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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 4 - Cell Differentiation
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 4 - Cell Differentiation

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.5B - Explain the importance of cell differentiation in the development of specialised cells. Specification Point 2.6B - Understand the advantages and disadvantages of using stem cells in medicine. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 7 - Enzymes
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 7 - Enzymes

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 7 - Enzymes. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.10 - Understand the role of enzymes as biological catalysts in metabolic reactions. Specification Point 2.11 - Understand how temperature changes can affect enzyme function, including changes to the shape of the active site. Specification Point 2.12 - Practical: Investigate how enzyme activity can be affected by changes in temperature. Specification Point 2.13 - Understand how enzyme function can be affected by changes in pH altering the active site. Complete set of Chapter 1 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 28 - The Kidneys
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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 28 - The Kidneys. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.72B - Understand how the kidney carries out its roles of excretion and osmoregulation. Specification Point 2.73B - Describe the structure of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Specification Point 2.74B - Describe the structure of a nephron, including the Bowman’s capsule and glomerulus, convoluted tubules, loop of Henle and collecting duct. Specification Point 2.75B - Describe ultrafiltration in the Bowman’s capsule and the composition of the glomerular filtrate. Specification Point 2.77B - Understand why selective reabsorption of glucose occurs at the proximal convoluted tubule. Specification Point 2.76B - Understand how water is reabsorbed into the blood from the collecting duct. Specification Point 2.78B - Describe the role of ADH in regulating the water content of the blood. Specification Point 2.79B - Understand that urine contains water, urea and ions. Complete set of Chapter 4 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 32 - Reflexes and the Eye
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 32 - Reflexes and the Eye

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 32 - Reflexes and the Eye. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.90 - Describe the structure and functioning of a simple reflex arc illustrated by the withdrawal of a finger from a hot object. Specification Point 2.91 - Describe the structure and function of the eye as a receptor. Specification Point 2.92 - Understand the function of the eye in focusing on near and distant objects, and in responding to changes in light intensity. Complete set of Chapter 4 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 32 - Reflexes and the Eye
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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.90 - Describe the structure and functioning of a simple reflex arc illustrated by the withdrawal of a finger from a hot object. Specification Point 2.91 - Describe the structure and function of the eye as a receptor. Specification Point 2.92 - Understand the function of the eye in focusing on near and distant objects, and in responding to changes in light intensity. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 58 - Microorganisms for Food
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 58 - Microorganisms for Food

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 58 - Microorganisms for Food. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 5.5 - Understand the role of yeast in the production of food including bread. Specification Point 5.6 - Practical: investigate the role of anaerobic respiration by yeast in different conditions. Specification Point 5.7 - Understand the role of bacteria (Lactobacillus) in the production of yoghurt. Specification Point 5.8 - Understand the use of an industrial fermenter and explain the need to provide suitable conditions in the fermenter, including aseptic precautions, nutrients, optimum temperature and pH, oxygenation and agitation, for the growth of microorganisms. Complete set of Chapter 7 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 24 - Making Salts
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 24 - Making Salts

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 24 - Making Salts. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.40C - Describe an experiment to prepare a pure, dry sample of a soluble salt, starting from an acid and alkali. Specification Point 2.41C - Describe an experiment to prepare a pure, dry sample of an insoluble salt, starting from 2 soluble reactants. Specification Point 2.43C - Practical: prepare a sample of pure, dry lead (II) sulphate. Complete set of Chapter 5 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 25 - Chemical Tests
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 25 - Chemical Tests

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.44 - Describe tests for these gases: hydrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, ammonia and chlorine. Specification Point 2.45 - Describe how to carry out a flame test. Specification Point 2.46 - Know the colours formed in flame tests for the following cations: lithium, sodium, potassium, calcium and copper. Specification Point 2.47 - Describe tests for these cations: ammonium using sodium hydroxide solution and identifying the gas evolved. Copper, iron (II) and iron (III) using sodium hydroxide solution. Specification Point 2.48 - Describe tests for these anions: chloride, bromide and iodide using acidified silver nitrate solution. Sulphates using acidified barium chloride solution and carbonates using hydrochloric acid and identifying the gas evolved. Specification Point 2.49 - Describe a test for the presence of water using anhydrous copper (II) sulphate. Specification Point 2.50 - Describe a physical test to show whether a sample of water is pure. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 28 - Rates of Reaction
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 28 - Rates of Reaction

