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SB6, SB8, SB9 Biology (paper 2) 📍 Flashcards

1
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Chloroplast definition

A

site of photosynthesis

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2
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organelles in a plant cell

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cell wall, vacuole, chloroplast, mitochondria, ribosomes, nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm

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3
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Reagent used to test for starch

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Iodine

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4
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What are the plant organs

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Stem, root and leaves

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5
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what are the tissue layers in a leaf?

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• Cuticle
• Upper epidermis
• Palisade mesophyll
• Spongy mesophyll
• Lower epidermis

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6
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What tissue layer does photosynthesis occur in?

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Palisade mesophyll

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7
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What is the cuticle?

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• A waxy waterproof, transparent layer
• Reduces water loss during evaporation
• Acts as a layer of protection

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What is the upper epidermis?

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Transparent layer in order to allow light to be absorbed

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9
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Palisade mesophyll tissue layer

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Large number of palisade cells are found here to maximise rate of protein synthesis

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Adaptation of the spongy mesophyll

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Contains air spaces to maximise surface area and increase gas exchange

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Function of the guard cells

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• Controls the opening and closing of the stomata
• Allows gases to diffuse in or out
• Also allows water vapour to leave

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12
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What are the 2 transport vessels in a plant?

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Xylem and phloem

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13
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Function of xylem

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Transports water and dissolved mineral ions

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Function of phloem

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Transports sucrose (sugar) and amino acids

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15
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Endothermic reaction

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Chemical reaction where heat is absorbed

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16
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Function of roots

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Absorb water and nutrients from the soil

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17
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Photosynthesis definition

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the process by which plants convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into oxygen and glucose.

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18
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Autotroph meaning

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Plants can make complex molecules (glucose) from simple molecules (co2 and water)

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19
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Producer meaning

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Organisms (plants) that are able to make their own food and therefore are at the start of all food chains

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20
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Word equation for photosynthesis

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Carbon dioxide + Water
—> Glucose + Oxygen

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21
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Function of glucose in plants

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• Produces starch for storage
• Helps with respiration
• Synthesises lipids to provide seeds with energy
• Form cellulose to make cell walls

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22
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Function of oxygen in plants

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Helps with respiration or it diffuses out

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23
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Diffusion definition

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Movement of particles from high to low concentration

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24
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What is a limiting factor?

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Factor that slows down rate of a process (eg photosynthesis)

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25
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3 factors that can affect rate of photosynthesis

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Temperature, C02 concentration and light intensity

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26
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Denatured meaning

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When the active site of an enzyme loses its shape and is no longer complementary to the substrate

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27
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Pigment found in chloroplasts

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Chlorophyll

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28
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Factors that affect amount of chloroplasts

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Amount of leaves, amount of nutrients, diseases

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29
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Equipment that can be used to measure light intensity

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Light meter

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30
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What is light measured in?

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Lux

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31
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Why is there a higher concentration of carbon dioxide at night in plants?

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there’s a higher rate of respiration as it doesn’t photosynthesise. This produces more carbon dioxide.

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32
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How does a high temperature affect the rate of photosynthesis?

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Enzymes become denatured [state meaning]

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33
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How do low temperatures affect the rate of photosynthesis?

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Less kinetic energy is present therefore less collisions occurs between molecules meaning that less reactions happen

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34
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What’s the optimum temperature for photosynthesis

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25 degrees Celsius

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35
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How do guard cells control the opening and closing of the stomata?

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When the plant has a sufficient amount of water, the guard cells take in the water and swell (turgid) causing the stomata to open to allow gas exchange.

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36
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Inverse square law calculation

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1/d² - Light intensity is inversely proportional to distance

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37
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Method to measure volume of gas released in photosynthesis

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[might come soon]

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38
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adaptations of root hair cells

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• Absorbs water (by osmosis) and mineral ions (active transport)
• Has extensions to increase its surface area and increase absorption

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39
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What organelle do roots hair cells not have and why?

