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Biology Tutor here to share concise and detailed resources! I have been tutoring for 4+ years and worked as a content creator for various online education sites including MyVideoTutor & Oxbridge Learning
GCSE Biology - The Menstrual Cycle
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GCSE Biology - The Menstrual Cycle

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on The Menstrual Cycle A carefully laid out powerpoint covering the main content in easy to understand slides, including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: Human reproduction & secondary sex characteristics The role of testosterone in sperm production Female reproduction and the menstrual cycle The role of FSH, LH, oestrogen and progesterone in the control of the menstrual cycle Exam questions with answers
Rod & Cone Cells (AQA A-Level Biology 3.6.1.2)
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Rod & Cone Cells (AQA A-Level Biology 3.6.1.2)

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2 summary pages for rod & cone cells Detailed summary of all the information needed for AQA A-Level Biology exam Includes content on how the sensitivity to light, sensitivity to colour and visual acuity are explained by differences in the optical pigments of rods and cones and the connections rods and cones make in the optic nerve Easy to understand descriptions and diagrams help students to fully understand the importance of rod and cone cells and all the information needed for the exam
GCSE Biology - Culturing Microorganisms
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GCSE Biology - Culturing Microorganisms

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GCSE Biology Revision Powerpoint on Microscopy Full revision powerpoint including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: Cell Division & Binary Fission Calcualting number of bacterial cells Culturing process and aseptic techniques Testing the Effect of Antibiotics on Bacterial Growth & Plasmids Calculating area of colony or zone of inhibition
Carbohydrates Summary Sheet (AQA A-Level Biology)
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Carbohydrates Summary Sheet (AQA A-Level Biology)

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A detailed summary sheet of all knowledge required by the specification for AQA A-Level Biology. The sheet breaks down the areas of carbohydrates that students need to understand about: Carbohydrates basics Monosaccharides (condensation & hydrolysis reactions) Alpha and Beta Glucose Disaccharides Polysaccharide Starch Glycogen Cellulose A concise summary table on the main polysaccharides Functions of carbohydrates Benedicts Test Iodine test Practise and Past Paper Questions
GCSE Biology - Stem Cells
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GCSE Biology - Stem Cells

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GCSE Biology Revision Powerpoint on Stem Cells Full revision powerpoint including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: Stem Cell definition Types of Stem Cells (Embryonic, Adult & Meristem) The use of Stem Cells in Medicine The use of Meristem Cells in saving Rare Plant Species & Cloning Plants with Useful Features Therapeutic Cloning Evaluating Cloning
Protein Synthesis (AQA A-Level Biology 3.4.2)
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Protein Synthesis (AQA A-Level Biology 3.4.2)

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Revision notes / lesson outlining all the key details of the 3.4.2 section of the AQA A-Level Biology specification for Protein Synthesis. Includes keywords, diagrams, recap questions, exam questions and further thinking questions. Included is a bank of practise tasks. match-up activities and exam questions to consolidate understanding. Content: Steps in Transcription Splicing (exons vs. introns) 3 types of RNA Stages of Translation Understanding the genetic code Converting DNA, mRNA and anticodons Practise questions / activities Past exam questions
Recombinant DNA technology (AQA A-Level 3.8.4.1)
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Recombinant DNA technology (AQA A-Level 3.8.4.1)

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A full revision booklet covering all aspects of Recombinant DNA Technology for AQA Section 3.8.4.1 on how to form Recombinant DNA Includes detailed explanations, key words, easy to follow methods and many diagrams Content: Introduction to Recombinant DNA Isolation of DNA (reverse transcriptase, restriction endonucleases, sticky ends and gene machines) Insertion (types of vectors, DNA ligase) Transformation (Calcium ions and heat shock) Identification (antibiotic resistance, enzyme and GFP marker genes) Growth
GCSE Biology Required Practical 5
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GCSE Biology Required Practical 5

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A lesson / revision PowerPoint covering all information needed, containing informative slides and practise questions Required Practical 5 - Investigate the effect of pH on the rate of reaction of amylase enzyme This powerpoint covers AT 1 (use appropriate apparatus to record mass and time), AT 2 (safe use of a water bath or electric heater), AT 5 (measure the rate of osmosis by water uptake), AT 8 (use of qualitative iodine reagent to identify starch by continuous sampling) and includes all practical and mathmatical skills required at GCSE The powerpoint covers: Background on Amylase & Enzymes Aim of the practical Required apparatus A suitable method Explanation of the Biology behind the experiment A suitable results table to record data How to draw graphs and analyse the data collected Consideration of variables How to calculate rate of reaction Safety concerns & possible improvements Past paper exam questions on Required Practical #5
GCSE Biology Worksheet Enzymes & Metabolism
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GCSE Biology Worksheet Enzymes & Metabolism

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A 1 page worksheet designed for AQA GCSE Biology on Enzymes & Metabolism topic Worksheet is designed to accompany my lesson / revision powerpoint on this topic avaialbe for purchase here Worksheet is designed to take 10-15 minutes and be suitable for all abilities
GCSE Biology Worksheet Digestion
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GCSE Biology Worksheet Digestion

