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Cells: structure of eukaryotic and prokaryotic
Define the terms eukaryotic and p...,
Describe the structure and functi...,
Explain the role of cholestrol gl...
22  cards
Cells: structure of prokaryotic and virus cells
How are prokaryotic cells differe...,
What is a plasmid in a prokaryoti...,
What is a capsule in a prokaryoti...
7  cards
Biological molecules: Inorganic ions
What is an ion 1,
Is an ion organic or inorganic if...,
What is a cation 3
8  cards
Biological molecules: Proteins general properties
What bonds do amino acids form wh...,
What are 6 roles of proteins 2,
Describe the structure of an amin...
6  cards
Biological molecules: protein structure
What are the four main levels in ...,
Describe primary structure 2,
Describe secondary structure 3
6  cards
Biological molecules: enzymes
What are enzymes 1,
What are biological catalysts 2,
What is activation energy how do ...
22  cards
Biological molecules: Structure of DNA and RNA
What are nucleotides 1,
What are the three components of ...,
How are polynucleotides formed 3
11  cards
NF Biological molecules: DNA replication
What is the name of the process w...,
What is the first step of dna rep...,
What happens in the second step o...
5  cards
Cells: methods of studying cells
Magnification 1,
Resolution 2,
Image size 3
25  cards
Cells: the immune system and cell recognition
4 types of pathogen 1,
Non specific defence mechanisms 2,
Specific defence mechanisms 3
58  cards
Cells: structure of eukaryotic cells
Cell surface membrane 1,
Nucleus 2,
Mitochondria 3
17  cards
Cells: cell specilisation and organisation
Specialised cells 1,
Tissue 2,
Organ 3
11  cards
Cells: structure of prokaryotic cells and viruses
How do prokaryotes compare to euk...,
Cell wall in prokaryotic cells 2,
Ribosomes in prokaryotic cells 3
9  cards
Cells: all cells arise from other cells
Cell cycle three main phases 1,
Preparation for cell division 2,
Homologous pairs 3
21  cards
Cells: transport across cell membranes
What is the name of the model tha...,
In the fluid mosaic model what is...,
In the fluid mosaic model what is...
36  cards
Biological Molecules: Monomers And Polymers
What four types of molecules do t...,
What elements do carbohydrates co...,
What elements do lipids contain 3
13  cards
Biological Molecules: Carbohydrates
What are carbohydrates 1,
General formula for a carbohydrate 2,
5 roles of carbohydrates in livin...
46  cards
Biological Molecules: Lipids
What are lipids 1,
5 main roles of lipids 2,
What are fatty acids 3
16  cards
Biological Molecules: ATP
What is atp 1,
What does atp stand for 2,
3 parts that make up the structur...
7  cards
Biological Molecules: Water
Structure of water 1,
How is water a dipolar molecule 2,
How do water molecules form hydro...
11  cards
Genetic Information: Meiosis
What is meiosis 1,
How many divisions in meiosis 2,
What type of cells does meiosis p...
18  cards
Mitosis Vs Meiosis
Key functions 1,
Type of reproduction 2,
Type of cells produces 3
5  cards
Organisms Exchange: Surface Area To Volume Ratio
What is the surface area to volum...,
What does the surface area to vol...,
Do smaller or larger organisms ha...
9  cards
Organisms Exchange: Human Gas Exchange
Breathing 1,
Respiration 2,
Ventilation 3
22  cards
Organisms Exchange: Gas Exchange In Insects
Why do insects need specialised g...,
2 main functions of the gas excha...,
What 2 things do insects need to ...
12  cards
Organisms Exchange: Gas Exchange In Fish
Why do fish need specialised gas ...,
Structure of fish gills 2,
Key adaptations of the gills maki...
9  cards
Organisms Exchange: Gas Exchange In Plants
Function of leaves 1,
Stomata 2,
Spongy mesophyll 3
17  cards
Genetic Information: DNA , Genes And Chromosomes
Define a gene 1,
Locus 2,
Allele 3
28  cards
Genetic Information: DNA And Protein Synthesis
Structure of rna 1,
Function of rna 2,
Three types of rna 3
25  cards
Organisms Exchange: Blood Vessels
Arteries arterioles and veins all...,
Although they are very similar ho...,
Function of arteries 3
20  cards
Genetic Information
Eukaryotic dna vs prokaryotic dna 1,
Mitochondrial and chloroplast dna 2,
Gene 3
49  cards
Genetic Information: Genetic Diversity And Adaptation
Genetic diversity 1,
Natural selection 2,
Evolution 3
7  cards
Genetic Information: Species And Taxonomy
What is courtship behaviour essen...,
Species 2,
What are courtship rituals 3
17  cards

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