Podcasts about level biology

In this episode, we're diving into the crucial intersection of education and sustainability with two esteemed guests. First, meet Dr. David Dixon, a vanguard in environmental education with over 35 years of experience, ranging from leading primary schools to passionately integrating sustainability into education. Also joining us is Tandi, an innovative Lead Practitioner for A Level Biology and Head of STEAM. We'll shed light on embedding sustainability deep within the educational ethos. We'll discuss the role of leadership in driving eco-initiatives and the practical strategies schools can employ to foster a greener tomorrow. We'll also explore innovative approaches to ensure the curriculum, campus, and community are actively involved in sustainability. Tune in, talk it out. 

Do you miss school? Of course not. And now, neither do we.

Today's topic is a return to the world of biochemistry with a discussion of Benedict's test- used to test for reducing sugars and, with some modifications, non-reducing sugars. We won't be discussing the precise methodology- and the subtle differences in methods/reagents between the sources I accessed- but we'll discuss what exactly a reducing sugar is and introduce the topic of food tests along the way. Sources for this episode: 1) Fullick A., Locke, J. and Bircher, P. (2015), A Level Biology for OCR A. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 2) Hine, R. (2019), A Dictionary of Biology (Oxford Quick Reference), 8th edition, Oxford, Oxford University Press. 3) Thain, M. and Hickman, M. (2014), Dictionary of Biology (Eleventh Edition). London: Penguin Books Ltd. 4) Author unknown, Wikipedia (date unknown), Benedict's reagent (online) [Accessed 12/03 and 02/04/2022]. 5) Author unknown, Wikipedia (date unknown), Stanley Rossiter Benedict (online) [Accessed 12/03/2022].

It's a well-known fact that humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes- 46 chromosomes in total. However, chimpanzees have 48 chromosomes, as do the other 'great apes'. Why is this? Well, it centres around human chromosome 2. Sources for this episode: 1) Fullick A., Locke, J. and Bircher, P. (2015), A Level Biology for OCR A. Oxford: Oxford University Press. This is where I originally learned the chromosome numbers of horses and donkeys; however, I don't have access to this book at the moment due to COVID. For an alternative source, see: Rodriguez, M., Understanding Genetics, The Tech Interactive (2007), Chimeras, Mosaics, and Other Fun Stuff: Why can't mules breed? I understand that a horse and a donkey make a mule but why can't 2 mules have a baby mule? (online) [Accessed 06/06/2021]. 2) IJdo, J.W., Baldini, A., Ward, D. C., Reeders S. T. and Wells, R. A. (1991) Origin of human chromosome 2: an ancestral telomere-telomere fusion, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 88(20): 9051-9055. 3) Willey, J. M., Sherwood, L. M. And Woolverton, C. J. (2017), Prescott's Microbiology, 10th edition (International Edition). New York, McGraw-Hill Education. 4) Young, W. J., Merz, T., Ferguson-Smith, M. A. and Johnston, A. W. (1960), Chromosome Number of the Chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes, Science 131(3414): 1672-1673. 5) Author unknown, Wikipedia (date unknown), Chimpanzee genome project (online) [Accessed 02/06/2021]. 6) Author unknown, WWF (date unknown) Great apes (online) [Accessed 06/06/2021].

Biodiversity is often mentioned as one concept in popular culture. However, it can be split into different components depending on who you ask. Today, we're going to explore two different ways of chopping biodiversity up. Sources for this episode: 1) Cain, M. L., Bowman, W. D. and Hacker, S. D. (2011), Ecology (2nd edition). Sunderland: Sinauer Associates Ltd. 2) Author unknown, Wikipedia (date unknown), Gamma diversity (online) [Accessed 06/03/2021]. For a formula for Shannon's index of biodiversity (which I'm going to try and discuss in a future episode), see: Fullick A., Locke, J. and Bircher, P. (2015), A Level Biology for OCR A. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

In our third Rewind episode, I'm going to go back over the concept of dominant vs. recessive as a mechanism of genetic inheritance, which I've touched upon before but not really in any great detail. Sources for this episode: 1) Fullick A., Locke, J. and Bircher, P. (2015), A Level Biology for OCR A. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 2) Thain, M., and Hickman, M. (2014), The Penguin Dictionary of Biology, 11th edition. London: Penguin Publishing Group. 3) Author unknown, Wikipedia (date unknown), Eye color (online) [Accessed 19/01/2021].

