General Biology Flashcards
1
Q
What is aerobic respiration
A
Exothermic reaction that uses glucose to release energy using O2
2
Q
What happens with high co2 levels in the body?
A
Dissolved CO2 makes acidic solution, denatures enzymes
3
Q
What are non communicable diseases?
A
Non infectious diseases
4
Q
Describe the structure of DNA
A
A polymer made of two strands of nucleotides forming a double helix
5
Q
What is an isotonic solution
A
A solution with the same solute conc as inside the cell
6
Q
Where is the relay neuron Found in the reflex arc?
A
Spinal cord
7
Q
Give an example of active transport in animals
A
Absorption of glucose in SI and in liver
8
Q
how is a stent used?
A
open a blocked/partially blocked coronary artery
9
Q
3 uses of mitosis
A
growth repair asexual reproduction
10
Q
symptom of magnesium deficiemcy
A
leaf discolouration
