Friday 7 June 2019 Flashcards

1
Q

Give a location in a bacterium where genetic material is found.

A

plasmids

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2
Q

protase

A

proteins to amino acids,
digestion

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3
Q

maltase

A

maltose to glucose,
digestion

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4
Q

restriction / endonuclease

A

cut DNA, genetic modification

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5
Q

how is a RBC different from a WBC

A

no nucleus, smaller, biconcave shape

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6
Q

why will RBCs burst in water

A

osmosis

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7
Q

why is glucose boiled and cooled before a reaction with yeast

A

boiled to remove oxygen;
coled se enzymes don’t get denatured

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8
Q

why might a specific species of animal be very few

A

natural selection;
some animals don’t camoflage well;
they may not produce ofspring

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9
Q

test for proteins

A

biuret reagent - pale purple

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10
Q

why do small animals have a faster respiration rate?

A

larger surface area t volume ratio;
heat energy loss;
respiration produces heat;
maintain body temperature.

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11
Q

what is ostrogen for

A

development of secondary sexual characteristics

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12
Q

Name the cell produced when an egg is fertilised.

A

zygote

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