Happy new year! In our inaugural episode of 2021, we're going to go back to the 1100s and focus on the famous case of the Leper King Baldwin IV, who ruled as king of Jerusalem from 1174 to 1185. What exactly is leprosy, and what causes it? We'll use the test case of Baldwin as an opening to talking a bit about the bug Mycobacterium leprae and how exactly leprosy works. Sources for this episode: 1) Abel, L., Sánchez, F. O., Oberti, J., Thuc, N. V., Van Hoa, L., Lap, V. D., Skamene, E., Lagrange, P. H. and Schurr, E. (1998), Susceptibility to Leprosy Is Linked to the Human NRAMP1 Gene. The Journal of Infectious Diseases 177: 133- 145. 2) Fullick A., Locke, J. and Bircher, P. (2015), A Level Biology for OCR A. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 3) Guerrero-Peral, A. L. (2009), Neurological manifestations of the leprosy of King Baldwin IV of Jerusalem. Revista de Neurologica 49(8). 4) Turner, J. J., Hektoen International, The remarkable Baldwin IV: leper and king of Jerusalem (online). 5) Author unknown, Microbiology Society (2014), Mycobacterium leprae, the cause of leprosy (online) [Accessed 11/12/2020]

Proteins are often mentioned on the show, but what about the building blocks that they consist of? This week, we're going to tackle amino acids in our second rewind episodes. There are some topics that naturally branch off from this one, such as interactions between amino acids and how DNA encodes for different ones, but they will probably be topics for future episodes. Sources for this episode: 1) Campbell, N. A., Urry, L. A., Cain, M. L., Wasserman, S. A., Minorsky, P. V. and Reece, J. B. (2018), Biology: a global approach, 11th edition (Global Edition), Harlow, Pearson Education Limited. 2) Fullick A., Locke, J. and Bircher, P. (2015), A Level Biology for OCR A. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 3) Ritchie, R. and Ghent, D. (2015), A Level Chemistry for OCR A. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 4) Thain, M., and Hickman, M. (2014), The Penguin Dictionary of Biology, 11th edition. London: Penguin Publishing Group. (p.26). 5) Author unknown, Compound Interest, A Brief Guide to the Twenty Common Amino Acids (online). NOTE: In case this wasn't clear in the audio, variable groups, R groups and side chains all refer to the same functional group- namely, the variable part of an amino acid.

This week, Emma's got the lowdown on facilitated diffusion and polarized membranes for your AP Bio exam. She looks at how molecules diffuse through carrier proteins or channel proteins in membranes. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel and OCR exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your A Level Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2TaDFD8

Join Emma this week as she looks at osmosis for your High School Bio exam. She goes through the diffusion of water across a partially permeable membrane and the effect of this process on the shape of plant cells. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel and OCR exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your A Level Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2TaDFD8

In this episode, Emma looks at diffusion and active transport for your High School Bio exam. She goes through the difference between diffusion and active transport and gives examples of each. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel and OCR exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your A Level Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2TaDFD8

In this episode, Emma looks at gas exchange in the human body for your A level Biology exam. She goes through the structure of the lungs and how each part is adapted to its function, including the alveoli, the bronchi and bronchioles. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel and OCR exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your A Level Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2TaDFD8

This week, Emma looks at the control of water loss for your A level Biology exam. She goes into xerophytic plants and their adaptations to desert habitats in order to control the loss of water. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel and OCR exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your A Level Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2TaDFD8

In this episode, Emma looks at gas exchange in plants, fish and insects for your A level Biology exam. She looks at adaptations such as the spiracles of insects and stomata of plant leaves. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel and OCR exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your A Level Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2TaDFD8

Emma's back with everything you need to know about substance exchange in organisms for your A Level Biology exam. She goes through the important concept of surface area to volume ratio, as well as gas exchange in single-celled organisms. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel and OCR exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your A Level Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2TaDFD8

In this episode, we'll be looking at hormones and take a tour around some of the famous locations of Made in Chelsea.For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we'll be looking at homeostasis and how the body maintains a constant internal environment, as well as why lizards don't ski.For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emma looks at the structure of the HIV virus, and the effect it has on an infected human. She also looks at the onset and symptoms of AIDs, as well as potential research routes for prevention and treatment. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel and OCR exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your A Level Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2TaDFD8

