AQA spec link: 3.1.9
Relevant chapter: B6 Preventing and treating diseases. AQA Biology third edition textbook-Page 102-103
Specification requires students to know the following;
Students should be able to describe the process of discovery and development of potential new medicines, including preclinical and clinical testing. Traditionally drugs were extracted from plants and microorganisms. • The heart drug digitalis originates from foxgloves. • The painkiller aspirin originates from willow. • Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming from the Penicillium mould. Most new drugs are synthesised by chemists in the pharmaceutical industry. However, the starting point may still be a chemical extracted from a plant.
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This bundle includes the B6 unit-Preventing and treating disease. This is a combined science unit. All lessons have been done in accordance to the specification requirements. Videos have been embedded for ease of use (no internet connection required except for a BBC-drug trials video-URL provided), and printer friendly resources attached. Search the individual lessons for more information on the lesson content. Save 23% by purchasing this bundle :) Lesson 1-Vaccination Lesson 2-Antibiotics and painkillers (L1) (taught this over 2 lessons, both included in this resource pack). Lesson 3-Antibiotics and painkillers (L2) Lesson 4-Discovering drugs Lesson 5-Developing drugs
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