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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 44 - Genetic Diagrams
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 44 - Genetic Diagrams

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.22 - Understand that most phenotypic features are the result of polygenic inheritance rather than single genes. Specification Point 3.23 - Describe patterns of monohybrid inheritance using a genetic diagram. Specification Point 3.24 - Understand how to interpret family pedigrees. Specification Point 3.25 - Predict probabilities of outcomes from monohybrid crosses. Specification Point 3.26 - Understand how the sex of a person is controlled by one pair of chromosomes, XX in a female and XY in a male. Specification Point 3.27 - Describe the determination of the sex of offspring at fertilisation, using a genetic diagram. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 19 - Ventilation
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 19 - Ventilation

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.46 - Describe the structure of the thorax, including the ribs, intercostal muscles, diaphragm, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli and pleural membranes. Specification Point 2.47 - Understand the role of the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm in ventilation. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 31 - Coordination in Humans
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 31 - Coordination in Humans

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.86 - Describe how nervous and hormonal communication control responses and understand the differences between the two systems. Specification Point 2.87 - Understand that the central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord and is linked to sense organs by nerves. Specification Point 2.88 - Understand that stimulation of receptors in the sense organs sends electrical impulses along nerves into and out of the central nervous system, resulting in rapid responses. Specification Point 2.89 - Understand the role of neurotransmitters at synapses. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lessons are available.
AQA GCSE Biology Lecture 19 - Photosynthesis
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AQA GCSE Biology Lecture 19 - Photosynthesis

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.4.1.1 - The photosynthetic reaction. Specification Point 4.4.1.3 - Uses of glucose from photosynthesis. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 46 - Variation in a Species
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 46 - Variation in a Species

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.31 - Understand how random fertilization produces genetic variation of offspring. Specification Point 3.32 - Know that in human cells the diploid number of chromosomes is 46 and the haploid number is 23. Specification Point 3.33 - Understand that variation within a species can be genetic, environmental, or a combination of both. Specification Point 3.34 - Understand that mutation is a rare, random change in genetic material that can be inherited. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 49 - Ecosystems
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 49 - Ecosystems

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.1 - Understand the terms population, community, habitat and ecosystem. Specification Point 4.2 - Practical: investigate the population size of an organism in two different areas using quadrats. Complete set of Chapter 6 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 39 - FSH and LH
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 39 - FSH and LH

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.10B - Understand the roles of FSH and LH in the menstrual cycle. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 61 - Genetic Modification
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 61 - Genetic Modification

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 5.12 - Understand how restriction enzymes are used to cut DNA at specific sites and ligase enzymes are used to join pieces of DNA together. Specification Point 5.13 - Understand how plasmids and viruses can act as vectors, which take up pieces of DNA, and then insert this recombinant DNA into other cells. Specification Point 5.14 - Understand how large amounts of human insulin can be manufactured from genetically modified bacteria that are grown in a fermenter. Specification Point 5.15 - Understand how genetically modified plants can be used to improve food production. Specification Point 5.16 - Understand that the term transgenic means the transfer of genetic material from one species to a different species. Complete set of Chapter 7 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 59 - Fish Farming
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 59 - Fish Farming

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 5.9B - Understand the methods used to farm large numbers of fish to provide a source of protein, including maintaining water quality, controlling intraspecific and interspecific predation, controlling disease, removing waste products, controlling the quality and frequency of feeding, and selective breeding. Complete set of Chapter 7 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 50 - Biodiversity
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 50 - Biodiversity

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.3B - Understand the term biodiversity. Specification Point 4.4B - Practical: investigate the distribution of organisms in their habitats and measure biodiversity using quadrats. Complete set of Chapter 6 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 47 - Mutations
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 47 - Mutations

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 47 - Mutations. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. 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 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 28 - The Kidneys
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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 18 - Gas Exchange in Plants
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 18 - Gas Exchange in Plants

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 18 - Gas Exchange in Plants. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.40B - Understand the role of diffusion in gas exchange. Specification Point 2.41B - Understand gas exchange in relation to respiration and photosynthesis. Specification Point 2.42B - Understand how the structure of the leaf is adapted for gas exchange. Specification Point 2.43B - Describe the role of stomata in gas exchange. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 14 - The Digestive System
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 14 - The Digestive System

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 14 - The Digestive System. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.27 - Describe the structure and function of the human alimentary canal, including: the mouth esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and pancreas. Specification Point 2.28 - Understand how food is moved through the gut by peristalsis. Complete set of Chapter 2 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 25 - The Heart
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 25 - The Heart

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 25 - The Heart. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.65 - Describe the structure of the heart and how it functions. Specification Point 2.66 - Explain how the heart rate changes during exercise and under the influence of adrenaline. Specification Point 2.67 - Understand how factors may increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets 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 Biology Worksheet 48 - Evolution
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 48 - Evolution

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 40 - Evolution. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 3.38 - Explain Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. Specification Point 3.39 - Understand how resistance to antibiotics can increase in bacterial populations, and appreciate how such an increase can lead to infections being difficult to control. Complete set of Chapter 5 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 38 - Human Reproductive Systems and the Menstrual Cycle
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 38 - Human Reproductive Systems and the Menstrual Cycle

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 38 - Human Reproduction and the Menstrual Cycle. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 3.8 - Understand how the structure of the male and female reproductive systems are adapted for their functions. Specification Point 3.9 - Understand the roles of oestrogen and progesterone in the menstrual cycle. Complete set of Chapter 5 Worksheets are available.