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Focus on
Interactive Online Science

Essential Biology

Focus on Essential Biology is an interactive
resource for use in class or for independent
learning covering the major topics in GCSE and
KS3 Biology.

Cells
Animal cells • Plant cells • Specialised cells • Red and white blood cells • Ciliated
epithelial cell • Sperm cell • Ovum/egg cell • Nerve cell • Muscle cell • Root hair
cell • Palisade cell • Guard cell
Movement of Substances
Diffusion • Osmosis • Active transport
Digestion
Digestive system • Mouth • Stomach • Small intestine • Large intestine
Enzymes in Digestion
Carbohydrate digestion • Protein digestion • Fats digestion

The Respiratory System
The lungs • Breathing • Gas exchange • Respiration Digestion simulation: The small intestine
The Circulatory System
Blood • Blood circulation • The heart
Reproduction, Variation and Inheritance
Reproduction • Cell division • Variation and inheritance
Excretion and the Kidney
The kidneys • Kidney structure • Kidney function • Kidney failure
Homeostasis
Controlling body temperature • Controlling blood glucose • Controlling water

The Nervous System
The nervous system • Neurones • Reflex actions • The synapse Interdependence simulation: Food Web
The Immune System
The immune system • Microbes • Immune response • Immunity
Plants
Photosynthesis • Respiration in plants • Transpiration • Leaf structure •
Plant growth and hormones • Plant growth and minerals
Interdependence
Interdependence • Food chains • Energy in food chains • Food webs •
Predator - prey relationships • Population size

Plants simulation: Transpiration

Online version: this title is part of
the Science Resource Pack on pages 4-5.

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