Science Revision. Flashcards
Osmosis Definition.
Osmosis is the net movement of water molecules from a high water concentration to a low water concentration through a semi-permeable membrane.
Active Transport Definition.
The movement of particles/substances through a semipermeable membrane against a concentration gradient, using energy released through respiration.
Diffusion Definition.
The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to low concentration.
Photosynthesis Word Equation.
Carbon Dioxide + Water -> Glucose + Oxygen.
Natural Selection.
There is variation in characteristics within a population. If these characteristics allow a species to survive, those with the genes will reproduce and pass them on. Over time, a new species is created.
Who introduced the concept of Natural Selection?
Charles Darwin.
Large intestine function.
Absorb water.
Small intestine function.
Absorb nutrients, break down food and get rid of unecessary waste.
Liver function.
Produces bile - triangular shape on diagrams.
Gall bladder function.
Stores bile produced by the liver.
Oesophagus function.
Allows passage of food from the mouth and throat to the stomach.
Is this a plant or animal cell?
Plant cell.
Is this an animal or plant cell?
Animal cell.
What do plant cells have that animal cells don’t? (3)
Vacuoles, cell walls, chloroplasts.
Mitochondria function.
Release energy for the cell via aerobic respiration.
Nucleus function.
Controls the cells activities and contains the genetic material.
Cytoplasm function.
Jellylike substance where chemical reactions of the cell occur.
Cell membrane function.
Controls what enters/exits the cell.
Ribosomes function.
Site of protein synthesis - where proteins are made.
Cell wall function.
To support and strengthen the cell.
NOT FOR PROTECTION.
Vacuole function.
Keeps the cell rigid and provides support.
Chloroplasts function.
Contains chlorophyll where photosynthesis occurs.
Battery symbol.
Converts chemical energy into electrical potential energy.
Cell symbol.
Converts chemical energy into electrical potential energy.