biology

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Decks in this class (8)

1.1 Biology Is The Study Of Life And Living Organisms
Understand all living things differ from non-living things List characteristics of living things Understand energy must be extended to maintain life
11  cards
1.2 The Variety Of Life
Appreciate why classification is necessary Understand the use of a key Name the five kingdoms, describe their distinguishing characteristics Understand the hierarchy of classification Know why a binomial system of nomenclature is valuable
8  cards
1.3 Bacteria And Viruses
Know the Structure of a typical bacterial cell and typical virus Know the requirements for bacterial growth Know how bacteria reproduce Understand some ways bacteria and viruses affect human activities Understand why viruses don't fit into the five kingdoms of living organisms
22  cards
1.4 Fungi
Know the Structure of a fungus Understand the methods of nutrition used by fungi Appreciate impact of fungi on humans
8  cards
1.5 Plants
Recall that all plants are autotrophs, and are able to absorb light energy to drive photosynthesis Understand some of steps in adaptation of plants to life on dry land Recall characteristics of the 4 main plant groups
22  cards
1.6 Invertebrates
Know the difference between a vertebrate and invertebrate animal Describe the main characteristics of 4 invertebrate groups Distinguish between different classes of arthropods Understand the importance of metamorphosis in insects
14  cards
1.7 Vertebrate Animals: Five Classes
Know vertebrate characteristics Understand how different classes or vertebrates show increasing adaptation to dry land Know the 5 classes of vertebrate, examples of each
16  cards
2.1 Organisms Are Made Up Of Cells
Know that the basic unit of living organisms is the cell Know that all cells have certain features in common, but that there are differences between plant and animal cells Understand that the study of cells requires the use of a microscope
21  cards

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