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B1 GCSE
gcse unit 1 AQA
Question | Answer |
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the nucleus contains.. | genetic material in the form of chromosomes |
metabolism? | The chemical reactions that take place in the body |
metabolic rate? | the rate at which chemical reactions take place in the body |
organisms compete for? | Plants: light,space,water,nutrients. Animals: space/territory,food,water,mates. |
how many chromosomes dos the nucleus have? | 23 pairs |
chromosomes carry.. | ..genes that control the development of different characteristics-is a short length of the chromosome. |
what is a healthy diet? | it contains the right balance of the different foods we need. |
factors causing environmental changes. | Living: infectious disease, predators, availability of food sources, competitors. Non-Living: average temp. average rainfall. air/water pollution. |
Food groups & their uses | Carbs-provide energy. Proteins- growth,cell repair/replacement. Fibre: everything runs smoothly through digestive system. Fats: keep warm and release energy. Minerals/Vitamins: small amounts for healthy functioning. |
Menstrual cycle: Stage 1 | Day 1-is when the bleeding starts. the uterus lining breaks down for about four days. |
Menstrual cycle: Stage 2 | The lining of the uterus builds up again, from day 4-14, into a hick spongy layer full of blood vessels ready to receive a fertilised egg. |
Menstrual cycle: Stage 3 | an egg is released from the ovary at Day 14 |
Menstrual cycle: Stage 4 | thickened uterus tissue lasts for around 14 days and if no fertilisied egg is received the uterus lining breaks up and the cycle repeats itself. |