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A 2 page worksheet designed for AQA GCSE Biology on Digestion Worksheet is designed to accompany my lesson / revision powerpoint on this topic avaialbe for purchase here Worksheet is designed to take 10-15 minutes and be suitable for all abilities
GCSE Biology Worksheet CHD & Health Issues
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GCSE Biology Worksheet CHD & Health Issues

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A 2 page worksheet designed for AQA GCSE Biology on CHD & Health Issues Worksheet is designed to accompany my lesson / revision powerpoint on this topic avaialbe for purchase here Worksheet is designed to take 10-15 minutes and be suitable for all abilities. Includes: True & False statements on CHD Questions on Heart Transplants Drawings of arteries normal, affected by CHD and with stents Disease interactions Statins Interpreting graphs Calculating frequencies
GCSE Biology Required Practical 9
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GCSE Biology Required Practical 9

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A lesson / revision PowerPoint covering all information needed and containing informative slides and practise questions Required Practical 9 - To measure the population size of a common species in a habitat and use sampling techniques to investigate the effect of a factor on the distribution of this species This powerpoint covers AT 1 (use appropriate apparatus to record length and area), AT 3 (use transect lines and quadrats to measure distribution of a species), AT 4 (safe and ethical use of organisms and response to a factor in the environment), AT 6 (application of appropriate sampling techniques to investigate the distribution and abundance of organisms in an ecosystem via direct use in the field), AT 8 (use of appropriate techniques in more complex contexts including continuous sampling in an investigation) and includes all practical and mathmatical skills required. The powerpoint covers: Background on Ecology and ecosystems and using quadrats & transects Aim Required apparatus A suitable method to investigate population size and investigate the effect of a factor on the distribution of a species Appropraite sampling techniques e.g. random & systematic and when to use them How to calculate percentage cover How to calculate mean, median, mode and range How to calculate area of irregular shapes to estimate population size How to work with quadrats of different sizes in exam questions How to calculate percentage change Past paper exam questions Summary
GCSE Biology - Enzymes & Metabolism
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GCSE Biology - Enzymes & Metabolism

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A full lesson for teachers or revision resoruce for learners in GCSE Biology This carefully presented and detailed powerpoint includes all content required by AQA, practise exam questions with answers and a summary page of all the main revision points. All teaching points are well explained and supporting diagrams are included to bring everything to life! A workbook that follows the powerpoint and is designed to take 10-15 minutes is included in this download. How to use this resource: use the powerpoint in lessons to teach and explain tricky concepts. It will guide you step by step through each topic. Then, work through the exam questions with students as a class before giving them the worksheet to complete. Lesson includes: What are enzymes? Active site, subtrate, complimentarity etc. Lock and Key Hypothesis & The Induced Fit Hypothesis Factors affecting the rate of enzyme activity e.g. temperature and pH How to interpret graphs relating to enzyme activity How enzymes denature Practise questions Summary slide
GCSE Biology - Intro to Ecology
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GCSE Biology - Intro to Ecology

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Intro to Ecology (Communities, Competition and Biotic & Abiotic Factors) A carefully laid out powerpoint covering the main content in easy to understand slides, including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes Ecology Key Terms Ecosystems, Communities and Competition What is interdependence? Stable communities Abiotic and Biotic Factors Food webs Need another lesson from this topic? Check out our other downloads below: Save with the Unit 7 Lessons BUNDLE 1 - Intro to Ecology 2 - Adaptations 3 - Food Chains & Predator Prey Cycles 4 - Trophic Levels & Pyramids of Biomass 5 - Quadrats & Transects 6 - The Carbon & Water Cycles 7 - Decay 8 - Biodiveristy & Waste Management 9 - Land Use & Deforestation 10 - Global Warming & Maintaining Biodiveristy 11 - Food Security, Farming & Fishing 12 - Biotechnology Searching for lessons from other GCSE Biology topics? Find them all below: Unit 1 - Cell Biology Unit 2 - Organization Unit 3 - Infection & Response Unit 4 - Bioenergetics Unit 5 - Homeostasis & Response Unit 6 - Inheritance, Variation & Evolution Unit 7 - Ecology
GCSE Biology - Monoclonal Antibodies
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GCSE Biology - Monoclonal Antibodies

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Monoclonal Antibodies A carefully laid out powerpoint covering the main content in easy to understand slides, including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: Monoclonal Antibodies & how they are produced Uses of Monoclonal Antibodies * Pregnancy testing * Lab / research * Treating Disease Advantages and Disadvantages of Monoclonal Antibodies Practise Questions Need another lesson from this topic? Check out our other downloads below: 1 - Communicable Diseases 2 - The Immune System 3 - Vaccines 4 - Antibiotics & Drugs 5 - Monoclonal Antibodies 6 - Plant Disease & Defence Searching for lessons from other GCSE Biology topics? Find them all below: Unit 1 - Cell Biology Unit 2 - Organization Unit 3 - Infection & Response Unit 4 - Bioenergetics Unit 5 - Homeostasis & Response Unit 6 - Inheritance, Variation & Evolution Unit 7 - Ecology
GCSE Biology - Vaccines
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GCSE Biology - Vaccines

