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.

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.

Complete set of PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Biology (4BI0) Chapter 5 - Reproduction and Inheritance. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. All questions are original. Thirteen worksheets included: 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

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.

Complete set of concise, modern presentations for AQA A Level Biology (7401 and 7402) Chapter 6 - The Response of Organisms. Contains colour coded specification points. Eight presentations included: 42 - Survival and Response 43 - Receptors and Effectors 44 - The Control of Heart Rate 45 - Nerves and Synapses 46 - Muscles 47 - Homeostasis 48 - Controlling Blood Glucose 49 - The Kidneys

Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.7.4 - Populations in ecosystems. Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.

Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.7.4 - Populations in ecosystems. Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.

Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.15 - Understand the processes of diffusion, osmosis and active transport by which substances move into and out of cells. Specification Point 2.16 - Understand how factors affect the rate of movement of substances into and out of cells, including the effects of surface area to volume ratio, distance, temperature and concentration gradient. Specification Point 2.17 - Practical: Investigate diffusion and osmosis using living and non-living systems. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lectures are available.

Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.48 - Explain how alveoli are adapted for gas exchange by diffusion between air in the lungs and blood in capillaries. Specification Point 2.49 - Understand the biological consequences of smoking in relation to the lungs and the circulatory system, including coronary heart disease. Specification Point 2.50 - Practical: Investigate breathing in humans, including the release of carbon dioxide and the effect of exercise. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lectures are available.

Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: 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. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lectures are available.

Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.5 - Understand how abiotic and biotic factors affect the population size and distribution of organism. Complete set of Chapter 6 Lectures are available.

Powerpoint lecture 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 Lectures are available.

Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Biology (4BI0) Chapter 7 - Use of Biological Resources. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Six presentations included: 57 - Crop Production 58 - Microorganisms for Food 59 - Fish Farming 60 - Selective Breeding 61 - Genetic Modification 62 - Cloning

Powerpoint lecture 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 Lectures are available.

Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.95B - Understand the sources, roles and effects of the following hormones: ADH, FSH and LH. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lectures are available.

Powerpoint lecture 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 Lectures are available.

Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.6.1.2 - Receptors. Complete set of Chapter 6 Lectures are available.

Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.5.1 - Homeostasis. Specification Point 4.5.2.4 - Control of body temperature. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lectures are available.

Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.5.3.3 - Maintaining water and nitrogen balance in the body. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lectures are available.

Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.7.1.4 - Adaptations. Specification Point 4.7.2.1 - Levels of organisation. Practical 9 - Measuring the population size of a common species in a habitat. Using sampling techniques to investigate the effect of a factor on the distribution of this species. Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.