Emma looks at the primary and secondary immune response and the theory behind vaccines. She also looks at the principle of herd immunity. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel and OCR exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your A Level Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2TaDFD8

In this episode, we'll continue to look at the rate of photosynthesis and learn how to keep your houseplants happy and healthy!For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Emma takes us through the role of monoclonal antibodies in the human immune system. She looks at the structure of antibodies (variable regions, constant regions and disulphide bridges), as well as the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay or ELISA test. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel and OCR exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your A Level Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2TaDFD8

In this episode, we'll be looking at the rate of photosynthesis and imagine what life as a plant might actually be like...For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emma looks at the process of phagocytosis in dealing with pathogens. She looks at the role of T cytotoxic and T helper cells. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel and OCR exam boards. Ideal for preparing you for your A Level Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2TaDFD8

In this episode, we'll be looking at the light independent stage and introduce two special guest to the podcast!For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Liz looks at the structure of carbohydrates for your A Level Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at monosaccharides, disaccarides and how to test for the presence for reducing and non-reducing sugars. Ideal for preparing you for your A Level Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2TaDFD8

In this episode, we'll be looking at the light dependent stage and maybe figure out how to get a high score in Scrabble.For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Liz looks at condensation and hydrolysis reactions for your A Level Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at how larger molecules are formed from smaller ones during condensation reactions and how larger molecules are broken down into smaller ones in hydrolysis reactions. Ideal for preparing you for your A Level Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2TaDFD8

In this episode, we'll be looking at photosynthesis and you'll learn how you can keep the potted plants in your house alive and thriving.For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Liz looks at monomers and polymers for your A Level Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at what monomers and polymers are, and some examples of the two. Ideal for preparing you for your A Level Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2TaDFD8

Liz will explain everything you need to know about how the human immune system works for your A Level Biology exam. She will look into how the different components of the immune system work together to fight infection and what happens when the immune system goes wrong. Ideal for preparing you for your A Level Biology exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/2TaDFD8

In this episode, we'll be looking at anaerobic respiration and find out how to run for the bus in the most effective way.For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we'll be looking at electron carriers and where to find the best deals at the supermarket.For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we'll be looking at link reaction and the krebs cycle and figure out where some of the most popular band names come from.For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we'll be looking at glycolysis and consider what an alien's favourite McFlurry flavour might be.For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we'll be looking at cellular respiration and see how they relate to those famous battles between Neo and Agent Smith.For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we'll be looking at prokaryotic and viral replication, and why it's always good to bring a spare costume if you're performing Shakespeare.For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we'll be looking at meiosis and figure out where the best new place in town to get a bite to eat would be.For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we'll be looking at cell cycles and all their whacky sci-fi names - don't get them confused for Star Wars characters!For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we'll be looking at mitosis and how that simple cell division led to fantastic inventions, including shows like Gogglebox.For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we'll be looking at enzymes activity and what to do when you get to the end of your boneless banquet.For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we'll be looking at enzymes - and you might also get some washing machine tips for life after A-levels.For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amy brings light into your life and gives an overview of photosynthesis for your A-Level Biology exam. In this episode, she will introduce the two key reactions in photosynthesis. Ideal for preparing you for your A-Level Biology exam. For more info visit: https://www.senecalearning.com/blog/a-level-biology-revision/

In this episode, we'll be looking at prokaryotes and learn a bit about the history of their rivalry with the eukaryotes.For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we'll get an understanding of microscopes and their uses, and how they not only can help you see small cells, but also might help you get the latest video games...For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we'll continue to look at cell structure, and how certain aspects of this topic explain why flowers are so popular with bees.For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we'll start off with an introduction to our next topic - cell structure, and why we now struggle to decide on Friday night food.For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we'll be looking at the various tests used to find carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, one of which might involve a Hollywood star...For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we'll be looking at lipids and why the phospholipid bilayer just might the bouncer of the biology world.For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we'll be looking at proteins and their many bonds, none of whom have the first name "James".For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we'll be looking at polysaccharides and why they're the best carbohydrate to take along to a festival with you.For more in-depth online learning, head on over to www.snaprevise.co.uk and see how our intelligent platform can transform your revision and help you score better grades with less stress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.