Paper 1 Flashcards
Osmosis definition
The diffusion of water through a partially permeable membrane from an area of high water concentration to low water concentration down a concentration gradient
Describe the cell cycle
Stage 1: Replicate of DNA to form 2 copies of each chromosome. Increase in sub-cellular structures eg mitochondria.
Stage 2: Mitosis (nucleus divides). One set of chromosomes pulled to each end of the cell
Stage 3: Cytoplasm and cell membrane divide to form 2 identical daughter cells
How many pairs of chromosomes are in normal body cells?
23 pairs
Define differentiation
The process in which cells become specialised for specific functions
Differentiation in plant v animal cells
Animals: specialisation happens early in life
Plants: differentiate throughout life. Undifferentiated cells are formed at meristems, where cell elongation takes place.
Plant cells can also become unspecialised and re-differentiate many times.
Food test for starch
Add iodine solution
Colour change from orange to blue black in presence of starch
Food test for sugars
Blue Benedict’s solution turns brick red on heating
Food test for protein
Add Biuret reagent
Colour change blue to purple
Food test for lipids
Add ethanol solution
A white precipitate forms
Metabolism
The sum of all reactions in the cell or body
Arteries carry blood…
…away from the heart
Veins carry blood…
…towards the heart
Adaptations of capillaries
-Thin walls: efficient diffusion of oxygen and glucose into cells, and carbon dioxide out
Walls are 1 cell thick
Biological valves v mechanical valves
M: made from titanium or other polymer
B: from pigs or cattle (sometimes human)
M: can last throughout life
B: need replacement every 12-15 years
M: need to take medicine to prevent blood clotting
B: no medicine required
Inhalation
-Ribs move up and out
-Diaphragm flattens and the volume of the chest increases
-Increased volume means a lower air pressure in the chest
-Atmospherics air pressure is higher than the chest so air is drawn into the lungs
Exhalation
-Ribs move down and in
-Diaphragm contracts and the volume of the chest decreases
-Decreased volume means a higher air pressure in the chest
-Atmospherics air pressure is lower than the chest so air is forced out of the lungs
Function of the pulmonary artery
Takes deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs
Function of the pulmonary vein
Carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
Compare xylem and phloem
Xylem: transports water and mineral salts from the roots up to other parts of the plant. Unidirectional. TRANSPIRATION STREAM. provides water to cells to keep them turgid + for photosynthesis
Phloem: transports sucrose and
amino acids from the leaves and other parts of the plant. Bidirectional. Pores in end walls. TRANSLOCATION. moves dissolved sugars made in photosynthesis to other parts of plant allowing for respiration growth and glucose storage
3 ways that pathogens are spread
Air/droplet infection
Water
Direct contact
4 components of the blood
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets
Plasma
3 adaptations of a RBC
-No nucleus- more area for oxygen transport
-Biconcave shape increases SA:V ratio
-Contains haemoglobin to bind to the oxygen
Substances transported in blood plasma
hormones
urea
proteins
CO2
Waxy cuticle
Makes the leaf waterproof