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biological molecules BAILEY
Define monomers,
Define polymerisation,
Define a condensation reaction
54  cards
Differentiation
Define differentiation,
Define tissue
2  cards
eukaryotic cells
Name the materials a algal cell w...,
Name the materials a fungal cell ...,
What is the function of the cell ...
25  cards
Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
List the differences between euka...,
When dna is wrapped around histon...,
What are chromosomes made out of
3  cards
Method of studying cells
What is the equation for total ma...,
Define magnification,
Define resolution
12  cards
Cell fractionation
Define cell fractionation,
Before cell fractionation what ty...,
Why is the solution cold
9  cards
lipids
List the 2 types of lipids,
List the 5 roles of lipids,
List 3 characteristics of lipids
13  cards
electron microscopes
List the advantage of an electron...,
Define tem in terms of what happe...,
Why do parts of the image appear ...
7  cards
proteins
When you join 2 amino acids by a ...,
How many types of amino acids are...,
What are the 4 structures of prot...
10  cards
enzymes
List the 4 types of chemical reac...,
Why are proteins highly specific,
What are the 2 groups of enzymes
10  cards
stages of mitosis
Name the 4 stages of mitosis,
Explain what happens during the p...,
Explain what happens during the m...
5  cards
Prokaryotes and Viruses
Define a prokaryotic cell,
Define a virus,
Describe the structure of aprokar...
5  cards
factors that affect enzyme action
Name the 4 factors that affect en...,
Explain what an increase in tempe...,
Explain what an increase in tempe...
13  cards
cell cycle
What happens in the g0 stage of t...,
List 3 reasons why cells enter th...,
What happens during the g1 stage ...
14  cards
cell membrane structure
Define hydrophobic,
Define hydrophyllic,
Why do phospholipids form a bilayer
15  cards
diffusion
What are the 2 types of diffusion,
Why can carbon dioxide pass throu...,
Define diffusion
8  cards
DNA (+ replication)
Name 2 polynucleotides,
Describe the structure of dna,
Describe how a phosphodiester bon...
27  cards
ATP
What does atp stand for,
Write the word equation for the h...,
What does atp hydrolase do in the...
12  cards
biological importance of water
List the 5 biological importance ...,
Explain why water having a high s...,
Explain why water having a high s...
6  cards
(chapter 4 :) the types of DNA in different organelles
What 3 organelles is the dna in e...,
List 4 characteristics of the dna...,
List 4 characteristics of the dna...
6  cards
chromosomes and genetic code
Define exons,
Define introns,
Define genome
12  cards
the types of RNA
What process is mrna made in,
What does mrna stand for,
What is mrna
15  cards
compare the structure of mRNA and tRNA (5 marks)
Compare the structure of mrna and...
1  cards
transcription
Define transcription,
Explain the process of transcription
2  cards
splicing
When does splicing occur,
In eukaryotes what is the name of...,
Define splicing
3  cards
translation
Define translation,
Explain the process of translation
2  cards
genetic diversity and mutation
What is base substitution mutations,
What is a base deletion,
Define gene mutations
10  cards
osmosis
Define high water potential,
Solvent solute,
Define low water potential
22  cards
active transport
Explain how an na is transported ...,
What type of protein is involved ...
2  cards
co transport
Define cotransport,
Explain how the transport of sodi...
2  cards
effect of ethanol on beetroot membrane
If you increase the concentration...,
Define semi quantitative,
What 2 factors can affect the per...
3  cards
surface area to volume ratio
What needs to be exchanged betwee...,
How are substances exchanged betw...,
What are the features of speciali...
7  cards
gas exchange in single celled organisms and insects
Describe how single celledorganis...,
Explain how diffusion gradients a...,
Explain how mass transport allows...
7  cards
chromosome mutations
What are the 2 different types o ...,
What type of cells are gametes,
What type of cells are human body...
11  cards
meiosis
What type of cells does meiosis p...,
How many nuclear divisions occur ...,
What are the 2 ways the cells are...