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Chloroplast because they are underground and cannot absorb light for photosynthesis

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40
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Active transport meaning

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An energy requiring process where substances are moved across a cell membrane against their concentration gradient

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Osmosis meaning

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Movement of water molecules across a semi permeable membrane from a high concentration to low concentration

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42
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Direction of flow in xylem

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Upwards and unidirectional

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43
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Location of xylem in relation to phloem in a vascular bundle

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Xylem is on the inside whereas the Phloem is on the outside

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44
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function of sucrose

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transports amino acids

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45
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How is water transported in a plant

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Absorbed through osmosis in the root and then up the xylem through transpiration

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46
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Define transpiration

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The pull of water from the root to the leaves to replace the evaporated water

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47
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Monomer of sucrose

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Glucose

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48
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Function of sodium hydrogen carbonate

A

Provides plant with Co2 when added to water to support with photosynthesis

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49
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Function of protease

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Breaks down proteins in cell membrane

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50
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adaptations of the xylem

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• No end walls (to form hollow tubes for water to be drawn)
• Contains no cytoplasm (for free passage of water)
• Lignin thickens the outer walls (to strengthen tubes)

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51
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Adaptations of the phloem

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• Cells have few organelles (to aid the flow of sugars and amino acids)
• Cells are joined end to end by sieve plates (forming tubes to allow translocation)
• Small pores in end walls let substances through

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52
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Companion cell function

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Supports the transport of sugars and amino acids from the leaves to phloem by providing energy

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53
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Translocation meaning

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Active transport of sugars from leaves into phloem

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54
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Direction of flow in phloem

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Bidirectional

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55
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Xerophytic plant meaning

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Plant adapted to survive in extreme conditions

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56
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Examples of xerophytic plants

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Cacti and Marram grass

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57
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Adaptations of xerophytic plants

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• stem stores water • stomata opens at night (because it’s cooler and reduces water loss) • hairs on stem (to trap water vapour) • waxy, thick cuticle

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58
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Structural adaptations of marram grass in a hot, windy and dry environment

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Its leaves roll up to reduce exposure to wind (minimising water loss) • Thick cuticle to reduce water loss • Hairs on inner surface of the leaf (trapping air to reduce water loss)

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59
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Plant adaptations of marram grass in a hot, windy and dry environment

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• Long thin leaves to reduce air resistance • strong root structure to prevent being uprooted • flexible to avoid breaking (in windy conditions)

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60
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Pathway of water in a plant

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Root hair cells -> Root cortex cells -> Xylem -> Leaf mesophyll cells

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61
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Why does the stomata open during the day?

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• Higher light intensity allows for gas exchange (photosynthesis) • which allows water vapour to leave during transpiration

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62
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Why does the stomata close during the night?

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To conserve water as the rate of transpiration is reduced (photosynthesis can’t occur)

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63
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Turgid meaning

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Swollen

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64
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What happens when water leaves the guard cells?

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The guard cells become flaccid • Stomata also closes

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65
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Cohesion meaning

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When water molecules stick together

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66
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Function of transpiration

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• Transports mineral ions • Provides water to keep cells turgid for photosynthesis • Keeps leaves cool (water evaporates)

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67
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How is the flow of water continuous

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Due to the cohesion of water it creates a continuous unbroken column

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68
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Factors that affect the rate of transpiration

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• Temperature • Light intensity • Air movement • Humidity

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69
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How does temperature affect transpiration?

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• A higher temperature increases kinetic energy of water molecules • This makes transpiration through evaporation faster

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70
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How does light intensity affect transpiration?

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• A higher light intensity would increase the rate of photosynthesis by opening more stomata for co2 to diffuse in • This allows more water to evaporate

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71
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How does air movement affect transpiration?

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• Moving air removes water vapour in the air and increases the concentration gradient • Allows evaporation to happen faster

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72
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How does humidity affect transpiration?

