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Summary of Key Concepts Grade 12 Biology

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Biology

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This comprehensive summary provides an overview of the essential concepts covered in Grade 12 Biology, designed to facilitate understanding and review of the key topics in the curriculum. The document covers a wide range of subjects crucial for mastering the course, including: Cell Biology: De...

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cell
biology
prokaryote
eukaryote
nucleus
mitochondira
cell membrane
cell division
genetics
dna
evolution
ecology
population dynamics
cell cycle

Institution Secondary school
Education 12th Grade
Course Biology
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Page 1: Introduction and Cellular Biology

1. Introduction to Biology

• What is Biology?: The study of life and living organisms.

• Scientific Method: Steps include observation, hypothesis, experiment, analysis,
and conclusion.

2. Cell Structure and Function

• Cell Theory: All living organisms are composed of cells.

• Cell Types:

o Prokaryotic: Simple, no nucleus (e.g., bacteria).

o Eukaryotic: Complex, with a nucleus (e.g., plant and animal cells).

• Organelles:

o Nucleus: Control center.

o Mitochondria: Powerhouse, ATP production.

o Ribosomes: Protein synthesis.

o Endoplasmic Reticulum: Transport (smooth and rough).

o Golgi Apparatus: Modifies and packages proteins.

o Lysosomes: Waste disposal.

o Chloroplasts (plants): Photosynthesis.

Page 2: Cell Cycle and Division

1. The Cell Cycle

• Phases:

o Interphase: G1 (growth), S (DNA replication), G2 (preparation for mitosis).

o Mitosis: Division of the nucleus.

▪ Prophase: Chromatin condenses, spindle fibers form.

▪ Metaphase: Chromosomes align at the equator.

, ▪ Anaphase: Sister chromatids separate.

▪ Telophase: Nuclear membranes reform.

o Cytokinesis: Division of the cytoplasm.

2. Meiosis

• Purpose: Produces gametes (sperm and egg cells).

• Stages: Two rounds of division (Meiosis I and II).

o Crossing Over: Genetic recombination in Prophase I.

o Reduction Division: Chromosome number halved.

Page 3: Molecular Genetics

1. DNA Structure and Function

• DNA Composition: Double helix, nucleotide structure (sugar, phosphate, nitrogen
base).

• Base Pairing Rules: A-T (Adenine-Thymine), C-G (Cytosine-Guanine).

• DNA Replication: Semi-conservative model, enzymes involved (e.g., DNA
polymerase).

2. Gene Expression

• Transcription: DNA to mRNA in the nucleus.

• Translation: mRNA to protein in the ribosome.

• Genetic Code: Codons and amino acids.

3. Mutations

• Types: Point mutations (substitution, insertion, deletion), chromosomal mutations.

• Effects: Silent, missense, nonsense, frameshift.

Page 4: Heredity and Mendelian Genetics

1. Mendel’s Laws

• Law of Segregation: Alleles separate during gamete formation.

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