Biology Year 12

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Decks in this class (65)

Hereditary
0  cards
DNA structure - lesson one
What is the structure of dna 1,
What are the different nitrogenou...,
What are the corresponding nitrog...
10  cards
DNA structure - lesson two
How does dna fit 1,
What dna wrapped around 2,
What is a nucleosome 3
17  cards
DNA Replication
Why is the process of dna replica...,
What are three enzymes involved i...,
What is the function of dna ligase 3
13  cards
Mitosis
What is mitosis 1,
What are the different components...,
What are the different phases of ...
14  cards
Meiosis
What is meiosis 1,
Four differences between meiosis ...,
How many phases are there in meio...
6  cards
Transcription
Why does dna need a messenger 1,
What are five differences between...,
What is the process of transcript...
12  cards
Translation
What is translation 1,
What are ribosomes made up of 2,
Where can ribosomes be found 3
11  cards
Mutations cause variation
What are mutations 1,
If mutations arise spontaneously ...,
What are mutagens 3
6  cards
Causes of mutations
What mutagens agents cause mutati...,
What are physical mutagens 2,
What are three physical mutagens 3
13  cards
Types of mutations
What is a point mutation 1,
What are the two types of point m...,
What are the three different clas...
15  cards
Chromosomal variation
Describe chromosomal variation 1,
Describe chromosomal deletion 2,
Describe chromosomal inversion 3
6  cards
Variation through meiosis
Sources of variation 1,
Describe crossing over 2,
What is the law of independent as...
4  cards
Genetics Definitions
Gene 1,
Allele 2,
Dominant allele 3
14  cards
multiple alleles
Multiple alleles 1,
Blood group a genotype 2,
Blood group b genotype 3
5  cards
Biotechnology
0  cards
Biotechnology
What are transgenic organisms 1,
What are genetically modified org...,
What are restriction enzymes 3
18  cards
DNA profiling and Gel electrophoresis
What is dna profiling also called 1,
What is dna profiling 2,
What does dna profilling use 3
7  cards
DNA sequencing
What is dna sequencing 1,
What is a real life example of dn...,
What are the 10 steps of dna sequ...
3  cards
Polymerase chain reaction
What is the purpose of pcrs 1,
What are four examples where ther...,
What are the three stages of pcrs 3
6  cards
Biotechnology and DNA profiling in Agriculture
What are 4 desirable traits gmos ...,
What are two examples of gmos pro...,
Describe how monsanto s triple st...
13  cards
DNA sequencing/profiling in Conservation
What are 4 uses of dna profiling ...,
How does dna profiling allow the ...,
What are 2 things mapping a genom...
8  cards
Biotechnology in Conservation
What are 3 uses of gmo s in conse...,
What is bioremediation 2,
What is an example of bioremediat...
6  cards
Adverse effects of biotechnology
What are three adverse effects of...,
Describe the effects on non targe...,
Describe a rapid evolution of pes...
4  cards
Continuity of Life
0  cards
Earth Timeline
When did earth form 1,
When did prokaryotes form 2,
When did photosynthesising cyanob...
7  cards
Evolution through Natural Selection
Define natural selection 1,
What are the three observations o...,
Describe observation one variation 3
29  cards
Speciation
Define speciation 1,
What are the two types of speciat...,
Define allopatric speciation 3
14  cards
Genetic drift
What is genetic drift 1,
What is a gene pool 2,
What is a genetic mutation 3
11  cards
Adaptative Radiation
What is adaptive radiation 1,
What are the 2 most significant d...,
Why would different populations o...
7  cards
Evidence for evolution - Fossils
What are fossils 1,
What are the 4 types of fossils 2,
What are 3 forms of trace fossils 3
12  cards
Evidence for evolution - Comparative Anatomy
What is comparative anatomy 1,
What are structural features also...,
What is embryology 3
12  cards
Evidence for evolution - Comparative Biochemistry (genomics)
What is comparative biochemistry 1,
What is comparative genomics 2,
What are 4 forms of comparative s...
5  cards
Artificial Selection
What is artificial selection 1,
