Year 1 Biology Level Revision Tasks Module 2

Part of the spec Activity

the use of microscopy to observe and A summary sheet on different types of cells and
investigate different types of cell and cell eukaryotic organisms
structure in a range of eukaryotic organisms
the preparation and examination of Write a method for preparing a microscope slide
microscope slides for use in light microscopy and how a microscope can be used
the use of staining in light microscopy Produce a flash card on staining cells, also including
an explanation why cells need to be stained
the representation of cell structure as seen Produce fully labelled and annotated diagrams of
under the light microscope using drawings cells including descriptions of the function of the
and annotated diagrams of whole cells or cells different organelles
in sections of tissue
the use and manipulation of the magnification Work through magnification practice question
formula sheet
the difference between magnification and Produce a flash card on the difference between
resolution magnification and resolution
the ultrastructure of eukaryotic cells and the Produce a diagram of the ultrastructure of
functions of the different cellular components eukaryotic cells and the functions of the different
cellular components
the interrelationship between the organelles A flow chart showing in detail the production and
involved in the production and secretion of secretion of proteins
proteins
the importance of the cytoskeleton An information sheet on the cytoskeleton of the cell
the similarities and differences in the A summary sheet on the similarities and differences
structure and ultrastructure of prokaryotic in the structure and ultrastructure of prokaryotic
and eukaryotic cells. and eukaryotic cells.
how hydrogen bonding occurs between water An information sheet on how hydrogen bonding
molecules, and relate this, and other occurs between water molecules, and relate this,
properties of water, to the roles of water for and other properties of water, to the roles of water
living organisms for living organisms
the concept of monomers and polymers and
the importance of condensation and
hydrolysis reactions in a range of biological
molecules
the chemical elements that make up An information sheet on the chemical elements
biological molecules that make up biological molecules
the ring structure and properties of glucose as A summary sheet on the ring structure and
an example of a hexose monosaccharide and properties of glucose
the structure of ribose as an example of a
pentose monosaccharide
the synthesis and breakdown of a An information sheet on the synthesis and
disaccharide and polysaccharide by the breakdown of a disaccharide and polysaccharide by
formation and breakage of glycosidic bonds the formation and breakage of glycosidic bonds
the structure of starch (amylose and A flash card on the structure of starch (amylose and
amylopectin), glycogen and cellulose amylopectin), glycogen and cellulose molecules
molecules
how the structures and properties of glucose, An information sheet on how the structures and
starch, glycogen and cellulose molecules properties of glucose, starch, glycogen and cellulose
relate to their functions in living organisms molecules relate to their functions in living
organisms
the structure of a triglyceride and a A flashcard on the structure of a triglyceride and a
phospholipid as examples of macromolecules phospholipid as examples of macromolecules
the synthesis and breakdown of triglycerides A flash card on the synthesis and breakdown of
by the formation (esterification) and breakage triglycerides by the formation (esterification) and
of ester bonds between fatty acids and breakage of ester bonds between fatty acids and
glycerol glycerol
how the properties of triglyceride, An information sheet on how the properties of
phospholipid and cholesterol molecules relate triglyceride, phospholipid and cholesterol
to their functions in living organisms molecules relate to their functions in living
organisms
the general structure of an amino acid A flash card on the general structure of an amino
acid
the synthesis and breakdown of dipeptides Produce an information sheet on the synthesis and
and polypeptides, by the formation and breakdown of dipeptides and polypeptides, by the
breakage of peptide bonds formation and breakage of peptide bonds
the levels of protein structure Produce a summary, including annotated diagrams
on the levels of protein structure
the structure and function of globular Produce an information sheet on the structure and
proteins including a conjugated protein function of globular proteins including a conjugated
protein
the properties and functions of fibrous Produce a flash card on the properties and
proteins functions of fibrous proteins
the key inorganic ions that are involved in Produce a summary sheet on the key inorganic ions
biological processes that are involved in biological processes
how to carry out and interpret the results of Produce a concept map on the following chemical
the tests:
following chemical tests:  biuret test for proteins
•• biuret test for proteins  Benedict’s test for reducing and non
•• Benedict’s test for reducing and non reducing sugars
reducing sugars  reagent test strips for reducing sugars
•• reagent test strips for reducing sugars  iodine test for starch
•• iodine test for starch  emulsion test for lipids
•• emulsion test for lipids

quantitative methods to determine the Produce a summary sheet on quantitative methods

concentration of a chemical substance in a to determine the concentration of a chemical
solution substance in a solution
the principles and uses of paper and thin layer Produce a detailed method describing how thin
chromatography to separate biological layer chromatography is used to separate biological
molecules / compounds substances

practical investigations to analyse biological Outline practical investigations to analyse biological

solutions using paper or thin layer solutions using paper or thin layer chromatography.
chromatography.

