biology gcse gateway science b4,5 &6

B4,5 & 6 Quiz **

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  • Created on: 10-06-12 20:42
what is the definition of decay?
when plants and animals die their bodies break down.
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what are 2 decomposers?
bacteria and fungi
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what are 3 detrivors?
earthworms, maggots and woodlice
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what are the 2 types of bacteria?
anerobic and aerobic
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what is the definition of osmosis?
the movement of water particles from an area of a high concentration to an area of a low concentration across the semi permiable membrane.
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what is the xylem made up of?
dead cells
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other than magnesium, proteins and phosphate what is needed in plants?
nitrate
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what are 2 fertilisers?
crop yeild and manure
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where does the energy in a food chain come from?
the sun
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what is a job of earthworms?
get as much oxygen in soil as possible
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what is the job of the guard cell?
stop water backflow
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start of b5: when bones are hollow what are they?
stronger
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what do ligaments do?
holds bones together
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what is the tendons job?
to attach the muscles to the bones
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how many synovial joints are there?
6
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what does the skin excrete?
sweat
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what does the kidneys excrete?
urine
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what does the lungs excrete?
carbon dioxide and water
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start of b6: how do bacteria reproduce?
using asexual reproduction
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what can bacteria be used to make?
cheese
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what are some diseases caused by?
bacteria
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when are antiseptics used?
on the outside of the body
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when are antibiotics used?
on the inside of the body
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why cant cats have normal milk?
their bodies cannot digest it
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what is one of the most common plants used in the production of ethanol?
sugarcane
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what are bacteria
a type of microorganism
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what are biofuels made from
dead plants
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what is biogas made from
methane and carbon dioxide
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Luke Kirwan

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good quiz, but some spelling errors and oddly worded questions

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