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• A lot of water vapour in the air reduces the water concentration gradient • This decreases the rate of evaporation

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73
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Potometer meaning

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Apparatus used to measure the rate of transpiration

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74
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Why is the shoot (upper part of plant) cut under water?

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To prevent air entering the xylem

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75
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Why are the leaves of the shoot dried?

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To remove any excess water

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76
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Equation to work out the rate of transpiration

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Rate = Distance moved by air bubble (m) / Time (min)

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77
Q

How can we reduce leaking in a potometer?

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Assemble equipment underwater

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78
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Source meaning

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Where the products are made

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79
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Sink meaning

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Where the products are stored/ used

80
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Phototropism meaning

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Response to light in a directional movement

81
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Geotropism meaning

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Response to gravity in a directional movement

82
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What tropic responses do shoots have?

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Shoots have a positive phototropism and a negative geotropism

83
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What tropic responses do roots have?

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Roots have a negative phototropism and a positive geotropism

84
Q

What are auxins?

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Growth regulators synthesised in the tips of shoots and roots

85
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How are auxins distributed in phototropism?

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• Auxins are synthesised in the tips of shoots • Auxins diffuse to the shaded side in response to light • This increases the concentration of auxins in the shaded side • Therefore cells in the shaded side elongate at a faster rate • Causing the shoot to bend towards the light

86
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What are auxins similar to?

A

Hormones

87
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How are auxins distributed in geotropism?

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Auxins are synthesised in the tips of roots • Auxins diffuse to the lower side • This increases the concentration of auxins in the lower side and inhibits cell elongation • Causing the cells at the top of the root to elongate at a faster rate (in response to gravity)

88
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What are plant hormones used by farmers for?

A

To obtain larger yields

89
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What are three plant hormones?

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Auxins, ethenes and gibberellins

90
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How are auxins used commercially?

A

They are used as weed killers to maximise yield • Sold as rooting powders to encourage rapid development of roots

91
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What is the commercial use of ethene?

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It controls the ripening of fruit

92
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How are gibberellins used commercially?

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They end seed dormancy: promoting seed germination • Produce seedless fruit • Increase fruit size

93
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Seed dormancy definition

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When seeds are unable to germinate even under ideal growing conditions

94
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Concentration gradient meaning

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A difference between two concentrations

95
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Dependent variable meaning

A

The variable you measure

96
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Independent variable meaning

A

The variable you change

97
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The rate of photosynthesis is directly proportional to what?

A

Light intensity

98
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[SB8]
What substances are exchanged in and out of organisms?

A

• Oxygen
• Carbon dioxide (waste)
• Water
• Dissolved food molecules (eg glucose)
• Mineral ions
• Urea (waste)

99
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What are the transport processes?

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• Diffusion
• Osmosis
• Active transport

100
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Why do multi cellular organisms need exchange surfaces?

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• The distance between the surface and its centre is long (long diffusion distance)
• They have a small surface area in comparison to their volumes (SA:V)
• The transport processes cannot happen sufficiently without them

101
Q

How is villi adapted for absorption?

A

• It’s the folded membrane of small intestines
• This increases SA and absorption rate of digested food

102
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Transport system in animals

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• The blood and circulatory system

103
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Exchange surfaces in animals

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• Lungs and alveoli for gas exchange
• Small intestines and villi for absorption of digested food

104
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Transport systems in plants

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• Xylem (moves water and mineral ions from roots to shoots)
• Phloem (moves sugars and amino acids to where necessary)

105
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Exchange surfaces in plants

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• Roots and hairs (mineral ions and water are absorbed)
• Leaves (stomata - gas exchange)

106
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Factors affecting the rate of diffusion

A

• Surface area
• Concentration gradient
• Diffusion distance
• Temperature

107
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How does surface area affect the rate of diffusion?

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• The bigger a cell the smaller its surface area to volume ratio
• This slows down the rate of diffusion

108
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How does diffusion distance affect the rate of diffusion?

