AS Biology Level Revision Tasks
Part of the spec
the use of microscopy to observe
and investigate different types of cell
and cell structure in a range of
eukaryotic organisms
the preparation and examination of
microscope slides for use in light
microscopy
the use of staining in light
microscopy
the representation of cell structure
as seen under the light microscope
using drawings and annotated
diagrams of whole cells or cells in
sections of tissue
the use and manipulation of the
magnification formula
the difference between magnification
and resolution
the ultrastructure of eukaryotic cells
and the functions of the different
cellular components
the interrelationship between the
organelles involved in the production
and secretion of proteins
the importance of the cytoskeleton
the similarities and differences in the
structure and ultrastructure of
prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
how hydrogen bonding occurs
between water molecules, and relate
this, and other properties of water,
to the roles of water 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
biological molecules
the ring structure and properties of
glucose as an example of a hexose
monosaccharide and the structure of
ribose as an example of a pentose
monosaccharide
the synthesis and breakdown of a
disaccharide and polysaccharide by
the formation and breakage of
glycosidic bonds
the structure of starch (amylose and
amylopectin), glycogen and cellulose
Activity
A summary sheet on different types of
cells and eukaryotic organisms
Write a method for preparing a
microscope slide and how a microscope
can be used
Produce a flash card on staining cells,
also including an explanation why cells
need to be stained
Produce fully labelled and annotated
diagrams of cells including descriptions of
the function of the different organelles
Work through magnification practice
question sheet
Produce a flash card on the difference
between magnification and resolution
Produce a diagram of the ultrastructure of
eukaryotic cells and the functions of the
different cellular components
A flow chart showing in detail the
production and secretion of proteins
An information sheet on the cytoskeleton
of the cell
A summary sheet on the similarities and
differences in the structure and
ultrastructure of prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cells.
An information sheet on how hydrogen
bonding occurs between water
molecules, and relate this, and other
properties of water, to the roles of water
for living organisms
An information sheet on the chemical
elements that make up biological
molecules
A summary sheet on the ring structure
and properties of glucose
An information sheet on the synthesis
and breakdown of a disaccharide and
polysaccharide by the formation and
breakage of glycosidic bonds
A flash card on the structure of starch
(amylose and amylopectin), glycogen and
molecules
how the structures and properties of
glucose, starch, glycogen and
cellulose molecules relate to their
functions in living organisms
the structure of a triglyceride and a
phospholipid as examples of
macromolecules
the synthesis and breakdown of
triglycerides by the formation
(esterification) and breakage of ester
bonds between fatty acids and
glycerol
how the properties of triglyceride,
phospholipid and cholesterol
molecules relate to their functions in
living organisms
the general structure of an amino
acid
the synthesis and breakdown of
dipeptides and polypeptides, by the
formation and breakage of peptide
bonds
the levels of protein structure
the structure and function of globular
proteins including a conjugated
protein
the properties and functions of
fibrous proteins
the key inorganic ions that are
involved in biological processes
how to carry out and interpret the
results of the
following chemical tests:
biuret test for proteins
Benedicts test for reducing and
non reducing sugars
reagent test strips for reducing
sugars
iodine test for starch
emulsion test for lipids
quantitative methods to determine
the concentration of a chemical
substance in a solution
the principles and uses of paper and
thin layer chromatography to
separate biological molecules /
compounds
practical investigations to analyse
biological solutions using paper or
thin layer chromatography.
cellulose molecules
An information sheet on how the
structures and properties of glucose,
starch, glycogen and cellulose molecules
relate to their functions in living
organisms
A flashcard on the structure of a
triglyceride and a phospholipid as
examples of macromolecules
A flash card on the synthesis and
breakdown of triglycerides by the
formation (esterification) and breakage of
ester bonds between fatty acids and
glycerol
An information sheet on how the
properties of triglyceride, phospholipid
and cholesterol molecules relate to their
functions in living organisms
A flash card on the general structure of
an amino acid
Produce an information sheet on the
synthesis and breakdown of dipeptides
and polypeptides, by the formation and
breakage of peptide bonds
Produce a summary, including annotated
diagrams on the levels of protein
structure
Produce an information sheet on the
structure and function of globular
proteins including a conjugated protein
Produce a flash card on the properties
and functions of fibrous proteins
Produce a summary sheet on the key
inorganic ions that are involved in
biological processes
Produce a concept map on the following
chemical tests:
biuret test for proteins
Benedicts test for reducing and
non reducing sugars
reagent test strips for reducing
sugars
iodine test for starch
emulsion test for lipids
Produce a summary sheet on quantitative
methods to determine the concentration
of a chemical substance in a solution
Produce a detailed method describing
how thin layer chromatography is used to
separate biological substances
Outline practical investigations to analyse
biological solutions using paper or thin
layer chromatography.
