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Unit 1 - DNA and the Genome - Structure of DNA
Nucleic acids,
Nucleotide composition,
Genetic information
10
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Unit 1 DNA and the Genome
Eukaryotes,
Prokaryotes,
Dna organisation in prokaryotes
14
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DNA replication
First stage of dna replication ap...,
Second stage applies to both lead...,
Requirements
11
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
What is pcr,
Amplification,
How much does one cycle of pcr in...
20
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Genetic Code and Proteins
How does the variety of protein s...,
Protein functions,
Gene
13
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Structure and function of RNA
Rna,
Differences between dna and rna,
Types of rna
6
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Gene expression
Gene expression basic overview,
How is gene expression influenced,
How many cells are expressed
4
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Transcription
Transcription basic overview,
Start and end of transcription,
Enzyme used in transcription and ...
10
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Modification of the Primary Transcript
Introns,
Exons,
Why splicing is necessary
6
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Translation
Translation,
Codons,
Trna
4
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Process of Translation
Part 1,
Part 2,
Part 3
8
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One gene many proteins
0
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Cellular differentiation
Cellular differentiation in multi...,
Differentiation definition,
How does cell differentiation occur
16
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Extended answer for cellular differentiation
Differentiation of stem cells poi...,
Differentiation of stem cells 4 6,
Differentiation of stem cells 7 10
5
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Structure of genome
Genome definition,
Genome composition,
Purpose of non coding regions of dna
6
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Mutations
Mutations definition,
Without external factors influenr...,
Mutagenic agents radiation
7
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Single gene mutations
Single gene mutations definition,
Single gene mutation substitution,
Single gene mutation insertion
12
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Chromosome structure mutations
Chromosome structure mutations,
Chromosome structure mutation dup...,
Evolutionary importance of gene d...
7
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Mutations extended answer
Notes on single gene mutations 1 ...,
Notes on single gene mutations 5 ...,
Notes on chromosome mutations a b...
4
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Evolution
Evolution definition,
How is genetic material transferred,
Vertical transfer
12
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Natural selection
Natural selection,
Process of natural selection,
Quantitative traits
8
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Speciation
Speciation definition,
Species definition,
2 types of speciation
9
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Extended answer - Isolation and Mutation / Selection
Isolation and mutation 1 2 and 3,
Isolation and mutation 4 5 and 6,
Selection 1 and 2
5
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Genomic sequencing
What is the genome,
Genomics,
Genomic sequencing
12
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Phylogenetics
Phylogenetics,
How to find how closely related l...,
Molecular clocks
10
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Food production
Why is there an increasing demand...,
Food security definition,
Environmental degradation caused by
11
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Light absorption
What is light,
Visible light,
Colours wavelength from low to high
13
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Never make same mistake twice!
Complex carbohydrate formed from ...,
What does atp do to g3p,
What two things are required for ...
11
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Photosynthesis Stage 1
Stage 1 known as,
Overview of stage 1,
Production of atp by lightphotoph...
4
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Photosynthesis summary
Photosynthesis equation,
Factors affecting photosynthesis
2
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Calvin Cycle (Carbon fixation stage)
Part 1,
Part 2,
Part 3
4
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Design features chromatography
Grind up leaves with sand,
Use acetone,
Filter mixture
11
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Plant and animal breeding to improve characteristics
Selective breeding,
Characteristics selected for by b...
2
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Plant field trials
What can plant field trials be se...,
What do reliable and valid field ...,
Selection of treatments
5
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Variation
Two types of variation,
Discrete variation,
Continuous variation
5
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Plant and animal breeding
Gamete,
Genotype,
Homozygous
5
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Inbreeding
Outbreeding,
Why does selective breeding lead ...,
Inbreeding
6
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Cross breeding and F1 hybrids
Crossbreeding,
What do crossbred population show,
What will the crossbred be used for
8
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Genetic technology
Genetic technology,
Recombinant dna technology,
What can recombinant dna technolo...
