Biology, Unit 2, Part One, Key Terms

All the key terms for aqa biology modeular, unit 2, for b2.1: Cells, tissues and organs.

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Controls the activities within the cell.
Nucleus
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Where many chemical reactions take place.
Cytoplasm
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Controls the movement of materials in and out of the cell.
Cell Membrane
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Where energy is released during aerobic respiration.
Mitochondria
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Where protein synthesis (the process when proteins are made based on the information from the genes in the nucleus) takes place.
Ribosomes
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Rigid, made of cellulose (a big carbohydrate molecule) for support.
Cell Wall
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Where light energy is absorbed for photosynthesis.
Chloroplasts
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Contains cell sap, tends to be permanent.
Vacuole
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The DNA which carries the instuctions for the making of a new cell/organism.
Genetic material
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Masses of bacteria grown in a culture, visible to the naked eye.
Bacterial Colony
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Adapted for a particular function.
Specialised
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The net movement of particles of a gas/solute from an area of high to low concentration (along the concentration gradient), through a partially permeable membrane.
Diffusion
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Specialised for a particular function.
Differentiate
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A group of cells with similar structure and function.
Tissue
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A tissue that can contract to bring about movement.
Muscle
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A tissue that produces substances, such as enzymes or hormones.
Glandular
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A tissue which covers some parts of the body.
Epithelial
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A tissue which covers the plant.
Epidermal
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Collection of damp, loosely packed cells, inbetween the upper and lower epidermis, can carry out photosynthesis.
Mesophyll
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Transports water UP the plant.
Xylem
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Transports glucose UP and DOWN the plant.
Phloem
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Where many chemical reactions take place.

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Cytoplasm

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Controls the movement of materials in and out of the cell.

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Card 4

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Where energy is released during aerobic respiration.

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Card 5

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Where protein synthesis (the process when proteins are made based on the information from the genes in the nucleus) takes place.

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Sugarpoplady

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Aaah, some of the words i don't even no & i have my exam in less than a month's time

jamesmarkwallis

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My exam is tomorrow!

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