscle.
such as liver. The
This form
in tissues that have a high number of anabolic pathways, such as liver. This form produces
second
produces form of
guanosine triphosphate (GTP). GTP is energetically equivalent to ATP; however, its use is
guanosine triphosphate (GTP). GTP is energetically equivalent to ATP; however, its use is
more restricted. In particular, protein synthesis primarily uses GTP.
more restricted. In particular, protein synthesis primarily uses GTP. 313
The sixth step is the oxidation of succinate to form fumarate. The conversion of succinate into
The sixth step is the oxidation of succinate to form fumarate. The conversion of succinate into
fumarate involves removal of hydrogen and is catalysed by succinate dehydrogenase. In this
fumarate involves removal of hydrogen and is catalysed by succinate dehydrogenase. In this
reaction FAD 313
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reaction
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the enzyme is found in tissues that have a high number of anabolic pathways, such
as liver. This form produces guanosine triphosphate (GTP). GTP is energetically
equivalent to ATP; however, its use is more restricted. In particular, protein synthesis
primarily uses GTP.
The sixth step is the oxidation of succinate to form fumarate. The conversion of
succinate into fumarate involves removal of hydrogen and is catalysed by succinate
dehydrogenase. In this reaction FAD is reduced to FADH2.
Succinate
dehydrogenase
The seventh step is the hydration of fumarate to malate. This reversible reaction is catalysed
by fumarase,
The seventh step iswhich is also known
the hydration as fumarate
of fumarate hydratase.
to malate. This reversible reaction is catalysed
The seventh step is the hydration of fumarate to
by fumarase, which is also known as fumarate hydratase. malate. This reversible reaction
is
catalysed by fumarase,
The seventh step is thewhich is also
hydration knowntoasmalate.
of fumarate fumarate hydratase.
This reversible reaction is catalysed
by fumarase, which is also known as fumarate hydratase.
Fumarase
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Eighth step is the oxidation of malate to form oxaloacetate. This reaction is catalysed by malate
Eighth step is the oxidation of inmalate to form oxaloacetate. Thisthereaction is catalysed
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dehydrogenase
Eighth and results
step is the oxidation thetoproduction
of malate of oxaloacetate
form oxaloacetate. which is
This reaction startingbycompound
is catalysed malate of
by malate thedehydrogenase
Kreb’sand
dehydrogenase cycle. and
In this
results
results
process,
in the NAD
production
inisthe production
of reduced into NADH
oxaloacetate
of2. the
which is
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starting compound of
is the
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Eighth step is the oxidation of malate to form oxaloacetate. This reaction is catalysed by malate
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dehydrogenase and results in the production of oxaloacetate which is the starting compound of
the Kreb’s cycle. In this process, NAD is Malate
reduced into NADH2.
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It is important to note that glycolysis yields two pyruvate molecules, each of which enters the
It is important
Kreb’stocycle
It is important
note
to note
that glycolysis
separately.
that glycolysis
yields
Thus, foryields
a molecule multiplied
of glucose,
two pyruvate
by two.
there
molecules,must beThus,
each oftwo
the
Kreb’s
which
products
cycles,
enters the and,
of
two pyruvate to avoidmolecules,
repetition, each
each of
component whichof the the
cycle Kreb’s
must be cycle
multiplied
Kreb’s cycle separately. Thus, for a molecule of glucose, there must be two Kreb’s cycles, are
by 6NADH
two. Thus, ,
the 2FADH
products
2 and, 2
,
enterstothe of the
avoidKreb’sKreb’s cycle
cycle
repetition, are 6NADH
each separately.
component of2the , 2FADH
Thus, ,
24CO
cycle must 4CO , 2ATP,
,multiplied
be22 2ATP, andand oxaloacetate
oxaloacetate
by two. molecules. The
molecules.
Thus, the products
for aItofmolecule
Kreb’sof
thetransitory glucose,
step,
cycle that6NADH
are there
is from 2 must
pyruvate
, 2FADH be
to2 4CO The
,acetate,2 transitory
, yields
2ATP, 2NADH step, that
and 2CO
and oxaloacetate
2
is important to note that glycolysis yields two pyruvate molecules, each of which enters is from
molecules
molecules.
2 pyruvate
(Figure
The
the
two Kreb’s cycles,
6.10
transitory
Kreb’s cycle (a) and
step, and, toThus,
(b)).
that is
separately. fromavoid
pyruvatea molecule of to
forrepetition,
to acetate, yields acetate,
glucose, 2NADH yields
and
there2must 2CO 22NADH
be twomolecules and
(Figure
Kreb’s cycles,
2
2CO2
and,
eachto6.10
component
avoid and (b)).ofeach
(a)repetition, thecomponent
cycle must of the becycle molecules
must be multiplied (Figure 6.10 (a) and (b)).
by two. Thus, the products
of the Kreb’s cycle are 6NADH2, 2FADH2, 4CO2, 2ATP, and oxaloacetate molecules. The
transitory step, that is from pyruvate to acetate, yields 2NADH2 and 2CO2 molecules (Figure
Student’s Book Form Five
3146.10 (a) and (b)).
Pyruvic acid
NAD+
Pyruvate
dehydrogenase
NADH + H+
complex CO2
CoA
Acetyl CoA
(2C)
CoA
Citrate
Oxaloacetate (4C) H O synthetase Citrate (6C)
2
NADH + H+
Agunitase H 2O
Malate Fe2+
NAD + dehydrogenase
Cis-aconitate
Malate (4C) H2O
Aconitase
Fe2+
H2O Fumarase
Isocitrate (6C)
Fumarate (4C) Isocitrate NAD+
Succinate dehydrogenase
FADH2 Mn2- NADH + H+
dehydrogenase
FAD+ Oxalo-succinate (6C)
Succinate (4C) Oxalosuccinate
ATP/GTR Succinly CoA decarboxylase
synthetase CO2
ADP/GDP CoA α-Ketoglutarate (5C)
Succinly CoA (4C)
CoA
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NAD+
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Alpha ketoglutarate
Fumarate (4C) NAD+
FADH2 (4c) NADH + CO2
Succinate
FAD+
ATP ADP++Pi
(b)
Figure 6.10 Kreb’s cycle (a) detailed diagram and (b) simplified diagram
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ion (SO42-), nitrate ion (NO3-), sulphur, This is also referred to as lactate
and fumarate are used. These terminal fermentation, which is a biological
electron acceptors have smaller reduction process by which pyruvate is converted
potentials than oxygen. This means into the metabolite lactate. In lactic acid
that less energy is released per oxidised fermentation, the pyruvic acid from
molecule. Generally, anaerobic respiration glycolysis is reduced to lactic acid by
is less efficient in energy production than NADH, which is oxidised to NAD+.
