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Unit 1 - 1.1 - Division and Differentiation in Human Cells
Define a somatic cell 1,
Define a germline cell 2,
Describe the process of meiosis 3
7  cards
Unit 1 - 1.2 - Cellular Differentiation and Stem Cells
What is cellular differentation 1,
Define a stem cell and name the t...,
Describe an embryonic stem cell 3
7  cards
Unit 1 - 1.3 - Therapeutic Uses of Stem Cells
Name and describe the two ways ti...,
Give 2 examples of how stem cells...,
Name the 2 ways stem cells are us...
5  cards
Unit 1 - 1.4 - Cancer
How do cancer cells form 1,
What is a regulatory signal 2,
What is a tumor 3
5  cards
Unit 1 - 2.1 - DNA Basics (N5)
Describe the structure of dna and...,
State the four bases and their co...,
Define a gene define the genetic ...
6  cards
Unit 1 - 2.2 - Structure of DNA
How is the sequence of dna reveal...,
What are the dna nucleotides made...,
Explain how the nucleotides join ...
7  cards
Unit 1 - 2.3 - DNA Replication
What is dna replication 1,
Describe the importance of dna re...,
List the 4 requirements for dna r...
7  cards
Unit 1 - 2.4 - PCR
What does pcr stand for and what ...,
Explain step 1 of pcr 2,
Explain step 2 of pcr 3
6  cards
Unit 1 - 3.1 - Gene Expression
What is gene expression 1,
What does gene expression involve 2,
Name the molecule that amino acid...
4  cards
Unit 1- 3.2 - RNA
What is rna polymerase 1,
What is rna what is it made up of...,
Name the 3 types of rna molecule 3
6  cards
Unit 1 - 3.3 - Transcription
What is transcription 1,
Name the cell organelle that is t...,
Explain the process of rna splici...
7  cards
Unit 1 - 3.4 - Translation
What is translation 1,
Where does translation occur 2,
What is a peptide bond 3
7  cards
Unit 1 - 3.5 - Protein Structure
What factor does the role of a pr...,
Describe step 1 of the synthesis ...,
Describe step 2 of the synthesis ...
5  cards
Unit 1 - 4.1 - Cell Mutations
What are mutations 1,
How often do mutations occur 2,
List the two mutagenic agents and...
8  cards
Unit 1 - 4.2 - Single Gene and Chromosome Structure Mutations
Describe a splice site mutation 1,
Describe a non sense mutation 2,
Describe a missense mutation 3
4  cards
Unit 1 - 6.1 - Metabolic Pathways
What is cell metabolism 1,
What is a metabolic pathway 2,
How are metabolic pathways contro...
8  cards
Unit 1 - 6.2 - Inhibitors
What is an inhibitor 1,
Describe a competitive inhibitor 2,
Can competitive inhibition be rev...
6  cards
Unit 1 - 7.1 - Human Genomics
0  cards
Unit 1 - 8.1 - Respiration (Glycolysis and Citric Acid Cycle)
What is glycolysis and where does...,
Describe the following phases of ...,
Describe phosphorylation 3
7  cards
Unit 1 - 8.2 - Electron Transport Chain
What is the electron transport ch...,
List and describe steps 1 3 of th...,
List and describe steps 4 6 of th...
6  cards
Unit 1 - 8.3 - Energy Systems in Muscle Cells
What happens during vigorous exer...,
Give the word equation for lactat...,
Explain lactate metabolism 3
5  cards
Unit 1 - 8.4 - Muscle Fibres
Name the muscle group that allows...,
Describe slow twitch muscles 2,
Describe fast twitch muscles 3
3  cards
Unit 2 - 1.1 - Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Name the male gametes 1,
Where is testosterone produced 2,
Describe 2 roles of the fluid tha...
5  cards
Unit 2 - 1.2 - Hormonal Influence On Puberty
What is the role of the pituitary...,
What is a hormone 2,
Which type of body produces luten...
5  cards
Unit 2 - 2.1 - Hormonal Control Of Sperm Production
What is the role of fsh in male b...,
What is the role of icsh in male ...,
Describe the two roles of testost...
