Biology

A quiz on biology across all topics. Includes definitions and questions.

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  • Created by: Hxlli7
  • Created on: 07-11-19 17:37
Define abiotic
Non-living
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Define the active site
Area on an enzyme that the substrate can fit in to
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Define adaptation
Where an organism gradually changes to become better suited to it's enviroment
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What is the difference between a stem cell and an adult stem cell?
An adult stem cell can differentiate into limited types
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What is the difference between anaerobic and aerobic respiration?
Anaerobic - without oxygen
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How are stem cells used?
MAedical treatments
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How is a cacti adapted?
Thick, waxy skin & spines
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Define allele
Alternative form of a gene
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Where are alveoili found?
In the lungs
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What does amylaze break down?
Starch
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What do antibiotics do?
Kill bacteria
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What does an antibody do?
Kill specific pathogens
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Where is an antitoxin released from?
White blood cells
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What is aspirin derived from?
Willow
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Where could you find the atria?
Upper chambers of the heart
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What are auxins?
Growth hormones (plants)
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What are the two types of tumor?
Benign, malignant
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Where is bile produced?
The liver
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Where is bile stored?
The gall bladder
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Which is bigger: bronchi or bronchioles?
Bronchi
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What breaks down carbohydrates?
carbohydrase
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What is the function of the cell membrane?
To control what enters and leaves the cell
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Where is a cell wall found?
Plant, fungal and bacterial cells
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