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Let other students help you revise for your GCSE Biology exams. In this series, students break down complicated revision subjects to its core components helping you rock your exams.

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  • May 26, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 126 EPISODES


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Genetics: Genome Screening & Sex Determination

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 1:38


In this episode, Emma looks at genome screening and sex determination for your GCSE Bio. She looks at the advantages and disadvantages of genome screening, as well as the determination of sex using X and Y chromosomes. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/387qVBv

Inhertiance: Mutations, Alleles & Phenotypes

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 2:18


Join Emma as she goes through everything you need to know about genetic inheritance for your GCSE Bio exam. She looks at the different effects of mutations, the role that alleles play in gene expression as well as phenotypes. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/387qVBv

Inheritance: Meiosis, Mitosis & the Genome - GCSE Biology Learning & Revision

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 2:45


In this episode, Emma looks at mitosis, meiosis and the genome for your GCSE Biology exam. She looks at the process of producing gametes from meiosis, as well as the role of mitosis in sexual reproduction. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/387qVBv

Inheritance: Sexual & Asexual Reproduction

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 3:21


In this episode, Emma looks at sexual and asexual reproduction for your GCSE Bio exam. She goes through meiosis and meitosis, as well as all the different types of cells involved in reproduction, like gametes, diploids and haploids. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/387qVBv

Hormones: Plant Hormones

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 2:31


Emma goes through the different types of plant hormones for your GCSE Bio exam. She looks at the role auxins, gibberellins and ethene as hormones in plants. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/387qVBv

Hormones: Infertility Treatments

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 2:01


Emma goes through hormonal treatments for infertility for your GCSE Bio exam. She looks at the process of using FSH and LH for in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/387qVBv

Hormones: Contraceptives

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 3:27


Emma's back with everything you need to know about contraceptives for your GCSE Bio exam. She looks at the pill, sterilisation, IUDs and many more types of contraceptive! Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/387qVBv

Hormones: Puberty & Menstrual Cycle

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 2:43


In this episode, Emma goes through the process of puberty for your GCSE Bio exam. She looks at the four hormones responsible for the mentrual cycle: FSH, Oestrogen, LH, and Progesterone. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/387qVBv

Kidneys: Dialysis & Kindey Transplant

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 2:34


In this episode, Emma looks at the possible treatments for patients with kidney failure for your GCSE Bio exam. She goes through the advantages and disadvantages of dialysis and kidney transplants. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/387qVBv

Hormones: Water, Kindeys & Urine

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 2:51


Emma looks at the process of regulating the levels of water in the human body for your GCSE Bio exam. She looks at the process of urination and the action of the anti-diuretic hormone ADH. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/387qVBv

Hormones: Insulin, Glyogen & Diabetes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 2:24


In this episode, Emma looks at the processes behind the regulation of blood glucose levels for your GCSE Bio exam. She looks at the role of the pancreas, liver and muscles in the case of too high or too low blood sugar. She also goes through the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/387qVBv

Hormones: Endocrine System, Thryoxine & Adrenaline

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 3:05


Liz looks at the endocrine system for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the production of and responses to the hormones thyroxine, which controls the basal metabolic rate, and adrenaline, which controls many processes including the fight or flight response. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/387qVBv

Human Nervous System: Thermoregulation

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 3:51


Liz looks at thermoregulation for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at how the changes to body temperature are detected and what the responses to these temperature changes are. Liz looks at the role of receptors and blood vessels in thermoregulation. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/387qVBv

Human Nervous System: Eye Function

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 4:48


Liz looks at Eye Function for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at how the eye responds to different light conditions and how eye defects like myopia (short or near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far or long-sightedness) can be corrected. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/387qVBv

Human Nervous System: Eye Anatomy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 4:28


Liz looks at Eye Anatomy for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode she will look at the different parts of the human eye, like the retina, optic nerve, sclera and cornea. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/387qVBv

Human Nervous System: Warming Up & Cooling Down

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 6:23


Liz looks at Warming Up & Cooling Down for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at how our body responds when it is too hot or too cold. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/387qVBv

Human Nervous System: Reflexes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 6:30


Liz looks at Reflexes for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at what a reflex action is, the components of a reflex arc and an experiment that investigates human reaction times. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/387qVBv

Bioenergetics: Respiration

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 7:00


Liz explores everything you need to know about respiration for your GCSE Biology exam. She will look into what respiration is and why it is important for life. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/387qVBv

Genetics: Evolution

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 8:20


In this episode, Liz will explain everything you need to know about evolution for your GCSE Biology exam. She will look into what the theory of evolution is and how it came about. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSE Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/387qVBv

