AS and A Level: Genetics, Evolution & Biodiversity

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506 AS and A Level Genetics, Evolution & Biodiversity essays

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Revision notes - origins of life on Earth, chemistry of life

5 star(s)

This is a very well detailed set of notes about early life and classification. It is wirrten in easy to digest bullet points and is reasonably well explained. It is…
- Essay length: 2113 words
- Submitted: 06/07/2011
- Marked by teacher: Brady Smith 10/04/2013
Explain how twin and adoption studies attempt to distinguish genetic and environmental factors underlying the onset of schizophrenia within families. Review the studies and discuss two limitations of this.

5 star(s)

In this well-researched account of the contribution made by genes and the environment to the development of schizophrenia, the writer shows clearly how MZ and DZ twin studies have aided…
- Essay length: 1708 words
- Submitted: 13/08/2003
- Marked by teacher: Ross Robertson 09/04/2013
The Human Genome Project

5 star(s)

This is a very well researches and detailed account of the human genome project. It includes very good descriptions of biochemical techniques

This piece of work is 5 out…
- Essay length: 2268 words
- Submitted: 11/07/2002
- Marked by teacher: Brady Smith 13/08/2012
Too Much Information: Genetic Testing

5 star(s)

This is a well-executed essay. It is focused throughout on the comparisons between the poems and how Agard challenges values and ways of thinking. The focus on language…
- Essay length: 938 words
- Submitted: 11/07/2002
- Marked by teacher: Melissa Thompson 09/04/2013
Compare the Similarities and Differences between Meiosis and Mitosis

4 star(s)

This is a very good essay. It has a good structure and uses the correct terminology when explaining the processes.

However, the writer has misunderstood an area of…
- Essay length: 629 words
- Submitted: 24/11/2009
- Marked by teacher: Sam Morran 08/01/2013
- Reviewed by: groat 20/04/2012
Research Project - Could stems cells provide a cure for diabetes?

4 star(s)

This is well-written essay which evaluates the potential therapeutic use of stem cells in the treatment of diabetes. The writer lays out clearly the underlying causes and symptoms of…
- Essay length: 3595 words
- Submitted: 08/07/2012
- Marked by teacher: Ross Robertson 09/04/2013
MENTAL HEALTH

4 star(s)

Overall, this is a very substantial piece of work looking at the highly complex and diverse subject of mental health. It requires considerable courage to take the topic on…
- Essay length: 11946 words
- Submitted: 02/03/2011
- Marked by teacher: Ross Robertson 01/03/2013
Epping Forest Coursework

4 star(s)

Overall, this is a very substantial report of an investigation into a possible relationship between bracken height and light intensity. The writer explains clearly and in considerable detail how…
- Essay length: 8458 words
- Submitted: 08/01/2009
- Marked by teacher: Ross Robertson 17/12/1999
Understanding DNA Coursework

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This starts off as a really clear, concise, well thought out essay, with a good level of detail and accuracy.

Unfortunately in the DNA/RNA differences paragraph there are…
- Essay length: 1314 words
- Submitted: 07/04/2008
- Marked by teacher: Rebecca Lewis 24/09/2012
Nature vs. Nurture - And its affect on intelligence, personality, and behavior

4 star(s)

A well-structured account of the current debate concerning the role of a person's genes and environment in determining their intelligence, personality and behaviour.
The strengths of the essay are to…
- Essay length: 3331 words
- Submitted: 02/09/2003
- Marked by teacher: Ross Robertson 01/03/2013