Advanced Biology 1

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Advanced Biology 1

Free Course
XSIQ
2-3 Hours
Assessment
Certification
50 Pts

This comprehensive biology course introduces a broad range of biology subjects including molecular biology, gene, cell biology, organic and inorganic compounds, experimental methods and designs, regulatory mechanisms in plants and animals, pathogens and parasites and more.

This free online course builds on our Introductory Biology course. It is particularly suitable for any student of biology at second level, or anyone who wants to gain more knowledge and understanding of the biological world around us.
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
- Describe the meaning and principles of cell theory;
- Identify different kinds of cells such as eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells;
- Define and describe cellular, aerobic and anaerobic respiration;
- Describe ADP/ATP system and its advantages;
- Identify the molecules found in cells such as vitamins, nucleic acids, lipids, proteins, organic compounds and carbohydrates;
- and display a good knowledge of enzymes, the life cycle, basal metabolic rate, homeostasis, photosynthesis, disease, the nervous system.
All Alison courses are free to study. To successfully complete a course you must score 80% or higher in each course assessments. Upon successful completion of a course, you can choose to make your achievement formal by purchasing an official Alison Diploma, Certificate or PDF.

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Modules List( 22 )

Module
1 Cell theory
- Cell theory This free online course is an introduction to cell theory and their survival. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress.
- How cell theory relates to survival
  
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- Survival Mechanisms Introduction
  
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2 Main activities and principles of cells
- Main activities and principles of cellsThis free online course is an introduction to the chemical composition of cells, their structure, specialisation, differentiation, and levels of organisation.The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress.
- Main activities of cells
  
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- Principles
  
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- Cell specialisation and differentiation
  
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- Structure and dimensions of cells
  
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- Levels of organisation
  
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- Chemical composition of cells and overview
  
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3 Types of Cells
- Types of CellsThis free online course is an introduction to cell types, in particular prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress.
- Types of Cells
  
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- Generalised Eukaryotic Cells: main structures, their features and functions
  
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- Eukaryotic Cells – Continued
  
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- Generalised Prokaryotic Cell
  
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- Generalised Plant and Animal Eukaryotic Cells
  
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- Living Things – The Five Kingdoms
  
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Module
4 Cellular Respiration
- Cellular Respiration This free online course is an introduction to cellular respiration and topics such as aerobic respiration, anaerobic respiration, and the ADP/ATP system. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress.
- Cellular Respiration - Introduction
  
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- Some use of energy in cells
  
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- Aerobic Respiration
  
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- Anaerobic Respiration: Fermentation
  
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- The ADP/ATP system
  
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- Advantages of the ADP/ATP System
  
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- Anaerobic Respiration: Lactic acid production
  
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5 Molecules found in cells
- Molecules found in cellsThis free online course is an introduction to the molecules that are found in cells, such as lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids and others.The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress.
- Vitamins
  
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- Nucleic acids
  
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- Lipids
  
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- Proteins
  
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- Organic compounds
  
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- Carbohydrates
  
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Module
6 Enzymes
- Enzymes This free online course is an introduction to the structure and functions of enzymes. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress.
- Enzymes - Introduction
  
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- Enzyme information
  
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- Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity
  
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7 Inorganic material
- Inorganic materialThis free online course covers inorganic material such as minerals and carbon dioxide.The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress.
- Inorganic material: introduction
  
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- Carbon dioxide
  
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- Minerals
  
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Module
8 Passage Through Membranes
- Passage Through Membranes This free online course is an introduction to the cell membrane and covers topics such as the structure and function of membranes, and the movement of substances through the membrane. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress.
- Passage Through Membranes
  
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- Structure and Function of Membranes
  
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- The Rate of Movement of Substances Across Membranes
  
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Module
9 Life Cycle
- Life CycleThis free online course is an introduction to the life cycle and covers topics such as the behavioural, functional, reproductive, and physiological adaptions.The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress.
- Life Cycle
  
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- Reproductive adaptations
  
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- Behavioural Adaptations
  
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- Functional and Physiological
  
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- Feeding
  
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- Attachment
  
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- Adaptations and Structural Features
  
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- Adaptations
  
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Module
10 Basal Metabolic Rate
- Basal Metabolic Rate This free online course is an introduction to basal meatabolic rate at rest and during exercise. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress.
- Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
  
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- Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
  
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Module
11 Regulation of Body Temperature in Animals
- Regulation of Body Temperature in AnimalsThis free online course is an introduction to the regulation of body temperature in animals, and covers topics such as osmoregulation and homeostasis.The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress.
- Regulation of Body Temperature in Animals (Thermoregulation)
  
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- Physical Exercise
  
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- Freshwater Organisms
  
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- Intertidal and Estuarine Organisms
  
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- Marine Organisms
  
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- Osmoregulatory Mechanisms
  
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- Water Loss From Terrestrial Organisms
  
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- Contribution of Body Systems to Homeostasis
  
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- Regulatory Mechanisms in Animals
  
