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1. Maths (VERY BASIC)
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a. Measurements
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i. Convert between units
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ii. 1mL=1cm^3
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iii. scientific notification
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iv. know units
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b. Operators
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i. Order of operations (PEDMAS)
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ii. Exponents
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iii. Square and square roots
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c. Equations
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i. Fundamental algebra
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ii. Equating equations, words to equations, manipulate units
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d. Statistics
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i. Basics of probability
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ii. Mean and SD
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e. Trigonometry
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i. Apply Pythagoras theorem
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ii. Manipulate cos, sin, tan ratios in equations
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iii. Angles and degrees
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f. Logarithms
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i. Components of a logarithm
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ii. Apply in context of pH and pKA
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iii. Interpret graphical representations
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g. Graphs
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i. Interpret graphs
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ii. Trends: linear, exponential, sigmoidal
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iii. Significance of area under a curve ex. Velocity versus time the area under the curve is displacement
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iv. Tangents to curve
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v. Change in conditions effect graph
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2. Physics (BASICS)
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a. Vectors and scalars
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i. Perform vector addition and basic trigonometry
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b. Motion
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i. Displacement, velocity, acceleration, circular motion, projectile motion and equations
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ii. Interpret and predict graphs of motion
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c. Forces
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i. Understand and apply newtons laws
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ii. Understand gravity, normal force, tension, torque, springs and friction
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iii. Determine centre of gravity and net force affecting it
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iv. F=ma
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d. Energy
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i. Nature of energy and conservation
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ii. Rules for potential and kinetic energy
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iii. Equate and resolve various forms of energy
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e. Work
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i. Work and W=Fd
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ii. Know the relationships between work, energy and power
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f. Momentum
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i. Momentum and conservation
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ii. Impulse and understand graphically
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g. Simple machines
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i. Inclined plane, pulley and lever
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ii. Apply concepts of work and energy to machines
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h. Fluids
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i. Pressure, density, specific gravity
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ii. Principle of buoyancy
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iii. Predict flow of fluids
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i. Solids
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i. Understand thermal expansion
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j. Magnetism
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i. Understand/apply concepts of magnetic and electric fields
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ii. Use right hand rule to predict the force of a particle
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k. Electricity
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i. Rules of charge
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ii. Predict effect of charged particles on each other
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iii. How charge through a wire is related to electric and magnetic fields
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l. Circuits
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i. Series and parallel circuits
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ii. Resistance, current or voltage of circuits
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iii. Effect of changes to circuit
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m. Waves
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i. Terminology and types of waves
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ii. Relationship between velocity, frequency and wavelength
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iii. Predict the result of interference
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iv. Understand simple harmonic motion
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n. Sound
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i. Decibel scale
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ii. Doppler effect and beat frequency
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o. Light
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i. Reflection and refraction
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ii. Predict path of light as it traverses through different media
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iii. Lenses and mirrors
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iv. Predict location and dimensions of images formed by mirrors and lenses
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p. Radioactivity
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i. Half life
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ii. Radioactive decay and properties
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3. Chemistry (EXTENSIVE YEAR 1)
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a. Atoms and periodic table
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i. Element, simplest form of a substance (don’t confuse with substance) composed of ob
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ii. Alkaline metals-highly reactive metals (blow-up in water!)