aerobic respiration. It is mainly used by Lactic acid fermentation allows glycolysis
prokaryotes that live in environment to continue by ensuring that NADH is
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returned to its oxidised state (NAD+). This Events of electron transport chain in
anaerobic fermentation reaction occurs in the formation of ATP
some bacteria and animal cells such as in The electron transport chain is the final
muscle cells (Figure 6.12). and most important step of cellular
respiration. The electron transport chain
Lactate dehydrogenase
Pyruvate Lactic acid (electron transport system or cytochrome
NADH NAD+ system) is a process by which the energy
carrier molecules (NADH2 and FADH2)
Figure 6.12 Lactic acid fermentation pathway produced during glycolysis, Kreb’s cycle
and other catabolic processes are oxidized
If oxygen is present in the cell, many to release energy in the form of ATP.
organisms will bypass fermentation and The electron transport chain is a series
undergo aerobic respiration. However, of electron transporters embedded in the
facultative anaerobes will undergo both inner mitochondrial membrane that shuttles
fermentation and aerobic respiration electrons from NADH2 and FADH2. In
in the presence of oxygen. Sometimes, the process, protons are pumped from the
even when oxygen is present and mitochondrial matrix to the intermembrane
aerobic metabolism is taking place in space, and oxygen is reduced to form water.
the mitochondria, if pyruvate is building
up faster than it can be metabolised, the The hydrogen atoms carried by reduced
fermentation process will occur. The NAD and FAD are transferred to a chain
enzyme responsible for catalysing the of other carriers at progressively lower
interconversion of pyruvate to lactate is TY energy levels. As the hydrogen passes
known as lactate dehydrogenase. from one carrier to the next, the energy
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1. What is the Kreb’s cycle pathway? chain. The latter has four electron carriers,
How is it related to glycolysis? namely NAD, FAD, coenzyme Q and
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4. Carry out library search to find by FAD are introduced in the chain at
out if the bacteria and yeast form carrier two, FAD. Therefore, a pair of
alcohols in the absence of oxygen hydrogen atoms carried by FAD makes
or they possess a metabolic pathway a total of 2 ATP molecules as it passes
that does not involve oxygen. Write through the carriers. Initially, hydrogen
down your findings. atoms pass along the chain. However, after
the FAD stage, they split into protons (H+)
5. Explain the fate of pyruvic acid and electrons. The former takes another
during respiration. route out of the chain as the electrons
pass through the cytochrome system.
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Accordingly, the pathway can be called to form water, this reaction is catalysed
the electron transport system. Oxygen is by the enzyme cytochrome oxidase. The
the final electron acceptor in the electron formation of ATP through the oxidation
transport system. Finally, protons and of hydrogen atoms is called oxidative
electrons recombine to form hydrogen phosphorylation (Figure 6.13).
atoms which create a link with oxygen
Generally, in the electron transport chain and uses 10 oxygen atoms (5 molecules
each reduced NAD molecule results in of oxygen). Moreover, each reduced FAD
production of 3 ATP and the release of molecule (from Kreb’s cycle) results in
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to form water. Therefore, the 10 reduced molecules produce 4 ATP. Overall, the
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ATP ATP
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Cytochrome
oxidase
NADH+ H+ FAD+ Fe2+ Cu2+
reduced H2O
oxidised reduced oxidised
ATP
Figure 6.14 ATP produced by NADH and FADH
ATP yield in aerobic and anaerobic Thus, the energy released by complete
respiration of glucose oxidation of one molecule of glucose is
2880 kJ, the negative ΔG shows that the
a) In aerobic respiration reaction can occur spontaneously.
A total of 38 ATP molecules are produced
for every one molecule of glucose oxidized The amount of energy contained in one
completely (Table 6.3). The balanced mole of ATP is 30.6 kJ. The amount of
equation for aerobic respiration is: energy contained in 38 moles of ATP is
38 x 30.6 = 1162.8 kJ. The efficiency of
C6H12O6 + 6O2 ⎯⎯ → 6CO2 + 6H2O + 38ATP energy transfer in aerobic respiration is
ΔG = −2880 kJ per mol of C6H12O6 1162.8/2880 x 100% = 40.4 %.
of glucose used (Table 6.4). Conversion The total energy released during the
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mole, thus the energy contained in the 2 per mole. Thus, the efficiency of energy
molecules of ATP is 2 x 30.6 = 61.2 kJ. transfer during lactate fermentation is
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Glycolysis: glucose
to pyruvate 2 - 2 2
Respiratory pathway using lipids and should be hydrolysed into amino acids
protein which are deaminated to remove the
Lipids and proteins are respiratory amino groups. The remaining portions
substrates in addition to carbohydrates, enter the respiratory pathway depending
which are used by most cells. The on the number of carbons each has. The
respiratory pathways for both aerobic portions with 3 carbons are converted
and anaerobic process involve the stages into pyruvate; those with 4 carbons form
of respiration such as glycolysis, the oxaloacetate while those with 5 carbons are
Kreb’s cycle, and electron transport chain. converted into α-ketoglutarate. Example
Aerobes use them all, whereas anaerobes aspartate and glutamate enter directly
use only glycolysis. Lipids and proteins into the Kreb’s cycle at oxalaoacetate and
are not directly accommodated in these α-ketoglutarate respectively.
pathways, they are converted in a form to
suit the types of the metabolites required Respiratory quotient (RQ)
by such pathways (Figure 6.15).
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Acetoacetate Leucine
Acetyl CoA
Lysine
Isoleucine Phenylalanine
Oxaloacetate Citrate Tyrosine
Asparagine Tryptophan
Asparate Malate
Isocitrate Arginine Proline
Kreb’s cycle Histidine Thrconine
Fumarate
α-Ketoglutarate Glutamate
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The basal metabolic rate (BMR) Factors which cause variation of the
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required just to stay alive during rest or variation of basal metabolic rates among
sleep. It is actually the amount of energy individuals:
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at rest, to keep the heart beating, blood
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Sex
The basal metabolic rate (BMR) of females Exercise 6.5
is lower than that of males. In average the
BMR of females is 5 to 10 percent lower 1. Write short notes on Respiratory
than that of males. The difference is that; Quotient (RQ).
generally, women possess more body fat
and less muscle mass than men of similar 2. What is Basal Metabolic Rate
size. (BMR)?
3. Explain the factors that affect the
Age
The BMR decreases with age (aging). BMR of an organism.
