Let's get a head start in tackling the hardest topics GCSE Biology has to offer. Build your confidence now and reap the rewards in the exam! Let's get those top grades!
What we'll cover...
6 sessions · 60 minutes per session
Protein Synthesis (Transcription and Translation )
1:00pm 15th Feb
How do you make proteins from DNA? Both transcription and translation are involved in protein synthesis, transferring the information stored as DNA to amino acids. Transcription is the first process of the two, it is the formation of mRNA from the genetic code. Translation is the second process, here the mRNA is used to code for each amino acid. This happens at the ribosomes. The amino acids then form a chain and fold into a protein.
Genetic Inheritance
2:00pm 15th Feb
Why do you look like your parents? Inheritance is the process by which genetic information is passed on from parent to child. This is why members of the same family tend to have similar characteristics. Genetic crosses can be shown and examined using Punnett squares. This shows the possible offspring combinations that could be produced, and the probability of these combinations can be calculated.
Genetic Engineering
1:00pm 16th Feb
Half human - half lizard? Genetic engineering is also called genetic modification or GM. It involves modifying the genome of an organism by introducing a gene from another organism to result in a desired characteristic.
The Circulatory System
2:00pm 16th Feb
Not only does the circulatory system keep our cells healthy, but it also keeps us alive. The circulatory system, also known as the cardiovascular system, is a vast network of organs and blood vessels that acts both as a delivery and waste removal system for the body.
The Nervous System
1:00pm 17th Feb
Your nervous system is your body’s command centre. The nervous system includes the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) which are connected to a complex network of nerves. This system sends messages back and forth between the brain and the body. Your ability to respond to stimuli and perform a reflex depends on it.
The Endocrine System
2:00pm 17th Feb
Your endocrine system is made up of several organs called glands. These glands, located all over your body, create and secrete (release) hormones. Hormones are chemicals that coordinate different functions in your body by carrying messages through your blood to your organs, skin, muscles and other tissues. These signals tell your body what to do and when to do it.
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