Designed for the new specification AQA GCSE course but can be modified for other exam boards. 12 slides covering Active transport . By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered: Active transport moves substances from a more dilute solution to a more concentrated solution (against a concentration gradient). This requires energy from respiration. Active transport allows mineral ions to be absorbed into plant root hairs from very dilute solutions in the soil. Plants require ions for healthy growth. It also allows sugar molecules to be absorbed from lower concentrations in the gut into the blood which has a higher sugar concentration. Sugar molecules are used for cell respiration. Students should be able to: describe how substances are transported into and out of cells by diffusion, osmosis and active transport explain the differences between the three processes.

Designed for the new specification AQA GCSE course but can be modified for other exam boards. 22 slides covering Microscopy: By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered (includes a required practical): Students should be able to: understand how microscopy techniques have developed over time explain how electron microscopy has increased understanding of sub-cellular structures. Limited to the differences in magnification and resolution. An electron microscope has much higher magnification and resolving power than a light microscope. This means that it can be used to study cells in much finer detail. This has enabled biologists to see and understand many more sub-cellular structures. Students should be able to carry out calculations involving magnification, real size and image size using the formula: magnification = size of image size of real object Students should be able to express answers in standard form if appropriate. Required practical activity 1: use a light microscope to observe, draw and label a selection of plant and animal cells. A magnification scale must be included.

Designed for the new specification AQA GCSE course but can be modified for other exam boards. 15 slides covering animal and plant cells. By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered: **4.1.1.2 Animal and plant cells ** Students should be able to explain how the main sub-cellular structures, including the nucleus, cell membranes, mitochondria, chloroplasts in plant cells and plasmids in bacterial cells are related to their functions. Most animal cells have the following parts: -a nucleus -cytoplasm -a cell membrane -mitochondria -ribosomes. In addition to the parts found in animal cells, plant cells often have: -chloroplasts -a permanent vacuole filled with cell sap. Plant and algal cells also have a cell wall made of cellulose, which strengthens the cell. Students should be able to use estimations and explain when they should be used to judge the relative size or area of sub-cellular structures.

Designed for the new specification AQA GCSE course but can be modified for other exam boards. 15 slides covering Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells . By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered: **4.1.1.1 Eukaryotes and prokaryotes ** Plant and animal cells (eukaryotic cells) have a cell membrane, cytoplasm and genetic material enclosed in a nucleus. Bacterial cells (prokaryotic cells) are much smaller in comparison. They have cytoplasm and a cell membrane surrounded by a cell wall. The genetic material is not enclosed in a nucleus. It is a single DNA loop and there may be one or more small rings of DNA called plasmids. Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the scale and size of cells and be able to make order of magnitude calculations, including the use of standard form.

Designed for the new specification International A-level edexcel course but can be modified for other exam boards. 35 slides coveringThe Structure of Neurones By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered: 8.1 know the structure and function of sensory, relay and motor neurones, including Schwann cells and myelination Powerpoint contains exam questions.

Designed for the new specification International A-level edexcel course but can be modified for other exam boards. 17 slides coveringThe Structure of Neurones By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered: 8.5 understand the role of myelination in saltatory conduction. Powerpoint contains exam questions.

Designed for the new specification International A-level edexcel course but can be modified for other exam boards. 24 slides coveringThe Structure of Neurones By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered: 8.7 understand how the effects of drugs can be caused by their influence on nerve impulse transmission, illustrated by nicotine, lidocaine and cobra venom alpha toxin, the use of L-DOPA in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and the action of MDMA (ecstasy) Powerpoint contains exam questions.

Designed for the new specification International A-level edexcel course but can be modified for other exam boards. 26 slides coveringThe Structure of Neurones By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered: 8.6 (i) know the structure and function of synapses in nerve impulse transmission, including the role of neurotransmitters and acetylcholine. Powerpoint contains exam questions.

Designed for the new specification International A-level edexcel course but can be modified for other exam boards. 22 slides covering Lipids By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered: State the importance of lipids. Describe the structure of Triglycerides. Describe the differences between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Includes two practical/demo activities

Designed for the new specification International A-level edexcel course but can be modified for other exam boards. 41 slides covering Carbohydrates By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered: -What is the difference between monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides. -Explain how disaccharides are formed. -Be able to relate the structures of monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides to their roles. -Use a semi-quantitative method with Benedict’s reagent to estimate the concentrations of reducing sugars and with iodine solution to estimate the concentrations of starch.

Designed for the new specification International A-level edexcel course but can be modified for other exam boards. 37 slides covering Proteins By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered: Know the structure of protein. Describe how polypeptides are made. Describe the primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure and function of proteins. Know the structure of a globular protein and a fibrous protein and understand how their structures relate to their functions. Use a semi-quantitative method to estimate protein concentration using biuret reagent and colour standards. Includes practical details and a task using molecular models.

Designed for the new specification International A-level edexcel course but can be modified for other exam boards. 37 slides covering The chemistry of life (water) By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered: Understand the importance of water as a solvent in transport, including its dipole nature.

Designed for the new specification International A-level edexcel course but can be modified for other exam boards. 34 slides coveringThe Structure of Neurones By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered: 8.4 understand how a nerve impulse (action potential) is conducted along an axon, including changes in membrane permeability to sodium and potassium ions Powerpoint contains exam questions.