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Biology Mind Map on B5, created by emilyarnfield on 07/03/2014.
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Dna - Making Proteins
Dna molecules contain a genetic code containing instructions for how to make all the proteins in your body.
A-T , G-C
Dna is a double helix of Paired bases
Dna controls the production of proteins in a cell
Cells make proteins by joining amino acids together
Proteins are made by ribosomes in the cell cytoplasm
Cell Division
Mitosis
New cells are needed for growth and repair
First the cell grows and duplicates its contents
Then it splits into two by Mitosis
Meiosis
Forms sperm or egg cells called Gametes
Produces new cells that only have half the original number of chromosomes
Involves TWO divisions
Animal Development
Have lots of cells that are specialised to do a particular job
Cells in an early Embryo can turn into any type of cell
Cloning can be used to make stem cells
Stem cells may be able to cure many diseases
Phototropism and Auxins
Phototropism is growth towards or away from light
Auxins are plant Growth Hormones
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