these are the flashcards I used. I got into medical school with these notes. please double check the info is correct as there may be a few errors.
| Front | explain the process of blood clotting |
| Back | 1. platelets and damaged tissue release thromboplastin protein2. thromboplastin activates an enzyme that catalyses conversion of prothombin to its active form thrombin3. thrombin catalyses soluble fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin4. mesh of fibrin forms that traps platelets and red blood cells form a clot |
| Front | structure of DNA/RNA |
| Back | polynucleotides composed of mononucleotides linked via condensation reactions to form phosphodiester bonds |
| Front | why is water important for plants? |
| Back | - required for photosynthesis- maintain rigidity of cells- transport of substances- thermoregulation |