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Biology Tutor here to share concise and detailed resources! I have been tutoring for 4+ years and worked as a content creator for various online education sites including MyVideoTutor & Oxbridge Learning

Biology Tutor here to share concise and detailed resources! I have been tutoring for 4+ years and worked as a content creator for various online education sites including MyVideoTutor & Oxbridge Learning
Digestion & Absorption (AQA A-Level Biology 3.3.3)
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Digestion & Absorption (AQA A-Level Biology 3.3.3)

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A powerpoint outlining all the key details of the 3.3.3 section of the AQA A-Level Biology specification for Digestion & Absorption. Includes keywords, diagrams, recap questions, exam questions and further thinkning questions. Structure of Digestive System * Different parts and their functions Digestion * Carbohydrates (amylases and membrane-bound disacharidases) * Proteins (endo-/exo-peptidases & dipeptidases) * Lipids (lipases & action of bile salts) Absoprtion * Monosacharides & Amino Acids via co-transport in ileum * Triglycerides and the role of micelles and chylomicrons
Protein Summary Sheet (AQA A-Level Biology)
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Protein Summary Sheet (AQA A-Level Biology)

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A detailed summary sheet of all knowledge required by the specification for AQA A-Level Biology. The sheet breaks down the areas of proteins from the Biological Molecules topic that students need to understand about: Characteristics Structure of an Amino Acid Formation of a peptide bond Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Quaternary structure of proteins Fibrous vs. globular proteins Insulin, haemoglobin and antibodies as examples A detailed look at collagen, its structure and properties The Biurets Tests Proteins and maths
Lipids Summary Sheet (AQA Biology A-Level)
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Lipids Summary Sheet (AQA Biology A-Level)

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A detailed summary sheet of all knowledge required by the specification for AQA A-Level Biology. The sheet breaks down the areas of lipids that students need to understand about: Characteristics Sturcture of Triglyceride Formation of Triglycerides Structure of Triglycerides related to their function Fatty Acids Phospholipids Uses of Phospholipids Structure of Phospholipids related to their function Biological importance of Lipids The Emulsion Test
GCSE Biology - Microscopy
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GCSE Biology - Microscopy

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AQA GCSE Biology Revision Powerpoint on Microscopy Includes: How to use light microscope & preapre slides Light microscopes - pros/cons Electron microscopes - pros/cons SEM vs. TEM Comparrison table of light vs. electron microscope How to do magnification calculations with examples How to convert between units How to use standard form
AQA GCSE Geography A Physical Case Studies
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AQA GCSE Geography A Physical Case Studies

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A revison resource to learn each of the case studies for the physical geogrpahy exam paper Case Studies Include Restless Earth - The Alps – Fold Mountains Case Study - Montserrat – Volcano Case Study - Kobe – MEDC Earthquake Case Study - Kashmir – LEDC Earthquake Case Study - Boxing Day Tsunami, Asia Case Study Water on the Land - Boscastle – MEDC Flood - Mozambique – LEDC Flood - Bewl Water – Reservoir / Dam Scheme Coasts - Holderness – Cliff + Coastal Erosion / Mass Movement - Holderness – Coastal Management / Hard Engineering - Maldives – Rising Sea Levels Case Study - Studland Bay - Coastal Habitats
Protein Synthesis (AQA A-Level Biology 3.4.2)
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Protein Synthesis (AQA A-Level Biology 3.4.2)

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Revision notes / lesson outlining all the key details of the 3.4.2 section of the AQA A-Level Biology specification for Protein Synthesis. Includes keywords, diagrams, recap questions, exam questions and further thinking questions. Included is a bank of practise tasks. match-up activities and exam questions to consolidate understanding. Content: Steps in Transcription Splicing (exons vs. introns) 3 types of RNA Stages of Translation Understanding the genetic code Converting DNA, mRNA and anticodons Practise questions / activities Past exam questions
GCSE Biology - Required Practical 2
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GCSE Biology - Required Practical 2

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A lesson / revision powerpoint covering all information needed for Required Practical 2 for GCSE Biology Required Practical 2 - Investigate the effect of antiseptics or antibiotics on bacterial growth using agar plates and measuring zones of inhibition This powerpoint covers AT 1 (use appropriate apparatus to record length and area), AT 3 (use appropriate apparatus and techniques to observe and measure the process of bacterial growth), AT 4 (safe and ethical use of bacteria to measure physiological function and response to antibiotics and antiseptics in the environment), AT 8 (the use of appropriate techniques and qualitative reagents in problem-solving contexts to find the best antibiotic to use or the best concentration of antiseptic to use) and includes all practical and mathmatical skills required at GCSE As always there is a walkthough of past paper practise questions at the end to test your knowledge
GCSE Biology - Required Practical 3
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GCSE Biology - Required Practical 3