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• The smaller the distance molecules travel, the faster the transport
• Eg blood capillaries and alveoli have walls one cell thick
• This increases the rate of diffusion

109
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How does the concentration gradient affect the rate of diffusion?

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• The greater the difference in concentration the faster the movement
• Therefore more random collisions will occur against the membrane

110
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How does temperature affect the diffusion rate?

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• The higher the temperature, the faster molecules move as they have more kinetic energy
• This results in more collisions against the cell membrane and a faster rate of movement across it

111
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What is Fick’s law?

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Diffusion rate ∝ (surface area x concentration gradient) / diffusion distance

• The rate of diffusion is directly proportional to the surface area and concentration gradient
• But inversely proportional to the thickness of the membrane (diffusion distance)

112
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Organelle where exchange of substances occur

A

Cell membrane

113
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What type of reaction is respiration?

A

An exothermic reaction

114
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Products formed when lipids are digested

A

Fatty acids and glycerol

115
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Why do organisms need energy?

A

• Chemical reactions to build large molecules from smaller ones
• Muscle contraction to allow movement
• Keeping warm (to maintain a constant temperature for optimum enzyme activity)

116
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Definition of aerobic respiration

A

The chemical reaction in cells that uses oxygen to completely break down nutrient molecules to release energy

117
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Aerobic respiration word equation

A

Glucose + Oxygen —> Carbon dioxide + Water

118
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Where does aerobic respiration occur in a cell?

A

Mitochondria

119
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Products in respiration

A

• Carbon dioxide
• Water
• Useful energy

120
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Anaerobic respiration definition

A

Chemical reaction in cells that partially breaks down nutrient molecules to release energy without using oxygen

121
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Differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration

A

• Aerobic respiration requires oxygen whilst anaerobic doesn’t
• Glucose is only completely broken down aerobically
• Aerobic respiration releases larger amounts of energy

122
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Chemical equation for aerobic respiration

A

C6H12O6 + 6O2 —> 6CO2 + 6H2O
(+ energy/ATP)

123
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What is ATP?

A

• Short term energy store in all cells
• Universal energy carrier

124
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Where does anaerobic respiration take place?

A

Muscle cells during vigorous exercise

125
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Why do our bodies use anaerobic respiration?

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• When we exercise at high intensities our muscles have a higher demand for energy
• Therefore oxygen is likely to run out and when it does glucose is broken down without it, producing lactic acid instead
• Glucose has not been fully broken down so there’s still energy stored in the bonds of lactic acid molecules
• Which results in less energy being released

126
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Word equation for anaerobic respiration in animals

A

Glucose —> Lactic acid

127
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Effect of lactic acid buildup

A

It lowers the pH of the muscle tissue as it makes the blood more acidic

128
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Oxygen debt

A

The amount of oxygen required to break down the lactic acid that has built up

129
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Which organisms other than animals respire anaerobically?

A

• Plants
• Yeast (fungi)

130
Q

What is fermentation?

A

Anaerobic respiration in yeast cells

131
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What is the economic importance of fermentation?

A

• It’s used in the manufacturing of bread
(CO2 helps the dough to rise)

• It’s used in brewing
(ethanol produced makes beer)

132
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Word equation for anaerobic respiration in plants and fungi

A

Glucose —> Alcohol + Carbon dioxide

133
Q

How is iodine used to test for starch?

A

It changes its colour to blue/black

134
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Purpose of soda lime in the rate of respiration practical

A

It absorbs any co2 to prevent it affecting the measuring of oxygen

135
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Purpose of cotton wool in the rate of respiration practical

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It protects us and the organisms used from the soda lime because it’s harmful

136
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Purpose of inserting a bung with the capillary tube

A

• Allows us to accurately measure how much oxygen is used up
• No air is lost/gained from surrounding area

137
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Purpose of setting up a control tube

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The tube will have no organisms in it to ensure results are only due to respiration

138
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Why do we time for 5 minutes after marking the position of the coloured liquid?