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.9 - Describe experiments to investigate the effects of changes in surface area of a solid, concentration of a solution, temperature and the use of a catalyst on the rate of a reaction. Specification Point 3.10 - Describe the effects of changes in surface area of a solid, concentration of a solution, pressure of a gas, temperature and the use of a catalyst on the rate of a reaction. Specification Point 3.11 - Explain the effects of changes in surface area of a solid, concentration of a solution, pressure of a gas and temperature on the rate of a reaction in terms of particle collision theory. Specification Point 3.12 - Know that a catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a reaction, but is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction. Specification Point 3.13 - Know that a catalyst works by providing an alternative pathway with lower activation energy. Specification Point 3.15 - Practical: investigate the effect of changing the surface area of marble chips and of changing the concentration of hydrochloric acid on the rate of reaction between marble chips and dilute hydrochloric acid. Specification Point 3.16 - Practical: investigate the effect of different solids on the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide solution. Complete set of Chapter 6 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lessons Chapter 5 - Acids, Bases and Salts
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lessons Chapter 5 - Acids, Bases and Salts

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations and associated PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapter 5 - Acids, Bases and Salts. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Five presentations and companion worksheets included: 21 - Acids and Alkalis 22 - Titrations 23 - Acids, Bases and Salts 24 - Making Salts 25 - Chemical Tests
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets Chapter 1 - Forces and Motion
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets Chapter 1 - Forces and Motion

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Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 1 - Forces and Motion. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Eight worksheets included: 1 - Distance and Speed 2 - Acceleration 3 - Forces 4 - Balanced and Unbalanced Forces 5 - Gravity, Weight and Drag 6 - Hooke’s Law 7 - Momentum 8 - Forces and Moments
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 16 - Reflection and Refraction
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 16 - Reflection and Refraction

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.14 - Know that light waves are transverse waves and that they can be reflected and refracted. Specification Point 3.15 - Use the law of reflection. Specification Point 3.16 - Draw ray diagrams to illustrate reflection and refraction. Specification Point 3.17 - Practical: investigate the refraction of light, using rectangular blocks, semi-circular blocks and triangular prisms. Specification Point 3.18 - Know and use the relationship between refractive index, angle of incidence and angle of refraction. Specification Point 3.19 - Practical: investigate the refractive index of glass, using a glass block. Specification Point 3.20 - Describe the role of total internal reflection in transmitting information along optical fibres and in prisms. Specification Point 3.21 - Explain the meaning of critical angle c. Specification Point 3.22 - Know and use the relationship between critical angle and refractive index. Specification Point 3.23 - Know that sound waves are longitudinal waves which can be reflected and refracted. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lessons are available.
Mock Exam - Edexcel IGCSE Physics Paper 1P (Set 2)
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Mock Exam - Edexcel IGCSE Physics Paper 1P (Set 2)

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A useful resource for students to practice their knowledge and examination technique for future external assessments. This is for the following paper: 4PH1 - 1P This mock is based on our 2023 Predicted Papers. These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions. Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 1P paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 1b – Movement and position (1.4 – 1.10) • Topic 2b – Mains electricity (2.2 – 2.6) • Topic 2c – Energy and voltage in circuits (2.8 – 2.21) • Topic 3c – The electromagnetic spectrum (3.10 – 3.13) • Topic 4b – Energy transfers (4.2 – 4.10) • Topic 5b - Density and pressure (5.3) • Topic 6b – Magnetism (6.2 – 6.7) • Topic 6c – Electromagnetism (6.8, 6.13 – 6.14) • Topic 7b – Radioactivity (7.2 – 7.8, 7.16) • Topic 7c – Fission and fusion (7.17 – 7.25) • Topic 8b – Motion in the universe (8.6) • Topic 8c – Stellar evolution (8.8 – 8.10) Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of upcoming examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 10 - Formulae and Calculations Part 2
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 10 - Formulae and Calculations Part 2

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.29 - Calculate reacting masses using experimental data and chemical equations. Specification Point 1.30 - Calculate percentage yield. Specification Point 1.31 - Understand how the formulae of simple compounds can be obtained experimentally, including metal oxides, water and salts containing water of crystallisation. Specification Point 1.32 - Know what is meant by the terms empirical formula and molecular formula. Specification Point 1.33 - Calculate empirical and molecular formulae from experimental data. Complete set of Chapter 2 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Science Presentations - Three Complete Courses
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Edexcel IGCSE Science Presentations - Three Complete Courses

