Hi! I'm a graduate from the University of Cambridge, where I read Natural Sciences. The resources available on my store helped me achieve straight 9s at GCSE and all A*s at A level. We also offer tutoring - please reach out at revisionnotes9@gmail.com
Hi! I'm a graduate from the University of Cambridge, where I read Natural Sciences. The resources available on my store helped me achieve straight 9s at GCSE and all A*s at A level. We also offer tutoring - please reach out at revisionnotes9@gmail.com
Detailed, high-level revision notes for Topic 6 - Infection, Immunity and Forensics - of the Edexcel A Level Biology Specification A (SNAB), with 8 pages of typed up notes, with diagrams and flowcharts to illustrate key ideas and processes.
Content for Topic 6 can appear in two of the three A level papers - Paper 1, or the synoptic Paper 3.
Sub-Topics Included:
Forensics: PCR, Electrophoresis and Interpretation
Determining Time of Death including Body Temperature, Rigor Mortis, Decomposition and Forensic Entomology
Non-Specific Immunity - Inflammation and Phagocytosis
Specific Immunity - B and T cells
Bacteria Case Study: Tuberculosis
Antibiotics and Building Resistance
Viruses - Case Study: HIV and AIDS
mRNA splicing
Preventing Entry of Pathogens
Developing Immunity and Vaccinations
This resource was produced by a Biological Natural Sciences Student at the University of Cambridge.
Comprehensive notes on all 18 Core Practicals for the Edexcel A Level Biology - Specification A (SNAB), , produced by a Biological Natural Sciences Student at the University of Cambridge.
Contains details of methodology for every practical
Where applicable, the following is also discussed:
control variables
identification of independent and dependent variables
any calculations and equations required
explanation of results using key biological principles
justification of method/equipment
sources of error
ethical considerations
safety issues
use of aseptic technique
quantitative measurement
Some practicals are accompanied by images of results, plus a fully labelled diagram of the arrangement of diffferent tissues within a plant vascular bundle.
This bestseller revision guide, produced by a Biological Natural Sciences Student at the University of Cambridge, contains detailed, high-level revision notes for the entire Edexcel A Level Biology Course - Specification A (SNAB).
Separate documents cover each of Topics 1-8, in addition to the Core Practical Guide - a total of 81 condensed, revision ready pages of typed up notes, with diagrams and flowcharts to illustrate key ideas and processes.
Content for Topics 1-4 appear in any of the three papers. Paper 1 uses Topics 5 and 6, and Paper 2 covers Topics 7 and 8. Paper 3 is a synoptic paper drawing across the entire specification with particular focus on practical work and data analysis - a pre-release booklet with also be featured in this paper.
The guides for Topics 1-4 are also suitable for preparation for the AS examinations.
Topics Included:
Topic 1 - Lifestyle, Health and Risk (Cardiovascular Systems)
Topic 2 - Genes and Health (Genetics and Cystic Fibrosis)
Topic 3 - Voice of the Genome (Development and Genetic Control)
Topic 4 - Natural Environment (Plants, Sustainability and Evolution)
Topic 5 - On the Wild Side (Photosynthesis and Climate Change)
Topic 6 - Infection, Immunity and Forensics
Topic 7 - Run For Your Life (Muscles, Respiration, Exercise and Homeostasis)
Topic 8 - Grey Matter (Nervous Control, Vision, Brain, GM)
Also included is a Core Practical Guide, which covers the methodology, as well as many other experimental considerations, for all 18 core practicals covered in the course. These can be assessed in relevant papers: CP 1-9 can appear in any of the three papers, CP 10-15 can appear in Papers 1 & 3, and CP 16-18 can appear in Papers 2 & 3.
Overall, this bundle saves you 37% off the total price of the 9 individual resources.
Detailed, high-level revision notes for Topic 5 - On the Wild Side - of the Edexcel A Level Biology Specification A (SNAB), with 7 pages of typed up notes, with diagrams and flowcharts to illustrate key ideas and processes.
