Topics to cover:

• Cell structure and function
• Cell division (mitosis and meiosis)
• Transport in cells (diffusion, osmosis, active transport)

Study Questions

1. Compare and contrast the structure of animal and plant cells.
2. Explain the process of mitosis and its importance in growth and repair.
3. Describe how substances move in and out of cells through diffusion, osmosis, and active transport.

Research Cell Biology on Perplexity

Topics to cover:

• Cell organisation into tissues, organs, and systems
• The human digestive system
• The heart and circulatory system
• Plant tissues and organs

Study Questions

1. Explain the hierarchy of organisation in multicellular organisms.
2. Describe the structure and function of the human digestive system.
3. How does the heart pump blood around the body?
4. Compare the structure and function of different plant tissues.

Research Organisation on Perplexity

Topics to cover:

• Photosynthesis
• Respiration (aerobic and anaerobic)
• Metabolism

Study Questions

1. Write the equation for photosynthesis and explain the factors affecting its rate.
2. Compare and contrast aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
3. How does metabolism link to bioenergetics?

Research Bioenergetics on Perplexity

Topics to cover:

• Homeostasis principles
• The nervous system
• Hormonal control in humans
• Plant hormones

Study Questions

1. What is homeostasis and why is it important?
2. Describe the structure and function of the nervous system.
3. Explain how hormones control blood glucose levels.
4. How do plant hormones affect growth and development?

Research Homeostasis & Response on Perplexity

Topics to cover:

• Reproduction (sexual and asexual)
• DNA structure and protein synthesis
• Genetic inheritance and variation
• Evolution by natural selection
• Genetic engineering and selective breeding

Study Questions

1. Compare sexual and asexual reproduction.
2. Describe the structure of DNA and how it codes for proteins.
3. Explain how genetic variation arises and its importance in evolution.
4. What is natural selection and how does it lead to evolution?
5. Discuss the applications and ethical considerations of genetic engineering.

Research Inheritance, Variation & Evolution on Perplexity

Topics to cover:

• Ecosystems and adaptations
• Nutrient cycles
• Biodiversity and human impact on ecosystems

Study Questions

1. What is an ecosystem and how do organisms adapt to their environment?
2. Describe the carbon and water cycles.
3. How do human activities affect biodiversity and what can be done to protect it?

Research Ecology on Perplexity

Activities:

• Review all topics
• Practice past papers
• Focus on weak areas
• Revise key ideas and concepts

Revision Tips

1. Create mind maps for each major topic.
2. Practice explaining concepts to others.
3. Time yourself when doing past papers to improve exam technique.
4. Review mark schemes to understand how to maximize your marks.

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