A decrease in lean muscle mass during
adulthood results in a slow, steady decline
in BMR. Revision questions
Climate and body temperature 1. How are the lungs adapted to their
The BMR of people in tropical climates is functions?
generally up to 20 percent higher than their
counterparts in more temperate climates 2. What is the role of the mucus
because it takes energy to keep the body secreted by the epithelium lining
cool. Exercise performed in hot weather of the nasal passage?
also imposes an additional metabolic
3. Describe the internal structure of
load. Body fat content and effectiveness
the mammalian lungs.
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Chapter
Seven
Regulation
(Homeostasis)
Introduction
regulatory mechanism is called homeostasis. In this chapter, you will learn about the
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in animals was first pointed out by the French changes in external environment. This
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physiologist Claude Bernard in 1857. In one tendency enables them to exploit a wide
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of his researches, he used dogs to study the variety of habitats. For example, in human
importance of constant internal environment beings, the internal mechanism maintains
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above is said to be the key component of Different types of sensory receptors exist,
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the output so that it can be brought back change in body temperature. Input
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to the set point. Homeostasis is a dynamic communicates the information from the
process which works by making continual receptor to the control centre. An example of
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describe the homeostatic system as being homeostatic control mechanism are organs
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in a steady state or in a dynamic equilibrium or glands that carry out the response from
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rather than being constant. In addition, the control centre. Examples of effectors
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homeostatic controls can be either extrinsic include: the sweat glands, blood vessels,
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or intrinsic. Extrinsic control is one which and muscles. The control centre of the
originates from outside of the body organ homeostatic control is the brain, particularly
or tissue while the intrinsic control is the the hypothalamus. The control centre
one which originates from within the body, analyses the information from the receptor
organ or tissue. and determines the appropriate response to
the change or stimulus.
Components of homeostatic mechanism
The homeostatic control mechanism The output sends the response instructions
consists of different components, including, from the control centre to the effector.
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For example, if the temperature needs to action of the effector which will counteract
be lowered, the hypothalamus will send the stimulus and bring the variable back to
the information to the effector for the its normal range.
response. Compensatory response is the
Input - Stimulus
Detector
Regulator
Effector
Output - Response
Any change from the set point activates internal environment to its original state.
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the control system to initiate a sequence For instance, an increase in the level of
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towards their normal state, or to make the of events that tend to remove excess
system deviate further. Feedback requires
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level) of the variable being controlled. the level of glucose in the body causes
Two forms of feedback, namely negative the liver to break the stored glycogen to
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Positive feedback
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be unstable; that is why it is not common in
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living organisms. An example of positive
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Activity 7.1 Investigating the effect of positive feedback mechanism in ripening fruit
Materials
One bunch of ten unripe green bananas, six containers, and dry banana leaves.
Procedure
a) Label the six containers from A to F.
b) Isolate five bananas from the bunch and put one banana in each of the five
containers labelled B to F.
c) Put the remaining five undetached bananas in the container labelled A.
d) Cover all the containers with dry banana leaves and arrange them in series; starting
with the one with five bananas. The distance from one container to another should
be not less than one meter (Figure 7.4).
e) Note the number of days it will take for all bananas in all containers to get ripe.
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1. Compare the time taken for the bunch and individual bananas to ripen.
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Exercise 7.1
1. Briefly explain the concept of regulation (Homeostasis).
2. Describe the components of the homeostatic control mechanism.
3. Explain the feedback mechanisms for homeostatic control.
4. Give a physiological example of a negative feedback control system and clearly
describe how it works.
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internally by metabolic activities; hence, animal body and the environment thereby
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between 37 °C and 44 °C. The higher such as bears in the extreme cold climate
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the body temperature, the greater the include: hibernation during the cold
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metabolic rate in the animal’s body. For period. The body temperature falls to a
example, birds have higher metabolic rate few degrees and an animal falls into a deep
to cater for the energy needed for flight. sleep. This tendency enables the animal to
Their body temperature ranges between conserve energy.
38.5 °C and 44 °C. Homoeotherms can
regulate their body temperature through In the hot and dry environment, endotherms
negative feedback control. They control develop cooling mechanism by means
their body temperature independently of evaporation of water across their
of the environment; they use internal respiratory surfaces or across the skin
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through sweat glands. Animals with fur four major components: the set point,
such as cattle, dogs, and birds have limited detector, comparator or regulator, and
ability to sweat; therefore, they rely on corrective mechanism. First, the set point
panting to increase evaporation of water is the favourable skin temperature or
across the moist surface of their tongue the temperature at which an individual
and mouths. feels comfortable and relaxed. Second,
the detectors are the thermo-receptors
Another adaptation to the hot environment in the skin containing heat and cold
is the possession of long loops of Henle of receptors, which are responsible for
the kidney. This enables animals to produce detecting increase and decrease in the
super-concentrated urine that helps to skin temperatures respectively. Third,
conserve water. This tendency is common the comparator is the cortex of the brain
for the desert dwellers such as kangaroo which is responsible for controlling
rats, and camels. Most small animals with conscious thoughts and feelings. Thus,
high surface area to volume ratio usually if the affected individual feels too cold
face major difficulties in overcoming high or too hot can decide to take appropriate
temperatures. Therefore, they remain in action, either to move to a cooler or
burrows during the day when it is hot and warmer place, remove or add more
come out at night when it is cool. This clothes or take other appropriate voluntary
nocturnal tendency enables small animals actions that may help to bring the skin
like rodents to survive in extremely hot temperature back to favourable state. The
climates. Some mammals that live in error signals are sent to voluntary skeletal
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deserts have special adaptations in their muscles through nerve impulses. Fourth,
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kidneys and sweat glands that allow them corrective mechanisms are initiated
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The adaptation for balancing heat determined. In this system, the sensor and
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gain and heat loss may be anatomical, control centre for body temperature are
behavioural, or physiological. The located in a small part of the brain called
process of controlling body temperature the hypothalamus which is sensitive to
in endotherms falls under two homeostatic temperature fluctuations. It possesses two
systems, namely regulation of skin thermoreceptors, namely the heat loss and
temperature and regulation of the body heat gain centres. The heat loss centre
core temperature, which includes vital is located in the anterior hypothalamus
organs of the body and the brain. The and is activated by increase in blood
regulation of skin temperature involves temperature; where as heat gain centre
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This is an increase in the diameter of the surface of their lungs and air sacs).
