Spec questions for revision

Biological molecules

1. What is a dipole
2. State the 7 properties of water
3. Connect them to their importance in the environment
4. Table of the differences between starch (2 types of poly-) and glycogen
5. Relate the structure of mono-, di- and polysaccharides to their function of energy
6. Draw and explain bonding between saccharides (know how to draw α-glucose)
7. Functions of lipids
8. Draw and explain how a triglyceride is synthesized and the bond formed
9. What is the difference between the saturated and unsaturated fats
10. Functions of proteins in the body
11. Draw and name bond between proteins
12. State the types of bonds in proteins
13. Explain the properties and how these bonds occur
14. Know the level of structures within a protein (know examples)
a. Primary
b. Secondary
c. Tertiary
d. Quartenary
15. Know the types of proteins
16. Explain how collagen works
17. Explain how haemoglobin works
18. Explain the importance of the R group
19. Importance of glycoproteins

Mammalian transport system

1. Why do we need transport?

2. Why do multicellular organisms need a mass transport system?
3. Characteristics of a mass transport system?
4. What are the advantages of a closed transport system? P29
5. Structure and disadvantages of a single circulatory system
6. Advantages of a double circulatory system
7. What are the functions of blood?
8. What are the components of blood