the structure of a nucleotide as the
monomer from which nucleic acids
are made
the synthesis and breakdown of
polynucleotides by the formation and
breakage of phosphodiester bonds
the structure of ADP and ATP as
phosphorylated nucleotides
the structure of DNA
(deoxyribonucleic acid)
practical investigations into the
purification of DNA by precipitation
semi-conservative DNA replication
the nature of the genetic code
transcription and translation of
genes resulting in the synthesis of
polypeptides.
the role of enzymes in catalysing
reactions that affect metabolism at a
cellular and whole organism level
the role of enzymes in catalysing
both intracellular and extracellular
reactions
the effects of pH, temperature,
enzyme concentration and substrate
concentration on enzyme activity
practical investigations into the
effects of pH, temperature, enzyme
concentration and substrate
concentration on enzyme activity
the need for coenzymes, cofactors
and prosthetic groups in some
enzyme-controlled reactions
the effects of inhibitors on the rate of
enzyme controlled reactions.
the roles of membranes within cells
and at the surface of cells
the fluid mosaic model of membrane
structure and the roles of its
components
factors affecting membrane structure
and permeability
practical investigations into factors
affecting membrane structure and
permeability
the movement of molecules across
membranes
Produce a summary sheet on the
structure of a nucleotide as the monomer
from which nucleic acids are made
Produce a flow chart on the synthesis and
breakdown of polynucleotides by the
formation and breakage of
phosphodiester bonds
Produce a flash card on the structure of
ADP and ATP as phosphorylated
nucleotides
Produce a detailed diagram showing the
structure of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)
Produce a detailed method sheet into the
purification of DNA by precipitation
Produce a flow chart explaining semi-
conservative DNA replication
Produce a flash card on the nature of the
genetic code
Produce a concept map on the
transcription and translation of genes
resulting in the synthesis of polypeptides.
Produce a concept map on enzymes and
the role of enzymes in catalysing
reactions that affect metabolism at a
cellular and whole organism level
Produce a summary sheet on the role of
enzymes in catalysing both intracellular
and extracellular reactions
Produce a revision clock on the effects of
pH, temperature, enzyme concentration
and substrate concentration on enzyme
activity
Outline practical investigations into the
effects of pH, temperature, enzyme
concentration and substrate
concentration on enzyme activity
Produce an information sheet on the need
for coenzymes, cofactors and prosthetic
groups in some enzyme-controlled
reactions
Produce a flash card on the effects of
inhibitors on the rate of enzyme
controlled reactions.
Produce a flash card on the roles of
membranes within cells and at the
surface of cells
Produce a detailed diagram of the fluid
mosaic model of membrane structure and
the roles of its components
Add to your previous diagram information
on the factors affecting membrane
structure and permeability
Outline a practical investigations into
factors affecting membrane structure and
permeability
Produce a summary sheet on the
movement of molecules across
membranes
practical investigations into the
factors affecting diffusion rates in
model cells
the movement of water across
membranes by osmosis and the
effects that solutions of different
water potential can have on plant
and animal cells
practical investigations into the
effects of solutions of different water
potential on plant and animal cells.
the cell cycle
how the cell cycle is regulated
the main stages of mitosis
sections of plant tissue showing the
cell cycle and stages of mitosis
the significance of mitosis in life
cycles
the significance of meiosis in life
cycles
the main stages of meiosis
how cells of multicellular organisms
are specialised for particular
functions
the organisation of cells into tissues,
organs and organ systems
the features and differentiation of
stem cells
the production of erythrocytes and
neutrophils derived from stem cells
in bone marrow
the production of xylem vessels and
phloem sieve tubes from meristems
the potential uses of stem cells in
research and medicine.
