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Junior Secondary Biology (Ch5-6)
What are primary food substances 1,
What are protective food substanc...,
What are some examples of carbohy...
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1: Introducing Biology
What is biology 1,
List and explain the 7 common cha...,
Are all characteristics of organi...
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1: Introducing Biology - Problems
In the 19th century childbed feve...,
In the 19th century childbed feve...,
In the 19th century childbed feve...
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2: The Cell as the Basic Unit of Life
State the main inorganic chemical...,
State the main functions of nitro...,
State the main functions of magne...
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2: The Cell as the Basic Unit of Life - Problems
A piece of leaf epidermis is bein...,
Ce 2008 i q4c a temporary slide o...,
Ce 2008 i q4c a temporary slide o...
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2: The Cell as the Basic Unit of Life - Practical
What is the purpose of adjusting ...,
When using the high power objecti...,
Draw a labelled diagram to show o...
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3: Movement of Substances Across Cell Membrane
Name the model which is used to i...,
Explain the properties of the flu...,
Why is the cell membrane describe...
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3: Movement of Substances Across Cell Membrane - Problems
In the human small intestine food...,
In the human small intestine food...,
With reference to the diagram sta...
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3: Movement of Substances Across Cell Membrane - Practical
Why is it necessary to make sure ...,
Why is it necessary to rinse the ...,
Explain the effect of temperature...
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4: Enzymes and Metabolism
State the definition of metabolism 1,
Name two types of metabolism 2,
Explain the meaning of catabolism...
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4: Enzymes and Metabolism - Problems
A student carried out an experime...,
True or false enzymes are denatur...,
Fruits and vegetables like apples...
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4: Enzymes and Metabolism - Practical
Cubes of tissue are added to 5cm3...,
Cubes of tissue are added to 5cm3...,
Cubes of tissue are added to 5cm3...
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5: Food and Humans
What is the difference between au...,
What are different modes of heter...,
Why do we need food 3
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5: Food and Humans - Problems
An investigation was carried out ...,
An investigation was carried out ...,
Edexcel igcse 2008 an investigati...
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5: Food and Humans - Practical
Do the amounts of the samples use...,
Why is a boiling water bath prefe...,
How does the translucent spot fau...
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6: Nutrition in Humans
List and explain all processes of...,
Where does nutrition in humans ta...,
What are the organs in the alimen...
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6: Nutrition in Humans - Practical
Three wells are made in a milk ag...,
Three wells are made in a milk ag...,
Three wells are made in a milk ag...
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7: Gas Exchange in Humans
Why is gas exchange necessary 1,
How does gas exchange take place 2,
Explain why large multicellular o...
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7: Gas Exchange in Humans - Problems
Describe how the inner wall in th...,
In vigorous exercise the smooth m...,
Ce 2008 i q3 the following diagra...
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7: Gas Exchange in Humans - Practical
Explain the colour of the pig lun...,
Explain the difference in hardnes...,
Explain the importance of the car...
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8: Transport in Humans
Why do small organisms not need a...,
Why do large multicellular organi...,
What are the systems included in ...
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8: Transport in Humans - Problems
Suggest one major role of plasma ...,
Explain why the blood cell layer ...,
The photomicrographs show the cro...
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9: Nutrition and Gas Exchange in Plants
Write the word equation showing t...,
State whether plants can make pro...,
Explain why plants are described ...
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9: Nutrition and Gas Exchange in Plants - Problems
A farmer planned to grow crops in...,
A farmer planned to grow crops in...,
A farmer planned to grow crops in...
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9: Nutrition and Gas Exchange in Plants - Practical
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10: Transpiration, Transport and Support in Plants
What is transpiration 1,
Where does transpiration occur 2,
Name 5 parts of plants containing...
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10: Transpiration, Transport and Support in Plants - Problems
The diagram below shows a weight ...,
The diagram below shows a weight ...,
Dse bio 2013 ib q6 the following ...
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10: Transpiration, Transport, and Support in Plants - Practical
A transparent plastic bag enclose...,
A terrestrial dicotylenodous leaf...,
A terrestrial dicotylenodous leaf...
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11: Cell Cycle and Division
How is genetic information stored...,
Name a protein making up chromoso...,
Explain the structure of chromati...
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11: Cell Cycle and Division - Problems
Dse 2014 ib q3 before the early 2...,
Dse 2014 ib q3 before the early 2...,
A tumour is a mass of abnormal ce...
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12: Reproduction in Flowering Plants
Name the two types of reproduction 1,
List 3 differences between asexua...,
Name two forms of asexual reprodu...
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12: Reproduction in Flowering Plants - Problems
A culture of 15000 cells of bacte...,
The diagram below shows a halved ...,
The diagram below shows a halved ...
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13: Reproduction in Humans
Name the gamete producing organs ...,
State 2 properties and functions ...,
State the significance of the tes...
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13: Reproduction in Humans - Problems
The diagram below shows the front...,
The diagram below shows the front...,
The diagram below shows the front...
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14: Growth and Development
State the definition of growth 1,
State and explain two processes w...,
State the definition of developme...
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14: Growth and Development - Problems
State the roles of water in seed ...,
Explain why healthy seeds did not...,
Ce 2010 i q8b a study was conduct...
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15: Detecting the Environment
What is the definition of irritab...,
State the type of receptor and th...,
State the type of receptor and th...
