AQA B2 - Mitosis and Meiosis

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Reply 20

1jonam16

Original post by AfcFob

Haha yeah I'm in Y12 and you'll love the A-Level the content is so interesting, much more interesting than the GCSE

Yh I think I will, thanks.

Reply 21

AfcFob

Original post by 1jonam16

Yh I think I will, thanks.

You're welcome :h:

If you ever struggle with anything you can PM me

Reply 22

TheConfusedMedic

We got taught all this stuff about spindle fibres and centrioles or something and names of phases (metaphase etc) but it's not necessary so none of it is in my revision notes.

The only thing we need to know is:

c) When a body cell divides by mitosis:
■ copies of the genetic material are made
■ then the cell divides once to form two genetically identical body cells.

h) When a cell divides to form gametes:
■ copies of the genetic information are made
■ then the cell divides twice to form four gametes, each with a single set of chromosomes.

They wouldn't include something so far off the spec in the exam. :smile:

Reply 23

1jonam16

Original post by AfcFob

You're welcome :h:

If you ever struggle with anything you can PM me

Thanks a lot :smile:

Reply 24

jazz_xox_

No you don't need to know the stages, it specifically says not to. You need to know what they are for though.

However, in the B1 spec it says 'you do not need to know the functions of nutrients in the body' and then it was a 6 marker :smile:

Reply 25

Lea170

Original post by AfcFob

I love it it is my favourite subject but there is a lot of
content to learn so you have to be prepared to really work in your free periods but I'm telling you it's so worth it because it's so interesting!!

I'm excited for it ☺️ but I guess I have to get thorough GCSEs first haha 🙄. Im scared because I'm taking A level biology, psychology and chemistry and feel I'll struggle. I'm highly motivated to work hard but know it's going to be a step up. Any tips for starting A levels?

Reply 26

Lea170

Original post by jazz_xox_

I'm definitely learning it in that case thanks, 😂this enlightened me to how mean the exam board can be. 😭😂

Reply 27

AfcFob

Original post by Lea170

Use your free periods to WORK not chill, once you've done a topic in bio&chem write revision notes and I would recommend to not do psychology as it is NOT the subject everyone tells you it is

Reply 28

romansholiday

Original post by surina16

Yeah, I'm confused... What is everyone talking about on this thread, what you have pasted is all I have learnt lol.. :biggrin:

Reply 29

1jonam16

Original post by romansholiday

Yeah, I'm confused... What is everyone talking about on this thread, what you have pasted is all I have learnt lol.. :biggrin:

just some basic terminology we may need to know, you never know.

Reply 30

Lea170

Original post by AfcFob

Use your free periods to WORK not chill, once you've done a topic in bio&chem write revision notes and I would recommend to not do psychology as it is NOT the subject everyone tells you it is

Definitely going to use free periods to do work. What have people said about sociology? And how many hours of work do you think you approximately do at home for your subjects?

Reply 31

Sniperdon227

Original post by Lea170

Definitely going to use free periods to do work. What have people said about sociology? And how many hours of work do you think you approximately do at home for your subjects?

AFC fob is selling you dreams biology is a load of :yawn:

crap, and I still do it

Reply 32

AfcFob

Original post by Lea170

Definitely going to use free periods to do work. What have people said about sociology? And how many hours of work do you think you approximately do at home for your subjects?