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The blood in the capillaries in the skin such as dogs and birds, cooling by
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may take three alternative routes; through evaporation takes place through the mouth
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capillaries close to the skin surface, in and the nose. Dogs hang out their tongues;
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the dermis, and beneath the layer of this may result in an increase of breathing
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superficial arterioles dilate in order to dioxide from the blood thereby reducing
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allow blood flow close to the skin surface. heat from the body. Some animals lick
Heat from the blood is rapidly conducted their bodies to deposit saliva onto their
through the epidermis to the skin surface body surfaces, which provide similar
from where it is radiated away from the means of evaporative cooling. Licking
body. Rise in blood pressure within the is common to some animals that do not
capillaries cause them to dilate, that sweat, instead they make use of saliva to
facilitate heat loss due to radiation, cool their bodies. For example; rabbits
convection and conduction resulting into lick their front legs and chests, cats lick
an increase of blood flow near to the skin inside of their front paws and spread the
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saliva across their ears and face, rats lick usually takes place during winter season,
their testicle, and kangaroos lick their fore which sometimes is referred to as winter
arms and wrists. dormancy.
rich diet such as nuts rich in lipids. mechanisms. External stimuli often fail
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avoid heat by sheltering under the rocks protects or blubs the body against changes
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season. Others, like bat avoid hottest thick coat of fur is called insulator while
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periods by being nocturnal, a tendency of the thick layer of fat is called blubber.
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being active during the night and inactive The insulator or blubber layer helps
during the day. This minimises the rate retain body heat and keeps the animal’s
of body metabolic activities during the body temperature constant. Animals
day and increases at night. Some animals in the warm climates usually have fur
like rodent, ground squirrels and bears with light colours to enhance sun rays’
hibernate during cold temperatures. reflection and thereby minimising heat
Hibernation is the behavioural state where gain and accelerating heat loss from the
by an animal becomes inactive, both body. During this process, the hair erector
during the day and at night. This tendency muscles in the skin are relaxed and the fur
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lies close to the skin surface. This causes metabolic rate; hence, additional heat
the thickness of insulating warm hair to is produced in the body. The increased
be reduced, and therefore, the body heat is metabolic rate of the body requires
readily dispersed. increased food consumption; that is why
animals feed on large amount of food in
Maintenance of a constant body cold climates.
temperature in cold climates
Endotherms living in cold environment Temperature regulation by ectotherms
and those in hot climates experiencing cold Ectotherms regulate their body
weather have the following adaptations temperature mainly by behavioural means,
which enable them to maintain constant depending on external heat sources; since
body temperatures: these organisms do not have temperature
control center like endotherms. The
a) Vasoconstriction exchange is controlled by three factors
When the animal is subjected to cold which are; radiation, conduction and
conditions, the superficial arterioles are flow. Their body temperature rises and
constricted. This reduces the quantity of falls along with the temperature of the
blood reaching the skin surface. Much surrounding environment. Although they
blood passes beneath the insulating layer generate metabolic heat like endotherms,
of subcutaneous fat; therefore, little heat they cannot increase heat production to
is lost to the outside. maintain an internal body temperature.
Most of the adjustment mechanisms are
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fur or feathers and or an internal layer is also another common way of reducing
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of subcutaneous fat. Their thickness is heat loss. Some animals are able to crowd
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related to the intensity of coldness to that together in a tightly packed group to keep
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environment. It is an effective means of them warm and reduce much heat loss
reducing heat loss from the body. when an individual animal is exposed
to cold open air.Therefore, this is also a
d) Increased metabolic rate means of conserving heat.
During cold conditions, the liver increases
its metabolic rate. There is also increased b) Hibernation
activity of the adrenal, thyroid, and Some animals in cold climates undergo
pituitary glands resulting into secretion of a period of long sleep. During this time,
hormones that help to increase the body the metabolic rate is reduced 20-100
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times below normal which consequently Some ectotherms have developed some
reduces food and oxygen utilisation. chemical processes to survive the cold.
These animals, such as chorus frogs,
c) Sun basking and gray tree frogs endure the cold by
Ectothermic animals may use radiant heat undergoing chemical changes to prevent
provided by the environment to warm their tissues from freezing. Other animals
their bodies. Solar radiation is the most such as wood frog can tolerate and regulate
common way, as many ectotherms use a frozen state by changing the chemical
the sun’s rays to warm up their bodies. composition of their blood to a sugary state
Reptiles and some amphibians bask in the that helps them avoid freezing.
sun with their bodies spread out to increase
the surface area for heat absorption. When
it is too hot, they hide in the shade or near Exercise 7.2
water bodies; allowing their bodies to 1. Explain the mechanisms of
cool. temperature regulation in endothermic
organism.
d) Clustering
Some animals exhibit group behavioral 2. Show the role of the hypothalamus in
mechanisms to regulate their body temperature regulation.
temperatures. A good example is how 3. Describe the adaptations of mammal
honey bees cuddle together in large to cold and hot climatic conditions.
groups to retain and generate heat. A
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Some ectotherms burrow themselves and the body. It also involves the removal of
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hide deep in the ground. This helps them metabolic wastes from the body through
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Some ectothermic animals like earthworms, carried out by the lungs, kidneys and skin.
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to accumulate, inhibit action of many animals whose gills or body surface are in
enzymes involved in metabolic pathways. direct contact with water. These animals
Consequently, this will lead to failure in are called ammonotelic.
many physiological processes. Excretion
also helps to regulate water content of the Urea. Animals like sharks, adult
body fluids. Excretory nitrogenous wastes amphibians, and mammals usually
are removed from the bodies of living excrete urea as their nitrogenous waste.
organisms in a form which is determined Urea is a much less toxic, and less soluble
by the availability of water. The pH of than ammonia. It can be excreted in a
blood is regulated by excretion. For moderately concentrated solution. This
example, organisms tend to excrete ions elimination strategy allows body water
such as hydrogen ions (H+) and hydrogen to be conserved, an important advantage
carbonate ions (HCO3-) which have major for terrestrial animals with limited access
influence on pH. to water. The animals in this group are
termed as ureotelic.