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15: Detecting the Environment - Problems
The photomicrograph below shows a...,
The photomicrograph below shows a...,
The photomicrograph below shows a...
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16: Coordination in Humans
State the two main parts that the...,
State the organs and nerves the c...,
State the organs and nerves the p...
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16: Coordination in Humans - Problems
The electron micrographs below sh...,
Suggest and explain the differenc...,
Al 2009 i q1 with reference to on...
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17: Movement in Humans
State the name of the system whic...,
State the types of tissue the ske...,
State three substances which the ...
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17: Movement in Humans - Problems
The diagrams below show two elbow...,
The diagrams below show two elbow...,
The diagrams below show two elbow...
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18: Homeostasis
State the meaning of homeostasis 1,
State the meaning of internal env...,
State the importance of homeostas...
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18: Homeostasis - Problems
In a study a healthy woman was as...,
In a study a healthy woman was as...,
In a study a healthy woman was as...
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19: Ecosystems
What is the definition of habitat 1,
What is ecology 2,
What are all levels of organisati...
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19: Ecosystems - Problems
Dse 2014 ib q5 in a study a plot ...,
Dse 2014 ib q5 in a study a plot ...,
Dse 2014 ib q5 in a study a plot ...
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20: Photosynthesis
State the definition of photosynt...,
State the word equation for the o...,
Explain how photosynthesis allows...
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20: Photosynthesis - Problems
An experiment is carried out to d...,
An experiment is carried out to d...,
An experiment is carried out to d...
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20: Photosynthesis - Practical
A hydrilla plant is put in an inv...,
A hydrilla plant is put in an inv...,
A hydrilla plant is put in an inv...
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21: Respiration
State the definition of respirati...,
State the overall word equation f...,
State 3 similarities between burn...
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21: Respiration - Problems
The electron micrograph below sho...,
Mitochondria in animal cells can ...,
The electron micrograph below sho...
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21: Respiration - Practical
A grasshopper is enclosed in a co...,
A grasshopper is enclosed in a co...,
A grasshopper is enclosed in a co...
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22: Non-infectious Diseases
State the meaning of health as de...,
Use one word to describe the conc...,
State and explain 4 aspects of he...
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23: Infectious Diseases and Disease Prevention
List 3 main factors contributing ...,
State how pathogens cause the dev...,
Name 4 types of pathogens 3
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24: Body Defence Mechanisms
Name two kinds of defence mechani...,
Name 3 types of non specific defe...,
Name 2 types of specific defence ...
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25: Basic Genetics
State the definition of heredity ...,
State the definition of monohybri...,
State the definition of a gene 3
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26: Molecular Genetics
Explain why the genetic code is c...,
Explain why the genetic code is d...,
State 6 features of the genetic t...
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26: Molecular Genetics - Problems
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27: Biotechnology
Explain the meaning of biotechnol...,
State the definition of genetic e...,
Name a commonly used vector in re...
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28: Biodiversity
State the meaning of biodiversity 1,
State 4 benefits of classifying o...,
State the definition of species 3
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28: Biodiversity (EXTENDED)
What are the 7 characteristics of...,
What are the levels of classifica...,
What is the phylum name for verte...
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29: Evolution I
State the oparin haldane hypothes...,
Describe the miller urey experime...,
Describe how a simple cell may ha...
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30: Evolution II
State the two theories of lamarck...,
Describe the evolution of long ne...,
Describe an experiment which disp...
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E1.1: Regulation of Water Content
List three main ways in which our...,
List 4 main ways in which our bod...,
Explain the possible consequences...
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E1.1: Regulation of Water Content - Problems
The graph below shows the rates o...,
The graph below shows the rates o...,
The graph below shows the changes...
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E1.2: Regulation of Body Temperature
State the significance of keeping...,
Name four ways in which the body ...,
State two possible ways in which ...
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E1.2: Regulation of Body Temperature - Problems
An untrained person took part in ...,
With reference to thermoregulator...,
Explain the importance of retaini...
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E1.3: Regulation of Gas Content in Blood
State the importance of keeping t...,
State two ways in which the body ...,
State the locations at which brea...
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E1.3: Regulation of Gas Content in Blood - Problems
In an investigation a healthy per...,
The graph below shows the effect ...,
The graph below shows the effect ...
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E1.4: Hormonal Control of Menstrual Cycle
State the major events taking pla...,
State the major events taking pla...,
State the major events taking pla...
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E1.4: Hormonal Control of Reproductive Cycle - Problems
Aqa gce a 2014 hodgkin s lymphoma...,
Aqa gce a 2014 hodgkin s lymphoma...,
The diagram below shows the chang...
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E4.1: Techniques in Modern Biotechnology
State the definition of biotechno...,
State the definition of modern bi...,
Name a commonly used vector in re...
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HKDSE Biology
- Full test name Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
- Test acronym HKDSE
Hi everyone! This is a series of flashcards I use to prepare for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Biology exam 2026. The cards are created in accordance with the textbook series "New Senior Secondary Mastering Biology" and reference book series "Basic Principles in Biology". There are by-chapter "Problems" sections consisting of problems both included in textbooks, reference books, HKCEE, HKALE, and HKDSE, as well as by-chapter "Practicals" sections consisting of info for practical work. These cards are entirely self-created and organised from my own insights to the biology course. Have fun learning with me!
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