Content for Topic 5 can appear in two of the three A level papers - Paper 1, or the synoptic Paper 3.
Sub-Topics Included:
Ecosystems and Species Distribution
Succession
Chloroplasts and the Reactions of Photosynthesis
Energy Transfer and Feeding Relationships
Climate Change: Evidence, Processes and Consequences
Mathematical Modelling
Carbon Cycle and Sustainability
Adaptation and Speciation including Genomic Evidence for Evolution
This resource was produced by a Biological Natural Sciences Student at the University of Cambridge.
Detailed, high-level revision notes for Topic 8 - Grey Matter - of the Edexcel A Level Biology Specification A (SNAB), with 12 pages of typed up notes, with diagrams and flowcharts to illustrate key ideas and processes.
Content for Topic 8 can appear in two of the three A level papers - Paper 2, or the synoptic Paper 3.
Sub-Topics Included:
Nervous System and Neurones
Reflexes
Action Potentials
Synapses and Summation
Plant Coordination: Auxins and Phytochromes
Vision
Visual Development
Evidence for Vision
Brain Structure and Imaging
Learning and Memory
Parkinson’s, Depression and MDMA
Human Genome Project
Genetic Modification
This resource was produced by a Biological Natural Sciences Student at the University of Cambridge.
Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Biology Practice Papers: 1 paper for each of papers 1 and 2, extended to 150 and 180 marks respectively, to cover all the content required by the specification.
Full mark schemes are included.
*A list of potential content-based 6 mark questions have also been included in this pack which includes model answers. *
This resource was made by a student reading Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge.
Detailed, high-level revision notes for Topic 7 - Run for Your Life - of the Edexcel A Level Biology Specification A (SNAB), with 8 pages of typed up notes, with diagrams and flowcharts to illustrate key ideas and processes.
Content for Topic 7 can appear in two of the three A level papers - Paper 2, or the synoptic Paper 3.
Sub-Topics Included:
Muscles and Joints
Sliding Filament Theory
Aerobic Respiration: Glycolysis, Link Reaction, Krebs Cycle and Electron Transport Chain
Anaerobic Respiration and Fatigue
Instant Energy and Balancing the Three Energy Systems
Aerobic Capacity
Control of Heart Rate
Electrocardiograms
Breathing
Homeostasis
Temperature Control
Excessive Exercise and Immune Suppression
Keyhole Surgery and Prosthesis
Performance Enhancement
This resource was produced by a Biological Natural Sciences Student at the University of Cambridge.
Detailed, high-level revision notes for Topic 3 - Voice of the Genome - of the Edexcel A Level Biology Specification A (SNAB), with 6 pages of typed up notes, with diagrams and flowcharts to illustrate key ideas and processes.
Content for Topic 3 can appear in any of the three A level papers.
This guide is also suitable for preparation for the AS examinations.
Sub-Topics Included:
Bacterial Structure
Eukaryotic Cell Ultrastructure
Protein Trafficking
Reproduction
Producing Gametes: Meiosis, Crossing Over and Independent Assortment
Gene Linkage: Autosomal and Sex-Linked
Cell Cycle including Mitosis
Stem Cells
Controlling Development: Regulating Gene Expression by Inhibition in Prokaryotes and by Transcription Factors in Eukaryotes
Epigenetics
Cell Organisation
Cancer
Variation
This resource was produced by a Biological Natural Sciences Student at the University of Cambridge.
24 pages of detailed revision notes for the entire Edexcel Biology 9-1 specification.
Topics Included:
Topic 1 – Key Concepts in Biology
Topic 2 – Cells and Control
Topic 3 – Genetics
Topic 4 – Natural Selection and Genetic Modification
Topic 5 – Health and Disease
Topic 6 – Plant Structures and Function
Topic 7 – Animal Coordination, Control and Homeostasis
Topic 8 – Exchange and Transport in Animals
Topic 9 – Ecosystems and Nutrient Cycles
Plently of detail, and easily accessed formatting. Details on core practical methodology is also included. Key ideas e.g. protein synthesis, vision, virus lifecycle, menstrual cycle, are covered in bullet points and follow the common marking points required.