the need for specialised exchange
surfaces
the features of an efficient exchange
surface
the structures and functions of the
components of the mammalian
gaseous exchange system
the mechanism of ventilation in
mammals
the relationship between vital
capacity, tidal volume, breathing
rate and oxygen uptake
Outline the practical investigations into
the factors affecting diffusion rates in
model cells
Produce an information sheet on the
movement of water across membranes
by osmosis and the effects that solutions
of different water potential can have on
plant and animal cells
Outline the practical investigations into
the effects of solutions of different water
potential on plant and animal cells.
Produce a diagram on the cell cycle
Produce a detailed information sheet on
how the cell cycle is regulated
Produce a detailed flow chart on the main
stages of mitosis
Produce a summary sheet on sections of
plant tissue showing the cell cycle and
stages of mitosis
Produce a flash card describing the
significance of mitosis in life cycles
Produce a flash card describing the
significance of meiosis in life cycles
Produce a flow chart explaining the main
stages of meiosis
Produce a detailed summary sheet on
how cells of multicellular organisms are
specialised for particular functions
Produce a summary sheet on the
organisation of cells into tissues, organs
and organ systems
Produce a flash card on the features and
differentiation of stem cells
Produce a detailed information sheet on
the production of erythrocytes and
neutrophils derived from stem cells in
bone marrow
Produce a summary sheet on the
production of xylem vessels and phloem
sieve tubes from meristems
Produce a detailed information sheet on
the potential uses of stem cells in
research and medicine.
Produce a detailed information sheet on
the need for specialised exchange
surfaces
Produce a flash card on the features of an
efficient exchange surface
Draw a detailed diagram that shows the
structures and functions of the
components of the mammalian gaseous
exchange system
Produce a detailed information sheet on
the mechanism of ventilation in
mammals
Produce a summary sheet on the
relationship between vital capacity, tidal
volume, breathing rate and oxygen
uptake
the mechanisms of ventilation and
gas exchange in bony fish and
insects
the need for transport systems in
multicellular animals
the different types of circulatory
systems
the structure and functions of
arteries, arterioles, capillaries,
venules and veins
the formation of tissue fluid from
plasma
the external and internal structure of
the mammalian heart
the dissection, examination and
drawing of the external and internal
structure of the mammalian heart
the cardiac cycle
how heart action is initiated and
coordinated
the use and interpretation of
electrocardiogram (ECG) traces
the role of haemoglobin in
transporting oxygen and carbon
dioxide
the oxygen dissociation curve for
fetal and adult human haemoglobin
the need for transport systems in
multicellular plants
the structure and function of the
vascular system in the roots, stems
and leaves of herbaceous
dicotyledonous plants
the process of transpiration and the
environmental factors that affect
transpiration rate
practical investigations to estimate
transpiration rates
the transport of water into the plant,
through the plant and to the air
surrounding the leaves
adaptations of plants to the
availability of water in their
environment
the mechanism of translocation.
the different types of pathogen that
can cause communicable diseases in
plants and animals
the means of transmission of animal
and plant communicable pathogens
Draw a detailed diagram that shows the
mechanisms of ventilation and gas
exchange in bony fish and insects
Produce a flash card on the need for
transport systems in multicellular animals
Produce a detailed information sheet on
the different types of circulatory systems
Draw a detailed diagram that shows the
structure and functions of arteries,
arterioles, capillaries, venules and veins
Draw a detailed diagram that shows the
formation of tissue fluid from plasma
Draw a detailed diagram that shows the
external and internal structure of the
mammalian heart
Produce a detailed information sheet on
the dissection, examination and drawing
of the external and internal structure of
the mammalian heart
Produce a summary sheet on the cardiac
cycle
Produce a summary sheet on how heart
action is initiated and coordinated
Outline the use and interpretation of
electrocardiogram (ECG) traces
Produce a summary sheet on the role of
haemoglobin in transporting oxygen and
carbon dioxide
Produce a summary sheet on the oxygen
dissociation curve for fetal and adult
human haemoglobin
Produce a detailed information sheet on
the need for transport systems in
multicellular plants
Draw a detailed diagram that shows the
structure and function of the vascular
system in the roots, stems and leaves of
herbaceous dicotyledonous plants
Produce a summary sheet on the process
of transpiration and the environmental
factors that affect transpiration rate
Outline the practical investigations to
estimate transpiration rates
Draw a detailed diagram that shows the
transport of water into the plant, through
the plant and to the air surrounding the
leaves
Produce a summary sheet on adaptations
of plants to the availability of water in
their environment
Produce a detailed information sheet on
the mechanism of translocation.
