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All of Units 1 & 2 - Higher Human Biology Hodder Gibson Glossary Flashcards

Learn the Glossary term meaning and spelling in the How to Pass Higher Human Biology book from Hodder Gibson

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Cancer cell

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(1.1) cell that grows and divides in an unregulated way to produce a tumour

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Differentiation

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(1.1) changes to cells that allow them to specialise for different functions

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Diploid

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(1.1) refers to a cell having two matching sets of chromosomes

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Embryonic stem cells

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(1.1) stem cells from embryos that can divide and become any type of cell

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Ethical issue

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(1.1) issue affecting human attitudes and decisions regarding various choices

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Germline cell

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(1.1) cell that can give rise to gametes

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Haploid

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(1.1) describes a cell having one set of chromosomes (e.g. gametes)

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Lymphocyte

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(1.1) type of white blood cell involved in a specific immune response

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Meiosis

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(1.1) type of cell division resulting in four haploid gametes

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Mitosis

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(1.1) division of the nucleus of somatic or germline cells, giving two diploid daughter cells

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Multipotent stem cell

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(1.1) stem cell that has the potential to make almost all cell types found within a particular tissue

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Phagocyte

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(1.1) white blood cel that can surround, engulf and digest foreign material and pathogens

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Pluripotent stem cell

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(1.1) stem cell that has the potential to make almost all differentiated cell types of the body

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Red blood cell

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(1.1) blood cell containing haemoglobin, which can carry oxygen in the bloodstream

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Regulatory signal

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(1.1) molecular signal that can be received by a cell to modify its activity

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Secondary tumour

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(1.1) cancer formed from a cell transported from a primary tumour

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Somatic cell

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(1.1) body cell that divides by mitosis to form more body cells

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Stem cell

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(1.1) unspecialised cell that can divide and then differentiate

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Therapeutic

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(1.1) used as part of a medical therapy

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Tissue stem cells

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(1.1) stem cell from issue that divide and differentiate to become cells of that tissue

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Tumour

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(1.1) collection of cancer cells produced by excessive, uncontrolled cell division

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3’-5’

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(1.2) strand of nucleic acid running from a sugar to a phosphate

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Adenine (A)

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(1.2) DNA base that pairs with thymine

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Amplification of DNA

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(1.2) the production of multiple copies of a sequence of DNA; repeated copying of a piece of DNA

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Antiparallel

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(1.2) parallelstrands in DNA that run in opposite directions in terms of chemical polarity

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ATP

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(1.2) adenosine triphosphate; molecule used for energy transfer in cells

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Base

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(1.2) nitrogenous substance that is a component of DNA nucleotides

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Cytosine (C)

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(1.2) DNA base that pairs with guanine

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Deoxyribose

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(1.2) pentose sugar that is a component of DNA nucleotides

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DNA

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(1.2) deoxyribonucleic acid; molecule that holds the genetic code in living organisms

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DNA polymerase

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(1.2) enzyme that adds free nucleotides during DNA replication

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Double helix

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(1.2) three-dimensional shape of a DNA molecule

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Fragments

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(1.2) replicated sequences of the lagging strand which are later joined by ligase

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Gal electrophoresis

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(1.2) laboratory method used to separate mixtures of DNA, RNA or proteins according to molecular size

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Guanine (G)

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(1.2) DNA base that pairs with cytosine

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Heat-tolerant DNA polymerase

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(1.2) enzyme from hot-spring bacteria, used in PCR

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Hydrogen bond

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(1.2) weak chemical link joining complementary base pairs in DNA

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Lagging strand

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(1.2) DNA strand that is replicated in fragments

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Leading strand

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(1.2) DNA strand that is replicated continuously

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Ligase

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(1.2) enzyme that joins DNA fragments

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Nucleotide

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(1.2) component of DNA consisting of a deoxyribose sugar, a phosphate group and a base

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Phosphate

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(1.2) component of DNA nucleotide

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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

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(1.2) method of amplifying sequences of DNA in vitro

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Primer

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(1.2) short complementary strand of DNA

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Replication

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(1.2) formation of copies of DNA molecules

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Sugar-phosphate backbone

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(1.2) strongly bonded strand of DNA

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Target sequences

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(1.2) complementary sequence of bases on the 3’ end ofDNA to which primer attaches

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Template strand

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(1.2) DNA strand on which a complementary copy is made