4
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Weeds, pests and diseases
Monoculture,
Problems with monoculture,
Weeds
11
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Control of weeds, pests and diseases by cultural methods
Cultural methods description,
Ploughing,
Removal of weeds
5
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Pesticides
Herbicides,
Pesticides,
Fungicides
19
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Biological controls and IPM
Biological control,
Predator example,
Parasite example
7
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Never make same mistake twice - prelim
Step 1 of pcr,
Remember when talking about graph...,
When talking about rubp concentra...
5
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Animal welfare
Animal welfare,
Main indicators of animal welfare,
Five freedoms for animal welfare
23
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Symbiosis
Symbiosis,
Two types of symbiosis,
Mutualistic symbiotic relationship
19
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Biodiversity - components of biodiversity
3 measurable components of biodiv...,
Genetic diversity,
What can happen if one population...
8
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Threats to biodiversity
Exploitation,
Over exploitation,
How to avoid over exploitation
6
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Biodiversity- habitats
Habitat fragmentation,
Causes of habitat fragmentation,
Effect of habitat fragmentation
4
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Biodiversity - introduced species
Introduced species,
Naturalised species,
Invasive species
4
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Social behaviour - social groups
3 behaviours animals have that ar...,
Social hierarchy,
How is the dominant position in a...
13
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Social behaviour- altruism and kin selection
Altruism,
Reciprocal altruism,
Kin selection
4
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Social behaviour - social insects
Social insects,
A truly social insect will have,
Reproduction and survival of the ...
8
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Primate behaviour
Primates,
What do primate groups require,
How do primates take care of ther...
12
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Extended answer on biodiversity and its measurements
Marks 1 and 2,
Marks 3 and 4,
Marks 5 and 6
3
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Extended answer on invasive species
Marks 1 and 2,
Marks 3 and 4,
Marks 5 and 6
3
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Extended answer on parasites
Marks 1 and 2,
Marks 3 4 and 5,
Mark 6
3
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Metabolism
Cell metabolism,
Metabolic pathways,
What do metabolic pathways do
9
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Proteins in the membrane
Cell membrane consists of,
The cell membrane is permeability,
How are molecules transported acr...
10
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Enzymes
How are metabolic pathways contro...,
How do reactions start,
What do enzymes do to reactions
9
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Control of enzymes
Factors affecting enzyme activity,
Ways of regulating enzyme activity,
3 types of inhibitors
11
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Extended answer - competitive and non-competitive inhibition
Marks 1 and 2,
Marks 3 4 and 5
2
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Extended answer on catabolism and anabolism
Marks 1 and 2,
Marks 3 and 4,
Marks 5 and 6
3
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Extended answer on social hierarchy and competitive hunting
Marks 1 and 2,
Marks 3 and 4,
Marks 5 6 and 7
3
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Extended answer social insects
Marks 1 and 2,
Marks 3 4 and 5
2
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Respiration
Respiration,
Respiration general formula,
Atp and it s use
28
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Primate social behaviour extended answer
Marks 1 and 2,
Marks 3 4 and 5
2
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Fermentation
Fermentation conditions,
Fermentation takes place in,
Atp produced compared to aerobic ...
8
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Measurement of metabolic rate
Metabolic rate,
Unit of metabolic rate,
3 ways of measuring metabolic rate
11
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Circulation
Why do high metabolic rates requi...,
Order of metabolic rates of amphi...,
Arteries
19
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Metabolism in conformers and regulators
Abiotic factors that can affect a...,
Two ways organisms can respond to...,
Conformer definition
12
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Homeostasis
Physiological homeostasis,
How is homeostasis brought about,
Does negative feedback require en...
29
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Environmental control of metabolism
Microorganisms,
Three domains of life andone exam...,
Uses of microbes
30
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Metabolism in adverse conditions
Adverse conditions,
What happens if organisms have no...,
How do organisms survive these ad...
17
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Avoiding adverse conditions
How can adverse conditions be avo...,
Migration,
What does migration allow
16
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Genetic control of metabolism
Wild type strain,
Wild type strain phenotype,
How can the pure strains of these...
28
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Remember
Fermentation in animals products,
When drawing conclusions remember,
Effect of mutations in the region...
7
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4 Mark extended response
2 possible qs,
Crop protection
2
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