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This document provides a comprehensive overview of survival... Show more
Page 2 Summary: Detailed Examples and Learning Objectives
This page continues the discussion on kineses, providing a detailed example of woodlice behavior in response to moisture levels. It then outlines learning objectives for the lesson.
The woodlice example illustrates how kinesis works in practice:
Example: Woodlice exhibit kinesis by changing their movement patterns in response to moisture levels, which helps prevent desiccation and increases survival chances.
The page concludes with three key learning objectives or questions:
These objectives summarize the main points of the lesson, focusing on the fundamental concepts of stimuli and responses, the differences between taxes and kineses, and the distinction between positive and negative taxis.
Highlight: Understanding the concepts of stimuli, responses, taxes, and kineses is crucial for A level biology chapter 14 response to stimuli and forms a key part of the AQA A Level Biology topic 6 specification.
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Page 1 Summary: Introduction to Survival and Response
This page introduces the fundamental concepts of survival and response in organisms, focusing on taxes and kineses. It begins by defining key terms essential for understanding the topic.
Vocabulary:
The page explains that the ability to respond to stimuli is a characteristic of life that enhances survival chances. It outlines the basic process of stimulus and response:
stimulus → receptor → coordinator → effector → response
This process can involve either chemical control or nerve cells. The text emphasizes that organisms with more appropriate responses have a greater chance of survival and passing on their genes.
Highlight: The ability to respond to stimuli is crucial for survival, allowing organisms to avoid dangers and find resources.
The page then delves into more detailed explanations of taxes and kineses:
Taxes are classified as positive (towards the stimulus) or negative (away from the stimulus) and are named based on the nature of the stimulus.
Example: Single-celled algae exhibit positive phototaxis by moving towards light, which is essential for their photosynthesis and survival.
Kineses are described as responses where the organism's movement is not directly towards or away from the stimulus. Instead, the organism changes its speed and rate of direction change.
Highlight: Kineses are particularly important when a stimulus is less directional, such as with humidity or temperature gradients.
The page concludes with an example of kinesis in woodlice, illustrating how this behavior helps them maintain optimal moisture conditions and increases their chances of survival.
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
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Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
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Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
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This document provides a comprehensive overview of survival and response mechanisms in organisms, focusing on taxes and kineses. It explains how organisms detect and respond to stimuli, which is crucial for their survival and reproduction. The text covers... Show more
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Page 2 Summary: Detailed Examples and Learning Objectives
This page continues the discussion on kineses, providing a detailed example of woodlice behavior in response to moisture levels. It then outlines learning objectives for the lesson.
The woodlice example illustrates how kinesis works in practice:
Example: Woodlice exhibit kinesis by changing their movement patterns in response to moisture levels, which helps prevent desiccation and increases survival chances.
The page concludes with three key learning objectives or questions:
These objectives summarize the main points of the lesson, focusing on the fundamental concepts of stimuli and responses, the differences between taxes and kineses, and the distinction between positive and negative taxis.
Highlight: Understanding the concepts of stimuli, responses, taxes, and kineses is crucial for A level biology chapter 14 response to stimuli and forms a key part of the AQA A Level Biology topic 6 specification.
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Page 1 Summary: Introduction to Survival and Response
This page introduces the fundamental concepts of survival and response in organisms, focusing on taxes and kineses. It begins by defining key terms essential for understanding the topic.
Vocabulary:
The page explains that the ability to respond to stimuli is a characteristic of life that enhances survival chances. It outlines the basic process of stimulus and response:
stimulus → receptor → coordinator → effector → response
This process can involve either chemical control or nerve cells. The text emphasizes that organisms with more appropriate responses have a greater chance of survival and passing on their genes.
Highlight: The ability to respond to stimuli is crucial for survival, allowing organisms to avoid dangers and find resources.
The page then delves into more detailed explanations of taxes and kineses:
Taxes are classified as positive (towards the stimulus) or negative (away from the stimulus) and are named based on the nature of the stimulus.
Example: Single-celled algae exhibit positive phototaxis by moving towards light, which is essential for their photosynthesis and survival.
Kineses are described as responses where the organism's movement is not directly towards or away from the stimulus. Instead, the organism changes its speed and rate of direction change.
Highlight: Kineses are particularly important when a stimulus is less directional, such as with humidity or temperature gradients.
The page concludes with an example of kinesis in woodlice, illustrating how this behavior helps them maintain optimal moisture conditions and increases their chances of survival.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
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Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
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The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
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