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Thymine (T)

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(1.2) DNA base that pairs with adenine

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Alternative RNA splicing

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(1.3) particular exons of a gene may be included within or excluded from the final, processed messenger RNA (mRNA)

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Amino acid

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(1.3) unit of polypeptide structure

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Anticodon

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(1.3) sequence of three bases on tRNA that codes for a specific amino acid

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Attachment site

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(1.3) site on a transfer RNA molecule to which a specific amino acid binds

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Codon

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(1.3) sequence of three bases on mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid

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Environmental factors

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(1.3) factors such as diet, light and temperature that can interact with an organism’s genotype to affect its phenotype

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Exon

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(1.3) coding sequence of DNA

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Gene

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(1.3) section of DNA that codes for a protein

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Gene expression

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(1.3) transcription and translation of a gene to synthesise proteins

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Interactions

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(1.3) chemical attractions and bonding such as hydrogen bonds between amino acids giving proteins their three-dimensional shape

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Intron

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(1.3) non-coding sequence of DNA

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Mature transcript

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(1.3) RNA transcript that has been spliced and processed ready for translation

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Messenger RNA (mRNA)

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(1.3) carries a copy of the DNA code from nucleus to ribosome

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Peptide bond

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(1.3) strong chemical link between amino acids in the primary structure of a polypeptide

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Phenotype

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(1.3) outward appearance of an organism

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Polypeptide

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(1.3) short strand of amino acids

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Primary transcript

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(1.3) molecule made when DNA is transcribed

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Ribose

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(1.3) sugar that forms part of an RNA nucleotide

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Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

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(1.3) type of RNA that makes up ribosomes

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Ribosome

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(1.3) site of protein synthesis; composed of rRNA and protein

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RNA

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(1.3) ribonucleic acid; several forms of single-stranded nucleic acid that are involved in protein synthesis

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RNA polymerase

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(1.3) enzyme which unwinds and unzips DNA and adds complementary nucleotides to form a primary transcript

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RNA splicing

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(1.3) joining of exons following the removal of introns from a primary transcript

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Start codon

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(1.3) first codon of a messenger RNA (mRNA) transcript translated by a ribosome

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Stop codon

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(1.3) codon within messenger RNA that signals a termination of translation into proteins

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Transcription

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(1.3) copying of DNA sequences to make a primary transcript

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Transfer RNA (tRNA)

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(1.3) transfers specific amino acids to the mRNA on the ribosomes

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Translation

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(1.3) production of a polypeptide at a ribosome using information encoded in mRNA

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Uracil (U)

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(1.3) RNA base not found in DNA; pairs with adenine in transcription and translation

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Chromosome

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(1.4) rod-lke structure that contains the genetic material of an organism encoded into DNA

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Deletion (of genes)

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(1.4) chromosome mutation in which a sequence of genes is lost from a chromosome

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Deletion (of nucleotides)

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(1.4) single gene mutation involving removal of a nucleotide from a sequence

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Duplication

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(1.4) chromosome mutation in which a section of chromosome is added from its homologous partner

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Frame-shift mutation

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(1.4) gene mutation in which all amino acids coded for after the mutation are affected

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Insertion

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(1.4) single gene mutation in which an additional nucleotide is placed into a sequence

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Inversion

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(1.4) chromosome mutation in which a set of genes rotates through 180°

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Missense

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(1.4) substitution mutation; a single nucleotide change results in a codon for a different amino acid

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Mutation

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(1.4) changes in the DNA that can result in absence of protein or synthesis of an altered protein

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Nonsense

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(1.4) substitution mutation in which a codon is changed to a stop codon, shortening the resulting protein

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Protein

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(1.4) large molecule made up of chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds

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Single gene mutations

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(1.4) alteration of a DNA nucleotide sequence as a result of the substitution insertion or deletion of nucleotides

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Splice-site mutation

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(1.4) mutation at a point where coding and non-coding regions meet in a section of DNA

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Substitution

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(1.4) single gene mutation in which one nucleotide is replaced by another

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Translocation

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(1.4) chromosome mutation in which part of a chromosome becomes attached to another

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Bioinformatics

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(1.5) use of computers and statistics in analysis of sequence data

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Genome

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(1.5) total genetic material present in an organism

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Genomic sequencing

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(1.5) the process of determining the sequence of nucleotide bases for individual genes or entire genomes

