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2.1.1 - Cell Structure (set A - Euckaryotic Cell Organelle)
Define a prokaryotic organism,
Define eukaryotic organisms,
Explain the structure of the nucl...
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2.1.1 - Cell Structure (set B - Organelle Working Together)
Explain the first stage of protei...,
Explain the second stage of prote...,
Explain the third stage of protei...
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2.1.1 - Cell Structure (set C - Prokaryotic Cells )
Explain how the flagella of proka...,
Explain the structure of prokaryo...,
Explain the difference in the way...
18
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2.1.1 - Cell Structure (set D - Microscopes)
Define magnification,
Define resolution give an exmaple,
Give three different types of mic...
44
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2.1.2 - Biologial Molecules (set A - Water)
Water,
Explain why water is a polar mole...,
Explain how hydrogen bonds are fo...
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2.1.2 - Biologial Molecules (set B - Carbohydrates)
Define what a carbohydrate is,
Give the general formula of carbo...,
Define a monosaccharide
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2.1.2 - Biologial Molecules (set C - Lipids)
What are lipids,
Explain why lipids are non solubl...,
What is the state of lipids at ro...
34
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2.1.2 - Biologial Molecules (set D - Proteins)
What are peptides how do they rel...,
Describe what amino acids are men...,
Explain the synthesis of peptides
33
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2.1.3 - Nucleotides and nucleic acids (set A - Nucleic acid + ATP)
Describe the two types of nucleic...,
Describe the structure of nucleic...,
Describe the structure of a nucle...
33
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2.1.3 - Nucleotides and nucleic acids (set B - DNA + Protein Synthesis)
Explain the process of dna replic...,
Explain the process of semi conse...,
Explain the product of semi conse...
37
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2.1.4 - Enzymes (set A - Enzyme Action)
Why are enzymes important,
What are enzymes,
Explain the role of enzymes
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2.1.4 - Enzymes (set B - factors affecting enzymes)
Give 4 factors that affect the ra...,
Explain the effect of temperature...,
Explain in depth the effect of lo...
43
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2.1.5 - Biologial Membranes (set A - role of membranes)
Give 3 functions of membranes wit...,
Give 2 functions of membranes reg...,
What is compartmentalisation
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2.1.5 - Biological Membranes (set B- movement of molecules across membranes )
Define the process active transport,
What are two things active transp...,
Explain the role of carrier prote...
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2.1.6 - Cell division (set A - cell cycle + Mitosis)
Explain the two main phases of th...,
Give the three stages of interpha...,
What is the g0 phase
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2.1.6 - Cell division (set B - Meiosis)
Define diploid cell,
Define haploid cells,
What is meiosis
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2.1.6 - Cell division (set C - specialised cells)
What does it mean if a cell is di...,
Explain what erythrocytes are and...,
Explain what neutrophils are and ...
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2.1.6 - Cell division (set D - Stem cells)
Define stem cells,
Explain an important factor of st...,
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3.1.1 - Exchange Surfaces (set A - Diffusion And Addaptions Of The Lungs)
Define diffusion,
Explain briefly the link between ...,
Give two reasons why diffusion is...
40
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3.1.1 - Exchange Surfaces (set B - Insect/fish Ventilation)
Outline the gaseous exchange syst...,
Explain what spiracles are,
Outline the process of spiracles ...
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3.1.2 - Transport In Animals (set A - Circulatory Systems And Blood Vessels)
Outline the need for specialised ...,
Explain the main features of most...,
Definite what a mass transport sy...
43
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3.1.2 - Transport In Animals (set B - Mammalian Heart)
What is an electrocardiogram ecg,
Explain how electrocardiograms ar...,
Explain an important use of elect...
40
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3.1.2 - Transport In Animals (set C - Transport Of Substances)
What are erythrocytes,
Explain how erythrocytes are adap...,
Explain what haemoglobin is
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3.1.3 - Transport In Plants (set A - The Need For Transport Systems In Multicellular Plants)
Explain why plants require transp...,
Explain what vascular plants are ...,
Explain why large organisms requi...
29
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3.1.3 - Transport In Plants (set B - Transpiration And Translocation)
Outline the role of water in the ...,
Outline the roe of water in the m...,
Outline how root hair cells are a...
40
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4.1.1 - Communicable Disease (set A - Pathogens - Including Types Of Pathogens)
What are pathogens,
What are communicable diseases,
Outline the type of pathogen whic...
32
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4.1.1 - Communicable Disease (set B - Defence Against Pathogens)
Outline how plants are able to re...,
Outline plants physical defences ...,
Outline plants chemical defences ...
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4.1.1 - Communicable Disease (set C - Preventing And Treating Disease)
What are autoimmune diseases,
Outline the autoimmune disease ar...,
Outline the autoimmune disease ty...
24
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4.2.1 - Biodiversity (set A - Types Of Biodiversity + Sampling)
Define biodiversity,
Explain the role of measuring bio...,
Give the 3 different levels biodi...
22
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4.2.1 - Biodiversity (set B - Factors Affecting Biodiversity + Maintaing)
Explain the factors that affect g...,
Explain how genetic biodiversity ...,
Explain how natural selection and...
27
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4.2.2 - Classification And Evolution (set A - Classification Systems)
What is classification,
Give 2 reasons whys scientists cl...,
Explain how organisms are classif...
20
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4.2.2 - Classification And Evolution (set B - Evidence For Evolution)
What is phylogeny,
What are phylogenetic trees,
Explain the advantages of phyloge...
36
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5.1.1 - Communication And Homeostasis (set A - Thermoregulation)
Define homeostasis,
Explain how homeostasis is mainta...,
Outline the role of negative feed...
15
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5.1.2 - Excretion as an example of homeostatic control
Outline the 3 main waste products...,
Briefly outline the liver as a ma...,
Outline the structure of the liver
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5.1.3 - Neuronal Control✅
Outline cell signalling,
Outline the division of the nervo...,
What are neurones
15
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5.1.5 - Plant And Animial Responses (set A - Plant Hormones)
Define tropisms,
Give 4 important plant hormones,
Give 4 important plant hormones
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5.2.1 - Photosynthesis (Set A - light Dependent And Independent Photosynthesis)
Outline and explain why organisms...,
Outline the transfer of energy re...,
Give the symbol equation for phot...
43
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5.2.2 - Respiration✅
Explain what glycolysis is,
Outline and explain the 4 main st...,
Finnish
20
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6.1.1 - Cellular Control (set A - Mutation + Gene Control)
Explain why most mutations do not...,
What is a point mutation,
Outline the effect of deletion or...
35
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6.1.2 - Patterns Of Inheritance (Set A - Variation + Inheritance)
Distinguish the definitions of in...,
Explain what epistasis is,
Define evolution
27
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6.1.2 - Patterns Of Inheritance (set B - Evolution + Speciation)
Define gene pool,
Outline and explain the hardy wei...,
What assumptions does the hardy w...
30
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6.1.3 - Manipulating Genomes (set A - DNA Profiles + DNA Sequencing)
Define genome,
What are introns,
Explain minisatellite and microsa...
27
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6.1.3 - Manipulating Genomes (set B - Genetic Engineering)
What is genetic engineering,
Outline and explain how the desir...,
Explain the role of vectors withi...
6
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