Major excretory products in animals
The major excretory products in animals Uric acid. Uric acid is not toxic and it is
are nitrogenous compounds such as urea, insoluble in water. Poor solubility is an
ammonia, and uric acid from breakdown advantage if water conservation is needed.
of proteins and nucleic acids, carbon Uric acid can be concentrated even more
dioxide from cellular respiration and bile readily than urea can. Uric acid is usually
pigments from breaking down of worn out excreted by insects, reptiles, and birds,
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red blood cells in the liver. these are collectively termed as uricotelic
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excess nitrogen that must be removed from Kidneys are paired bean-shaped organs
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the body. When amino acids are broken found on each side of the back of the lower
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down by the body to generate energy or portion of the abdominal cavity (Figure
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converted into fats or carbohydrates, the 7.5). The larger left kidney is located a bit
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amino (NH2) group must be removed higher than the right kidney. Unlike other
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because they are not needed, and they organs found in the abdomen, kidneys are
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may be toxic. This excess nitrogen may located behind the lining (peritoneum)
be excreted in the form of ammonia, urea, of the abdominal cavity. Thus, they are
or uric acid. considered retroperitoneal organs. These
bean-shaped organs are protected by the
Ammonia. Ammonia is quite toxic back muscles and the ribs as well as the fat
and highly soluble; hence it can be a (adipose tissue) that surrounds them like
nitrogenous excretory product if sufficient a protective padding. Located above each
water is available to wash it from the body. kidney is an adrenal gland which secretes
It is excreted by most fish and other aquatic adrenaline hormone. For each kidney, the
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renal artery supplies blood which a renal through the urethra. The exit from the
vein returns to the vena cava. The ureter bladder is controlled by a sphincter (a ring
removes urine produced by the kidney, of muscles).
transfering it to the urinary bladder for
temporary storage, before being released
Vena cava
Left ureter
Urinary bladder
Sphinter
Urethra
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The bean-shaped kidneys have an outer contains parts of the nephrons, glomeruli
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convex side and an inner concave side and capsule, while the medulla contains
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called the renal hilus. A transverse section tubular part of the nephrons and blood
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(T.S) of the kidney reveals an outer part vessels, forming the renal pyramids
called cortex and an inner part called which project into the pelvis, leading to
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medulla. A thin connective tissue called the ureter. Kidneys are well supplied by
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fibrous capsule surrounds each kidney. blood vessels, forming a network of blood
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Nephron
Renal cortex
Collecting duct
Capsule
Minor calyx
Major calyx
Renal medulla Renal pelvis
Renal pyramid
Renal artery
Venule
Blood capillaries Arteriole
Ureter
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core functions of the kidneys include: filter the blood. When it drops too low, the
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Kidneys filter out toxins, excess salts, protein, angiotensin, which also signals
and nitrogenous wastes created by cell the body to retain sodium and water. Both
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Renal cortex The outer reddish part of the kidney that has a smooth texture; it is
where the Bowman’s capsule, glomeruli, proximal and distal convoluted
tubules and blood vessels are found.
Renal pyramids Stripped, and triangular in structure within the medulla, which are made
of straight tubules and corresponding blood vessels.
Renal pelvis The funnel-shaped cavity that receives urine drained from the nephrons
through the collecting ducts and papillary ducts.
Renal artery The blood vessel that delivers oxygen- rich blood to the kidney; it
enters the kidney through the hilus and divides into smaller arteries,
which separate into afferent arterioles that serve each of the nephrons.
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Renal vein The blood vessel that receives deoxygenated blood from the kidney
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Afferent arteriole The blood vessel that delivers oxygen-rich blood to the glomerulus
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Efferent arteriole The blood vessel that receives oxygenated blood from the glomerulus.
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Kidney nephrons The functional units where the kidney’s main functions are performed:
There are about a million nephrons in each kidney.
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Collecting duct This part of the kidney nephron collects urine and drains into papillary
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urinary bladder.
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Ureter The tubular structure which conveys urine from the pelvis of the
kidney to the urinary bladder.
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the process of removing waste and excess cortical arteries. Each renal corpuscle is
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nephron is responsible for the filtration, capillaries) and a Bowman’s capsule (the
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excretion and re-absorption of most of the cup- shaped chamber that surrounds it).
water and other materials. Each kidney The Bowman’s capsule connects to a long
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has more than a million nephrons in the convoluted renal tubule which is divided
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renal cortex, which gives it a granular into three functional parts. These consist
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7.7). Nephrons are used to separate water, loop of Henle (nephritic loop) with its
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ions and small molecules from the blood descending and ascending limbs, and the
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molecule, and filter out wastes and toxic distal convoluted tubule, which empties
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Distal convoluted
Efferent arteriole tubule
Afferent arteriole
Glomerular
capillary
Bowman’s capsule
Collecting
duct
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The collecting ducts fuse together and vessels) from the small ones (which pass
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enter the papillae of the renal medulla. into the renal tubule). Therefore, it is a
site for ultra-filtration; that is pressure
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Urine passes through the renal medulla filtration. This pressure is known as
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as a fluid with high sodium content and hydrostatic pressure, and it stems from
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leaves through the renal papillae, into the blood pressure. Thus, the blood brought
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renal calyces, the renal pelvis, and the into the glomerular capillaries by the
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The outer layer of the Bowman’s capsule leaves the wide arteriole and enters the
is composed of squamous epithelial cells. narrow capillaries.
The inner layer is composed of specialised
cells that allow easy passage of molecules, The structures of the glomerulus and
and the glomerulus consists of endothelial Bowman’s capsule is adapted for filtration
cells with fenestrae (pores). The renal in that, endothelial layers of glomerulus
corpuscle acts as an ultra-filtration unit, are very thin and have many pores to
filtering the blood and separating the allow the passage of a glomerular filtrate.
larger particles (which stay in the blood A network of fibres such as collagen
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fibres, with spaces between them, allows b) They have numerous mitochondria
the passage of small solute molecules in to supply energy which is constantly
the filtrate. They restrict the passage of needed for active uptake of substances
blood cells that are larger than the pores. from the filtrate.
Large molecules such as proteins are also c) Their basement membranes are very
restricted from passing through and are close to the endothelial lining of
repelled by the negatively charged fibres. blood capillaries to ensure fast uptake
Moreover, the epithelial layer of the and efficient transportation of the
Bowman’s capsule contains podocytes, reabsorbed substances back into the
the highly modified filtration cells. These body.
have extensions which interact to form d) Channel proteins are present for
filtration slits or pores to allow the passage transportation of substances like
of the glomerular filtrate. amino acids and ions from the cells
The proximal convoluted tubule are mainly of the proximal convoluted tubule, to
concerned with selective reabsorption so the spaces between these cells and the
that valuable substances such as glucose basal channels.
are taken back to the blood but not lost e) At the base of the microvilli, small
in the urine. The cells of the proximal proteins from the renal fluid are
convoluted tubule are adapted for re- removed by the process of pinocytosis.
absorption as follows: The proteins are then enclosed in
a) They have numerous microvilli and
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broken down by hydrolytic enzymes
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Podocyte
Filtration silts
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Microvilli
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blood capillary
Microvilli
BLOOD GLOMERULAR FILTRATE
Figure 7.8 Structure and function of renal corpuscle and proximal convoluted tubule
The loop of Henle acts as a counter current compounds combine with carbon dioxide
exchange mechanism creating a low water (CO2) gas from respiration in a solution
potential (high solute content) in the form (ammonium ions and bicarbonate
medulla of the kidney so that water can be ions respectively) resulting into the
reabsorbed by osmosis. The descending formation of carbamoyl phosphate, by the
limb has a thin membrane which is freely help of the enzyme carbamoyl phosphate
permeable to water and impermeable synthetase-I. The reaction occurs in
to salts and urea. The thick ascending the mitochondria of the liver cells, and
limb has numerous mitochondria which requires 2 ATP molecules.