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Non-coding

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(1.5) sequences of DNA that do not code for proteins, including those that are transcribed but not translated and sequences that are involved in gene regulation

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Personalised medicine

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(1.5) development in which treatment is based on an individuals genome

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Pharmacogenetics

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(1.5) the study of inherited differences that affect metabolic pathways which can influence individual therapeutic responses to, and side-effects of, drugs

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Sequence data

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(1.5) information concerning amino acid or nucleotide base sequences of a gene or

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Activation energy

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(1.6) input of energy required to start a chemical reaction

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Active site

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(1.6) region on an enzyme molecule where the substrate binds

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Affinity

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(1.6) attraction between the active site of an enzyme and its substrate

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Anabolic reactions

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(1.6) reactions which build up larger molecules from small molecules and which require energy

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Catabolic reactions

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(1.6) reactions which break down large molecules into smaller molecules and which release energy

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Competitive inhibition

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(1.6) slowing of reaction rate due to the presence of a substance resembling the substrate

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End-product

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(1.6) the final product of a series of reactions with enzymes in a metabolic pathway

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Feedback inhibition

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(1.6) enzyme inhibition caused by the presence of an end product of a metabolic pathway

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Induced fit

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(1.6) change to an enzyme’s active site brought about by its substrate

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Metabolic pathway

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(1.6) enzyme-catalysed sequence of chemical reactions in a cell

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Metabolism

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(1.6) the sum total of all the chemical reactions that take place in cells

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Non-competitive inhibition

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(1.6) enzyme inhibition by a substance that permanently alters the active site of the enzyme

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Product

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(1.6) substance resulting from an enzyme-catalysed reaction

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Substrate

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(1.6) substance on which an enzyme works

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Acetyl coenzyme A

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(1.7) molecule that transfers the acetyl group to the citric acid cycle

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Acetvi group

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(1.7) produced by breakdown of pyruvate, joins with oxaloacetate in the citric acid cycle

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ATP synthase

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(1.7) membrane-bound enzyme that synthesises ATP

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Cellular respiration

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(1.7) release of energy from respiratory substrates

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Citrate

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(1.7) citric acid; first substance produced in the citric acid cycle

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Citric acid cycle

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(1.7) second stage of aerobic respiration occurring in the matrix of mitochondria

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Coenzyme A

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(1.7) substance that carries acetyl groups into the citric acid cycle

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Dehydrogenase

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(1.7) enzymes that remove hydrogen from their substrates; important in the citric acid cycle

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Electron transport chain

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(1.7) group of proteins embedded in membranes of mitochondria and chloroplasts

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Electrons

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(1.7) negatively charged particles that yield energy as they pass through an electron transport chain

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Energy investment phase

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(1.7) the phosphorylation of intermediates in glycolysis, which uses two molecules of ATP in the first stage of glycolysis

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Energy pay-off stage

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(1.7) the second stage of glycolysis, which leads to the generation of more ATP

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Glucose

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(1.7) sugar that is the main respiratory substrate in cells

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Glycolysis

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(1.7) first stage in cellular respiration

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Hydrogen ion

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(1.7) an atom of hydrogen that has lost an electron leaving a positively charged proton (symbol: H*)

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Intermediate

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(1.7) substance in a metabolic pathway between the original substrate and the end product

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Matrix

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(1.7) central cavity of a mitochondrion in which the citric acid cycle occurs

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Mitochondrion

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(1.7) cell organelle in which the aerobic stages of respiration occur (plural: mitochondria)

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NAD

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(1.7) coenzyme which carries hydrogen and electrons from glycolysis and the citric acid cycle to the electron transport chain

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Net gain

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(1.7) overall gain of ATP during glycolysis

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Oxaloacetate

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(1.7) substance that combines with the acetyl group in the citric acid cycle to form citrate

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Phosphorylation

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(1.7) addition of phosphate to a substance

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Pyruvate

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(1.7) the end product of glycolysis

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Fast-twitch muscle fibre

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(1.8) type of muscle fibre used in short bursts of activity

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Glycogen

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(1.8) store of glucose in muscle cells and liver

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Lactate

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(1.8) produced by the fermentation of pyruvate in mammalian muscle cells

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Muscle fatigue

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(1.8) painful condition caused by the accumulation of lactic acid in muscles

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Myoglobin

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(1.8) protein in muscle tissue that can bind with oxygen

