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Bitesize and Sounds revision podcasts | Overview

Revise GCSE Biology by listening to these podcasts from Bitesize and 大象传媒 Sounds.

大象传媒 Sounds is where you can catch the latest music tracks, discover binge-worthy podcasts or listen to live radio, all in one place.Listen on the 大象传媒 Sounds app when you're out and about, or listen at home as part of your revision.

Let Dr Alex Lathbridge guide you through the key facts about cell structure

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Episodes are roughly ten minutes long and there are up to nine episodes in each series.

Making notes as you listen can help you remember the key points before the exam.

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Episode 1 - Communicable diseases

Dr Alex Lathbridge breaks down the key facts about communicable diseases, looking at how they are spread and the four main types: viruses, bacteria, fungi and protists.

Question

Name a fungal infection of plants and animals.

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Episode 2 - Human defence against infection

Dr Alex breaks down the key facts about the different defence systems humans have that help protect against invading pathogens.

Question

What molecules do B cell lymphocytes make?

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Episode 3 - Vaccination, painkillers and antibiotics

Dr Alex breaks down the key facts about vaccination, antibiotics and painkillers.

Question

What type of diseases do antibiotics treat?

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Episode 4 - Drug discovery

Dr Alex examines the key facts about drug discovery and the stages of testing that potential new drugs go through.

Question

Historically, where did most of our drugs come from?

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Episode 5 - Monoclonal antibodies

Dr Alex explores the key facts about how monoclonal antibodies are made in a laboratory.

Question

What two cells are joined to make a hybridoma cell?

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Episode 6 - Plant disease

Dr Alex breaks down the key facts about plant disease and the physical and chemical defences that protect plants against pathogens.

Question

Why do some gardeners encourage ladybirds into their gardens?

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