1
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What is binary fission?
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A type of simple cell division, used by prokaryotic cells to reproduce.
2
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Give two things that help maximise the rate of binary fission
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Warm environment and lots of nutrients
3
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How long can it take for some bacteria (E. Coli) to replicate in the right environment?
A
As little as 20 minutes
4
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What happens if conditions become unfavourable?
A
The cells will stop dividing and eventually begin to die
Biology
flashcards
Decks in class (37)
# Cards
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Cell Structure & Animal and plant cells- PAPER 113
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Plant Diseases11
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Malaria5
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Binary Fission4
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Microscopy8
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Circulatory System-The heart9
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Blood Vessels13
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Circulatory System-Blood10
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Diseases and Risk Factors14
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Photosynthesis23
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Drug Testing8
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Diffusion-PAPER 19
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Osmosis- PAPER 14
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Active Transport7
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Animal tissues, organs and organ systems16
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Principles of organisation4
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Animal tissues, organs and organ systems8
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Homeostasis-PAPER243
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Cell specialisation and differentiation24
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Monoclonal Antibodies9
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Infection and Response- PAPER 126
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CHEM: Reactions of alkenes and alcohols-PAPER 26
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The nervous system- PAPER 211
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Endocrine System &Blood Glucose-PAPER223
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The Kidneys-PAPER221
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Fertility and the Menstrual Cycle-PAPER234
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Adrenaline and Thyroxine-PAPER210
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Plant Hormones-PAPER216
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Respiration26
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Ecology-PAPER231
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Adaptations-PAPER21
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Digestive System50
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Improvements to paper 154
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Exchange Surfaces4
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Plant organisation&Bioenergetics21
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Inheriance, Variation and Evolution71
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Ecologgyyyyyy13
