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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 52 - Feeding Relationships
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 52 - Feeding Relationships

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.6 - Understand the names given to different trophic levels, including producers, primary, secondary and tertiary consumers and decomposers. Specification Point 4.7 - Understand the concepts of food chains, food webs, pyramids of number, pyramids of biomass and pyramids of energy transfer. Specification Point 4.8 - Understand the transfer of substances and energy along a food chain. Specification Point 4.9 - Understand why only about 10% of energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next. Complete set of Chapter 6 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 58 - Microorganisms for Food
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 58 - Microorganisms for Food

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: 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 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 57 - Crop Production
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 57 - Crop Production

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 5.1 - Describe how glasshouses and polythene tunnels can be used to increase the yield of certain crops. Specification Point 5.2 - Understand the effects on crop yield of increased carbon dioxide and increased temperature in glasshouses. Specification Point 5.3 - Understand how the use of fertiliser can increase crop yield. Specification Point 5.4 - Understand the reasons for pest control and the advantages and disadvantages of using pesticides and biological control with crop plants. Complete set of Chapter 7 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 32 - Reflexes and the Eye
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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 Lesson 47 - Mutations
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 47 - Mutations

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.35B - Understand how a change in DNA can affect the phenotype by altering the sequence of amino acids in a protein. Specification Point 3.36B - Understand how most genetic mutations have no effect on the phenotype, some have a small effect and rarely do they have a significant effect. Specification Point 3.37B - Understand that the incidence of mutations can be increased by exposure to ionising radiation (for example, gamma rays, x-rays and ultraviolet rays) and some chemical mutagens (for example, chemicals in tobacco). Complete set of Chapter 5 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 36 - Reproduction
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 36 - Reproduction

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.1 - Understand the differences between sexual and asexual reproduction. Specification Point 3.2 - Understand that fertilisation involves the fusion of a male and female gamete to produce a zygote that undergoes cell division and develops into an embryo. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 40 - Pregnancy and Puberty
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 40 - Pregnancy and Puberty

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.11 - Describe the role of the placenta in the nutrition of the developing embryo. Specification Point 3.12 - Understand how the developing embryo is protected by amniotic fluid. Specification Point 3.13 - Understand the roles of oestrogen and testosterone in the development of secondary sexual characteristics. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lessons are available.