Night Before the Exam - GCSE Biology Paper 2 Revision

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 13:02


You're almost there! Keep the faith! Join Richard for some last minute tips, tricks, and stress busters before GCSE Biology Paper 2 tomorrow. Richard will cover topics such as the structure of the eye, the nervous system and evolution to make sure you in top shape for the exam. Ideal for preparing you for your GCSEBiology exam. For more info visit https://www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

Human Defence Systems 2 - GCSE Biology

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 3:05


Liz looks at more human defence systems (check out the 'Human Defence System' podcast for more!) for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at antigens, antibodies and vaccination. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

Human Defence Systems - GCSE Biology

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 2:54


Liz looks at human defence systems for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at non-specific defences and the immune system. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

Other Pathogens - GCSE Biology

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 3:28


Liz looks at other pathogens for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at bacteria, fungi and protists. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

Viruses - GCSE Biology

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 3:34


Liz looks at viruses for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the structure of viruses and how they invade and cause illness. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Spreading Disease

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 4:52


Liz looks at spreading disease for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at types of pathogens, how disease is spread and how disease spread can be prevented. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Stomata

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2019 2:38


Liz looks at stomata for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the stomata and how they are controlled by guard cells. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE - Biology - Transpiration Tissues

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 1:58


Liz looks at the tissues involved in transpiration for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the xylem and root hair cells. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - DNA

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 2:21


Liz looks at DNA for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the structure and function of DNA. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Translocation

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 1:47


Liz looks at translocation for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the process of translocation and the structure of the phloem. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Transpiration

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 3:40


Liz looks at transpiration for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the process of transpiration, the factors that affect the rate of transpiration and how the transpiration rate can be measured using a potometer. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Interactions of Humans With Ecosystems 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 3:27


Liz looks at some more interactions that humans have with ecosystems (check out the previous podcast for more) for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at land use and deforestation. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Human Interactions With Ecosystems

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 3:51


Liz looks at human interactions with the environment for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the interaction between humans and biodiversity, using waste management as an example. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Decay Practical

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 2:07


Liz looks at a decay practical for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at a practical investigating the effect of temperature on the rate of decay of milk. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Decay

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 2:55


Liz looks at decay for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at factors that affect the rate of decay and how the decay process can be used in biogas generators. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Material Cycles

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 2:48


Liz looks at material cycles for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the carbon cycle and the water cycle. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Assessing Ecosystems

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 3:50


Liz looks at assessing ecosystems for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the methods to assess ecosystems, such as using quadrats and transects, and organism abundance. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Environmental Change

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2019 4:07


Liz looks at environmental change for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the types of environmental change and how changes to the environment can affect the distribution and longevity of populations. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Population Dynamics

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 2:33


Feeling hungry? Liz looks at food chains for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the components of a food chain and predator-prey dynamics. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Uses of Genetic Modification

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 3:36


Liz looks at the uses of genetic modification for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the applications of genetic modification and the advantages and disadvantages of GM technology. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Selective Breeding 2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 2:36


Liz looks at selective breeding for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the uses and dangers of selective breeding. Ideal for preparing your for GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Variation & Evolution

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 3:36


Liz looks at variation and evolution for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at what causes variation amongst organisms and the process of evolution by natural selection. Ideal for preparing your for GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Selective Breeding

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 2:01


Liz looks at selective breeding for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at how humans have selectively bred different organisms. Ideal for preparing your for GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Inherited Disorders 2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 2:25


Liz looks at inherited disorders for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the examples of cystic fibrosis and polydactyly. Ideal for preparing your for GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Genome Screening & Sex Determination

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 3:20


Liz looks at genome screening and sex determination for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at how embryos are screened for genetic disorders and the controversy around this, and how the sex of embryos is determined. Ideal for preparing your for GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Genetic Crosses

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2019 3:12


Liz looks at genetic crosses for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at genetic crosses and Punnett Squares. Ideal for preparing your for GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Inherited Disorders

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2019 1:49


Liz looks at inherited disorders for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at how genetic disorders are inherited, and the example of cystic fibrosis. Ideal for preparing your for GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GSE Biology - Communities 2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2019 2:12


Liz looks at communities for your GCSE Biology exam. Make sure that you listen to the last episode on communities which this episode leads on from! In this episode, she will look at species interdependence and stable communities. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Reproduction

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2019 4:02


Liz looks at reproduction for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the features of asexual and sexual reproduction. Ideal for preparing your for GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Communities

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2019 3:05


Liz explores communities for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the components of a biological community, from the individual to community level. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Classification of Living Organisms 2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2019 2:37


Liz gets classy with the classification of living organisms for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, which leads on from the previous episode on classification, she will look at the 3 domains and evolutionary trees. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

GCSE Biology - Genetics & Extinctions

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 3:30


Liz looks at genetics and extinction for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the causes of extinction, and how extinction can occur both rapidly and slowly. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/

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