provide energy for active uptake of sodium
chloride and other ions from the renal b) Synthesis of citrulline
fluids back into the interstitial regions of The carbamoyl phosphate formed in
the medulla. the first step enters the ornithine cycle
and combine with ornithine resulting in
The distal convoluted tubule and collecting the synthesis of citrulline, aided by an
ducts are concerned with osmoregulation; enzyme citrulline synthase or ornithine
varying the amount of water reabsorbed transcarbamoylase. In the reaction the
into the blood. The cells of the distal phosphate group is released. Citrulline
convoluted tubule have a similar structure can easily pass through the mitochondrial
to those of the proximal convoluted tubule, membrane, thus it diffuses from the
with microvilli lining the inner surfaces to mitochondrion into cytosol (cytoplasm)
increase the surface area for absorption, of liver cells.
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amino acids taken in the diet. Those not ATP which is hydrolysed to adenosine
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the process called deamination, which is Magnesium ions (Mg2+) act as cofactors.
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followed by urea formation in the liver This reaction incorporates the second
cells. The process of urea formation nitrogen from aspartate.
occurs in the urea cycle which is also
called ornithine cycle (Figure 7.9) and d) Cleavage of argininosuccinate
involves the following stages: The cleavage of arginisuccinate involves
the enzyme argininosuccinase, an
a) Formation of carbamoyl phosphate intermediate enzyme in the urea synthesis
Before the cycle, ammonia (NH3) from pathway whose function is imperative
metabolism of nitrogen containing to the continuation of the cycle. It acts
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Co2+NH3 Citrulline
Aspartate
2ATP
Pi + AMP ATP
H2O
Carbamoyl Pi
phosphate
AMP + Pi
Ornithine TY Argininosuccinate
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Urea
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H2O Arginine
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Fumarate
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The urinary tract consists of the kidneys,to expel it via urine. The end products
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disorders include any infections or the blood but are normally filtered out
conditions that affect any of these parts when the blood passes through the
of the urinary system or their functions. kidneys. However, urea accumulation
The following are some of the common in the blood is comparatively high in
urinary disorders in human beings: uremia victims. In such patients, urea
can be removed by the process called
a) Uremia
haemodialysis. However, there are still
This condition results from toxic effects
some complications that affect people on
of abnormally high concentrations of urea
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dialysis such as cardiovascular problems the thigh or the testicle or vulva on that
and severe itching from the imbalance of side. The best way to prevent most kidney
minerals in the body. stones is to drink enough fluids every day.
of excess fluids in various parts of the type of UTI can occur when GIT bacteria
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body which results into swelling of legs. spread from the anus to the urethra. Also,
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Also, the potassium level rises, leading to because the female urethra is close to the
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c) Kidney stones (renal calculi) The infection of the urinary tract can
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Concentration of mineral and organic result into either minor or major illnesses.
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matter that forms in the kidneys results For example, an attack of cystitis-
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into small particles called stones. These inflammation of the bladder may cause
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may become too large, hence impairing only minor illness. The attack of the renal
the normal renal function. Urine contains system is characterised by frequent and
many salts in solution. If the concentration painful urination. Other complications
of these mineral salts becomes excessive, involve: recurrent infections; especially
the excess salts precipitate as crystals in women who experience twice or more
that may enlarge to become visible solid UTI cases in a six-month period within a
particles called stones. Such stones give year and permanent kidney damage from
rise to severe colic pain starting in the twice acute or chronic kidney infection
back and radiating down to the front of (pyelonephritis) due to an untreated UTI.
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kidneys. This condition may stem from the urinary system in human.
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such as syphilis and gonorrhoea. Its 4. How does the type of nitrogenous
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against STDs and seeking for medical to water availability in its body?
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elasmobranches
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live in sea water whose salt concentrations that allowed animals to survive on land
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are higher than those of their body fluids. was the development of a kidney that
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the fishes tend to lose water from their urine. The need for water conservation
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bodies into the sea. To overcome this is particularly well illustrated in desert
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problem, the marine elasmobranches have mammals such as the kangaroo rat. A
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developed mechanisms of making their major adaptation that allows the kangaroo
body fluids less hypotonic to sea water. rat to conserve water is the ability to form
Because of this, the animals face another very hypertonic urine twenty times more
problem of a natural and continuous concentrated than its blood plasma. The
diffusion of water into their bodies from kidneys of the Kangaroo rat are able to
their surrounding sea water. To overcome accomplish this because the loop of Henle
these problems and to make their body of their nephrons is much longer and more
fluids isotonic to sea water, such fishes efficient than that of most other mammals.
have developed the following adaptations:
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Terrestrial mammals need to drink water fine looped blood vessels called the Vasa
at least occasionally to compensate for the recta. These vessels carry blood from the
water lost from the skin and respiratory glomerulus to the renal vein.
passages and through urination.
Salts like sodium and chloride ions,
Counter current multiplier diffuse passively out of the thin ascending
In the loop of Henle, a counter current limb and pumped actively out of the
exchange mechanism is combined with thick ascending limb into the surrounding
the active secretion of solutes. A system tissue fluids. This pumping of salts out
that uses this combined type of exchange of the limb creates an osmotic gradient
is called counter current multiplier which draws water out of the descending
system. The loop of Henle functions as a limb into the medulla. This is because the
counter current multiplier due to its close ascending limb is impermeable to water;
proximity of ascending and descending therefore, water moves out of the limb
limbs, permeability of the descending only to the descending limb. When water
limb to water, impermeability of the in the descending limb is pumped out, it
descending limb to solute, permeability causes the fluid in the descending limb to
of the ascending limb to solute, passive have a slightly higher salt concentration
transport of solute in thin ascending compared to the ascending limb. The
limb, and active transport mechanism for process continues down the length of the
the thick ascending limb (Figure 7.10). loop so that this concentration effect is
These features enable the loop of Henle to multiplied. The counter current multiplier
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create a very high concentration gradient means that the fluid in and around the loop
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between the tissue fluid and blood in the of Henle becomes saltier as it goes down
PR O
medulla of the kidney and the urine in the loop, and it is saltiest at the bottom
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the collecting ducts. The loop of Henle end of the loop. In contrast, it becomes
is connected at one end to the proximal less salty as it goes up the ascending limb
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convoluted tubule and at the other end Therefore, the final salt concentration
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to the distal convoluted tubule. It first depends on the length of the loop, the
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descends deep into the medulla and then longer the loop; the higher the final salt
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bends and ascends into the cortex again. concentration in the tissues.