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Oxygen debt

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(1.8) builds up during fermentation in muscle cells

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Skeletal muscle

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(1.8) muscle attached to the skeleton that brings about locomotion

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Slow-twitch muscle fibre

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(1.8) type of muscle fibre used in endurance activities

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Corpus luteum

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(2.1) formed from a follicle after ovulation: produces progesterone

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Follicle

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(2.1) cluster of cells in the ovary that protects the developing ovum and secretes hormones

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Gametes

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(2.1) sex cells containing the haploid chromosome number

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Interstitial cells

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(2.1) cells in testes found between the seminiferous tubules; produce testosterone

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Oestrogen

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(2.1) hormone produced by the ovary that helps in the repair and thickening of the endometrium after menstruation

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Ovaries

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(2.1) female sex organs in which ova are produced

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Oviduct

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(2.1) fine tube connecting an ovary to the uterus; location of fertilisation

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Progesterone

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(2.1) hormone produced by the ovary that thickens and vascularises the endometrium

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Prostate gland

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(2.1) produces fluid that makes up part of the semen

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Seminal vesicles

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(2.1) glands producing fluid that forms part of the semen

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Seminiferous tubules

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(2.1) very narrow tubes in the testes in which sperm cells are produced

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Testes

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(2.1) male sex organs responsible for the production of sperm

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Testosterone

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(2.1) hormone produced by interstitial cells

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Zygote

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(2.1) fertilised egg cell

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Endocrine gland

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(2.2) gland that produces and releases hormones

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Endometrium

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(2.2) inner lining of the uterus

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Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

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(2.2) pituitary hormone that controls development of follicles in ovaries and sperm production in males

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Follicular phase

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(2.2) first stage in the menstrual cycle during which a follicle develops

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Hormone

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(2.2) protein released by an endocrine gland into the blood that acts as a chemical messenger

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Hypothalamus

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(2.2) region of the mammalian brain that secretes releaser hormone at puberty

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Interstitial cell stimulating hormone (ISH)

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(2.2) hormone from the pituitary gland that stimulates testosterone production by the interstitial cells

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Luteal phase

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(2.2) second stage of the menstrual cycle in which a corpus lureum is present

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Luceinising hormone (LH)

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(2.2) pituitary hormone that triggers ovulation and corpus luteum development

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Menstrual cycle

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(2.2) approximately 28-day cycle in the middle of which ovulation occurs

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Menstruation

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(2.2) removal of the endometrium and an unfertilised egg cell at the end of a menstrual cycle

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Negative feedback

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(2.2) system of maintaining a steady state in various body systems

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Pituitary gland

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(2.2) gland in the brain that releases many hormones

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Releaser hormone

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(2.2) hormone which affects the pituitary gland to trigger puberty

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Vascularisation

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(2.2) when body tissue develops capillaries

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Artificial insemination (Al)

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(2.3) insertion of donated sperm directly into the uterus

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Continuous fertility

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(2.3) males secrete a steady level of testosterone and produce a steady quantity of sperm continuously after puberty

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Contraception

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(2.3) the intentional prevention of pregnancy (conception) by natural or artificial methods independent variable

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Cyclical fertility

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(2.3) women are only fertile for a few days during each menstrual cycle

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In vitro fertilisation (IVF)

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(2.3) medical procedure involving fertilisation of eggs by sperm in laboratory containers

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Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)

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(2.3) injection of sperm directly into an egg during IVF

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Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)

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(2.3) genetic profiling of embryos prior to implantation during fertility treatments

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Semen

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(2.3) also called seminal fluid; fluid that contains sperm cells

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Allele

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(2.4) form of a gene coding for a version of a characteristic

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Amniocentesis

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(2.4) prenatal test to assess health of fetus using cells from amniotic fluid

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Anomaly scan

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(2.4) antenatal ultrasound scan that checks for physical abnormalities

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Antenatal screening

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(2.4) use of tests to identify risk of a disorder before birth

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Autosomal recessive

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(2.4) allele on chromosomes 1-22; expressed in phenotype if the genotype is homozygous for the recessive allele

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Autosome

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(2.4) chromosome that is not a sex chromosome

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Charionic villus sampling (CVS)

A

(2.4) prenatal test to assess health of the fetus using cells from the

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Dating scan

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(2.4) antenatal ultrasound scan to determine pregnancy stage and due date

