Life Sciences Resúmenes

A full summary on Chapter 3.2 of the Mind Action Life Science Series for Grade 12 with detailed diagrams, additional definitions and simple layout :)

Well-explained, summarised notes on chromosomes and meiosis. These notes prepare you well for tests, and no textbook learning is necessary. Includes definitions and simplified explanations of confusing ideas, which still contain important, necessary detail. Includes chromosomes and explains concepts like diploid, haploid, alleles; meiosis 1 and 2 including interphase, anaphase, prophase etc., swell as genetic variation and crossing over, with helpful diagrams and good structure. Also includes ka...

Summarized Endocrine System notes: Endocrine and Exocrine System comparisons, Endocrine organs and functions and Hormones. Hormone notes: ADH, TSH, Thyroxin, Growth Hormone, Insulin, Glucagon and Adrenalin - Hormone functions, where secretion and storage occurs, stimulation and Target organs. Notes of Hormone disorders for all 7 Hormones discussed above: Treatment, Prevention, symptoms and signs. Completed worksheets and short summaries are also included.

Summarized Gametogenesis Notes: Spermatogenesis and Sperm Annotated Diagram(Parts and Functions). Oogenesis and Egg Annotated Diagram(Parts and Functions). Summarized Menstrual Cycle Notes: 2 Stages fully explained: Ovarian and Uterine Cycle and Negative Feedback Loop, Graphical representation included. Menopause and Differences between Copulation and Fertilization, Difference between an Embryo and Foetus. Stages of Pregnancy: 3 Trimester stages, Mother's signs and symptoms. Embryo Develo...

Summarized Reproduction in Flowering Plants Notes: Advantages and disadvantages of Sexual and Asexual Reproduction. Process of Sexual Reproduction and Asexual Reproduction, and Gametes. Angiosperm Reproduction. Structure of a Flower: 4 Whorl Arrangement(Calyx, Corolla, Stamen and Carpel) - Labelled Diagrams with parts and their functions. Pollination Types and Examples: Self- Pollination and Cross-Pollination. Fertilization, Seed Formation and Fruit Formation.

Summarized DNA Notes: DNA Structure, Location, Shape(Double Helix) and Components(4 Nucleotide Bases, Sugar Phosphate Backbone), Functions and Roles, The History and Extraction Methods.

Summarized Protein Synthesis Notes: 3 Types of RNA - Functions, Roles and Structures in process explained, The 2 Stages: Transcription and Translation. Detailed Explanations, Flow Diagrams and Images. Antibiotics interference with Protein Synthesis. Relationship between Base sequence and Protein Formation. Genetic Aberrations and Mutations: Causes, Mutation Types(Substitution, Deletion, Insertion), Results: Variation or Damage/Death.

Summarized Population Ecology Notes: Population Ecology Terms and Definitions. Factors affecting population size. Carrying Capacity, Limiting Factors(Density dependent and independent) and Population Regulation. Stable and Unstable Populations. Population Size Measuring: Direct Methods - Census, Arial photography and Indirect Methods: Mark and Recapture, Quadrat Method. Predator and Prey Relationship: Explanation, Benefits and Examples. Food Webs and Populations: Interconnection and affec...

Summarized Endocrine System Notes: Hormones Anti-Diuretic Hormone(ADH), Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone(TSH), Thyroxin, Growth Hormone, Insulin, Glucagon, Adrenalin: Production, Storage, Target Organs and Effects/Functions.