A Level Biology A for OCR Student Book notes

It sums up chapter 1-10 of the biology book for AS and can be used for A2 as it covers some repeated topics, i have included alot of drawings, examples, explanations, and questions with answers to help solve past paper questions. I have graduated with an A in biology so i would definitely recommend my notes as i have collected information from 4 different professors + the book to write these notes

In-depth, A/A*-worthy, short notes on the OCR A H420 specification point 2.1.6 on Cell Division (Chapter 6 in the A Level Biology for OCR A (OCR A Level Sciences) textbook). All the bullet points and diagrams have been written to be relevant for the final exams. Diagrams on the structure of the specialised animals and plant cells and tissues. Short summary notes on each stage of the cell cycle, as well as, stem cell potency. Written to strictly meet all the required specification learnin...

In-depth, A/A*-worthy, short notes on the OCR A H420 specification point 3.1.1 on Exchange Surfaces (Chapter 7 in the A Level Biology for OCR A (OCR A Level Sciences) textbook). All the bullet points and diagrams have been written to be relevant for the final exams. Diagrams on the structure of the lungs, alveoli, and ventilation systems of insects and bony fish. Written to strictly meet all the required specification learning outcomes under 3.1.1. All abbreviations used in the notes c...

Unlock your academic potential with these meticulously curated A-Level Biology notes/flashcards. These notes are the culmination of hours of revision videos. Contains: - Summaries and Overviews: Concise summaries for quick revision and understanding. - Structured and Organized Chronological Layout: Topics are arranged in a logical sequence to facilitate easy understanding and retention. Section Breakdowns: Clear headers and subheaders for each section, ensuring easy navigation. Avai...

Unlock your academic potential with these meticulously curated A-Level Biology notes/flashcards. Contains: - Summary/Overviews: Concise summaries for quick revision and understanding. - Structured and Organized Chronological Layout: Topics are arranged in a logical sequence to facilitate easy understanding and retention. Section Breakdowns: Clear headers and subheaders for each section, ensuring easy navigation. Available in digital format for easy editing and annotation. Ideal f...

Unlock your academic potential with these meticulously curated A-Level Biology notes/flashcards. These notes are the culmination of hours of revision videos. Contains: - Summaries and Overviews: Concise summaries for quick revision and understanding. - Structured and Organized Chronological Layout: Topics are arranged in a logical sequence to facilitate easy understanding and retention. Section Breakdowns: Clear headers and subheaders for each section, ensuring easy navigation. Avai...

OCR Biology A (A-level) 5.1 Communication and homeostasis including: homeostasis (examples of positive and negative feedback), thermoregulation ectotherms/endotherms and adaptations, cell signalling (neuronal and hormonal signalling). Excretion as homeostatic control: kidney failure via haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, liver structure and adaptations of sinusoids, ultrafiltration and selective reabsorption pathways. Deamination pathway - ornithine cycle, loop of henle.

OCR Biology A (A-level) 5.1.5 Plant and animal responses covering summaries of plant responses such as: Apical dominance pathway and effects, Plant growth responses -> plant growth regulator hormones, Different types of tropisms and Leaf abscission. Animal responses covering: Mammalian muscle and contraction pathway, human brain anatomy and roles, nervous and endocrine systems in coordination, types of heart rate, sources of ATP and Muscle composition. Including also action potential within s...

OCR Biology A (A-level) Covering topics such as: Anaerobic respiration and the use of respirometer, Oxidative phosphorylation pathway, Respiration within link reaction, Krebs cycle and glycolysis pathways, Factors affecting photosynthesis (limiting factors), photosynthesis pathways -> light dependant and light independent reaction included.

OCR Biology A (A-level). Chapter 6.2 Cloning and Biotechnology which covers topics: The use of microorganisms - biotechnological processes and types of culture, Biotechnology - industrial use of living organisms, Natural cloning - vegetative propagation and animal cloning, Artificial cloning - advantages/disadvantages as well as examples. Enzyme immobilisation summary included.