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The complete Edexcel IGCSE Science Course. Includes Biology, Chemistry and Physics Over 2000 slides! Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered. Unbeatable value. The definitive collection. Includes: Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Biology (4BI0) Chapters 1 - 7. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. 62 presentations included: 1 - Characteristics of Living Organisms 2 - Variety of Living Organisms 3 - Organisation and Cell Structure 4 - Cell Differentiation 5 - Biological Molecules 6 - Food Tests 7 - Enzymes 8 - Enzymes and pH 9 - Movement Across Membranes 10 - Nutrition in Plants 11 - The Leaf 12 - Investigating Photosynthesis 13 - Human Nutrition 14 - The Digestive System 15 - Digestion and Absorption 16 - Energy in Food 17 - Respiration 18 - Gas Exchange in Plants 19 - Ventilation 20 - The Alveoli and Lung Disease 21 - Transport Mechanisms 22 - Transpiration 23 - The Blood 24 - Vaccination 25 - The Heart 26 - The Circulatory System 27 - Excretion 28 - The Kidneys 29 - Coordination 30 - Coordination in Plants 31 - Coordnation in Animals 32 - Reflexes and the Eye 33 - Controlling Body Temperature 34 - Hormones 35 - More Hormones 36 - Reproduction 37 - Reproduction in Plants 38 - Human Reproductive Systems and the Menstrual Cycle 39 - FSH and LH 40 - Pregnancy and Puberty 41 - DNA, Genes and Chromosomes 42 - Nucleic Acids 43 - Inheritance and Codominance 44 - Genetic Diagrams 45 - Cell Division 46 - Variation in a Species 47 - Mutations 48 - Evolution 49 - Ecosystems 50 - Biodiversity 51 - Biotic and Abiotic Factors 52 - Feeding Relationships 53 - The Carbon Cycle 54 - The Nitrogen Cycle 55 - Pollution and Global Warming 56 - Deforestation 57 - Crop Production 58 - Microorganisms for Food 59 - Fish Farming 60 - Selective Breeding 61 - Genetic Modification 62 - Cloning Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapters 1 - 7 Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. 38 presentations included: 1 - States of Matter 2 - Solutions and Solubility 3 - Calculating Solubility 4 - Elements, Compounds and Mixtures 5 - Methods of Separation 6 - Paper Chromatography 7 - Atoms and Molecules 8 - The Periodic Table 9 - Formulae and Calculations 10 - Formulae and Calculations Part 2 11 - Concentration and Volumes 12 - Ionic Bonding 13 - Covalent Bonding 14 - Metallic Bonding 15 - Electrolysis 16 - Group 1 Elements 17 - Group 7 Elements 18 - Atmospheric Gases 19 - Metals and the Reactivity Series 20 - The Uses of Metals 21 - Acids and Alkalis 22 - Titrations 23 - Acids, Bases and Salts 24 - Making Salts 25 - Chemical Tests 26 - Energetics 27 - Bond Energies 28 - Rates of Reaction 29 - Reversible Reactions 30 - Dynamic Equilibria 31 - Organic Compounds 32 - Crude Oil 33 - Burning Hydrocarbons 34 - Alkanes and Alkenes 35 - Organic Compounds Part 2 36 - Esters 37 - Addition Polymers 38 - Condensation Polymers Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapters 1 - 8 Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. 33 presentations included: 1 - Distance and Speed 2 - Acceleration 3 - Forces 4 - Balanced and Unbalanced Forces 5 - Gravity, Weight and Drag 6 - Hooke’s Law 7 - Momentum 8 - Forces and Moments 9 - Mains Electricity 10 - Power, Current and Voltage 11 - Circuits Part 1 12 - Circuits Part 2 13 - Static Electricity 14 - Waves 15 - Electromagnetic Waves 16 - Reflection and Refraction 17 - Sound Waves 18 - Energy 19 - Thermal Energy 20 - Work and Power 21 - Sources of Energy 22 - Density and Pressure 23 - Changes of State 24 - Ideal Gases 25 - Magnetism 26 - Electromagnets Part 1 27 - Electromagnets Part 2 28 - Radioactivity Part 1 29 - Radioactivity Part 2 30 - Fission and Fusion 31 - The Universe 32 - The Evolution of Stars 33 - Cosmology
AQA A Level Chemistry Presentations - The Complete Course + 2025 Predicted Exams
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AQA A Level Chemistry Presentations - The Complete Course + 2025 Predicted Exams