What does artificial selection ca...,
How else is artificial selection ...
7  cards
Biotechnology and Evolution
What is bioinformatics 1,
What is comparative biochemistry 2,
What is comparative genomics 3
4  cards
Selection Pressures and Extinction
What is extinction 1,
Why are sufficient levels of biod...,
What can low biodiversity result ...
12  cards
Superweeds
What is resistance 1,
Outline the 6 steps of the evolut...,
Why or how is something considere...
3  cards
Conservation Planning
What should conservation planning...,
What is biogeography 2,
Describe reproductive behaviour 3
4  cards
Homeostasis
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Homeostasis
Define homeostasis 1,
What are 8 conditions needing con...,
Why do carbon dioxide levels need...
33  cards
Thermoregulation in Hot environments
What are the 4 types of heat tran...,
Describe radiation 2,
Describe conduction 3
33  cards
Thermoregulation in Cold environments
Define heat transfer 1,
List 4 physiological adaptations ...,
Describe vasoconstriction 3
16  cards
Heat Loss
What shape has the smallest sa vo...,
What shape has the greastest sa v...,
Describe heat loss in terms of an...
4  cards
Counter Current Heat Exchange
What is counter current heat exch...,
Why don t marine animals have fur 2,
How does blubber prevent heat loss 3
6  cards
Nitrogenous Wastes
What are nitrogenous wastes 1,
What may ammonia be converted into 2,
What is ammonia 3
23  cards
Fluid Balance - Terrestrial Organisms
What are the three ways you gain ...,
What are the 4 ways you lose water 2,
What are two things water is impo...
21  cards
Fluid Balance - Aquatic Organisms: Osmoconformers
What are the three types of solut...,
What is an isotonic solution 2,
What is a hypertonic solution 3
13  cards
Fluid Balance - Aquatic Organisms: Osmoregulators
What are osmoregulators 1,
Describe freshwater organisms 2,
Describe amoeba s adaptations to ...
8  cards
Plant Homeostasis - Xerophytes
What are xerophytes 1,
Where is water gained in plants 2,
How is water lost in plants 3
24  cards
Plant Homeostasis - Xerophytes (Test Updated)
What are xerophytes 1,
Where is water gained in plants 2,
How is water lost in plants 3
19  cards
Plant Homeostasis - Halophytes
Define what a halophyte is 1,
Outline the 4 steps of the uptake...,
List 4 adaptations halophytes exp...
8  cards
Infectious Diseases
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Infectious Diseases
Define infectious diseases 1,
Define host 2,
Define infectious agent 3
15  cards
Understanding infectious disease
What is pathogenicity 1,
What is susceptibility 2,
What is resistance 3
5  cards
Bacteria
What is a bacteria 1,
List 5 structural characteristics...,
What are the 3 methods bacteria c...
14  cards
Fungi
What is fungi 1,
List 5 structural features of fun...,
What are the 2 effects of fungi 3
8  cards
Viruses
What is a virus 1,
List 5 structural features of vir...,
Outline the 3 steps on how viruse...
22  cards
Protista
What is protista 1,
List 5 structural characteristics...,
What are the 4 causes of plasmodi...
14  cards
Life cycle of a Pathogen
Outline the 7 steps of the generi...,
What are 3 examples of portals of...,
What are 3 examples of portals of...
3  cards
Modes of Transmission
What are the 2 modes of transmiss...,
What are the 3 forms of direct co...,
What is direct contact 3
9  cards
Factors that Affect the Spread of a Disease
List the 4 terms to describe the ...,
Define endemic 2,
Define sporadic 3
10  cards
Mosquito Borne Diseases
What are 2 examples of diseases s...,
What are the 3 ways malaria can b...,
How many eggs do mosquitos lay pe...
10  cards
Resistance
What are antibiotics 1,
What are the 2 types of antibioti...,
What are bacterial antibiotics 3
11  cards
Host Susceptibility
What is the susceptibility of urb...,
Describe population density as a ...,
Describe the variation in living ...
7  cards
Mock Exam Extra
What are the functions of endospo...,
5 points for the purpose of quara...,
5 points for the purpose of immun...
3  cards

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