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VCE BIOLOGY 3/4

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Protein Structure & Function
amino acids as the monomers of a polypeptide chain and the resultant hierarchical levels of structure that give rise to a functional protein; proteins as a diverse group of molecules that collectively make an organism’s proteome,
8  cards
Nucleic Acids
nucleic acids as information molecules that encode instructions for the synthesis of proteins: the structure of DNA, the three main forms of RNA (mRNA, rRNA and tRNA) and a comparison of their respective nucleotides
6  cards
Structure of Genes
the structure of genes: exons, introns and promoter and operator regions
5  cards
Protein Synthesis & Gene Expression
the genetic code as a universal triplet code that is degenerate and the steps in gene expression, including transcription, RNA processing in eukaryotic cells and translation by ribosomes
5  cards
Trp Operon
the basic elements of gene regulation: prokaryotic trp operon as a simplified example of a regulatory process
0  cards
The Protein Secretory Pathway
the role of rough endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus and associated vesicles in the export of proteins from a cell via the protein secretory pathway
0  cards
Enzymes as Catalysts
enzymes as catalysts in biochemical pathways
0  cards
Factors that Affect Enzymes
the general role of enzymes and coenzymes in facilitating steps in photosynthesis and cellular respiration; the general factors that impact on enzyme function in relation to photosynthesis and cellular respiration: changes in temperature, pH, concentration, competitive and non-competitive enzyme inhibitors
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Enzymes to Manipulate DNA
the use of enzymes to manipulate DNA, including polymerase to synthesise DNA, ligase to join DNA and endonucleases to cut DNA
0  cards
CRISPR-Cas9
the function of CRISPR-Cas9 in bacteria and the application of this function in editing an organism’s genome
0  cards
Polymerase Chain Reaction
amplification of DNA using polymerase chain reaction
0  cards
Gel Electrophoresis
the use of gel electrophoresis in sorting DNA fragments, including the interpretation of gel runs for DNA profiling
0  cards
Recombinant Plasmids & Transformation
the use of recombinant plasmids as vectors to transform bacterial cells as demonstrated by the production of human insulin
0  cards
Genetically Modified Organism
the use of genetically modified and transgenic organisms in agriculture to increase crop productivity and to provide resistance to disease
0  cards
C3 Photosynthesis
the general structure of the biochemical pathways in photosynthesis from initial reactant to final product
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Light Dependent Stage
inputs, outputs, and locations of the light-dependent and light-independent stages of photosynthesis in C3 plants and the general role of enzymes and coenzymes in facilitating steps in photosynthesis
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Light Independent Stage
inputs, outputs, and locations of the light-independent stages of photosynthesis in C3 plants and the general role of enzymes and coenzymes in facilitating steps in photosynthesis
0  cards
RuBisCo & Calvin Cycle
the role of Rubisco in photosynthesis, including adaptations of C3, C4, and CAM plants to maximise the efficiency of photosynthesis
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Factors That Affect the Rate of Photosynthesis
the factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis: light availability, water availability, temperature, and carbon dioxide concentration; the general factors that impact on enzyme function in relation to photosynthesis: changes in temperature, pH, concentration, competitive and non-competitive enzyme inhibitors
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Agricultural Applications of CRISPR-Cas9
potential uses and applications of CRISPR-Cas9 technologies to improve photosynthetic efficiencies and crop yields
0  cards
Aerobic Cellular Respiration
the general structure of the biochemical pathways in cellular respiration from initial reactant to final product and the general role of enzymes and coenzymes in facilitating steps in cellular respiration
0  cards
Glycolysis
the main inputs, outputs, and locations of glycolysis, including ATP yield
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Krebs Cycle
the main inputs, outputs, and locations of the Krebs Cycle, including ATP yield
0  cards
Electron Transport Chain
the main inputs, outputs, and locations of the electron transport chain including ATP yield
0  cards
Anaerobic Fermentation
the location, inputs, and the difference in outputs of anaerobic fermentation in animals and yeasts
0  cards
Factors that Affect the Rate of Cellular Respiration
the factors that affect the rate of cellular respiration: temperature, glucose availability, and oxygen concentration and the general factors that impact on enzyme function in relation to cellular respiration: changes in temperature, pH, concentration, competitive and non-competitive enzyme inhibitor
0  cards
Biofuel from Fermentation
uses and applications of anaerobic fermentation of biomass for biofuel production
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