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iii. Transition
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iv. Nature of atoms
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v. Trends in periodic table, patterns regarding atomic size and electronegativity
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vi. Ionization energy, amount of energy needed to steel an electron away from an atom (low ionization energy for a weak bond)
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vii. Different category of elements, features and common elements
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b. Stoichiometry
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i. Interconvert units especially with regard to moles and molecular weights
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ii. Balance equations
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c. Bonding and quantum mechanics
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i. Types of bonding
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1. covalent bonds, share electrons
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2. ionic bonds, steals electrons
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ii. Electronegativity and polarity of molecules
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iii. Shapes of molecules according to VSEPR theory
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iv. Effect of electron withdrawing groups
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v. Hybridized bonding and how it affects bond strength
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vi. Electron orbitals and quantum numbering
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d. Kinetics and equilibrium
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i. Understand/apply Le Chatelier’s principle
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ii. Know the effect of heat, catalysist, and change in concentrations on reaction rates
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iii. Calculate the rate and order of a reaction
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iv. Know equivalence and equilibrium points and interpret graphically
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e. States of Matter
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i. Substance that cannot be separated into things
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ii. Solid- fixed shape and volume
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iii. Gas- occupies the space
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iv. Liquid- fixed volume
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v. Understand/apply the ideal gas laws to predict the deviation of real gases from the law
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f. Solutions
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i. Know how changed conditions will affect solubility, temperature, pH, chemical concentrations, pressure
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ii. Apply Ksp values to determine solubility and precipitation
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iii. Understand how chemical properties affect solubility
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g. Phase changes and colligative properties
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i. Understand heat capacity and specific heat
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ii. Interpret phase diagrams
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iii. Understand vapour pressure and Raoult’s law
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iv. Understand how vapour pressure impacts boiling and melting points
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v. Understand and apply the concepts of boiling point elevation and freezing point depression
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h. Thermodynamics
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i. Laws of thermodynamics
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ii. Understand entropy, enthalpy and Gibbs Free Energy
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iii. Predict whether a reaction will be spontaneous
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iv. Predict whether a reaction will be exothermic or endothermic
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i. Acids and bases
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i. Understand what pH is and be able to calc H and OH ion concentrations
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ii. Understand pKA values and how they relate to pH values
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iii. Know the links between an acid or base and its conjugate
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iv. Predict whether a molecule will act as an acid or base depending on its structure
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v. Understand the acid base titrations graphically
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vi. Understand how molecular stability, solubility and electronegativity relate to acidity
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vii. Predict how an acid-base indicator will respond to a solution, given pH and pKA values
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j. Electrochemisty
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i. Reduction and oxidation reactions
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ii. Predict which molecule will act as an oxidising agent or reducing agent
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iii. Apply E values to calculate the potential of a cell and direction of a reaction
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iv. Apply E values to compare reduction potentials
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v. Understand the components of galvanic cell and how electrons and ions flow in such a cell
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4. Organic Chemistry (very BASIC) hydroCARBON chemistry!
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a. Nomenclature
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i. Understand and apply IUPAC naming conventions
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ii. Draw molecular structures from chemical name and vice-versa
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b. Sterochemisty
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i. Differentiate between isomers
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ii. Chirality
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iii. Enantiomers and diastereomers
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iv. Visualise the rotation of molecules and determine their stereochemistry
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v. Recognise Fischer and Haworth structures
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vi. Apply the R-S naming system
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c. Hydrocarbons
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i. Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes
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ii. Structure of alcohol, carboxylic acids, esters, ethers, ketones, aldehydes, amines, and amides
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iii. Properties and effects of the major functional groups
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d. Organic reactions
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i. Resonance and tautomerisation
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ii. Common organic reactions
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iii. Predict the type of reaction organic molecules will undergo
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iv. Apply concepts of electronegativity and acid base chemistry to organic molecules
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5. Biology (BASIC but inclusive)
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a. Genetics
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i. Medellin genetics and construct and interpret punnet squares
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ii. Basic nature of DNA and features
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iii. Sexual reproduction
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b. The heart
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i. Physiology of heart and blood flow
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ii. Pressure and volume operate in heart
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iii. Predict impact of changes in heart physiology
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c. The lungs
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i. Physiology of lungs
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ii. Process of breathing and gas exchange
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iii. Predict the impact of changes in lung physiology
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d. The kidneys
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i. Structure and function
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ii. Filtration
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iii. Concentration and pressure gradients
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iv. Cellular transport
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e. The nervous system
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i. Components of the nervous system
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ii. Different nervous systems
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1. ANS
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2. PNS
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3. CNS
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iii. Feedback regulation
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f. Cells
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i. Parts of a cell
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ii. Mitosis- single cell division to two cells, chromosomes replicate but remain attached to centriole (center) and identical DNA is pulled apart until the cell divides
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iii. Meiosis- (sperm and egg cells are created this way) they only have half the DNA, first chromosomes replicate, matched pairs align themselves at centromere some DNA may be passed between matched pairs (crossover) cell divides and divides again.
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1. Meiosis 1 first division
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2. Meiosis 2 second division leaves 4 daughter cells with 1 half of DNA in each 4 cells
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iv. osmosis
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