Photosynthesis, Cell Cycle, Genetics, DNA, and Bacterial Transformation

Flashcards based on laboratory experiments involving photosynthesis, cell cycle, genetic principles, DNA analysis, and bacterial transformation.

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

Pigment Chromatography

A technique used to separate different pigments found in plant leaves based on their solubility.

Starch Accumulation

The process by which plants store glucose as starch, observable in leaf areas where photosynthesis occurs.

Mitosis

The process of cell division that results in two identical diploid cells.

Meiosis

The process of cell division that results in four unique haploid cells.

Punnett Square

A chart used to predict the genotypes of offspring from parental genotypes.

Chi-Square Test

A statistical method used to determine if there is a significant difference between observed and expected frequencies.

DNA Isolation

The process of extracting DNA from a cell or tissue.

Gel Electrophoresis

A method for separating DNA fragments based on size to analyze genetic material.

Bacterial Transformation

The process by which bacteria take up foreign DNA, often resulting in new traits, such as antibiotic resistance.

pGLO plasmid

A plasmid that carries the gene for green fluorescent protein (GFP) and is used in genetic engineering.