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- Physiological (homeostatic) Mechanisms
  
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- Behaviour
  
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- Countercurrent Heat Exchange Systems
  
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12 Responses to Environmental Effects
- Responses to Environmental EffectsThis free online course covers topics such as homeostasis and responses to envrionmental effects.The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress.
- Homeostasis – Introduction
  
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- Failure of Homeostasis
  
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- Surviving Under Changing Conditions – Introduction
  
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- Responses to Environmental Effects
  
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Module
13 Surface Area to Volume Ratio
- Surface Area to Volume RatioThis free online course is an introduction to surface area and volume ratio.The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress.
- Surface Area to Volume Ratio
  
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14 Homeostasis - Feedback Mechanisms
- Homeostasis - Feedback MechanismsThis free online course covers topics in homeostasis such as positive feedback and negative feedback.The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress.
- Homeostasis - Feedback Mechanisms
  
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- Positive Feedback
  
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- Negative Feedback
  
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15 Photosynthesis
- PhotosynthesisThis free online course is an introduction to photosynthesis - the process that converts light to energy in plants.The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress.
- Photosynthesis: What Happens to the Glucose Formed?
  
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- Phases of photosynthesis
  
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- Light phase (Photolysis)
  
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- Photosynthesis
  
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- Photosynthesis: Simplified Summary Equation
  
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16 Disease
- Disease This free online course covers disease caused by worm, fungi, arthropods, and other pathogens. The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress.
- Disease
  
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- Pathogenic Organisms
  
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- Vectors
  
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- Arthropods
  
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- Worms
  
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- Fungi
  
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- Other Pathogenic Organisms
  
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- Living as a Parasite
  
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- Surviving Challenges From Organisms that Cause Disease
  
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17 Transmission of Pathogens and Parasites in Animals and Plants
- Transmission of Pathogens and Parasites in Animals and PlantsThis free online course covers the transmission of pathogens and parasites in animals and plants, and the defence mechanisms, and immume system responses that are used to counteract this transmission.The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress.
- Transmission of Pathogens and Parasites in Animals and Plants
  
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- Control
  
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- Factors Affecting Infection
  
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- Treatment
  
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- Defence Mechanisms of Plants
  
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- Defence Mechanisms of Animals
  
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- Lines of Defence
  
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- Fever
  
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- Human Lymphatic System
  
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- Primary and Secondary Response
  
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- Acquired Immunity
  
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- Antibodies
  
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- Antigen-Antibody Reaction
  
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- The Immune System
  
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- Allergic Reactions
  
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- Auto-Immune Diseases, Rejection of Transplants
  
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- Inflammation
  
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18 Nervous System
- Nervous SystemThis free online course covers topics related to the nervous system such as the structure and function of the neuron, and the function of the nervous system.The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress.
- Nervous system: Introduction
  
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- Nervous system: Organisation
  
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- Transmission of Nerve Impulses (action potential)
  
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- Surviving Under Changing Conditions
  
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- Comparison of Nerve and Hormonal Control in Vertebrates
  
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- Neuron Structure
  
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- Functioning Nervous Systems
  
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- Nerve Pathways
  
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- Structure and Function of Neuron Parts
  
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Module
19 Plant Hormones and Their Actions
- Plant Hormones and Their ActionsThis free online course is an introduction to plant hormones and their actions and covers topics such as photoperiodism, vernalisation, dormancy, and transpirationThe Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress.
- Regulatory Mechanisms in Plants – Introduction
  
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- Plant Hormones and their Actions
  
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- A Balancing Act
  
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- Fungi
  
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- Hormonal Control of Plant Responses
  
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- Photoperiodism
  
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- Vernalisation
  
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- Dormancy
  
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- Life Cycles, Rhythms and the Environment
  
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- Hydrophytic Plants
  
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- Adaptations
  
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- Guard cell activity
  
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- Transpiration
  
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- Regulation of Water Balance in Plants
  
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- Compensation Point
  
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- Regulation of Carbon Dioxide Supply in Plants
  
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- Plant Responses to Stimuli
  
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- Movement of Water
  
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Module
20 Experimental Method and Design
- Experimental Method and DesignThis free online course is an introduction to experimental method and design.The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress.
- Experimental Method and Design
  
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- Experimental Method and Design - Aspects to Consider
  
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- Experimental Method and Design - Results and Conclusion
  
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Module
21 Biology: Exam Techniques
- Biology: Exam TechniquesThis free online course is an introduction to examination techniques for biology.The Contents tab displays all the lessons and topics of the course. Each time you click the Contents tab, you will come to this page. A green tick indicates those lessons and topics you have completed, so you can easily see your progress.
- Exam Technique Suggestions
  
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- What is the Question Asking?
  
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- Exam Revision Techniques
  
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- Graphs and Tables in Exams
  
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- Labelled Axes of Graphs in Exams
  
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- Types of Graphs
  
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- Questions About Graphs
  
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Assessment
- Assessment
- Biology Upper 1 Assessment
  
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