Cell recognition and the immune system - A LEVEL BIOLOGY

Content covered from 3.2.4 Cell recognition and the immune system AQA A-LEVEL BIOLOGY SPECIFICATION.

Can easily be adapted for other exam boards too.

Covers topics such as (but not limited too):

• Receptor proteins and atigens
• antigen variability on disease
• Phagocytosis and role of lysozymes
• Response on T lymphocytes to a foreign antigen (cellular response)
• Response of B lymphocytes to a foreign antigen, clonal selection and the release of monoclonal antibodies (humoral response)
• Antibody structure and role
• Passive and active immunity
• Vaccines and herd immunity
• Monoclonal antibodies in medicine
• Ethical issues
• Elisa test

Content covered, exam questions/tasks incorporated.

Presentation project option available that is included too. A success criteria is already set with grades ranging from A*-D. Presentation can be set as a class project or homework, then present in front of the class - perfect as a revision tool before assessment. A feedback sheet is included so that scores can be given.