biology

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Decks in this class (30)

2.1.1 - Cell structure
What is a microscope,
When was the first microscope dis...,
What is the cell theory
68  cards
2.1.2 - Biological molecules
Define the term polar in relation...,
Explain how polar molecules like ...,
What are hydrogen bonds
154  cards
Inorganic ions in biological processes
Symbol and charge of a hydroxide ion,
What is the use of hydroxide ions...,
Symbol and charge of a phosphate ion
24  cards
2.1.3 - Nucleotides and nucleic acids
What does dna stand for,
What does rna stand for,
What are the monomeric unit for n...
100  cards
2.1.4 - Enzymes
What are enzymes,
What type of proteins are enzymes,
What is meant by enzymes being sp...
98  cards
2.1.5 - Biological membranes
What is compartmentalisation,
Why is compartmentalisation usefu...,
State 4 functions of plasma membr...
93  cards
2.1.6 - Cell division
What is the cell cycle,
What are the two main phases of t...,
What does a cell do during interp...
122  cards
Mitosis and meiosis questions
Why are different alleles within ...,
Why is meiosis important in organ...,
Give five differences between mit...
13  cards
3.1.1 - Exchange surfaces
What are the two main reasons tha...,
What happens as organisms get larger,
How have large organisms evolved
49  cards
3.1.2 - Transport in animals
Give 5 reasons why specialist tra...,
As an organism gets larger what h...,
Why does a greater level of activ...
139  cards
3.1.3 - Transport in plants
Why do plants need a specialised ...,
Define dicotyledonous,
How do you tell if a plant is mon...
86  cards
3.1.3 - Transport in plants part 2
What is a xerophyte,
Give two examples of xerophytes,
In what kind of environment may w...
34  cards
4.1.1 - Communicable diseases
What is a pathogen,
What are bacteriophages,
What are communicable diseases
235  cards
4.2.1 - Biodiversity
Define biodiversity,
What does biodiversity include,
How is biodiversity essential
150  cards
4.2.2 - Evolution and classification
What is classification,
What are the 7 taxonomic groups,
What is an easy way to remember t...
30  cards
4.2.2 - Evolution and classification part 2
What is evolution,
Give 4 sources of evidence for ev...,
How can the relative age of fossi...
75  cards
4.2.2 - Evolution and classification part 3
What is variation,
Define infraspecific variation,
Define interspecific variation
73  cards
5.1.1 - Communication and homeostasis
What type of equilibrium does the...,
What is the maintenance of dynami...,
What two things are essential for...
71  cards
5.1.2 - Excretion as an example of homeostatic control
What is excretion,
What are the main metabolic waste...,
Carbon dioxide as a waste product
238  cards
5.1.3 - Neuronal communication
What is a stimulus,
What does the body need to do onc...,
What are neurones
144  cards
5.1.4 - Hormonal communication
What is the purpose of the endocr...,
Why does the endocrine system use...,
What is the endocrine system made of
174  cards
5.1.5 - Plant and animal responses
What kind of system are plants,
How have plants evolved,
What is a tropism
341  cards
5.2.1 - Photosynthesis
What is photosynthesis,
What is the equation for photosyn...,
What are autotrophic organisms
78  cards
5.2.2 - Respiration
What can respiration be said to be,
Where is the energy trapped in gl...,
What is released when the c h bon...
112  cards
6.1.1 - Cellular Control
What is a mutation,
What are the possible causes of c...,
What are the three types of subst...
100  cards
6.1.2 - Patterns of inheritance
Define genotype,
Define phenotype,
What is a dominant allele
144  cards
6.1.3 - Manipulating genomes
What is dna sequencing,
What did frederick sanger and his...,
What did sanger s technique involve
38  cards
6.2.1 - Cloning and biotechnology
What is asexual reproduction a fo...,
What does asexual reproduction re...,
What is natural cloning called in...
130  cards
6.3.1 - Ecosystems
Define ecology,
What is an ecosystem,
What is meant by ecosystems being...
166  cards
6.3.2 - Populations and sustainability
Define a limiting factor,
Give an example of limiting factors,
What are the phases of the popula...
236  cards

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