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Biology > 3.1.5 Nucleic acids are important information-carrying molecules > Flashcards

3.1.5 Nucleic acids are important information-carrying molecules Flashcards

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Biology (54 decks)

3.1.1 - Monomers and Polymers

3.1.2 Carbohydrates

3.1.4.2 Many proteins are enzymes

3.1.5 Nucleic acids are important information-carrying molecules

3.1.5.2 DNA replication

3.1.8 Inorganic ions

3.2.1 Cell structure

3.2.1.1 Structure of eukaryotic cells

3.2.1.2 Structure of prokaryotic cells and viruses

3.2.1.3 Methods of studying cells

3.2.2 All cells arise from other cells

3.2.3 Transport across cell membranes

3.2.4 Cell recognition and the immune system

3.3.1 Surface area to volume ratio

3.3.2 Gas Exchange

3.3.3 Digestion and absorption

3.3.4.1 Mass transport in animals

3.3.4.2 Mass transport in plants

3.4.1 DNA, genes and chromosomes

3.4.2 DNA and protein synthesis

3.4.3 Genetic diversity can arise as a result of mutation or during meiosis

3.4.4 Genetic diversity and adaptation

3.4.5 Species and taxonomy

3.4.6 Biodiversity within a community

3.4.7 Investigating diversity

3.5.1 Photosynthesis

3.5.2 Respiration

3.5.3 Energy and ecosystems

3.5.4 Nutrient cycles

3.6.1 Stimuli, both internal and external, are detected and lead to a response

3.6.1.2 Receptors

3.6.1.3 Control of heart rate

3.6.2.1 Nerve impulses

3.6.2.2 Synaptic transmission

3.6.3 Skeletal muscles are stimulated to contract by nerves and act as effectors

3.6.4 Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment

3.6.4.2 Control of blood glucose concentration

3.6.4.3 Control of blood water potential

3.7.1 Inheritance

3.7.2 Populations

3.7.3 Evolution may lead to speciation

3.7.4 Populations in ecosystems

3.8.1 Alteration of the sequence of bases in DNA can alter the structure of proteins

3.8.2 Gene expression is controlled by a number of features

3.8.2.2 Regulation of transcription and translation

3.8.2.3 Gene expression and cancer

3.8.3 Using genome projects

3.8.4 Gene technologies allow the study and alteration of gene function allowing a better understanding of organism function and the design of new industrial and medical processes

3.8.4.2 Differences in DNA between individuals of the same species can be exploited for identification and diagnosis of heritable conditions

3.8.4.3 Genetic fingerprinting

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