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GCSE Combined Science (AQA Trilogy): Biology

Everything you need for the Biology papers of the AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy qualification. It covers all the topics from cells to ecology, for both Foundation and Higher Tiers.

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GCSE Combined Science (AQA Trilogy): Biology

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Everything you need for the Biology papers of the AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy qualification. It covers all the topics from cells to ecology, for both Foundation and Higher Tiers.

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AQA GCSE Combined Science: Cell Biology

This deck covers the fundamental concepts of cell biology for AQA GCSE Combined Science. It includes the structure and function of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, cell specialisation, microscopy, transport across cell membranes, and the cell cycle. It also covers the required practicals for using a light microscope and investigating osmosis in plant tissue.

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AQA GCSE Combined Science: Organisation

This deck explores how cells are organised into tissues, organs, and organ systems. It covers the human digestive, circulatory, and respiratory systems, including the role of enzymes and gas exchange. It also covers plant organisation and two required practicals: food tests and the effect of pH on amylase activity.

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AQA GCSE Combined Science: Infection and Response

This deck covers how communicable diseases are caused by pathogens and spread. It explains the body's defence systems, vaccination, and the use of medicines like antibiotics, including the challenge of antibiotic resistance.

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AQA GCSE Combined Science: Bioenergetics

This deck focuses on the key processes of photosynthesis and respiration. It covers the word and balanced symbol equations for photosynthesis, and the concept of limiting factors (light, temperature, CO2 concentration). It details aerobic and anaerobic respiration in animals and plants (including fermentation in yeast), comparing the two processes. The deck also explains the body's response to exercise, including increased heart and breathing rate, and the concept of oxygen debt. It includes the required practical investigating the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis.

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AQA GCSE Combined Science: Homeostasis and Response

This deck covers the principles of homeostasis and how organisms respond to their environment. It details the structure and function of the human nervous system, including the reflex arc. It also covers the endocrine system, focusing on the control of blood glucose by insulin and the causes of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The deck explains the roles of hormones in the menstrual cycle and the principles of contraception. It adheres to the Combined Science specification, excluding detailed content on the brain, eye, kidney, and control of body temperature. The deck includes the required practical on investigating the effect of a factor on human reaction time.

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AQA GCSE Combined Science: Inheritance, Variation and Evolution

This deck covers the principles of genetics and evolution. It compares sexual and asexual reproduction, explains meiosis, and introduces key genetic terminology. It also covers Punnett squares, variation, natural selection, selective breeding, and the evidence for evolution.

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AQA GCSE Combined Science: Ecology

This deck covers the interactions between organisms and their environment. It defines key ecological terms and explores interdependence, competition, and abiotic and biotic factors affecting communities. It covers structural, behavioural, and functional adaptations of organisms. The deck details how to interpret food chains and predator-prey cycles, and describes the carbon and water cycles. It also covers biodiversity and the impact of human activity on the environment, including waste, deforestation, and global warming. The deck includes the required practical on using sampling techniques (quadrats and transects) to investigate species distribution.

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GCSE Combined Science (AQA Trilogy): Biology

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AQA GCSE Combined Science: Cell Biology

AQA GCSE Combined Science: Organisation

AQA GCSE Combined Science: Infection and Response

AQA GCSE Combined Science: Bioenergetics

AQA GCSE Combined Science: Homeostasis and Response

AQA GCSE Combined Science: Inheritance, Variation and Evolution

AQA GCSE Combined Science: Ecology

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