10  cards
genetic diversity
Define genetic diversity,
How do you increase the genetic d...,
Define allele frequency
8  cards
selection
Define selection,
What are the 2 types of selection,
Define directional selection
6  cards
species and taxonomy
Define species,
Define fertile,
Explain the similarities between ...
6  cards
statistical testing
Why are statistical tests carried...,
What is chi squared used for,
What is students t test used for
7  cards
biodiversity
Define biodiversity,
What factors can biodiversity be ...,
Define species richness
11  cards
gas exchange in fish
Describe the structure of fish gills,
Describe the structure of fish gills,
Explain the differencebetween par...
5  cards
gas exchange in plants
Explain the adaptations of leaves...,
Describe gas exchange in a plant ...,
Describe gas exchange in a plant ...
4  cards
limiting water loss in xerophytes
Define xerophytes,
List 3 adaptations of xerophytes ...,
List 3 adaptations of xerophytes ...
9  cards
gas exchange in lungs
Describe the pathway of airway,
Explain the difference between re...,
Explain why humans require an eff...
28  cards
enzymes and digestion
Explain the 2 processes of physic...,
What happens during chemical dige...,
Name one carboyhydrate
14  cards
absorption of triglycerides
Describe the structure of the ileum,
Explain how the ileum is adapted ...,
Explain how triglycerides are abs...
3  cards
ions
Define ion,
What are the name of ions with a ...,
What are the name of ions with a ...
12  cards
mistakes from mock
Outline the role of organelles in...,
Why can you not always see the nu...,
Give one advantage of using a tra...
11  cards
species diversity and human activity
What makes a natural ecosystem ha...,
What 3 things does farming impact...,
Explain the ways farmers reduce b...
17  cards
quantitative investigation of vairation
Define interspecific variartion,
Define intraspecific variation,
Define bias in terms of population
11  cards
classification and phylogeny
How do you use the binomial syste...,
What are the advantages of the bi...,
List 4 reasons why different spec...
9  cards
haemoglobin
Describe the function of hameoglobin,
Describe the structure of hameogl...,
Explain the differences between h...
23  cards
circulatory system of a mammal
What affects whether organisms ha...,
What are the 4 main features of a...,
Explain why large animals have a ...
4  cards
aseptic techniques
Define aseptic,
In aseptic techniques what 2 thin...,
What are the 3 steps to working a...
10  cards
cardiac cycle
Describe what happens during atri...,
Explain how valves control the fl...,
Describe what happens during vent...
4  cards
blood vessels
Name the 4 different types of blo...,
What is the function of arteries,
Describe and explain the structur...
10  cards
body defence mechanisms
What 4 things do the immune syste...,
Define pathogen,
Define antigen
19  cards
how to make a dilution series
How to make a serial dilution,
How would you carry out a serial ...
2  cards
phagocytosis
What are the purpose of lysomes,
Describe the process of phagocytosis
2  cards
immune response
What type of white blood cells ca...,
What type of white blood cells ca...,
What are the 2 types of lymphocytes
18  cards
tissue fluid
Define tissue fluid,
Explain the formation of tissue f...,
Define ultrafiltration
3  cards
transport in plants - xylem
Explain how water is lost from th...,
Explain how water is lost frommes...,
Define cohesion
10  cards
antibodies
Why are antibodies examples of a ...,
What is the variable region on an...,
What do disulfide bridges act bet...
6  cards
monoclonal antibodies
Define monoclonal antibody,
Give the 2 uses of monoclonal ant...,
What are the 2 types of targeted ...
13  cards
HIV
What does hiv stand for,
Explain how hiv replicates,
What is the function of hiv mrna
6  cards
transport in plants - phloem
Explain how how translocation occurs
1  cards
investigating plant transport
Give the 3 ways to investigate pl...,
Describe the use of ringing exper...,
Describe the use of tracer experi...
4  cards
AIDS
Can we use the elisa test to diag...,
How do you diagnose aids,
What does aids stand for
7  cards

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