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H 2O H2O M
NaCl E
400 Decrease D
600 600
H 2O NaCl solute U
H2O
potential L
NaCl
L
H 2O NaCl
A
Interstitial region
Interstitial region NaCl Interstitial region
Cl-
1000 1200
H 2O Na +
1,200 H2O
1,200
Active transport
of NaCl
Passive transport
of NaCl
Movement of water
Hormonal control of osmoregulation and pressure rises) and the urine produced
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This creates a concentration gradient are closely connected. If the sodium ion
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between fluid in the distal convoluted concentration in the blood is low, the
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tubule and the surrounding tissue fluid. blood water potential increases and water
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The concentration gradient is enhanced moves by osmosis into the tissue, slightly
when salts are actively pumped out of the lowering the blood pressure. When blood
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distal convoluted tubule. Reabsorption of pressure is not sufficient (below the set
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water in the distal convoluted tubule and point), secretory cells near the glomerulus,
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the collecting duct will depend on their juxtaglomerular apparatus secrete, renin.
permeability, which is controlled by the The later is an enzyme that changes
hormone called Antidiuretic hormone angiotensinogen (angiotensinogen is a
(ADH). This hormone is released by the large plasma protein produced by the liver)
posterior lobe of the pituitary gland in into Angiotensin I. Later Angiotensin
response to an increased concentration of I is converted to Angiotensin II. When
salts in the blood. When ADH is present, Angiotensin II reaches the adrenal cortex,
more water is reabsorbed (blood volume it stimulates the secretion of aldosterone.
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their water from the food they consume. loop of Henle increases the efficiency of
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The reduced water intake is partially water reabsorption and hence a means for
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To limit the water loss through evaporative reduce the amount of heat gained by
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cooling, some mammals are nocturnal; animals. Therefore, they reduce the
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have light coloration and other body need for evaporative cooling. One basic
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features to help them dissipate heat and behavioural adaptation is the timing of
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gain. This is only a short list of the many are able to regulate their heat load by
amazing adaptations. Characteristically, resting during the day, since night-time
arid regions receive 100-250 mm of rain temperatures can be 15-20 °C lower than
a year and semi-arid regions receive 250- the daytime. Examples of nocturnal
500 mm of rain per year. The following animals include the quoll, bilby, and the
are some of adaptations of mammals to spinifex hopping mouse.
the life in arid or semi-arid conditions:
water loss through lowered breath rates. 9. Describe the counter current
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Metabolic rates are lower during torpor multiplier system in the mammalian
and aestivation. Mammals adapted to loop of Henle.
desert climates have lower metabolic 10. Describe the mechanism of
rates in general than similar mammals that osmoregulation in mammals.
live in extreme climates. This reduces the
internal heat load as well as the water used 11. Explain the mechanism of hormonal
for evaporation. control of osmoregulation in
mammals.
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Glossary
Acoelomate An animal that does not possess a body cavity
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) is a complex organic chemical that provides energy
to drive many processes in living cells
Akaryotes/Acaryotes A cell without nucleus like viruses. Red blood cells are
also classified as akaryotes because they lack nucleus
after they have developed
Alternation of generation Type of life cycle found in terrestrial plants and some algae
in which subsequent generations of individuals alternate
between haploid and diploid organisms or refers to the
occurrence in the plant life cycle of both a multicellular
diploid organism and a multicellular haploid organism,
each giving rise to the other.
Ammonotelic organisms Describes an animal that excretes ammonia as the primary
waste material. Examples of ammonotelic organisms
include protozoans, crustaceans, platyhelminths,
cnidarians, fishes, and tadpoles of amphibians.
Anaesthetize Administering a chemical or drug to an animal so as to
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purposes
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antherozoids
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machinery
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epinephrine (adrenaline).
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and sheep
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Guard cells Specialized epidermal cells of the leaves and stems. They
contain chloroplasts used in photosynthesis. They occur
in pairs that form a pore between them called stomata, that
regulate the gaseous exchange by opening and closing of
the stomatal pore.
environment
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position
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Intercostal muscles Several groups of muscles which make and move the
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chest wall. They run between one rib and another, and
M E
Lean muscle mass Lean mass is the total weight of the body minus all the
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relatives).
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Index
A 109, 110, 111, 258, 356 classification 58, 77, 82, 95,
Basidiomycota 128, 133, 134 106, 175, 230, 234
abscisic acid 360 biological control 111, 136, coccus 105
absorption 22 170, 189 cochlea 240, 241, 242, 243
absorption 278, 357 biotechnology 99 cochlea 241, 242
acoelomate 360 bowman’s capsule 339, 340, coelom 167, 171, 172, 175, 358
actin 29, 58, 61 341, 342 coelomate 171, 172, 175, 190,
actin 29 bronchus 292 358
aerobic respiration 20, 126, bryophytes 75, 137, 138, 139, coenzyme Q 317
291, 305, 306, 310, 312, 268 commensalism 277
316, 317, 319, 324, 358 cones 146, 147, 148, 149, 230,
Agaricus 360 C 231, 238, 239, 256, 358
algal bloom 126 C3 plants 268, 269, 270, 271, conidia 130, 131, 358