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Diagnostic tests

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(2.4) tests such as amniocentesis used to confirm if the fetus has a medical condition

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Embryo

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(2.4) stage of development up to about 8 weeks that leads to the formation of a fetus

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False positive result

A

(2.4) error in reporting in which a test result indicates presence of a condition which is actually absent

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Fetus

A

(2.4) stage of a baby after 8 weeks of development

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Heterozygous

A

(2.4) having two different alleles of the same gene

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Homozygous

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(2.4) having two identical alleles of the same gene

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Incomplete dominance

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(2.4) when an allele is not completely masked by a dominant allele, thus affecting an individual’s phenotype

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Karyotype

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(2.4) display of matched chromosomes produced for medical purposes

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Marker chemicals

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(2.4) substances produced during pregnancy which are tested for alongside scans

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Pedigree chart

A

(2.4) diagram showing the occurrence of phenotypes of a particular gene in a family tree

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Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A

(2.4) metabolic disorder that is tested for by postnatal screening

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Postnatal screening

A

(2.4) diagnostic testing of newborn babies

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Prenatal diagnosis

A

(2.4) identification of the risk of disorders in unborn babies

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Sex-linked recessive

A

(2.4) recessive allele carried on the X chromosome

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Ultrasound scanning

A

(2.4) diagnostic procedure used for various prenatal checks, such as establishing the stage of pregnancy and the date that the baby is due

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Artery

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(2.5) blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart

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Capillary

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(2.5) narow, thin walled blood vessel that exchanges materials with the tissues

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Connective tissue

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(2.5) type of tissue found between other tissues and often supports other tissues

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Endothelium

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(2.5) layer of cells that lines the inner surface of blood vessels

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Lumen

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(2.5) central channel of a tube such as a blood vessel

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Lymph fluid

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(2.5) fluid made up from issue fluid collected into lymph vessels which circulates the body

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Lymph vessels

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(2.5) tiny vessels in which lymph circulates around the body

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Plasma

A

(2.5) liquid component of the blood

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Pressure filtration

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(2.5) passage of molecules through membranes under pressure

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Smooth muscle

A

(2.5) muscle tissue which can contract involuntarily

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Tissue fluid

A

(2.5) Fluid which bathes cells in tissues; derived from blood

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Vasoconstriction

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(2.5) narrowing of blood vessels to reduce blood flow

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Vasodilation

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(2.5) widening of blood vessels to increase blood flow

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Vein

A

(2.5) blood vessel with valves that transports blood back to the heart

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120/80 mmHs

A

(2.6) typical blood pressure reading for a young adult

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Acetylcholine

A

(2.6) neurotransmitter released by parasympathetic nerve fibres

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Antagonistic

A

(2.6) opposing actions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems

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Atrial diastole

A

(2.6) part of the cardiac cycle in which the heart muscle of the atria relaxes

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Atrial systole

A

(2.6) part of the cardiac cycle in which the heart muscle of the atria contracts Atrio-ventricular (AV) valve

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Atrio-ventricular (AV) valve

A

(2.6) heart valve found between the atria and the ventricles

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Atrio-ventricular node (AVN)

A

(2.6) nervous tissue found at the junction between the atria and the ventricles

227
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Auto-rhythmic cells

A

(2.6) cells in the SAN which set the rate at which the heart contracts

228
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Autosomal dominant

A

(2.4) allele on chromosomes 1-22; always expressed in phenotype

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Cardiac muscle

A

(2.6) muscle that makes up the heart walls

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Cardiac cycle

A

(2.6) contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle in a heartbeat

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Cardiac output

A

(2.6) volume of blood expelled from one ventricle of the heart per minute

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Coronary heart disease (CHD)

A

(2.6) condition caused by blockage of coronary arteries of information between them

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Deoxygenated blood

A

(2.6) blood, usually in veins, that carries little oxygen

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Diastole

A

(2.6) part of the cardiac cycle during which cardiac muscle is relaxed

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Electrocardiogram (ECG)

A

(2.6) record of electrical activity in the heart; used to detect abnormalities

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Hypertension

A

(2.6) abnormally high blood pressure in arteries

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Medulla

A

(2.6) part of the brain with centres controlling breathing, heart rate and peristalsis

238
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Noradrenaline

A

(2.6) hormone and neurotransmitter

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Oxygenated blood

A

(2.6) blood containing a high level of oxygen

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Parasympathetic nerves

A

(2.6) nerve fibres which result in a decrease in heart rate; part of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)