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• Time is the control variable and prevents results from being affected

139
Q

Why do we measure the distance the liquid has travelled in the rate of respiration practical?

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• It is the dependent variable
• It allows us to see how much oxygen has been consumed

140
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Why do we repeat the rate of respiration practical at different temperatures?

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• Independent variable
• Range of temperatures would help identify the effect it has on respiration

141
Q

What are the 4 blood components?

A

• Red blood cells
• White blood cells
• Plasma
• Platelets

142
Q

What are the 3 types of blood vessels?

A

• Arteries
• Veins
• Capillaries

143
Q

What is a eukaryotic cell?

A

A cell that contains genetic information within a nucleus

144
Q

Adaptations of the alveoli

A

• They are small sacs that increase the SA:V ratio

• They have thin single layers of cells to minimise diffusion distance

• They have ventilation to maintain high levels of O2 entering lungs and low levels of CO2

• They have a good blood supply to ensure a constant supply of blood high in CO2 and low in O2

• They have a layer of moisture on the surface to dissolve gases which supports diffusion

145
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What does ventilation and a good blood supply do for alveoli?

A

It maintains the concentration gradient

146
Q

What is blood?

A

The liquid that transports important substances around the body
(eg oxygen and glucose)

147
Q

Functions of the blood

A

• Helps defend the body against pathogens
• Helps control body temperature
• Helps to maintain the pH of cells

148
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Function of plasma

A

• Carries red and white blood cells and platelets
• Carries dissolved substances eg glucose and oxygen

149
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What colour is plasma?

A

Yellow

150
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Why is the blood red?

A

Due to the haemoglobin in red blood cells

151
Q

What is haemoglobin?

A

The pigment in red blood cells that binds to oxygen and transports it

152
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Function of red blood cells

A

They carry oxygen from the air in our lungs to our respiring cells

153
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Function of white blood cells

A

• Form part of the immune system (fights against infection)
• Lymphocytes produce antibodies
• Phagocytes engulf and digest pathogens

154
Q

What are platelets?

A

Small fragments of cells without a nucleus and are involved in the clotting of blood

155
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Function of platelets

A

• Helps with the clotting of blood
• Clotting forms a network of fibres that trap more platelets and red blood cells to form a scab
• This protects the new skin as it grows underneath
• This also prevents microorganisms from entering

156
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Adaptations of red blood cells

A

• Are biconcave disks which increases their SA:V ratio and also diffusion
• Are packed with haemoglobin which binds to O2
• Have no nucleus which allows more space for haemoglobin
• Haemoglobin contains an atom of iron which gives the pigment its red colour (is brightest when lots of oxygen is bound to it)

157
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Anaemia meaning

A

Not having enough red blood cells in the body

158
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Sickle cell anemia

A

• Consists of deformed red blood cells (loss of biconcave shape)

• Blood cells have a smaller volume and so cannot hold as much haemoglobin (and therefore cannot carry as much oxygen)

• Smaller surface area means that diffusion of oxygen is slower

• Shape can cause blood vessels to block which decreases blood flow

159
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Impacts of having sickle cell anaemia

A

• Sufferers get breathless quickly and are often tired
• Less able to do exercise as muscles get tired quickly

160
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Function of the arteries

A

• They carry oxygenated blood away from the heart and to the body
• Blood is under a high pressure

161
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Adaptations of the arteries

A

• Have a thick layer of muscle and elastic fibres and also thick walls
• This helps it withstand the high pressure and be able to stretch

• Also have a narrow lumen to maintain high pressure

162
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Function of the veins

A

• They carry blood with deoxygenated away from organs towards the heart
• Blood is carried under low pressure

163
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Adaptations of the veins

A

• They have a larger lumen and thin walls because blood is under low pressure
• Veins have valves to prevent blood flowing backwards due to gravity

164
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How are the veins assisted with blood flow?

