igcse biology revision

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MRSGREN Definitions
MRSGREN(Movement, Respiration, Sensitivity, Growth, Reproduction, Excretion, Nutrition)
7  cards
Characteristics Of Living Organisms Definitions
Species,
Binomial system
2  cards
Characteristics Of Living Organisms Details
Components of the taxonomic syste...,
Main groups of vertebrates,
Main groups of arthropods
25  cards
Organisation of the Organism Definitions
Cell,
C,
Organ
5  cards
Organisation of the Organism Details
Function of cell membranes,
Function of cytoplasm,
Function of
19  cards
Movement into and out of cells Definitions
Diffusion,
Osmosis,
Active transport
7  cards
Movement into and out of cells Details
Where the energy from diffusion c...,
Factors that influence diffusion,
Characteristics of a dilute solution
8  cards
Biological molecules Details
Chemical elements that make up ca...,
Ratio of elements carbon to hydro...,
Chemical elements that make up fats
23  cards
Enzymes Definitions
Catalyst,
Enzyme,
Substrate
3  cards
Enzymes Details
Process of enzyme action,
The shape of the active site is,
Factors which impact enzyme activity
5  cards
Plant nutrition Definitions
Photosynthesis,
Translocation,
Capillary action
3  cards
Plant nutrition Details
Word equation for photosynthesis,
Chemical equation for photosynthesis,
Function of chlorophyll
27  cards
Human nutrition Definitions
Balanced diet,
Ingestion,
Digestion
9  cards
Human nutrition Details
Importance of carbohydrates,
Importance of fats and oils,
Importance of proteins
52  cards
Transport in plants Definitions
Transpiration,
Transpiration stream,
Wilting
5  cards
Transport in plants Details
Structure of xylem vessels,
Significance of the large surface...,
Pathway taken by water through th...
6  cards
Transport in animals Definitions
Circulatory system,
Features of single circulation,
Features of double circulation
18  cards
Transport in animals Details
Features of double circulation,
Benefits of oxygenated blood bein...,
Benefit
43  cards
Diseases and immunity Definitions
Pathogen,
Transmissible disease,
Active immunity
8  cards
Diseases and immunity Details
Ways by which a pathogen is trans...,
Body defences,
Requirements for controlling the ...
11  cards
Gas exchange in humans Details
Features of gas exchange surfaces...,
In the presence of carbon dioxide...,
Percentage of nitrogen in inhaled...
35  cards
Respiration Details
Uses of energy in living organisms,
Word equation for aerobic respira...,
Chemical equation for aerobic res...
10  cards
Respiration Definitions
Aerobic respiration,
Anaerobic respiration
2  cards
Excretion in humans Details
Carbon dioxide is excreted through,
Function of kidneys,
Urine is the combination of
9  cards
Coordination and Response Definitions
Reflex action,
Synapse,
Hormone
8  cards
Coordination and Response Details
Electrical impulses travel along,
Parts of the mammalian nervous sy...,
Components of the central nervous...
57  cards
Drugs Definitions
Drug
1  cards
Drugs Details
Role of antibiotics,
Substances that aren t affected b...,
Why some bacteria are resistant t...
4  cards
Reproduction Definitions
Third hardest chapter
10  cards
Reproduction Details
Advantages of asexual reproduction,
Disadvantages of asexual reproduc...,
How many chromosomes does a diplo...
86  cards
Inheritance Definitions
Gene,
Allele,
Haploid nucleus
17  cards
Inheritance Details
Chromosomes are made of,
In terms of x an y chromosomes ma...,
In terms of x an y chromosomes
19  cards
Variation and selection Definitions
Variation,
Continuous variation,
Discontinuous variation
8  cards
Variation and selection Details
Examples of continuous variation,
Examples of discontinuous variation,
Cause of discontinuous variation
12  cards
Organisms and their environment Definitions
Food chain,
Food web,
Consumer
15  cards
Organisms and their environment Details
Principal source of energy input ...,
Flow of energy through living org...,
Advantages of pyramids of biomass...
14  cards
Human Influences on Ecosystems Definitions
Second easiest chapter
10  cards
Human Influences on Ecosystems Details
Ways with which humans have incre...,
Advantages of large scale monocul...,
Disadvantages of large scale mono...
19  cards
Biotechnology and genetic modification Definitions
Genetic modification
1  cards
Biotechnology and genetic modification Details
Why bacteria are useful in biotec...,
Anaerobic respiration in yeast du...,
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12  cards

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