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The complete set of 2025 Predicted Exams are now included in this resource. The complete AQA A Level Chemistry course from start to finish. Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered. Complete set of concise, modern presentations for AQA A Level Chemistry (7404 and 7405) Chapters 1 - 8. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Fifty Nine presentations included: 1 - The Atom 2 - Mass Spectrometry 3 - Electronic Structure 4 - Ionisation Energy 5 - The Mole 6 - Chemical Equations 7 - Titrations 8 - Formulas and Yields 9 - Ionic Bonding 10 - Covalent Bonding 11 - Shapes of Molecules 12 - Intermolecular Forces 13 - Metallic Bonding 14 - Energetics 15 - Kinetics 16 - Reversible Reactions 17 - The Equilibrium Constant 18 - Redox Reactions 19 - Periodicity 20 - Group 2: The Alkaline Earth Metals 21 - Group 7: The Halogens 22 - Tests for Ions 23 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry 24 - Functional Groups 25 - Isomers 26 - Alkanes 27 - Chlorination of Alkanes 28 - Haloalkanes 29 - Alkenes 30 - Addition Polymers 31 - Alcohols 32 - Oxidising Alcohols 33 - Organic Analysis 34 - Thermodynamics 35 - Entropy and Free-Energy Change 36 - Rates of Reaction 37 - The Arrhenius Equation 38 - Gas Equilibria 39 - Electrochemical Cells 40 - Acids and Bases 41 - Titrations and Buffers 42 - Period 3 Elements 43 - Transition Metals 44 - Isomerism and Colours in Complex Ions 45 - Ligand Substitution Reactions 46 - Variable Oxidation States 47 - Transition Metal Catalysts 48 - Metal-Aqua Ions 49 - Optical Isomerism 50 - Aldehydes and Ketones 51 - Carboxylic Acids and Esters 52 - Acylation 53 - Benzene 54 - Amines and Amides 55 - Condensation Polymers 56 - Amino Acids and Proteins 57 - DNA 58 - NMR 59 - Chromatography
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets - The Complete Course (Bundle Buy)
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets - The Complete Course (Bundle Buy)

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This set is designed to be bought as part of the Complete Edexcel IGCSE Science Bundle The complete Edexcel IGCSE Physics course from start to finish. Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered. Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapters 1 - 8. This pack contains 33 worksheets, including: 1 - Distance and Speed 2 - Acceleration 3 - Forces 4 - Balanced and Unbalanced Forces 5 - Gravity, Weight and Drag 6 - Hooke’s Law 7 - Momentum 8 - Forces and Moments 9 - Mains Electricity 10 - Power, Current and Voltage 11 - Circuits Part 1 12 - Circuits Part 2 13 - Static Electricity 14 - Waves 15 - Electromagnetic Waves 16 - Reflection and Refraction 17 - Sound Waves 18 - Energy 19 - Thermal Energy 20 - Work and Power 21 - Sources of Energy 22 - Density and Pressure 23 - Changes of State 24 - Ideal Gases 25 - Magnetism 26 - Electromagnets Part 1 27 - Electromagnets Part 2 28 - Radioactivity Part 1 29 - Radioactivity Part 2 30 - Fission and Fusion 31 - The Universe 32 - The Evolution of Stars 33 - Cosmology
AQA AS Level Biology Presentations - The Complete Course
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AQA AS Level Biology Presentations - The Complete Course

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The complete AQA AS Level Biology course from start to finish. Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered. Please note - this is for the first year of A Level. The Complete 2 Year Course is also available to purchase. Complete set of concise, modern presentations for AQA AS Level Biology (7401) Chapters 1 - 4. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Thirty five presentations included: 1 - Monomers and Polymers 2 - Carbohydrates 3 - Lipids 4 - Proteins 5 - Enzymes 6 - Factors Affecting Enzymes 7 - DNA and RNA 8 - ATP, Water and Inorganic Ions 9 - Eukaryotic Cells 10 - Prokaryotic Cells and Viruses 11 - Analysing Cell Components 12 - Cell Division 13 - Cell Membranes 14 - Transport Across Membranes 15 - The Immune System 16 - Immunity, Vaccines and Monoclonal Antibodies 17 - HIV and Viruses 18 - Size and Surface Area 19 - Gas Exchange 20 - Gas Exchange in Humans 21 - Lung Disease 22 - Digestion and Absorption 23 - Haemoglobin 24 - The Circulatory System 25 - Cardiovascular Disease 26 - Xylem and Phloem 27 - DNA, Genes and Chromosomes 28 - Transcription and Translation 29 - Meiosis and Genetic Variation 30 - Mutations 31 - Genetic Diversity 32 - Natural Selection 33 - Classifying Organisms 34 - Biodiversity 35 - Investigating Variation