N5 Biology Unit 2

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What is a haploid cell?

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A haploid cell is a cell that contains one complete set of chromosomes, which is half the number of chromosomes found in diploid cells. Example: Sperm Cell.

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What hormones regulate blood glucose levels?

Back

Insulin and Glucagon are the hormones responsible for regulating blood glucose levels.

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What is formed when the nuclei of male and female gametes fuse?

Back

A zygote is formed when the nuclei of male and female gametes fuse together.

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What is an example of discrete variation?

Back

Eye colour is an example of discrete variation, as it can be categorized into distinct groups.

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What are the three main components of food?

Back

The three main components of food are Protein, Carbohydrate, and Fat.

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Define a diploid cell.

Back

A diploid cell is a cell that contains two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

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What is the role of insulin in the body?

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Insulin helps to lower blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.

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What is the role of glucagon in the body?

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Glucagon raises blood glucose levels by promoting the conversion of glycogen to glucose in the liver.

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What is a zygote?

Back

A zygote is the initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell.

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What is continuous variation?

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Continuous variation refers to traits that can take on a range of values, such as height or weight.