Produce a flash cards on the different
types of pathogen that can cause
communicable diseases in plants and
animals
Produce a detailed information sheet on
the means of transmission of animal and
plant communicable pathogens
plant defences against pathogens
the primary non-specific defences
against pathogens in animals
the structure and mode of action of
phagocytes
the structure, different roles and
modes of action of B and T
lymphocytes in the specific immune
response
the primary and secondary immune
responses
the structure and general functions
of antibodies
an outline of the action of opsonins,
agglutinins and anti-toxins
the differences between active and
passive immunity, and between
natural and artificial immunity
autoimmune diseases
the principles of vaccination and the
role of vaccination programmes in
the prevention of epidemics
possible sources of medicines
the benefits and risks of using
antibiotics to manage bacterial
infection.
how biodiversity may be considered
at different levels
how sampling is used in measuring
the biodiversity of a habitat and the
importance of sampling
practical investigations collecting
random and non-random samples in
the field
the factors affecting biodiversity
the ecological, economic and
aesthetic reasons for maintaining
biodiversity
in situ and ex situ methods of
maintaining biodiversity
international and local conservation
agreements made to protect species
and habitats.
the biological classification of
species
Produce a summary sheet on plant
defences against pathogens
Produce a summary sheet on the primary
non-specific defences against pathogens
in animals
Draw a detailed diagram that shows the
structure and mode of action of
phagocytes
Draw a detailed diagram that shows the
structure, different roles and modes of
action of B and T lymphocytes in the
specific immune response
Draw a detailed diagram that shows the
primary and secondary immune
responses
Draw a detailed diagram that shows the
structure and general functions of
antibodies
Produce an outline of the action of
opsonins, agglutinins and anti-toxins
Produce a summary sheet on the
differences between active and passive
immunity, and between natural and
artificial immunity
Produce a flash card on autoimmune
diseases
Produce a detailed information sheet on
the principles of vaccination and the role
of vaccination programmes in the
prevention of epidemics
Produce a flash card on possible sources
of medicines
Produce a detailed information sheet on
the benefits and risks of using antibiotics
to manage bacterial infection.
Produce a flash card on how biodiversity
may be considered at different levels
Produce a summary sheet on how
sampling is used in measuring the
biodiversity of a habitat and the
importance of sampling
Outline a practical investigations
collecting random and non-random
samples in the field
Produce a detailed information sheet on
the factors affecting biodiversity
Produce a summary sheet on the
ecological, economic and aesthetic
reasons for maintaining biodiversity
Produce a summary sheet on in situ and
ex situ methods of maintaining
biodiversity
Produce a detailed information sheet on
international and local conservation
agreements made to protect species and
habitats.
Produce a detailed information sheet on
the biological classification of species
the binomial system of naming
species and the advantage of such a
system
the features used to classify
organisms into the five kingdoms:
Prokaryotae, Protoctista, Fungi,
Plantae, Animalia
the evidence that has led to new
classification systems, such as the
three domains of life, which clarifies
relationships
the relationship between
classification and phylogeny
the evidence for the theory of
evolution by natural selection
the different types of variation
the different types of adaptations of
organisms to their environment
Produce a flash card on the binomial
system of naming species and the
advantage of such a system
Produce a detailed information sheet on
the features used to classify organisms
into the five kingdoms: Prokaryotae,
Protoctista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia
Produce a summary sheet on the
evidence that has led to new
classification systems, such as the three
domains of life, which clarifies
relationships
Produce a detailed information sheet on
the relationship between classification
and phylogeny
Produce a summary sheet on the
evidence for the theory of evolution by
natural selection
Produce a flash card on the different
types of variation
Produce a detailed information sheet on
the different types of adaptations of
organisms to their environment