Exam Questions Flashcards
1
Q
What is deoxyribose?
A
Pentose sugar
2
Q
Why is a large sample size used
A
To ensure there is a representative sample of the population
3
Q
Why are repeats important?
A
Allows anomalies to be identified
Makes the line of best fit more reliable
4
Q
Why is percentage by mass used instead of change in mass?
A
Allows comparison
Different potatoes start at different masses
5
Q
Why can a vaccine not protect you from other diseases?
A
Different diseases contain different antigens
No memory cells for other diseases
6
Q
Why are multiple injections of an antigen given?
A
More antigens
More memory cells
So more antibodies produced
7
Q
What is meant by phylogenetic relationship?
A
Share evolutionary relationship
