Year 10 biology
Every topic for the year is below, arranged by the term it is taught. Choose a term to show only that term: each topic has a lesson video, worked questions and practice at three levels.
Autumn term
- BiologyThe nervous systemControl systems, the structure and function of the nervous system, receptors and effectors, reflex arcs, the brain, the eye and focusing, and correcting short and long sight.100 questionsLesson video
- BiologyCommunicable diseasePathogens and how they spread, bacteria, viruses, fungi and protists, preventing infection, the body’s defences, vaccination, antibiotics and painkillers, and developing new medicines.100 questionsLesson video
- BiologyMonoclonal antibodiesHow monoclonal antibodies are produced from a single clone of cells using mouse lymphocytes and tumour cells to make hybridoma cells, and how they are used in pregnancy tests, laboratory testing, research and treating diseases such as cancer, with their advantages, side effects and ethical issues.100 questionsLesson video