1
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What is genetic variation caused by?
A
Genes
2
Q
What do genes control?
A
Your inherited traits e.g. eye color
3
Q
What is the exception to this?
A
Twins - their genes are exactly the same
4
Q
What is most variation in animals caused by?
A
A mixture of genetic and environmental factors
5
Q
Which 4 things aren’t affected by environmental factors?
A
Eye color, hair color, inherited disorders, blood group
6
Q
Name 3 characteristics which are a mixture of genes and environmental factors
A
Health, intelligence, sporting ability
7
Q
What impacts environmental variation in plants?
A
Sunlight, moisture level, temperature, mineral content of soil
Biology
flashcards
Decks in class (36)
# Cards
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Long questions5
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Transport36
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Food tests4
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Bacteria2
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The Alimentary Canal11
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Digestive enzymes3
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Differences between plant and animal cells1
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Functions of the blood6
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White Blood Cells and Immunity5
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Blood vessels8
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The heart7
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Essential vitamins5
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Photosynthesis5
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Rate of photosynthesis7
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Photosynthesis experiments2
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Minerals for healthy growth4
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Transport in plants7
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Respiration4
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Gas exchange - flowering plants1
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The nervous system and responding to stimuli10
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Hormones9
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Homeostasis (skin)2
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Responses in plants7
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DNA, Genes, and Chromosomes18
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Protein synthesis15
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More on protein synthesis9
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Mitosis3
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Meiosis3
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Genetic diagrams12
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Variation7
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Evolution and natural selection5
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Mutations and antibiotic resistance9
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Fermenter7
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Selective breeding2
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Genetic engineering8
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Cloning2
