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1.1-2 Monomers+ Polymers, Carbohydrates
What are monomers 1,
What are polymers 2,
What happens in a condensation re...
24  cards
2.1 Cell Structure
What are the distinguishing featu...,
Which cells have similar structur...,
Describe the structure of the cel...
35  cards
2.1.3 Methods to Study Cells
Which methods help to determine t...,
What are the three key types of m...,
Define magnification 3
24  cards
2.2 All Cells Arise from Other Cells
What are the three stages of the ...,
Describe the interphase stage 2,
Describe the mitosis stage 3
17  cards
1.3 Lipids
Name two groups of lipid 1,
Describe the structure of a fatty...,
Describe saturated fatty acids 3
11  cards
1.4.1 Proteins
Describe the general structure of...,
How many amino acids are common i...,
How do amino acids vary 3
12  cards
1.4.2 Enzymes
How do enzymes act as 1,
What do enzymes catalyse 2,
Describe the induced fit model of...
11  cards
1. Biochemical Tests
Test for reducing sugars 1,
Original colour of benedict s rea...,
What is the name reducing sugar g...
20  cards
2.4 Cell Recognition and the Immune System
What is an antigen 1,
How are cells identified by the i...,
What types of cells and molecules...
42  cards
1.5.1 Structure of DNA and RNA
Describe the function of dna 1,
Describe the function of rna 2,
Name the two types of molecule fr...
17  cards
1.5.2 DNA Replication
Why is semi conservative replicat...,
Describe the process of semi cons...,
What does semi conservative dna m...
7  cards
1.6 ATP
What is atp 1,
Describe the structure of atp 2,
Describe how atp is broken down 3
8  cards
1.7 Water
Role of water 1,
Explain how hydrogen bonds occur ...,
List 5 properties of water that a...
8  cards
1.8 Inorganic Ions
Where are inorganic ions found in...,
Describe the role of hydrogen ion...,
Describe the role of iron ions 3
5  cards
3.1 Surface Area to Volume Ratio
Describe the relationship between...,
How is sa v calculated 2,
Suggest an advantage of calculati...
7  cards
3.2 Gas Exchange
Describe the tracheal system of a...,
Explain how the body surface of a...,
Explain how an insect s tracheal ...
39  cards
2.3 Transport Across Cell Membranes
Describe the fluid mosaic model o...,
Describe the arrangement of the c...,
Explain the arrangement of phosph...
23  cards
2. Cells Practicals
Aim of required practical 4 1,
Describe a method to investigate ...,
Describe a semi quantitative meth...
35  cards
1. Biological Molecules Practicals
Aim of practical 1 1,
Give examples of variables that c...,
Describe how temperature can be c...
12  cards
3.3 Digestion and Absorption
Explain what happens in digestion 1,
Describe the digestion of starch ...,
Describe the digestion of disacch...
9  cards
4.1 DNA, Genes and Chromosomes
Compare dna in eukaryotic cells w...,
Contrast dna in eukaryotic cells ...,
What is a chromosome 3
14  cards
4.2 DNA and Protein Synthesis
Define genome 1,
Define proteome 2,
Describe the two stages of protei...
12  cards
3.4.1 Mass Transport in Animals
Describe the role of red blood ce...,
Describe the structure of haemogl...,
Define the haemoglobins 3
43  cards
3. Exchange - Practicals
Aim of required practical 5 1,
Describe precautions that should ...,
Suggest an ethical consideration ...
5  cards
4.3 - Genetic Diversity (Mutations + Meiosis)
What is a gene mutation 1,
What is a mutagenic agent 2,
Explain how a mutation can lead t...
20  cards
4.4 - Genetic Diversity and Adaptation
What is genetic diversity 1,
What are alleles and how do they ...,
What is a population 3
9  cards
3.4.2 - Mass Transport in Plants
Describe the function of xylem ti...,
Suggest how xylem tissue is adapt...,
Explain the cohesion tension theo...
18  cards
4 - Genetic Information Practicals
Describe the aim of required prac...,
Explain examples of aseptic techn...,
Describe a method to investigate ...
12  cards

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