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IGCSE: What Makes Living Things Tick – Eukaryotes, Prokaryotes, and Mitochondria!

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IGCSE: What Makes Living Things Tick – Eukaryotes, Prokaryotes, and Mitochondria!
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Living organisms exhibit key characteristics and are classified into distinct groups based on their cellular structure and functions. IGCSE Edexcel biology characteristics of living organisms can be remembered using MRS C GREN.

  • All living things demonstrate movement, reproduction, sensitivity, control, growth, respiration, excretion, and nutrition
  • Eukaryotes and prokaryotes differences in biology include the presence or absence of membrane-bound organelles
  • The importance of mitochondria function in cells is demonstrated through its role in aerobic respiration and energy production
  • Living organisms are classified into groups including animals, plants, fungi, protoctists, bacteria, and viruses
  • Each group has distinct characteristics that determine their classification and behavior

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IGCSE EDEXCEL COMBINE SCIENCE BIOLOGY: UNIT 1 THE NATURE AND
VARIETY OF LIVING ORGANISMS
The following sub-topics are covered: a) Characteri

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Page 2: Organism Classification and Pathogens

This page details the various types of living organisms and their distinctive characteristics, with a special focus on prokaryotes and pathogens. It explores the structural and functional differences between different organism groups.

Definition: Prokaryotes are organisms lacking a membrane-bound nucleus and organelles.

Highlight: Viruses are unique particles that can only reproduce within living cells and can infect all types of living organisms.

Example: Lactobacillus bulgaris is a rod-shaped bacterium used in yogurt production.

Vocabulary:

  • Mycelium: A network of fungal threads called hyphae
  • Binary fission: The process by which bacteria reproduce
  • Pathogens: Disease-causing organisms

Quote: "Cells contain chloroplasts (which is the site of photosynthesis)"

IGCSE EDEXCEL COMBINE SCIENCE BIOLOGY: UNIT 1 THE NATURE AND
VARIETY OF LIVING ORGANISMS
The following sub-topics are covered: a) Characteri

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Page 1: Characteristics and Cellular Structure

This page introduces the fundamental characteristics of living organisms and details the structure of eukaryotic cells. The characteristics are organized using the MRS C GREN acronym, which encompasses all vital life functions.

Definition: Eukaryotes are organisms with membrane-bound organelles and a distinct nucleus.

Highlight: The nucleus contains genetic material and controls cellular activity, while being enclosed in a nuclear membrane.

Vocabulary:

  • Homeostasis: The maintenance of stable internal conditions
  • Organelles: Specialized structures within cells performing specific functions

Example: The cell membrane contains receptor molecules that regulate substance transport in and out of the cell.

Quote: "Mitochondria: where aerobic respiration occurs, providing energy for the cell"

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IGCSE: What Makes Living Things Tick – Eukaryotes, Prokaryotes, and Mitochondria!

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Living organisms exhibit key characteristics and are classified into distinct groups based on their cellular structure and functions. IGCSE Edexcel biology characteristics of living organisms can be remembered using MRS C GREN.

  • All living things demonstrate movement, reproduction, sensitivity, control, growth, respiration, excretion, and nutrition
  • Eukaryotes and prokaryotes differences in biology include the presence or absence of membrane-bound organelles
  • The importance of mitochondria function in cells is demonstrated through its role in aerobic respiration and energy production
  • Living organisms are classified into groups including animals, plants, fungi, protoctists, bacteria, and viruses
  • Each group has distinct characteristics that determine their classification and behavior

24/03/2023

871

 

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IGCSE EDEXCEL COMBINE SCIENCE BIOLOGY: UNIT 1 THE NATURE AND
VARIETY OF LIVING ORGANISMS
The following sub-topics are covered: a) Characteri

Page 2: Organism Classification and Pathogens

This page details the various types of living organisms and their distinctive characteristics, with a special focus on prokaryotes and pathogens. It explores the structural and functional differences between different organism groups.

Definition: Prokaryotes are organisms lacking a membrane-bound nucleus and organelles.

Highlight: Viruses are unique particles that can only reproduce within living cells and can infect all types of living organisms.

Example: Lactobacillus bulgaris is a rod-shaped bacterium used in yogurt production.

Vocabulary:

  • Mycelium: A network of fungal threads called hyphae
  • Binary fission: The process by which bacteria reproduce
  • Pathogens: Disease-causing organisms

Quote: "Cells contain chloroplasts (which is the site of photosynthesis)"

IGCSE EDEXCEL COMBINE SCIENCE BIOLOGY: UNIT 1 THE NATURE AND
VARIETY OF LIVING ORGANISMS
The following sub-topics are covered: a) Characteri

Page 1: Characteristics and Cellular Structure

This page introduces the fundamental characteristics of living organisms and details the structure of eukaryotic cells. The characteristics are organized using the MRS C GREN acronym, which encompasses all vital life functions.

Definition: Eukaryotes are organisms with membrane-bound organelles and a distinct nucleus.

Highlight: The nucleus contains genetic material and controls cellular activity, while being enclosed in a nuclear membrane.

Vocabulary:

  • Homeostasis: The maintenance of stable internal conditions
  • Organelles: Specialized structures within cells performing specific functions

Example: The cell membrane contains receptor molecules that regulate substance transport in and out of the cell.

Quote: "Mitochondria: where aerobic respiration occurs, providing energy for the cell"

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15 M

Pupils love Knowunity

#1

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950 K+

Students have uploaded notes

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iOS User

I love this app so much, I also use it daily. I recommend Knowunity to everyone!!! I went from a D to an A with it :D

Philip, iOS User

The app is very simple and well designed. So far I have always found everything I was looking for :D

Lena, iOS user

I love this app ❤️ I actually use it every time I study.