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1.1 Monomers and Polymers
Define monomer,
Give some examples of monomers,
Define polymer
6  cards
1.2 Carbohydrates
What are monosaccharides,
What are monosaccharides,
Name the 3 hexose monosaccharides
23  cards
1.3 Lipids
What are lipids,
What are the main types of lipids,
How do triglycerides form
14  cards
1.4 Proteins
What is the general structure of ...,
How many amino acids are there an...,
How do dipeptides form
15  cards
1.4.2 Enzymes
What are enzymes,
How do enzymes lower activation e...,
What are enzymes made up of
21  cards
1.5 Structure of DNA and RNA
Describe the structure of a nucle...,
Name the pentose sugars in dna an...,
State the role of living cells
10  cards
1.5.2 DNA replication
Why is dna replication described ...,
Outline the process of semi conse...,
Describe the meselson stahl exper...
5  cards
1.6 ATP
Describe the structure of adenosi...,
Explain the role of atp in cells,
What can the products of atp hydr...
5  cards
1.7 Water
State 4 biologically important pr...,
Explain why water is significant ...,
Polar
8  cards
1.8 Inorganic ions
What are inorganic ions,
Where are inorganic ions found,
Explain the role of hydrogen ions...
6  cards
2.1 Structure of eukaryotic cells
Define the term eukaryotic cell,
Define the term prokaryotic cell,
State the relationship between a ...
43  cards
2.2 Mitosis and the cell cycle
State what the cell cycle is,
Outline the stages of the cell cycle,
Explain why the cell cycle does n...
25  cards
3.1 Surface area to volume ratio
How does an organism s size relat...,
How does an organism s surface ar...,
How might a large organism adapt ...
6  cards
3.2 Gas exchange
Name three features of an efficie...,
Why can t insects use their bodie...,
Name the three main features of a...
34  cards
3.3 Digestion and absorption
Define digestion,
Which enzymes are involved in car...,
Where are the enzymes involved in...
15  cards
3.4.1 Mass transport in animals
Describe the structure of haemogl...,
Describe the role of haemoglobin,
Name three factors affecting oxyg...
31  cards
3.4.2 Mass transport in plants
How is water transported in plants,
Describe the structure of xylem v...,
Explain the cohesion tension theory
14  cards
4.1 DNA, gene and chromosomes
What are three components of nucl...,
Describe the components of dna,
Describe the structure of dna
20  cards
4.2 DNA and protein synthesis
What is the genome,
What is the proteome,
Describe the structure of messeng...
12  cards
4.3 Genetic diversity can arise from mutation or meiosis
What is a mutation,
Why might a mutation not lead to ...,
What is a substitution mutation
17  cards
4.4 Genetic diversity and adaptation
Define population,
What is an allele,
Define genetic diversity
17  cards
4.5 Species and taxonomy
Define species,
What are the advantages of courts...,
Define classification
12  cards
4.6 Biodiversity within a community
What is biodiversity,
Define community,
How do you calculate index of div...
7  cards
4.7 Investigating diversity
Name four ways we can measure gen...,
What is meant by gene techonolgy,
Why do scientists prefer to use g...
6  cards
5.1 Photosynthesis
Where is the site of photosynthesis,
Equation for photosynthesis,
Balanced photosynthesis equation
55  cards
5.2 Respiration
Name the 4 main stages in aerobic...,
Where does glycolysis occur,
Where does the link reaction occur
31  cards
5.3 Energy and ecosystems
How do plants use sugars from pho...,
What is biomass,
Suggest the units for biomass
18  cards
5.4 Nutrient Cycles
What is decomposition,
Explain the significance of nitro...,
What are saprobionts
37  cards
6.1.1 Survival and response
Whats a stimulus,
What is a receptor,
What is a response
16  cards
6.1.2 Receptors
What features are common to all s...,
Describe the basic structure of a...,
What stimulus does a pacinian cor...
10  cards
6.1.3 Control of heart rate
Define myogenic,
State the name of the 2 nodes inv...,
Where are the 2 nodes involved in...
12  cards
6.2.1 Nerve impulses
Describe the general structure of...,
Describe the additional features ...,
Name 3 processes schwann cells ar...
19  cards
6.2.2 Synaptic transmission
What is the function of synapses,
Describe the structure of a synapse,
Outline what happens in the presy...
14  cards
7.1 Inheritance
Define genotype,
Define phenotype,
What is an allele
24  cards
7.2 Populations
Define species,
Define population,
Define gene pool
8  cards
7.3 Evolution may lead to speciation
Give genetic factors that cause p...,
Other than genetic factors why el...,
Why does natural selection occur
12  cards
7.4 Populations in ecosystems
Define community,
Define ecosystem,
Describe biotic factors giving ex...
24  cards
8.4 Gene technology
What is meant by recombinant dna ...,
Why does recombinant dna technolo...,
Summarise the process of using re...
9  cards

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