Biology Required Practicals

Practical 1

Use a light microscope to observe, draw and label a selection of plant and animal cells.


Practical 2

Biology Only

Investigate the effect of antiseptics or antibiotics on bacterial growth using agar plates and measuring zones of inhibition.

Practical 3

Investigate the effect of a range of concentrations of salt or sugar solutions on the mass of plant tissue.


Practical 4

Use qualitative reagents to test for a range of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.


Practical 5

Investigate the effect of pH on the rate of reaction of amylase enzyme.


Practical 6

Investigate the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis using an aquatic organism such as pondweed.


Practical 7

Plan and carry out an investigation into the effect of a factor on human reaction time.


Practical 8

Biology Only

Investigate the effect of light or gravity on the growth of newly germinated seedlings.


Practical 9

Measure the population size of a common species in a habitat. Use sampling techniques to investigate the effect of a factor on the distribution of this species.

Practical 10

Biology Only

Investigate the effect of temperature on the rate of decay of fresh milk by measuring pH change.