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Vaccines A carefully laid out powerpoint covering the main content in easy to understand slides, including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: How vaccines work Passive vs Active Immunity Herd Immunity Worldwide vaccination programmes & Covid-19 Advantages and Disadvantages of vaccines Practise Questions Need another lesson from this topic? Check out our other downloads below: 1 - Communicable Diseases 2 - The Immune System 3 - Vaccines 4 - Antibiotics & Drugs 5 - Monoclonal Antibodies 6 - Plant Disease & Defence Searching for lessons from other GCSE Biology topics? Find them all below: Unit 1 - Cell Biology Unit 2 - Organization Unit 3 - Infection & Response Unit 4 - Bioenergetics Unit 5 - Homeostasis & Response Unit 6 - Inheritance, Variation & Evolution Unit 7 - Ecology
GCSE Biology - Digestion
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GCSE Biology - Digestion

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Digestion Full powerpoint including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Purshase the worksheet to go along with the lesson here or see all worksheets for the organization topic here. Includes: Principles of tissue organisation The main types of biological molecules Structure and function of the main parts of the digestive system The role of amylase, protease and lipase The role of bile & the emulsification of fats Abroption of the products of digestion through villi in small intestine Practise questions Need another lesson from this topic? Check out our other downloads below: 1 - Enzymes & Metabolism 2 - Digestion 3 - The heart & Blood Vessels 4 - The Lungs & Blood Composition 5 - CHD & Health Issues 6 - Effect of Lifestyle on Disease & Cancer 7 - Plant Tissues #1 8 - Plant Tissues #2 Searching for lessons from other GCSE Biology topics? Find them all below: Unit 1 - Cell Biology Unit 2 - Organization Unit 3 - Infection & Response Unit 4 - Bioenergetics Unit 5 - Homeostasis & Response Unit 6 - Inheritance, Variation & Evolution Unit 7 - Ecology Click here to visit our shop for more resources!
GCSE Biology Cell Biology (Unit 1)
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GCSE Biology Cell Biology (Unit 1)

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All lessons / revision notes for GCSE Biology Unit 1 - Cell Biology including: 1 - Cell Structure 2 - Cell Specialisation & Differentiation 3 - Microscopy 4 - Culturing Mircoorganisms 5 - Chromosomes, Mitosis & Cell Cycle 6 - Stem Cells 7 - Transport in cells #1 - Diffusion 8 - Transport in cells #2 - Osmosis & Active Transport Powerpoint have detailed notes covering all content from the topic including key practical and maths skills. Each powerpoint has practise exam questions and a summary page Searching for lessons from other GCSE Biology topics? Find them all below: Unit 1 - Cell Biology Unit 2 - Organization Unit 3 - Infection & Response Unit 4 - Bioenergetics Unit 5 - Homeostasis & Response Unit 6 - Inheritance, Variation & Evolution Unit 7 - Ecology Click here to visit our shop for more resources!
GCSE Biology Organisation Revision (Unit 2)
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GCSE Biology Organisation Revision (Unit 2)

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All lessons / revision notes for GCSE Biology Unit 2 - Organisation including: 1 - Enzymes & Metabolism 2 - Digestion 3 - The heart & Blood Vessels 4 - The Lungs & Blood Composition 5 - CHD & Health Issues 6 - Effect of Lifestyle on Disease & Cancer 7 - Plant Tissues #1 8 - Plant Tissues #2 Powerpoint have detailed notes covering all content from the topic including key practical and maths skills. Each powerpoint has practise exam questions and a summary page Searching for lessons from other GCSE Biology topics? Find them all below: Unit 1 - Cell Biology Unit 2 - Organization Unit 3 - Infection & Response Unit 4 - Bioenergetics Unit 5 - Homeostasis & Response Unit 6 - Inheritance, Variation & Evolution Unit 7 - Ecology Click here to visit our shop for more resources!
GCSE Biology Inheritance, Variation & Evolution (Unit 6)
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GCSE Biology Inheritance, Variation & Evolution (Unit 6)

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All lessons / revision notes for GCSE Biology Unit 6 - Inheritance, Variation & Evolution including: 1 - Meiosis & Reproduction 2 - DNA & Protein Synthesis 3 - Inheritance 4 - Genetic Disorders & Sex Determination 5 - Evolution, Variation & Speciation 6 - Selective Breeding 7 - Genetic Engineering 8 - Cloning 9 - Fossils 10 - Antibiotic Resistance 11 - Classification Each lesson is a powerpoint with detailed notes covering all content from the topic including key practical and maths skills. Each powerpoint has practise exam questions and a summary page. Searching for lessons from other GCSE Biology topics? Find them all below: Unit 1 - Cell Biology Unit 2 - Organization Unit 3 - Infection & Response Unit 4 - Bioenergetics Unit 5 - Homeostasis & Response Unit 6 - Inheritance, Variation & Evolution Unit 7 - Ecology Click here to visit our shop for more resources!