Higher Biology

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Decks in this class (24)

DNA and the Genome - DNA Structure, Organisation of DNA
3 and 5 end,
Base pair rule,
Antiparallel
10  cards
DNA and the Genome - DNA Replication and PCR
Beggining stages dna replication,
Leading strand dna replication,
Lagging strand dna replication
13  cards
DNA and the Genome - Gene Expression
Amino acid,
Antibody,
Chromatography
29  cards
DNA and the Genome - Cellular Differentiation
Blastocyst,
Differentiation,
Embryonic stem cell
7  cards
DNA and the Genome - Structure of the Genome
Gene,
Genome,
Non coding sequence
4  cards
DNA and the Genome - Mutations
Deletion single gene mutation,
Deletion chromosome mutation,
Insertion single gene mutation
12  cards
DNA and the Genome - Evolution
Directional selection,
Disruptive selection,
Evolution
12  cards
DNA and the Genome - Genomic Sequencing
Bioinformatics,
Conserved genomic sequencing,
Divergence
13  cards
Metabolism and Survival - Metabolic Pathways
Active transport,
Alternative route,
Anabolism
23  cards
Metabolism and Survival - Cell Respiration
Adp adenosine diphosphate,
Atp adesosine triphosphate,
Atp synthase
16  cards
Metabolism and Survival - Metabolic Rate
Atrium,
Capillary bed,
Complete double circulatory system
7  cards
Metabolism and Survival - Conformers and Regulators
Conformer,
Ectotherm,
Effector
11  cards
Metabolism and Survival - Surviving Adverse Conditions
Aestivation,
Consequential dormancy,
Daily torpor
11  cards
Metabolism and Survival - Environmental Control of Metabolism
Aseptic techniques,
Biosynthesis,
Fermenter
15  cards
Metabolism and Survival - Genetic Control of Metabolism
Artificial chromosome,
Dna ligase,
Properties that make an effective...
15  cards
Sustainability and Interdependence - Food Supply
Food security,
Factors which impact food production,
Ways to improve crop yeild since ...
5  cards
Sustainability and Interdependence - Plant Growth and Productivity
Photosynthesis,
Three fates of light striking a leaf,
Pigments in the leaf
11  cards
Sustainability and Interdependence - Plant and Animal Breeding
Cultivar,
Hybrid vigour,
Hybridisation
12  cards
Sustainability and Interdependence - Crop Protection
Monoculture,
Weeds,
Annual weeds
27  cards
Sustainability and Interdependence - Animal Welfare
Five freedoms for animal welfare,
Intensive farming pros and cons,
Free range farming pros and cons
8  cards
Sustainability and Interdependence - Symbiosis
Symbiosis,
Parasite,
Transmission of parasites
8  cards
Sustainability and Interdependence - Social Behaviour
Appeasement behaviour,
Alliance,
Altruism
14  cards
Sustainability and Interdependence - Components of Biodiversity
Genetic diversity,
Species diversity,
Ecosystem diversity
5  cards
Sustainability and Interdependence - Threats to Biodiversity
Exploitation,
Overexploitation,
Bottleneck effect
12  cards

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