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Biology

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Decks in this class (58)

1 Statistical Analysis
0  cards
2.1 Cell Theory
Discuss evidence of cell theory a...,
Outline cell theory,
State that unicellular organisms ...
12  cards
2.2 Prokaryotic Cells
State the function of 70s ribosomes,
State the function of the nucleio...,
State the function of the plasmid
9  cards
2.3 Eukaryotic Cells
State the function of lysosomes,
State the function of the plasma ...,
State the function of the golgi a...
14  cards
2.4 Membranes
State the function of the phospho...,
State the function of integral pr...,
Name the two kinds of integral pr...
24  cards
2.5 Cell Division
Outline g1 phase,
Outline the stages in the cell cycle,
Outline s phase
17  cards
3.1 Chemical Elements And Water
State 5 other elements needed by ...,
State the four most frequently oc...,
State one role of calcium
18  cards
3.2 Carbohydrates, Lipids And Proteins
Distinguish between organic and i...,
State three compounds which fit t...,
State three kinds of organic comp...
23  cards
3.3 DNA Structure
Outline dna nucleotide structure,
State the names of the four bases...,
State the two purines
11  cards
3.4 DNA Replication
Outline the unwinding of the doub...,
Outline the formation of the two ...,
Explain the significance of compl...
5  cards
3.5 Transcription And Translation
Compare the structure of dna and rna,
List the three forms of rna,
Describe a codon and outline its ...
5  cards
3.6 Enzymes
Define enzyme,
Define active site,
Explain enzyme substrate specificity
13  cards
3.7 Cell Respiration
0  cards
3.8 Photosynthesis
0  cards
4.1 Chromosomes, Genes, Alleles and Mutations
Describe the structure of eukaryo...,
Define gene,
Define allele
8  cards
4.2 Meiosis
Define gamete,
Describe a diploid cell,
Describe a haploid cell
19  cards
4.3 Theoretical Genetics
Define genotype,
Define phenotype,
Define dominant allele
23  cards
4.4 Genetics, Engineering and Biotechnology
Define and describe polymerase ch...,
Outline the process of polymerase...,
State what happens in gel electro...
24  cards
5.1 Communities And Ecosystems
Define species,
Define habitat,
Define population
25  cards
5.2 The Greenhouse Effect
State the four main pools of carb...,
State the processes by which carb...,
Outline how carbon moves in the e...
18  cards
5.3 Populations
State the four factors affecting ...,
State the three phases of populat...,
Explain the reasons for the expon...
6  cards
5.4 Evolution
Define evolution,
State what evidence supporting ev...,
State three kinds of evidence for...
24  cards
5.5 Classification
Outline the binomial system of no...,
State the seven levels in the hie...,
State the kingdom of humans
45  cards
6.1 Digestion
Explain why digestion of large fo...,
Explain the need for enzymes in d...,
State the enzyme type of salivary...
36  cards
6.2 The Transport System
Outline the function of the coron...,
Outline the route of blood in the...,
Explain how the heart valves main...
24  cards
6.3 Defence Against Infectious Disease
Define pathogen,
Define antibiotics,
Explain how antibiotics work
17  cards
6.4 Gas Exchange
Define ventilation,
Define gas exchange,
Define cell respiration
11  cards
6.5 Nerves, Hormones And Homeostasis
State the two main parts of the n...,
Outline the function of the centr...,
Outline the function of the perip...
46  cards
6.6 Reproduction
List 4 hormones in the menstrual ...,
State the source of fsh follicle ...,
Outline the function of fsh in th...
14  cards
7.1 DNA Structure
Describe the structure of dna inc...,
State the number of hydrogen bond...,
State the number of hydrogen bond...
10  cards
7.2 DNA Replication
0  cards
7.3 Transcription
State the direction in which tran...,
Outline the features of the antis...,
Outline the features of the sense...
5  cards
7.4 Translation
Explain how a trna molecule is jo...,
Outline the structure of ribosomes,
Outline the 4 steps of translation
10  cards
7.5 Proteins
Outline primary structure in prot...,
Outline secondary structure in pr...,
Outline tertiary structure in pro...
25  cards
7.6 Enzymes
Describe a chain pathway,
Describe a cyclic pathway,
Describe the induced fit model
14  cards
8.1 Cell Respiration
0  cards
8.2 Photosynthesis
0  cards
9.1 Plant Structure and Growth
Define vascular plant,
Describe the difference in number...,
Describe the difference in leaves...
37  cards
9.2 Transport
Outline why plants need to maximi...,
Describe root systems in monocots,
Describe root systems in dicots
31  cards
9.3 Reproduction in Angiospermophytes
Define pollination,
Define fertilisation,
Outline seed dispersal
7  cards
10.1 Meiosis
Define interkinesis,
Outline the formation of chiasma,
Explain how genetic variety is pr...
6  cards
10.2 Dihybrid Crosses and Gene Linkage
Distinguish between autosomes and...,
Distinguish between autosomes and...,
Distinguish between autosomes and...
24  cards
10.3 Polygenic Inheritance
0  cards
11.1 Defence Against Infectious Disease
Describe the process of blood clo...,
State the functions of blood clot...,
Outline the principle of challeng...
16  cards
11.2 Muscle and Movement
0  cards
11.3 The Kidney
Define excretion,
Outline the function of the affer...,
Outline the function of the effer...
17  cards
11.4 Reproduction
Outline the process of spermatoge...,
State the role of lh in spermatog...,
State the role of fsh in spermato...
23  cards
D1 Origins of Life on Earth
Describe four processes needed fo...,
Outline the experiments of miller...,
State that comets may have delive...
13  cards
D2 Species and Speciation
Define allele frequency,
Define gene pool,
Outline how natural selection res...
22  cards
D3 Human Evolution
Outline the method of radiocarbon...,
Outline the method of potassium a...,
Define half life
11  cards
D4 The Hardy-Weinberg Principle
Do the hardy weinberg principle t...
1  cards
D5 Phylogeny and Systematics
Outline the value of classifying ...,
Explain the biochemical evidence ...,
Explain how variation in specific...
11  cards
E1 Stimulus and Response
Define stimulus,
Define response,
Define reflex
10  cards
E2 Perception of Stimuli
List the four kinds of human sens...,
State two similarities between co...,
Distinguish between cone and rod ...
8  cards
E3 Innate and Learned Behaviour
Describe innate behaviour,
Describe learned behaviour,
Define taxis
7  cards
E4 Neurotransmitters and Synapses
Explain how psychoactive drugs af...,
List three excitatory psychoactiv...,
List three inhibitory psychoactiv...
6  cards
E5 The Human Brain
Outline the function of the medul...,
Outline the function of the cereb...,
Outline the function of the hypot...
13  cards
E6 Further Studies of Behaviour
Describe the social organisation ...,
Outline how natural selection may...,
Discuss the evolution of altruist...
8  cards

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