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What is movement in biology?
An action by an organism or part of an organism causing a change of position or place.
What is respiration?
The chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules and release energy for metabolism.
What does sensitivity mean in biology?
The ability to detect or sense stimuli in the internal or external environment and to make appropriate responses.
Define growth in biological terms.
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What is excretion?
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What is the process of nutrition?
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What is reproduction?
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Define species.
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What is the binomial system of naming species?
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What is a tissue?
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What constitutes an organ?
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Define organ system.
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What is diffusion?
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Define osmosis.
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What is active transport?
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What is a catalyst?
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What are enzymes?
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Define photosynthesis.
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What is a limiting factor?
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What does ingestion mean?
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Define mechanical digestion.
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What is chemical digestion?
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Define absorption.
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What is assimilation?
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What does egestion refer to?
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Define transpiration.
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What is translocation in plants?
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Define pathogen.
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What is a transmissible disease?
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Define active immunity.
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What is passive immunity?
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Define aerobic respiration.
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What is anaerobic respiration?
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Define deamination.
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What is a synapse?
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What are sense organs?
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What is a hormone?
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Define homeostasis.
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What is gravitropism?
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Define phototropism.
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What is a drug in biological terms?
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Define asexual reproduction.
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What is sexual reproduction?
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What is fertilisation?
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Define pollination.
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What is self-pollination?
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Define cross-pollination.
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What is a sexually transmitted infection?
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Define inheritance.
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What is a chromosome?
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Define a gene.
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What is an allele?
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Define haploid nucleus.
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What is a diploid nucleus?
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Define mitosis.
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What is meiosis?
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Define genotype.
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What is phenotype?
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Define homozygous.
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What is heterozygous?
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Define dominant allele.
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What is a recessive allele?
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Define sex-linked characteristic.
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What does variation refer to in biology?
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Define gene mutation.
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What is a mutation?
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Define adaptive feature.
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What is fitness in biological terms?
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Define the process of adaptation.
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What is evolution?
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Define food chain.
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What is a food web?
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Define producer.
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What is a consumer?
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Define herbivore.
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What is a carnivore?
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Define decomposer.
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What is a trophic level?
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Define population.
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What is a community in ecological terms?
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Define ecosystem.
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What is genetic engineering?
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Define sustainable resource.
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What is sustainable development?
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Define a balanced diet.
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What is diarrhoea?
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Define circulatory system.
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What is coronary heart disease?
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Define lymphatic system.
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What is blood clotting?
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Define nerve impulse.
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What is a reflex action?
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Define adrenaline.
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What are antibiotics?
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Define stem cells.
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Study Notes
General Biological Processes
- Movement: Involves an organism or its parts changing position or place.
- Respiration: Chemical reactions within cells that break down nutrients to release energy for metabolism.
- Sensitivity: The capacity to perceive stimuli from the environment and respond accordingly.
- Growth: A permanent increase in an organism's size or mass, resulting from cell number or size increase.
Metabolism and Nutrition
- Excretion: The elimination of metabolic waste products, toxins, and surplus substances from an organism.
- Nutrition: The intake of materials necessary for energy, growth, and development; plants need light, carbon dioxide, water, and ions, while animals require organic compounds and water.
Reproductive Processes
- Reproduction: The biological processes that lead to the production of more of the same species.
- Species: A group of organisms capable of mating and producing fertile offspring.
- Asexual Reproduction: Producing genetically identical offspring from a single parent.
- Sexual Reproduction: Involves the fusion of gametes, creating genetically diverse offspring.
Genetic Terminology
- Gene: A segment of DNA that encodes a specific protein.
- Chromosome: DNA structure that carries genetic information as genes.
- Haploid/Diploid Nucleus: Refers to the number of chromosome sets; haploid contains one set, diploid contains two.
Transport Mechanisms
- Diffusion: Movement of particles from high to low concentration due to random movement.
- Osmosis: Water movement from a high to low water potential through a semi-permeable membrane.
- Active Transport: Energy-dependent process that moves particles from low to high concentration.
Plant Physiology
- Photosynthesis: Process by which plants create carbohydrates from sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.
- Transpiration: Loss of water vapor from plant leaves, facilitating nutrient transport.
- Translocation: Distribution of sucrose and amino acids from sources to sinks in the plant.
Immune Responses
- Pathogen: Organisms that cause disease.
- Active Immunity: Long-term immunity developed through antibody production in response to infection.
- Passive Immunity: Short-term immunity gained from another individual’s antibodies.
Evolution and Adaptation
- Adaptation: Inherited traits that enhance survival and reproduction in specific environments.
- Natural Selection: Process whereby traits that improve fitness become more common in a population over generations.
- Evolution: Change in the adaptive traits of a population over time through natural selection.
Ecosystem Dynamics
- Food Chain: A linear representation of energy transfer between organisms, starting from producers.
- Food Web: A complex network of interconnected food chains.
- Trophic Level: The position of an organism within a food chain, indicating its role as a producer or consumer.
Human Physiology
- Circulatory System: Comprised of blood vessels, a heart, and valves, ensuring unidirectional blood flow.
- Lymphatic System: Circulates lymph and contributes to immune defense.
- Reflex Action: Automatic responses to stimuli, mediated by the nervous system.
Health and Disease
- Coronary Heart Disease: Caused by blocked coronary arteries, influenced by lifestyle factors like diet and smoking.
- Antibiotics: Medications for treating bacterial infections, ineffective against viruses.
Cell Biology
- Enzymes: Proteins that act as biological catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions without being altered.
- Stem Cells: Undifferentiated cells capable of dividing and becoming specialized for various functions.
Fundamental Definitions
- Gene Mutation: Changes in the DNA sequence that can affect genetic traits.
- Balanced Diet: Nutritional intake that meets individual needs without causing malnutrition.
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