alternation of generation 352 272, 274 Coniferophyta 78, 83, 138,
alveolus 292, 293, 294 C4 plants 267, 268, 269, 271, 145, 146
Annelida 166, 171, 172 272, 274, 290, 353 corolla 159, 162
anthers 154 Calvin cycle 262, 263, 265, counter current multiplier 348,
antidiuretic hormone 247, 346, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 351
349 356, 357 counter current multiplier 348
Archaebacteria 93, 101, 102 calyx 159, 162 crustacea 175, 176
archegonium 138, 140, 142, capsid 94, 95, 96 cuticle 41, 138, 139, 145, 147,
148, 352 carbohydrates 33, 34, 42, 45, 149, 164, 168, 170, 171,
Arthropoda 166, 175, 177, 178
TY
305, 322 178, 181, 188, 275, 303
PE Y
carpel 155
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Ascaris 169, 170, 171 cell 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 15, 16, 31, cyanobacteria 100, 101, 102,
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ascocarp 130, 131 32, 34, 55, 104, 108, 103, 110, 112
ascomycetes 133
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assimilation 278 cell membrane 7, 55, 125, 132 108, 116, 125, 132
ATP 9, 17, 20, 22, 45, 46, 72,
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cellulose 31, 34, 40, 41, 46 cytoskeleton 12, 14, 28, 30,
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267, 268, 270, 271, 273, chitin 34, 41, 42, 132
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275, 303, 305, 306, 307, chlorophyll 260, 272 Daniel-Davson’s model 358
308, 309, 310, 311, 313,
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359
endotherms 331, 334 146, 148, 150, 154, 155, 247, 248, 326, 327, 331,
T SE
71, 273 glomerulus 339, 340, 341, 342, ICBN 84, 358
epigynous 156 348, 349 ICZN 84, 358
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Eubacteria 82, 93, 100, 101, glycogen 17, 19, 39, 40, 127, 279, 284, 285
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102, 112, 358 128, 132, 135, 166, 246, ingestion 120, 194, 278, 358
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Euglena 113, 120, 121, 210, 305, 306, 327, 328, 354, Insecta 175, 177, 180, 181,
248 358 357, 358
Euglenophyta 113, 120, 358 glycogenolysis 40 insulin 54, 58, 61, 245, 246,
exocytosis 10, 25, 358 glycolipids 34, 48, 71 289, 328
glycolysis 34, 71, 306, 307, Iodine solution 42, 44, 264,
F 319, 320, 321 265, 273, 358
FADH 316, 318, 319, 320, 323 glycosomes 26, 358
Fehling’s reagents 358 golgi apparatus 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, K
fermentation 109, 131, 136, 15, 17, 23, 24, 26, 27, kidney 26, 33, 195, 199, 206,
305, 306, 310, 316, 317, 28, 34, 71, 76, 118, 132 207, 234, 247, 331, 336,
337, 338, 339, 340, 343, monosaccharides 35, 37, 39, oxyhaemoglobin 295, 296, 297,
344, 345, 347, 348 43, 45, 46, 73, 111, 132, 299, 301
Kihansi spray toad 192, 193, 278, 305, 306, 307 oxytocin 247, 328
194, 211 monosaccharides 34, 35, 45,
Kreb’s cycle 21, 305, 306, 310, 305
P
312, 314, 315, 316, 317, Mucor 128, 137, 276 parasitism 277
318, 320, 321, 344 mycelium 122, 127, 128, 131, pellicle 116, 117, 120, 121
133, 134 pentoses 35, 358
l mycorrhizae 133, 147, 164, pepsinogen 282
lactose 34, 37, 39, 71 277, 358 peripheral nervous system 212,
lenticel 303 myelin sheath 32, 48, 213, 214, 213, 357, 358
light dependent reaction 358 215, 223, 256, 357, 358 peroxisomes 26
light independent reaction 358 myoglobin 61, 301 petals 154
lignin 15 phenetics 79
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lipids 14, 47, 49, 50, 305, 320, phospholipids 12, 48
322 NADH 71, 306, 307, 309, 311, photolysis 259, 261, 262, 290
loop of henle 340, 343, 347, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, photoreceptors 231, 240, 358
348, 349, 350, 351 320, 323 photosynthesis 258, 259, 269,
lungs 24, 58, 71, 75, 177, 192, nastic 249, 250, 251, 252 271, 273, 274, 290
199, 202, 291, 292, 293, natural system of classification photosystem I 260, 261, 262,
294, 295, 296, 297, 299, 80, 81, 90 263
300, 301, 323, 332, 335, Nematoda 84, 166, 169, 358 phospholipids 12, 48
352, 354, 356, 358 nephron 247, 339, 340, 341, photosystem II 260, 261, 262
lysogenic cycle 98 346 phyletic 79
lysosomes 9, 24, 25, 26, 76 nephron 338 Phytophthora infestans 121,
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lytic cycle 97, 98 nerve impulse 14, 215, 216, 122, 123
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217, 218, 219, 220, 221, pigments 21, 22, 23, 107, 120,
M 222, 224, 225, 230, 256, 123, 136, 139, 258, 259,
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Mammalia 83, 190, 203, 358 neurones 213, 215, 216, 217, pili 5, 356
224 Pinus 82, 88, 89, 145, 147,
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methanobacter 358 217, 237, 280, 281 Plasmodium 117, 118, 119,
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361
pseudopodia 113, 114, 115 sepals 154 337, 339, 348, 349, 357
pyrenoid 123, 124 sorus 145 tripoblastic 358
pyruvate 270, 306, 311, 315, spermatozoa 32 tropic movement 248, 251, 358
317, 321 Spirogyra 112, 113, 123, 124, Trypanosoma 27, 115, 116,
125, 210 117, 127, 189
R sporangium 122, 129, 130 tympanic membrane 202, 240,
rachis 143 sporophyte 140, 141, 148 242
radial symmetry 157, 160, 161, stamens 159, 162, 163
starch 22, 34, 39, 44, 110
U
166, 358
receptacle 154, 155, 186 stigma 151, 155, 162 Uniramia 177, 178, 357, 358
receptors 14, 214, 215, 216, stimulus 327 unirogenital 358
230, 231, 232, 233, 234, stomata 144, 147, 149, 164, urea 59, 336, 343, 344, 347,
244, 283, 326, 331, 358 255, 259, 265, 268, 271, 357, 358
receptors 230 274, 303, 304, 354 uremia 113, 120, 121, 210, 248,
rectum 183, 186, 194, 195, stroma 22 344
199, 205, 206, 209, 279, style 151, 155, 158 urethritis 113, 120, 121, 210,
287 suberin 15 248
Reptilia 190, 201, 358 Sudan III test 50, 358 uric acid 336, 357
respiration vi, 291, 305 sulphur bacteria 101, 258, 352, urinary tract infections 113,
respiratory 73, 305, 306, 319, 358 120, 121, 210, 248, 345
320, 322, 323 symmetry 95, 155, 157, 158, UTI 110, 111, 345
retina 217, 231, 235, 236, 237, 160, 161, 162, 166, 167,
238, 239, 240, 244, 358 171, 358 V
retrovirus 99, 358 synapse 218, 223, 224, 225, vacuole 8, 32, 113, 120, 121,
Rhizopoda 113, 114 226, 227, 228, 229, 239, 125, 132, 210, 248
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rhizopus 92, 128, 129, 130, 256, 358 vibrio 101, 105, 106, 111
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285
rhoptries 118 tactic 113, 120, 121, 210, 248, virions 94
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ribosomes 4, 5, 7, 9, 18, 19, 23, 252 viruses v, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96,
24, 31 taxa 113, 120, 121, 210, 248
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rods 106, 184, 230, 231, 238, thylakoid 22, 260, 261, 262, X
239, 256, 358 273
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