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NB: This is a BIOLOGY (SEPARATES) ONLY lesson

Plant defence responses lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). Includes: slide animations, embedded videos, differentiated questions, answers have also been included within the slides. This resource is NOT suitable for combined science students.

AQA spec link: 4.3.3.2
Relevant chapter: B5-Communicable diseases . AQA Biology third edition textbook-Page 94-95.

Students should be able to describe physical and chemical plant defence responses.

Physical defence responses to resist invasion of
microorganisms:
• Cellulose cell walls.
• Tough waxy cuticle on leaves.
• Layers of dead cells around stems (bark on trees) which fall off.

Chemical plant defence responses:
• Antibacterial chemicals.
• Poisons to deter herbivores.

Mechanical adaptations:
• Thorns and hairs deter animals.
• Leaves which droop or curl when touched.
• Mimicry to trick animals.

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