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Decks in this class (24)

1.1 - The Structure of DNA
The structure of dna 1,
Dna nucleotide 2,
Sugar phosphate backbone 3
13  cards
1.2 - Replication of DNA
Dna replication 1,
Requirements for replication of d...,
Directionality of dna polymerase 3
15  cards
1.3 - Gene Expression
Gene expression 1,
Differences between dna and rna 2,
Mrna 3
14  cards
1.4 - Cellular Differentiation
Cellular differentiation definiti...,
Cellular differentiation genes 2,
Meristems 3
9  cards
1.5 - The Structure of the Genome
Genome 1,
Gene 2,
Genome and proteins 3
4  cards
1.6 - Mutations
Mutations 1,
Single gene mutations 2,
Insertion 3
15  cards
1.7 - Evolution
Evolution definition 1,
Natural selection definition 2,
Gene transfer 3
14  cards
1.8 - Genomic Sequencing
Genomic sequencing 1,
Bioinformatics 2,
Comparing genomes 3
11  cards
2.1 - Metabolic Pathways
Metabolism 1,
Reversible steps 2,
Irreversible steps 3
20  cards
2.2 - Cellular Respiration
Cellular respiration 1,
Aerobic respiration 2,
Glycolysis definition 3
12  cards
2.3 - Metabolic Rate
Metabolic rate 1,
Measuring metabolic rate 2,
Respirometers 3
10  cards
2.4 - Metabolism in Conformers & Regulators
Metabolism in conformers and regu...,
Conformers 2,
Benefit of conformers 3
14  cards
2.5 - Metabolism in Adverse Conditions
Metabolism in adverse conditions 1,
Dormancy 2,
Types of dormancy 3
10  cards
2.6 - Environmental Control of Metabolism
Microorganism 1,
Examples of microorganisms 2,
Qualities of microorganisms 3
13  cards
2.7 - Genetic Control of Metabolism
Wild strain definition 1,
Qualities desired in wild strains 2,
Mutagenesis 3
11  cards
3.1 - Food Supply, Plant Growth and Productivity
Food security definition 1,
Food production 2,
How to increase food production 3
14  cards
3.2 - Plant & Animal Breeding
Manipulating heritable characteri...,
Plant field trials are carried ou...,
Considerations when planning fiel...
14  cards
3.3 - Crop Protection
Monoculture 1,
Crops 2,
Risks to productivity 3
25  cards
3.4 Animal Welfare
Behavioural indicators 1,
Behavioural indicators 2,
Behavioural indicators 3
8  cards
3.5 - Symbiosis
Symbiosis 1,
Parasitism 2,
Transmission of parasites 3
11  cards
3.6 - Social Behaviour
Behaviours adapted for group livi...,
Social hierarchy increases surviv...,
Behaviours adapted for group livi...
19  cards
3.7 - Components of Biodiversity
Biodiversity 1,
Factors measured 2,
Genetic diversity 3
6  cards
3.8 - Threats to Biodiversity
Exploitation 1,
Overexploitation 2,
Effect of exploitation 3
13  cards
Apparatus and Techniques
Independent variable 1,
Dependent variable 2,
Improving experiments 3
7  cards

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