Biology 3
A detailed quiz for the further biology unit
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What part of the lungs take in oxygen and how?
alveoli by diffusion
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How are the alveoli and villi adapted to do their job? (dont forget that they also have moist, thin walls)
good blood supply and large surface area
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plants absorb mineral ions by active transport. What cells absorb these ions?
root hair cell
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What is Transpiration?
The loss of water vapour through leaves
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The guard cells control the rate of transpiration by opening and closing the stomata. What conditions increase this rate?
warm, dry and windy
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Where does the blood go in our bodies?
from the heart to the lungs then to the heart and then the body
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What subtance do red blood cells contain, and what does this turn to when oxygentated?
Haemoglobin -> Oxyhaemoglobin
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What 2 things happen during excercise?
heart rate increases/arteries dilate
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Why do we get a stitch during exercise?
Lactic acid is produced due to an oxygen debt through anaerobic respiration
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What main substance is absorbed by the kidneys?
Urea
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"I have few, sometimes no dietary restricions! (yey)" <-this person has kidney disease, what was their treatment?
Transplant
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What did people think about microorganisms before 1765
That microorganisms spontainously generated
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In dialysis the blood passes through a machine. What part does the same job as the Glomerulus?
The semi permeable membrane
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Bacteria is used to make...
Cheese and Yoghurt
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During fermentation what is the word equation for yeast?
Glucose->Ethanol+Carbon dioxide
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How are cheese and Yoghurt production similar?
They both require a starter culture
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What is micoprotein also known as?
Quorn
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What is the fungus used to grow Penicillin?
Penicillium
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Name two eco freindly fuels
Biofuel/biogas
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Why are the above mentioned fuels more environmentally freindly?
They are carbon neutral
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What is "Aseptic technique"
sterilising equipment for growing bacteria
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Why are many microbes grown at 25 degrees?
because a higher temperature would allow dangerous bacteria to grow
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LAST QUESTION: WAS THIS QUIZ ANY GOOD?
yes
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How do substances move in active transport?
from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
How are the alveoli and villi adapted to do their job? (dont forget that they also have moist, thin walls)
Back
good blood supply and large surface area
Card 3
Front
plants absorb mineral ions by active transport. What cells absorb these ions?
Back
Card 4
Front
What is Transpiration?
Back
Card 5
Front
The guard cells control the rate of transpiration by opening and closing the stomata. What conditions increase this rate?
Back
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