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1.1 Structure of DNA
Name the 3 components of a nucleo...,
Where is the 3 end of the nucleotide,
Where is the 5 end of the nucleotide
21  cards
1.2 Replication of DNA
Why is dna replicated,
What is the term to describe how ...,
What are the 3 stages of dna repl...
27  cards
1.3 Gene Expression
What 3 types of rna does transcri...,
What is gene expression,
What are the differences between ...
26  cards
1.4 Cell Differentiation
What is cellular differentiation,
Where are meristems found and wha...,
What are the two types of stem ce...
14  cards
1.5 The structure of the genome
What is the genome,
What is a gene,
What are possible functions of th...
5  cards
1.6 mutations
What is a mutation,
Name the four types of single gen...,
What is the impact of a deletion ...
19  cards
1.7 evolution
What is evolution,
What is the processor evolution n...,
What is natural selection
22  cards
1.8 genomic sequencing
What is genomic sequencing,
How can computer programs be used...,
How can we compare sequence data
22  cards
2.1 Metabolic Pathways
What are metabolic pathways,
What 3 different ways can metabol...,
What is an anabolic reaction
21  cards
2.2 cellular respiration
What is glycolysis,
What is the process of glycolysis,
What is the process of the citric...
13  cards
2.3 Metabolic Rate
What are 3 ways to measure metabo...,
Order groups of organisms from hi...,
What do organisms with high metab...
8  cards
2.4 metabolism in conformers and regulators
What do external factors affect,
Give 3 examples of abiotic factors,
What is a conformer
35  cards
2.5 metabolism and adverse conditions
What are some animals reactions t...,
What is dormancy,
When does dormancy occur
26  cards
2.6 environmental control of metabolism
What are microorganisms,
Why are microorganisms used,
What do microorganisms use and pr...
26  cards
2.7 genetic control of metabolism
How can wild strains of microorga...,
Explain how mutagenesis works,
What is recombinant dna technology
22  cards
3.1a Food supply
What is food security,
What are the 3 components of food...,
What leads to a demand for increa...
12  cards
3.1b Photosynthesis
Why is light energy absorbed by p...,
What are the fates of light when ...,
What do carotenoids do
7  cards
3.2 Plant and Animal Breeding
What characteristics do breeders ...,
Why are plants and animals bred t...,
Why and wherare plant field trial...
17  cards
3.3 Crop Protection
What reduces productivity,
What are properties of annual weeds,
What are properties of perennial ...
17  cards
3.4 Animal Welfare
Compare ethics of intensive and f...,
Compare financials of intensive a...,
Name 4 behavioural indicators of ...
3  cards
3.5 Symbiosis
What is symbiosis,
What is a parasite,
Explain the metabolism of parasites
8  cards
3.6 Social Behaviour
Give examples of behaviours of an...,
What is social hierarchy,
Explain social hierarchy
18  cards
3.7 Components of biodiversity
What are components of biodiversity,
What is genetic diversity,
What is species diversity
6  cards
3.8 Threats to Biodiversity
What happens as a result of over ...,
Explain genetic diversity in a sp...,
What is the bottle neck effect
14  cards
Essay Questions
Crop protection chemical and biol...,
Animal welfare 4,
Metabolic pathways features types...
4  cards

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