PEARSON (PEARSON) • Biology A Salters-Nuffield

Detailed and comprehensive notes on topic 3 (voice of the genome) of Edexcel biology AS Level. Covers eukaryotic/prokaryotic cell structure, protein transport, microscopy, cell organisation, gametes, fertilisation, meiosis, the cell cycle & mitosis, stem cells, differential gene expression, epigenetics and variation. I hope that you find this resource useful. [“A-Level Biology: Edexcel A Year 1 & 2 Complete Revision & Practice” (CGP, ISBN: 2986), “Salters-Nuffield AS/A level Biology Studen...

Detailed and comprehensive notes on topic 2 (genes & health) of Edexcel biology AS Level. Covers gas exchange, cell membranes & transport, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, DNA replication, amino acids, protein structure, enzymes, mutations, cystic fibrosis, inheritance, genetic screening and core practicals 3 & 4. Notes are organised alongside the specification to make your revision easier and more structured. I hope that you find this resource useful. [“A-Level Biology: Edexcel A Year 1 & 2 Compl...

Detailed and comprehensive notes on topic 1 (lifestyle, health & risk) of Edexcel biology AS Level. Covers water, circulatory system, atherosclerosis/blood clotting, lifestyle factors, diet, carbohydrates, lipids, cholesterol, CVD treatment and core practicals 1 & 2. Notes are organised alongside the specification to make your revision easier and more structured. I hope that you find this resource useful. [“A-Level Biology: Edexcel A Year 1 & 2 Complete Revision & Practice” (CGP, ISBN: 2986)...

This is a summary of every practical for Edexcel Biology A. These notes include Core Practicals 1-18, including the Hill reaction, spirometer, initial rate of reaction, antibiotics, and more. I used these notes for my Biology exams in 2022 and achieved an A*, and I am now studying Biology at Durham University.

This is a summary of every learning objective (8.1-8.19) for Topic 8, GRM on the Edexcel Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) specification. I have arranged my notes answering each objective, and have given definitions, core practical information, and equations, based from the textbook. These notes include Core Practical 18, and includes notes on neurons, generation of an action potential, stimuli in the retina, the brain, and more. I used these notes for my Biology exams in 2022 and achieved an A*,...

This is a summary of every learning objective (7.1-7.15) for Topic 7, RFL on the Edexcel Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) specification. I have arranged my notes answering each objective, and have given definitions, core practical information, and equations, based from the textbook. These notes include Core Practicals 16-17, and includes notes on muscles, muscle contraction, respiration, ATP synthesis, electrical activity of the heart and more. I used these notes for my Biology exams in 2022 and...

This is a summary of every learning objective (6.1-6.15) for Topic 6 IIF, on the Edexcel Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) specification. I have arranged my notes answering each objective, and have given definitions, core practical information, and equations, based from the textbook. These notes include Core Practicals 14-15, and includes notes on determining time of death, gel electrophoresis, TB and HIV, pathogens, and more. I used these notes for my Biology exams in 2022 and achieved an A*, an...

This is a summary of every learning objective (5.1-5.21) for Topic 5, OWS, on the Edexcel Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) specification. I have arranged my notes answering each objective, and have given definitions, core practical information, and equations, based from the textbook. These notes include Core Practicals 10-13, including quadrats, the Hill reaction, and initial rates. I also explain topics regarding ecology and the ecosystem, photosynthesis, the Calvin cycle, the greenhouse effect...

This is a summary of every learning objective (4.1-4.16) for Topic 4, BNR on the Edexcel Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) specification. I have arranged my notes answering each objective, and have given definitions, core practical information, and equations, based from the textbook. These notes include Core Practicals 6 - 9, and includes measuring biodiversity, the Hardy - Weinberg equation, plant cells and fibres, genetic diversity, and more. I used these notes for my Biology exams in 2022 and ...

This is a summary of every learning objective (3.1-3.15) for Topic 3, GEN on the Edexcel Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) specification. I have arranged my notes answering each objective, and have given definitions, core practical information, and equations, based from the textbook. This include core practical 5 (root tip squash practical), and contains methylation, histone modification, epigenetic changes, stem cells, and more. I used these notes for my Biology exams in 2022 and achieved a...