3  cards
Unit 2 - 2.2 - The Menstrual Cycle
What is the average length of the...,
Describe menstruation 2,
Describe the follicular phase 3
7  cards
Unit 2 - 3.1 - Biology Of Controlling Fertility
What is fertility 1,
Describe fertility in men 2,
Describe fertility in women 3
5  cards
Unit 2 - 3.2 - Treatments for Infertility
When would stimulating ovulation ...,
Describe the process of stimulati...,
Describe what can happen as a res...
9  cards
Unit 2 - 3.3 - Physical and Chemical/Hormonal Methods of Contraception
What is contraception 1,
List and describe the 5 methods o...,
Describe how an iud works 3
8  cards
Unit 2 - 4.1 - Antenatal Screening
What is antenatal screening 1,
What is ultrasound imaging 2,
Describe the dating scan 3
5  cards
Unit 2 - 4.2 - Diagnostic Testing
In what situation is diagnostic t...,
Explain why biochemical tests are...,
Describe amniocentisis 3
6  cards
Unit 2 - 4.3 - Postnatal Screening
Describe pku 1,
How is pku tested for 2,
How is pku treated 3
5  cards
Unit 2 - 4.4 - Patterns Of Inheritance
What is a pedigree chart family t...,
What is genetic screening used for 2,
Describe how genetic screening is...
6  cards
Unit 2 - 5.1 - Arteries, Capillaries and Veins
Describe the function of the arte...,
Describe the function of the capi...,
Describe the function of the veins 3
7  cards
Unit 2 - 5.2 - Exchange of Materials through Capillaries
Where does the exchange of all ma...,
What is pressure filtration 2,
Name the 3 fluids present in the ...
8  cards
Unit 2 - 6.1 - Function of the Heart
Describe how the heart works 1,
What is cardiac output 2,
What is the cardiac cycle 3
9  cards
Unit 2 - 6.2 - Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis
Describe atherosclerosis 1,
What is an atheroma 2,
List and describe the 4 diseases ...
7  cards
Unit 2 - 6.3 - Peripheral Vascular Disease
Describe what peripheral vascular...,
Describe a deep vein thrombosis d...,
Which arteries in the body are mo...
3  cards
Unit 2 - 6.4 - Cholesterol
What is cholesterol 1,
Describe why it is important to k...,
Name and describe the 2 cholester...
5  cards
Unit 2 - 7.1 - Blood Glucose
Describe what can happen as a res...,
Describe macrovascular disease an...,
Describe microvascular disease an...
7  cards
Unit 2 - 7.2 - Diabetes
Describe type 1 diabetes 1,
Describe how type 1 diabetes is m...,
Describe type 2 diabetes 3
5  cards
Unit 2 - 7.3 - Obesity and BMI
Describe obesity how is it caused 1,
Describe 3 of the negative effect...,
How are obese individuals advised...
4  cards
Unit 3- 1.1 - Structure of the Central Nervous System (CNS)
Describe what the nervous system ...,
Describe the central nervous syst...,
Describe the role of the somatic ...
5  cards
Unit 3 - 1.2 - Neurons
Describe the specialisations of n...,
Describe the dendrites of a neuron 2,
Blank 3
3  cards
3.3 - Memory
What is memory name and describe ...,
Describe what memories involve 2
2  cards
Unit 3 - 1.1 - Non-specific Immune Responses
Describe non specific bodily resp...,
Describe the 2 types of non speci...,
Describe the inflammatory response 3
5  cards
Unit 3 - Specific Cellular Defences against Pathogens
Describe a lymphocyte 1,
Describe how the specificity of l...,
Describe memory cells 3
7  cards
Unit 3 - The Secondary Response
Describe what happens as a result...,
Describe what happens during the ...,
Describe hiv 3
4  cards
Unit 3 - Neural Pathways
Name the 3 types of neural pathwa...,
Describe a converging neural path...,
Describe a diverging neural pathw...
4  cards
Unit 3 - Triggering Nerve Impulses
Describe how nerve impulses are t...,
Describe the role of receptors in...,
Describe dopamine 3
4  cards
Unit 3 - Drugs
Name the 2 types of drugs used to...,
Describe an agonist and how they ...,
Describe an antagonist and how th...
6  cards

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