This resource was made by a student reading Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge.
Content-based questions on Topics 1-4 of the SNAB Edexcel Biology A Course, covering the topics required for AS exams which are covered again in the A level exams. Full mark schemes are included
Files included:
Topics 1 and 2 - Questions and Answers
Topics 3 and 4 - Questions and Answers (2 Parts)
Core Practicals - Questions and Answers
High Quality Revision Guides, Extended Practice Papers with Mark Schemes, and Example 6-Mark Questions for each of the sciences: Biology, Chemistry and Physics, for the Edexcel 9-1 specifications.
Please view each individual resource for more details on the topics covered in each guide or paper. All specification points are covered in the revision guides.
An invaluable resource bundle by a student who achieved straight 9s at GCSE, and now reads Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge.
Detailed, high-level revision notes for the Edexcel AS Biology A (SNAB) course. Separate files cover each of Topics 1-4, and these can be used again for preparation for the final A Level exams in Year 13.
Topics Included:
Topic 1 - Lifestyle, Health and Risk (Cardiovascular Systems)
Topic 2 - Genes and Health (Genetics and Cystic Fibrosis)
Topic 3 - Voice of the Genome (Development and Genetic Control)
Topic 4 - Natural Environment (Plants, Sustainability and Evolution)
Notes for Core Practicals 1-9 Included
Produced by a student reading Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge
Detailed, high-level revision notes for Topic 4 - Biodiversity and Natural Resources - of the Edexcel A Level Biology Specification A (SNAB), with 10 pages of typed up notes, with diagrams and flowcharts to illustrate key ideas and processes.
Content for Topic 4 can appear in any of the three A level papers.
This guide is also suitable for preparation for the AS examinations.
Sub-Topics Included:
Ecological Niches and Adaptation
Evolution by Natural Selection
Allopatric Speciation
Hardy-Weinberg Equation
Quantifying Biodiversity
Classification
Genetic Diversity within Populations
Plant Cell Ultrastructure
Cellulose and Starch
Lignification, Transpiration and Translocation
Use of Inorganic Ions by Plants
Using Plant Fibres
Drug Development and Clinical Trials
Growing Bacteria and Aseptic Technique
Using Seeds
Sustainability: Seed Banks and Zoos
This resource was produced by a Biological Natural Sciences Student at the University of Cambridge.
Detailed, high-level revision notes for Topic 2 - Genes and Health - of the Edexcel A Level Biology Specification A (SNAB), with 10 pages of typed up notes, with diagrams and flowcharts to illustrate key ideas and processes.
Content for Topic 2 can appear in any of the three A level papers.
This guide is also suitable for preparation for the AS examinations.
Sub-Topics Included:
The Respiratory System
Gas Exchange and Fick’s Law
The Need for a Circulatory System (SA:V)
Protein Structure
Cell Membrane Structure
Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis
Enzymes
DNA and its Replication
Protein Synthesis
Genetics: Mutation and Inheritance
Genetic Testing
Treating CF
This resource was produced by a Biological Natural Sciences Student at the University of Cambridge.
Detailed, high-level revision notes for Topic 1 - Lifestyle, Health and Risk - of the Edexcel A Level Biology Specification A (SNAB), with 8 pages of typed up notes, with diagrams and flowcharts to illustrate key ideas and processes.
Content for Topic 1 can appear in any of the three A level papers.
This guide is also suitable for preparation for the AS examinations.
Sub-Topics Included:
The Circulatory System
Water as a Transport Medium
The Cardiac Cycle
Atherosclerosis
Blood Clotting
Defining Risk
Study Design
Risk Factors for CVD - Blood Pressure, Energy Balance, Smoking, Weight, etc.
Treating CVD including Drugs
Biomolecules
Cholesterol
This resource was produced by a Biological Natural Sciences Student at the University of Cambridge.