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Semi-lunar (SL) valves

A

(2.6) valves leading into the main arteries leaving the heart

242
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Sino atrial node (SAN)

A

(2.6) region of nervous tissue in the wall of the right atrium; receives impulses from the medulla

243
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Sphygmomanometer

A

(2.6) instrument used to measure blood pressure

244
Q

Stroke volume

A

(2.6) volume of blood expelled from the left ventricle during one cardiac cycle

245
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Sympathetic (accelerator) nerve

A

(2.6) nerve fibre that stimulates an increase in heart rate; part of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)

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Systole

A

(2.6) part of the cardiac cycle in which cardiac muscle is contracted

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Ventricular diastole

A

(2.6) part of the cardiac cycle in which the cardiac muscle of the ventricles relaxes

248
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Ventricular systole

A

(2.6) part of the cardiac cycle in which the cardiac muscle of the ventricles contracts

249
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Angina

A

(2.7) chest pain occurring when blood supply to heart muscle is restricted

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Acheroma

A

(2.7) swelling on inner wall of artery made up of fatty material and connective tissue

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Atherosclerosis

A

(2.7) potentially serious condition in which acheromas clog the arteries

252
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVD)

A

(2.7) diseases affecting the heart and circulation

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Cholesterol

A

(2.7) lipid molecule needed for cell membranes and in synthesising steroid hormones

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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

A

(2.7) blood clot in a deep vein, often in the leg

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Embolus

A

(2.7) any detached mass of material carried by the circulation

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Fibrin

A

(2.7) protein that helps form a blood clot

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Fibrinogen

A

(2.7) blood protein that is converted to fibrin during the blood clotting process

258
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Heart attack

A

(2.7) serious medical emergency in which blood supply to the heart muscle is blocked

259
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High-density lipoprotein (HDL)

A

(2.7) carries excess cholesterol away from body cells and artery surfaces to the liver for elimination

260
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LDL receptor

A

(2.7) receptor that recognises LDLs and encourages their uptake

261
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Lipoprotein

A

(2.7) assembly of protein with lipid that enables movement of lipid in water and through membranes

262
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Low density lipoprotein (LDL)

A

(2.7) carries cholesterol to body cells; if body cells have enough cholesterol, LDL may deposit cholesterol leading to atheroma in arteries

263
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Myocardial infarction (MI)

A

(2.7) medical term for a heart attack in which blood flow to the heart is reduced

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Peripheral vascular disease

A

(2.7) condition caused by blockage to arteries other than coronary arteries, the aorta or those in the brain

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Prothrombin

A

(2.7) blood component important in clotting it is converted to thrombin during clotting

266
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Pulmonary embolism

A

(2.7) embolism (blood clot) in the pulmonary circulation

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Statins

A

(2.7) medicine that helps lower LDLs in the blood

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Thrombin

A

(2.7) produced from prothrombin during blood clotting

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Thrombosis

A

(2.7) blood clot within a blood vessel

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Adrenal glands

A

(2.8) glands located above the kidneys which release the hormone adrenaline

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Adrenaline

A

(2.8) hormone that stimulates the release of glucose from glycogen during stress or exercise

272
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Body mass index (BMI)

A

(2.8) body mass in kilograms/(the square of their height in metres) (Note: This is an approximate measure of whether someone is over- or underweight)

273
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Glucagon

A

(2.8) hormone produced by the pancreas that stimulates the conversion of glycogen into glucose in the liver

274
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Glucose tolerance test

A

(2.8) diagnostic test for diabetes in which blood glucose level is measured after drinking a glucose solution

275
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Haemorrhage

A

(2.8) rupture of blood vessels which may give internal bleeding

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Homeostasis

A

(2.8) maintenance of a steady state in the cells of a living organism

277
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Insulin

A

(2.8) hormone produced by the pancreas that stimulates the conversion of glucose into glycogen in the liver

278
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Obesity

A

(2.8) extremely overweight condition; having excess body fat in relation to lean tissue

279
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Type 1 diabetes

A

(2.8) condition in which an individual is unable to regulate blood sugar level due to a lack of the hormone insulin

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Type 2 diabetes

A

(2.8) condition in which an individual is unable to regulate blood sugar level because cells, especially in the liver, are unresponsive to insulin

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