OCR A Level Biology A lesson on DNA Replication. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.3 Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids. Objectives for this lesson: State why DNA replication is semi-conservative. Describe the process of DNA replication. Explain the roles of the enzymes helicase and DNA polymerase in DNA replication. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on PAG 4. Rates of Enzyme Controlled Reactions – Substrate Concentration. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.4 Enzymes. Objectives for this lesson: • Recall the effect of substrate concentration on the rate of enzyme activity. • Describe a method for investigating the effect of substrate concentration on enzyme activity. • Explain how to carry out a serial dilution, showing any calculations used. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Structure & Function of Gas Exchange System in a Bony Fish. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.1 Exchange Surfaces. Specification points: 3.1.1 (f) Objectives for this lesson: • Describe the structure of gas exchange system in a bony fish. • Explain how ventilation works in fish. • Compare and contrast the human and fish respiratory system. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Histology of Gas Exchange System. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.1 Exchange Surfaces. Specification points: 3.1.1 © and (h) Objectives for this lesson: • Recall the main components of the mammalian gaseous exchange system. • Explain the functions of the components of the gaseous exchange system. • Examine practically the histology of the gaseous exchange system. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Haemoglobin – Role and Reactions. This is one of ten lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.2 Transport in Animals. Specification points: 3.1.2 (i) Objectives for this lesson: • Know the role of haemoglobin in the transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide around the body. • Explain how carbonic anhydrase, haemoglobinic acid, HCO3- and the chloride shift are involved in oxygen and carbon dioxide transport. • Understand that oxygen molecules bind reversibly to haemoglobin. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Changing Population Characteristics. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution. Specification points: 4.2.2 (h) and (i) Objectives for this lesson: Recall how antibiotic resistance develops. Describe the mechanisms by which natural selection can affect the characteristics of a population over time. Explain how evolution in some species has implications for human populations. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on PAG 6 - Chromatography. This is one of the lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.2 Biological Molecules. Objectives for this lesson: Describe the principles and uses of paper and thin layer chromatography to separate biological molecules/compounds. Analyse the paper chromatography and calculate the Rf value for each amino acid. Interpret the results to identify the amino acids present in the solution. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included).

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Vaccinations & Herd Immunity. This is one of thirteen lessons to meet the specification points for 4.1.1 Communicable Diseases, disease prevention and the immune system. Specification points: 4.1.1 (l) Objectives for this lesson: • Describe the principles of vaccination. • Explain the role of vaccination programmes in the prevention of epidemics. • Evaluate the issues with vaccines. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 2.1.3 Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids. SLOP Booklet and Answers. It is a 37 page workbook for students to fill in and also has exam questions for each lesson. There is also answer books included. This workbook was designed with my lessons, so please check them out as well. Please leave a review.

This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 2.1.4 Enzymes SLOP Booklet and Answers. It is a 47 page workbook for students to fill in and also has exam questions for each lesson. There is also answer books included. This workbook was designed with my lessons, so please check them out as well. Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Role & Molecular Structure of Enzymes. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.4 Enzymes. Objectives for this lesson: • State the role of enzymes on both a cellular and whole organism level. • Describe how enzymes affect both structure and function. • Explain the role of enzymes in catalysing both intracellular and extracellular reactions. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on The Genetic Code. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.3 Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids. Objectives for this lesson: Recall the structure of an amino acid and polymerisation. Describe how a gene determines the sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide. Explain the nature of the genetic code. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on The Requirements for Specialised Exchange Surfaces and their features. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.1 Exchange Surfaces. Specification points: 3.1.1 (a) and (b) Objectives for this lesson: • Describe the features of an efficient exchange surface. • Calculate the surface area to volume ratio. • Explain the need for specialised exchange surfaces in both unicellular and multicellular organisms. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Vessel Structure. This is one of ten lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.2 Transport in Animals. Specification points: 3.1.2 © Objectives for this lesson: • Describe the structure and function of different blood vessels. • Explain the distribution of different tissues within the vessel walls of blood vessels. • Link the structure and functions of arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules and veins. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Dissociation Curves. This is one of ten lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.2 Transport in Animals. Specification points: 3.1.2 (j) Objectives for this lesson: • Recognise the oxygen dissociation curves for human adult and fetal haemoglobin. • Explain the significance of the different affinities for oxygen. • Understand the changes to the dissociation curve at different carbon dioxide concentrations (the Bohr effect). Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Structure of the Mammalian Heart. This is one of ten lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.2 Transport in Animals. Specification points: 3.1.2 (e(i)) Objectives for this lesson: • State the function of the coronary arteries. • Label the external and internal heart structures. • Explain the functions of the internal structures of the heart. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Types of Variation. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution. Specification points: 4.2.2 (f) Objectives for this lesson: State what a null hypothesis is. Describe the different types of variation. Calculate variation using a range of statistical tests. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Evidence for Evolution. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution. Specification points: 4.2.2 (e) Objectives for this lesson: Recall the theory of evolution by natural selection. Describe the contributions of Darwin and Wallace to the theory of evolution. Explain the different types of evidence for evolution by natural selection. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Variation and Statistics. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution. Specification points: 4.2.2 (f) Objectives for this lesson: State what a null hypothesis is. Describe the different types of variation. Calculate variation using a range of statistical tests. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.