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Annotated copy of the biochemistry reference booklet given in exams. Including summary of glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, beta oxidation, lipid synthesis, urea cycle and Krebs (TCA). Useful to glance over for a quick reminder of all the metabolic processes.

This document includes explanations of the contents of different types of vaccines: live, attenuated and subunit, how these vaccines are created and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Examples are also given for each type of vaccine. An introduction to antiviral drugs is also given and once again the advantages and disadvantages of these drugs are evaluated.

Summary of the generation of action potentials by explaining the underlying role of ion channels. Brief explanation of the transmission of action potentials. Also, explanation of technical terms such as refractory period etc.

Explanation of the steps of fatty acid synthesis following the learning objectives outlined in the lecture material. Includes diagrams to help visualise where these processes are taking place in the cells. This only includes lipid metabolism in animals NOT plants.

Explaining the steps in fatty acid oxidation including diagrams to visualise where these processes take place in the cell. Only includes beta oxidation in animal cells for saturated fats with a brief mention of oxidation of unsaturated fats in plant cells.

Explanation of the steps of fatty acid synthesis following the learning objectives outlined in the lecture material. Includes diagrams to help visualise where these processes are taking place in the cells. Also, includes information on hormone and cholesterol synthesis and its effects on the body. Lastly, the effects of alcohol on lipid metabolism such as 'fatty liver' is briefly touched upon.

A summary on the topic of amount of substance for A level chemistry (specifically OCR A). Consists of: - explanation of moles and moles equation - step by step calculations of empirical formula, water of crystallisation and identifying limiting reagents - all the equations for this topic with explanations of when to use