Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 41 - DNA, Genes and Chromosomes. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 3.14 - Understand that the genome is the entire DNA of an organism and that a gene is a section of a molecule of DNA that codes for a specific protein. Specification Point 3.15 - Understand that the nucleus of a cell contains chromosomes on which genes are located. Complete set of Chapter 5 Worksheets are available.

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.

Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.16B - Describe a DNA molecule as two strands coiled to form a double helix, the strands being linked by a series of paired bases: adenine (A) with thymine (T), and cytosine © with guanine (G). Specification Point 3.17B - Understand that an RNA molecule is single stranded and contains uracil (U) instead of thymine (T). Specification Point 3.18B - Describe the stages of protein synthesis including transcription and translation, including the role of mRNA, ribosomes, tRNA, codons and anticodons. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lessons are available.

Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 45 - Cell Division. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 3.28 - Understand how division of a diploid cell by mitosis produces two cells that contain identical sets of chromosomes. Specification Point 3.29 - Understand that mitosis occurs during growth, repair, cloning and asexual reproduction. Specification Point 3.30 - Understand how division of a cell by meiosis produces four cells, each with half the number of chromosomes, and that this results in the formation of genetically different haploid gametes. Complete set of Chapter 5 Worksheets are available.

Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 40 - Variation in a Species. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. 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 Worksheets are available.

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.

Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.14 - Understand that the genome is the entire DNA of an organism and that a gene is a section of a molecule of DNA that codes for a specific protein. Specification Point 3.15 -Understand that the nucleus of a cell contains chromosomes on which genes are located. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lessons are available.

Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.19 - Understand how genes exist in alternative forms called alleles which give rise to differences in inherited characteristics. Specification Point 3.20 - Understand the meaning of the terms: dominant, recessive, homozygous, heterozygous, phenotype, and genotype. Specification Point 3.21B - Understand the meaning of the term codominance. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lessons are available.

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.

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.

Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.28 - Understand how division of a diploid cell by mitosis produces two cells that contain identical sets of chromosomes. Specification Point 3.29 - Understand that mitosis occurs during growth, repair, cloning and asexual reproduction. Specification Point 3.30 - Understand how division of a cell by meiosis produces four cells, each with half the number of chromosomes, and that this results in the formation of genetically different haploid gametes. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lessons are available.

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.

Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: 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 Lessons are available.

Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 49 - Ecosystems. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. 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 Worksheets are available.

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.

Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 40 - Pregnancy and Puberty. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. 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 Worksheets are available.

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.

Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 36 - Reproduction. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. 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 Worksheets are available.

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.