Topic 8

Detailed and comprehensive notes on control of plant growth (Edexcel biology A). Covers auxins, photoreceptors, photoperiodism and phototropism. [“A-Level Biology: Edexcel A Year 1 & 2 Complete Revision & Practice” (CGP, ISBN: 9781782942986), “Salters-Nuffield AS/A level Biology Student Book 1” (Pearson, ISBN: 9781447991007) and “Salters-Nuffield A level Biology Student Book 2” (Pearson, ISBN: 9781447991014) used as reference materials].

Detailed and comprehensive notes on the eye and photoreceptors (Edexcel biology A). [“A-Level Biology: Edexcel A Year 1 & 2 Complete Revision & Practice” (CGP, ISBN: 9781782942986), “Salters-Nuffield AS/A level Biology Student Book 1” (Pearson, ISBN: 9781447991007) and “Salters-Nuffield A level Biology Student Book 2” (Pearson, ISBN: 9781447991014) used as reference materials].

Detailed and comprehensive notes on neurons, action potentials and synaptic transmission (Edexcel biology A). [“A-Level Biology: Edexcel A Year 1 & 2 Complete Revision & Practice” (CGP, ISBN: 9781782942986), “Salters-Nuffield AS/A level Biology Student Book 1” (Pearson, ISBN: 9781447991007) and “Salters-Nuffield A level Biology Student Book 2” (Pearson, ISBN: 9781447991014) used as reference materials].

Detailed and comprehensive notes on habituation (Edexcel biology A). Includes core practical 18 (investigating habituation to a stimulus). [“A-Level Biology: Edexcel A Year 1 & 2 Complete Revision & Practice” (CGP, ISBN: 9781782942986), “Salters-Nuffield AS/A level Biology Student Book 1” (Pearson, ISBN: 9781447991007) and “Salters-Nuffield A level Biology Student Book 2” (Pearson, ISBN: 9781447991014) used as reference materials].

Detailed and comprehensive notes on brain structure and development (Edexcel biology A). Covers the cerebral cortex/hemispheres, CT scans, PET Scans, MRI scans, fMRI scans, the visual cortex, the critical period for visual development and studying brain development. [“A-Level Biology: Edexcel A Year 1 & 2 Complete Revision & Practice” (CGP, ISBN: 9781782942986), “Salters-Nuffield AS/A level Biology Student Book 1” (Pearson, ISBN: 9781447991007) and “Salters-Nuffield A level Biology Stu...

Detailed and comprehensive notes on topic 8 (grey matter) of Edexcel biology A Level. Covers neuron structure, synaptic transmission, resting potential, action potentials, nerve impulse propagation, pupil reflex, photoreceptors, auxins, phytochrome, the brain, imaging techniques, visual cortex/development, habituation, drug use, genomic sequencing, GMOs and core practical 18. Notes are organised alongside the specification to make your revision easier and more structured. I hope that you find th...

A full write-up of core practical 18 for Biology A (SNAB). It includes a improved method, a results table, colour-coded bar graphs, analysis and interpretation of the data with Spearman's tests and conclusions about significance, background research and link to results and respective bibliography with accurate in- text citations. Passes over 4 to 5 criteria of practical element of SNAB Biology A A-Level.

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