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A lesson / revision powerpoint covering all information needed for Required Practical 3 for GCSE Biology Required Practical 3 - Investigate the effect of a range of concentrations of salt or sugar solutions on the mass of plant tissue This powerpoint covers AT 1 (use appropriate apparatus to record mass and time), AT 3 (use appropriate apparatus and techniques to observe and measure the process of osmosis), AT 5 (measure the rate of osmosis by water uptake) and includes all practical and mathmatical skills required at GCSE As always there is a walkthough of past paper practise questions at the end to test your knowledge
Mitosis (AQA A-Level Biology 3.2.2)
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Mitosis (AQA A-Level Biology 3.2.2)

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A easy to use and visually appealing revision resource outling the key processes of mitosis and the behaviour of chromosomes. Gaps for students to draw in the chromosomes for each stage Resource includes: Overview of Mitosis The Cell Cycle Key details of Interphase Details of prophase, metaphase, telophase & anaphase Cytokensis and differences in plants and animals
Rod & Cone Cells (AQA A-Level Biology 3.6.1.2)
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Rod & Cone Cells (AQA A-Level Biology 3.6.1.2)

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2 summary pages for rod & cone cells Detailed summary of all the information needed for AQA A-Level Biology exam Includes content on how the sensitivity to light, sensitivity to colour and visual acuity are explained by differences in the optical pigments of rods and cones and the connections rods and cones make in the optic nerve Easy to understand descriptions and diagrams help students to fully understand the importance of rod and cone cells and all the information needed for the exam
ATP Poster (AQA A-Level Biology 3.1.6)
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ATP Poster (AQA A-Level Biology 3.1.6)

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A large poster outlining all the key details of the 3.1.6 section of the AQA A-Level Biology specification for ATP. Includes: Easy to follow diagrams ATP Structure ATP --> ADP + Pi equations The role of ATP Hydrolase and ATP Synthase Uses of ATP in the body Use of ATP in respiration and photosynthesis What makes ATP a good energy molecule
GCSE Biology Required Practical 1
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GCSE Biology Required Practical 1

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A revision powerpoint covering all information needed for Required Practical 1 for GCSE Biology Required Practical 1 - Use a light microscope to observe, draw and label a selection of plant and animal cells. This revision powerpoint covers AT 1 (use appropriate apparatus to record length and area) & AT 7 (use a microscope to make observations of biological specimens and produce labelled scientific drawings) As always there are practise questions throughout to test your knowledge
Scientific Figures Biology GCSE AQA
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Scientific Figures Biology GCSE AQA

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A revision table covering the relevant points needed for each of the scientific figures mentioned in the AQA GCSE Biology Specification. Revision table include name of individual, dates alive, a photo, the GCSE topic they relate to and the relevant information about their contribution to science that students need to remember for the exam. Figures included are: Gregor Mendel Jean Baptiste Lamark Charles Darwin Alfred Russel Wallace Carl Linnaeus Carl Woese Alexander Flemming The work of Watson & Crick as well as Franklin and Maurice
GCSE Biology - The Heart & Blood Vessels
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GCSE Biology - The Heart & Blood Vessels

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on The Heart & Blood Vessels Full powerpoint including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: Structure of the heart, major blood vessels Concept of a double circulatory system Walls of the heart and the coronary arteries Controlling heart rate and pacemaker cells Arteries, veins and capillaries Calculating the rate of blood flow
GCSE Biology - Digestion
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GCSE Biology - Digestion

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Digestion Full powerpoint including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: Principles of tissue organisation The main types of biological molecules Structure and function of the main parts of the digestive system The role of amylase, protease and lipase The role of bile & the emulsification of fats Abroption of the products of digestion through villi in small intestine Practise questions
PCR Poster (AQA A-Level Biology 3.8.4.1)
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PCR Poster (AQA A-Level Biology 3.8.4.1)

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A visually pleasing poster detailing the main steps in the Polymerase Chain Reaction for A-Level Biology. An easy to follow diagram and key points make this a great resource for quick and effective revision. Includes: PCR Stages of the PCR
Recombinant DNA technology (AQA A-Level 3.8.4.1)
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Recombinant DNA technology (AQA A-Level 3.8.4.1)

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A full revision booklet covering all aspects of Recombinant DNA Technology for AQA Section 3.8.4.1 on how to form Recombinant DNA Includes detailed explanations, key words, easy to follow methods and many diagrams Content: Introduction to Recombinant DNA Isolation of DNA (reverse transcriptase, restriction endonucleases, sticky ends and gene machines) Insertion (types of vectors, DNA ligase) Transformation (Calcium ions and heat shock) Identification (antibiotic resistance, enzyme and GFP marker genes) Growth
GCSE Biology - Enzymes & Metabolism
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GCSE Biology - Enzymes & Metabolism

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Active Transport & Osmosis Full powerpoint including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: Osmosis defintions Solutes vs. Solvents Osmosis in Plant and Animal Cells Practical Experiments with Osmosis Osmosis & Sports Drinks Active Transport Comparing Diffusion, Active Transport & Osmosis