BioTV – Professional development for practical biology

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Over 160 videos covering many topics.
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Biochemistry

Carbohydrate Structure & Models
Practicals with starch
Starch-iodine solution sensitivity
Heating and cooling starch suspension
Testing carbohydrates with Benedict’s reagent
Testing glucose with potassium manganate
Respiration: Yeast

Biology Matters

Food Security & The Wheat Challenge

Cells and Processes

Microscope: Using your microscope 01
Microscope: Using your microscope 02
Microscope: Easy cells
Diffusion in potatoes
Osmosis: Plant osmosis
Osmosis: potato

Control and Coordination

Nervous System: Ruler catch reaction

Ecology 01

Ecological Studies
Quadrats & Transects

Enzymes 01

Enzyme theory & modelling
Enzymes – amylase & starch
Enzymes: catalase
Apple browning
Enzymes: protease pineapple

Genetic Technologies

PCR and Electrophoresis 03.mp4_000259217

PCR and Electrophoresis Intro
Obtaining cells for PCR
Pipetting skills
PCR preparation
Electrophoresis

Fitness Lab 01

Fitness Lab: BMI
Fitness Lab: Muscles Nerves
Fitness Lab: Circulation
UV investigation

Datalogging and sensors

Carbon dioxide and oxygen sensors

Human Physiology

Gas exchange & breathing
Food & Diet: Iron
Osmosis: Red blood cells
Cardio-Vascular: Blood vessels

Plant biology

Photosynthesis: Information
Photosynthesis: Practicals
Transpiration