A

Muscles in the legs and arms help to push blood along the veins when moving

165
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Function of the capillaries

A

They connect arteries and veins

166
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Adaptations of the capillaries

A

• They are very narrow with thin walls one cell thick to minimise diffusion distance
• This increases the diffusion rate

• Also they have very narrow lumens that only allow 1 red blood cell to pass at a time
• This slows blood flow to increase the time oxygen diffuses into cells
• And maximises the diffusion of oxygen

167
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How many chambers does the heart have and where are they found?

A

• 4
• Two upper chambers - left and right atrium
• Two lower chambers - left and right ventricles

168
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What type of blood does the left side of heart carry?

A

Oxygenated blood

169
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What type of blood does the right side of heart carry?

A

Deoxygenated blood

170
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Function of the heart

A

Pumps blood around our body

171
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Adaptations of the heart

A

• Made of 2 pumps
• The walls of our heart is mostly made of muscle
• A muscle wall (septum) separates the two sides of the heart
• Left ventricle is thicker which allows blood leaving it to be under high pressure as it pumps blood around the body

172
Q

What is the coronary artery?

A

The blood vessel that supplies the heart with oxygen

173
Q

What is the vena cava?

A

A vein that brings deoxygenated blood back to the heart

174
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Describe the flow of deoxygenated blood through the heart (1)

A

• Blood flows through the vena cava then ➡️ right atrium
• Blood flows to ➡️ the right ventricle
• The tricuspid valve closes to prevent back flow
• The right ventricle contracts to force the deoxygenated blood into ➡️ the pulmonary artery
• Blood travels to ➡️ the lungs to pick up oxygen

175
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Describe the flow of oxygenated blood through the heart (2)

A

• The newly oxygenated blood is returned to the heart by the pulmonary vein and flows into ➡️ the left atrium
• Blood flows into ➡️ the left ventricle and the bicuspid valve closes to prevent back flow
• The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood around the body through the aorta

176
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Cardiac output definition

A

The volume of blood that is pumped by the heart per unit time

177
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What impact does being fitter have on cardiac output?

A

Fitter people have higher cardiac outputs due to having thicker and stronger ventricular muscles in the heart

178
Q

Heart rate meaning

A

The number of times a heart beats per minute

179
Q

Stroke volume meaning

A

The volume of blood pumped out of the the left ventricle during one cardiac cycle

180
Q

Calculation for cardiac output (cm³min-¹)

A

Heart rate (bpm) x Stroke volume (cm³)

181
Q

What is the aorta?

A

Artery that transports oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body

182
Q

Tropism meaning

A

A plant’s response to stimulus

183
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What is a population?

A

The number of individuals of a species in an area

184
Q

What is a community?

A

The number of individuals of all species in an area

185
Q

What is an ecosystem?

A

All the living organisms and the non-living components in an area

186
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Biotic factor definition and examples

A

A living factor that affects an ecosystem

Eg:
• Food availability (plants)
• Predators (animals)
• Pathogens
• Competition

187
Q

Abiotic factors definition and examples

A

A non-living factor that affects an ecosystem

Eg;
• soil pH and mineral content
• light intensity
• co2 levels for plants
• moisture levels

188
Q

Interdependence meaning

A

When species rely on each other for survival

189
Q

Resources plants and animals could compete for

A

• Food
• Space
• Water
• Mates
• Pollination

190
Q

How could you improve an investigation?

A

Repeating it to:
• Calculate a mean
• Collect more data
• Identify anomalies

191
Q

Examples of interactions that create interdependence in a community

A

• Parasitism
• Mutualism

192
Q

What is mutualism?

A

A relationship between two species where both benefit

193
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What is parasitism?

A

A relationship between two species where the parasite benefits but the host is harmed

194
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Example of parasitism

A

Fleas feed on the host’s blood but don’t provide anything to the host in return

195
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Example of mutualism

A

Bees gain nectar from flowers and they spread pollen as they visit different ones helping with reproduction

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