the structure of a nucleotide as the monomer Produce a summary sheet on the structure of a
from which nucleic acids are made nucleotide as the monomer from which nucleic
acids are made
the synthesis and breakdown of Produce a flow chart on the synthesis and
polynucleotides by the formation and breakdown of polynucleotides by the formation and
breakage of phosphodiester bonds breakage of phosphodiester bonds
the structure of ADP and ATP as Produce a flash card on the structure of ADP and
phosphorylated nucleotides ATP as phosphorylated nucleotides
the structure of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) Produce a detailed diagram showing the structure
of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)
practical investigations into the purification of Produce a detailed method sheet into the
DNA by precipitation purification of DNA by precipitation
semi-conservative DNA replication Produce a flow chart explaining semi-conservative
DNA replication
the nature of the genetic code Produce a flash card on the nature of the genetic
code
transcription and translation of genes Produce a concept map on the transcription and
resulting in the synthesis of polypeptides. translation of genes resulting in the synthesis of
polypeptides.
the role of enzymes in catalysing reactions Produce a concept map on enzymes and the role of
that affect metabolism at a cellular and whole enzymes in catalysing reactions that affect
organism level metabolism at a cellular and whole organism level
the role of enzymes in catalysing both Produce a summary sheet on the role of enzymes in
intracellular and extracellular reactions catalysing both intracellular and extracellular
reactions
the effects of pH, temperature, enzyme Produce a revision clock on the effects of pH,
concentration and substrate concentration on temperature, enzyme concentration and substrate
enzyme activity concentration on enzyme activity
practical investigations into the effects of pH, Outline practical investigations into the effects of
temperature, enzyme concentration and pH, temperature, enzyme concentration and
substrate concentration on enzyme activity substrate concentration on enzyme activity
the need for coenzymes, cofactors and Produce an information sheet on the need for
prosthetic groups in some enzyme-controlled coenzymes, cofactors and prosthetic groups in
reactions some enzyme-controlled reactions
the effects of inhibitors on the rate of enzyme Produce a flash card on the effects of inhibitors on
controlled reactions. the rate of enzyme controlled reactions.
the roles of membranes within cells and at Produce a flash card on the roles of membranes
the surface of cells within cells and at the surface of cells
the fluid mosaic model of membrane Produce a detailed diagram of the fluid mosaic
structure and the roles of its components model of membrane structure and the roles of its
components
factors affecting membrane structure and Add to your previous diagram information on the
permeability factors affecting membrane structure and
permeability
practical investigations into factors affecting Outline a practical investigations into factors
membrane structure and permeability affecting membrane structure and permeability
the movement of molecules across Produce a summary sheet on the movement of
membranes molecules across membranes
practical investigations into the factors Outline the practical investigations into the factors
affecting diffusion rates in model cells affecting diffusion rates in model cells
the movement of water across membranes by Produce an information sheet on the movement of
osmosis and the effects that solutions of water across membranes by osmosis and the
different water potential can have on plant effects that solutions of different water potential
and animal cells can have on plant and animal cells
practical investigations into the effects of Outline the practical investigations into the effects
solutions of different water potential on plant of solutions of different water potential on plant
and animal cells. and animal cells.
the cell cycle Produce a diagram on the cell cycle
how the cell cycle is regulated Produce a detailed information sheet on how the
cell cycle is regulated
the main stages of mitosis Produce a detailed flow chart on the main stages of
mitosis
sections of plant tissue showing the cell cycle Produce a summary sheet on sections of plant
and stages of mitosis tissue showing the cell cycle and stages of mitosis
the significance of mitosis in life cycles Produce a flash card describing the significance of
mitosis in life cycles
the significance of meiosis in life cycles Produce a flash card describing the significance of
 meiosis in life cycles
the main stages of meiosis Produce a flow chart explaining the main stages of
meiosis
how cells of multicellular organisms are Produce a detailed summary sheet on how cells of
specialised for particular functions multicellular organisms are specialised for
particular functions
the organisation of cells into tissues, organs Produce a summary sheet on the organisation of
and organ systems cells into tissues, organs and organ systems
the features and differentiation of stem cells Produce a flash card on the features and
differentiation of stem cells
the production of erythrocytes and Produce a detailed information sheet on the
neutrophils derived from stem cells in bone production of erythrocytes and neutrophils derived
marrow from stem cells in bone marrow
the production of xylem vessels and phloem Produce a summary sheet on the production of
sieve tubes from meristems xylem vessels and phloem sieve tubes from
meristems
the potential uses of stem cells in research Produce a detailed information sheet on the
and medicine. potential uses of stem cells in research and
medicine.