biology

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Decks in this class (35)

The Biological Importance of Water
Define the term polar,
Define the term dipole,
Define the term electronegativity
34  cards
Microscopy
Describe in principle what a micr...,
Give the functions of each compon...,
Outline how an sem works
41  cards
Carbohydrates
State the elements present in car...,
State the general formula of carb...,
Define the term monsaccharide
33  cards
Cell Structure
Define the term eukaryotic cell,
Draw diagrams of a typical plant ...,
Outline the structure and functio...
46  cards
Lipids
State the elements present in lip...,
Define the term macromolecule,
State the 3 categories of lipids ...
28  cards
Proteins
Draw and label a diagram of an am...,
Identify the part of an amino aci...,
State how many amino acids occur ...
36  cards
Membranes Structure and Function
State 5 roles of membranes within...,
Define the term compartmentalisat...,
Define the term partially permeable
25  cards
Transport across membranes
Define the term simple diffusion,
Define the term facilitated diffu...,
Define the term osmosis
56  cards
Enzymes
Define the term enzyme,
Define the term substrate,
Define the term product
68  cards
Nucleotides and Nucleic acids
Draw and label the basic structur...,
Draw a nucleotide showing the str...,
State the two main types of nucle...
34  cards
DNA replication and protein synthesis
Explain why dna replication is ne...,
Define the term semi conservative...,
Draw and annotate a diagram to sh...
34  cards
Specialised cells and stem cells
Outline the levels of organisatio...,
Define the term specialised,
Define the term differentiation
42  cards
Exchange surfaces - Mammalian gas exchange.
Describe how diffusion distance s...,
State the formulae for the circum...,
Sa and vol of sphere
45  cards
Exchange surfaces - Insect and fish gas exchange.
Define exoskeleton,
Define spiracle,
Define the term trachea
24  cards
Transport in Animals
State 5 reasons why most animals ...,
Describe how diffusion distance s...,
Describe how the level of activit...
23  cards
Classification and Evolution
Define the term classification,
Define the term taxonomy,
Define the term taxonomic group
84  cards
Biodiversity
Define the term ecosystem,
Define the term community,
Define the term habitat
71  cards
Photosynthesis
Write out the overall chemical re...,
Describe the relationship between...,
Use the concept of bond energy to...
51  cards
Ecosystems
Define the term ecosystem,
Define the term community,
Define the term habitat
88  cards
Sustainability
Define the terms conservation and...,
Give 3 examples of conservation a...,
Define reclamation
69  cards
Populations
Draw label and annotate with expl...,
Define the term abiotic factor,
Define the term biotic factor
18  cards
Respiration
Explain why all life needs to per...,
Explain why atp is a better immed...,
Describe 4 metabolic activities t...
56  cards
Communication and Homeostasis
Explain why multicellular organis...,
List the factors that need keepin...,
Explain why it is important to ke...
45  cards
Hormonal Communication
Define the term endocrine gland,
Define the term exocrine gland,
Define the term hormone
54  cards
Excretion and Liver
Define the term excretion,
Explain the importance of excreti...,
Name the 3 main metabolic waste p...
17  cards
Excretion and Kidney
Describe the location of the kidn...,
Name the 3 main areas of the kidn...,
Draw and label a diagram to show ...
41  cards
Kidney failure and Medical diagnosis
Describe ways in which the kidney...,
Describe how the components of ur...,
Describe 6 effects of kidney failure
29  cards
Cellular Control
Define the term mutation umbrella...,
Define the term point mutation,
Define the term substitution
59  cards
Genome Manipulation
Define the term dna sequencing,
Define the term terminator bases,
Define the term high throughput s...
67  cards
Genome Manipulation Ethics
0  cards
Neuronal Communication
Describe the mechanoreceptor,
Describe the chemoreceptor,
Describe the thermoreceptor
72  cards
Animal Responses
Define the term central nervous s...,
Define the term peripheral nervou...,
Define the term somatic nervous s...
63  cards
Animal Responses - Muscle.
Draw label and annotate a diagram...,
Define the term muscle fibre,
Define the term myofibril
26  cards
Patterns of Inheritance
Define the term variation,
Define the term interspecific var...,
Define the terms intraspecific va...
80  cards
Plant Responses
Explain why plants need to respon...,
List the different types of respo...,
Define the term tropism
27  cards

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