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AS (Year 12)
3.1.1. Monomers and Polymers
3.1.2. Carbohydrates
3.1.3. Lipids
3.1.4.1. General Properties of Proteins
3.1.4.2. Many Proteins are Enzymes
3.1.5.1. Structure of DNA and RNA
3.1.5.2. DNA Replication
3.1.6. ATP
3.1.7. Water
3.1.8. Inorganic Ions
3.1.2. Carbohydrates
3.1.3. Lipids
3.1.4.1. General Properties of Proteins
3.1.4.2. Many Proteins are Enzymes
3.1.5.1. Structure of DNA and RNA
3.1.5.2. DNA Replication
3.1.6. ATP
3.1.7. Water
3.1.8. Inorganic Ions
3.2.1.1. Structure of Eukaryotic Cells
3.2.1.2. Structure of Prokaryotic Cells and of Viruses
3.2.1.3. Methods of Studying Cells
3.2.2. All Cells Arise from Other Cells
3.2.3. Transport Across Cell Membranes
3.2.4. Cell Recognition and the Immune System
3.2.1.2. Structure of Prokaryotic Cells and of Viruses
3.2.1.3. Methods of Studying Cells
3.2.2. All Cells Arise from Other Cells
3.2.3. Transport Across Cell Membranes
3.2.4. Cell Recognition and the Immune System
3.3.1. Surface Area to Volume Ratio
3.3.2. Gas Exchange
3.3.3. Digestion and Absorption
3.3.4.1. Mass Transport in Animals
3.3.4.2. Mass Transport in Plants
3.3.2. Gas Exchange
3.3.3. Digestion and Absorption
3.3.4.1. Mass Transport in Animals
3.3.4.2. Mass Transport in Plants
3.4.1. DNA, Genes and Chromosomes
3.4.2. DNA and Protein Synthesis
3.4.3. Genetic Diversity Can Arise as a Result of Mutation or During Meiosis
3.4.4. Genetic Diversity and Adaptation
3.4.5. Species and Taxonomy
3.4.6. Biodiversity Within a Community
3.4.7. Investigating Diversity
3.4.2. DNA and Protein Synthesis
3.4.3. Genetic Diversity Can Arise as a Result of Mutation or During Meiosis
3.4.4. Genetic Diversity and Adaptation
3.4.5. Species and Taxonomy
3.4.6. Biodiversity Within a Community
3.4.7. Investigating Diversity
A Level (Year 12-13)
3.1.1. Monomers and Polymers
3.1.2. Carbohydrates
3.1.3. Lipids
3.1.4.1. General Properties of Proteins
3.1.4.2. Many Proteins are Enzymes
3.1.5.1. Structure of DNA and RNA
3.1.5.2. DNA Replication
3.1.6. ATP
3.1.7. Water
3.1.8. Inorganic Ions
3.1.2. Carbohydrates
3.1.3. Lipids
3.1.4.1. General Properties of Proteins
3.1.4.2. Many Proteins are Enzymes
3.1.5.1. Structure of DNA and RNA
3.1.5.2. DNA Replication
3.1.6. ATP
3.1.7. Water
3.1.8. Inorganic Ions
3.2.1.1. Structure of Eukaryotic Cells
3.2.1.2. Structure of Prokaryotic Cells and of Viruses
3.2.1.3. Methods of Studying Cells
3.2.2. All Cells Arise from Other Cells
3.2.3. Transport Across Cell Membranes
3.2.4. Cell Recognition and the Immune System
3.2.1.2. Structure of Prokaryotic Cells and of Viruses
3.2.1.3. Methods of Studying Cells
3.2.2. All Cells Arise from Other Cells
3.2.3. Transport Across Cell Membranes
3.2.4. Cell Recognition and the Immune System
3.3.1. Surface Area to Volume Ratio
3.3.2. Gas Exchange
3.3.3. Digestion and Absorption
3.3.4.1. Mass Transport in Animals
3.3.4.2. Mass Transport in Plants
3.3.2. Gas Exchange
3.3.3. Digestion and Absorption
3.3.4.1. Mass Transport in Animals
3.3.4.2. Mass Transport in Plants
3.4.1. DNA, Genes and Chromosomes
3.4.2. DNA and Protein Synthesis
3.4.3. Genetic Diversity can Arise as a Result of Mutation or During Meiosis
3.4.4. Genetic Diversity and Adaptation
3.4.5. Species and Taxonomy
3.4.6. Biodiversity Within a Community
3.4.7. Investigating Diversity
3.4.2. DNA and Protein Synthesis
3.4.3. Genetic Diversity can Arise as a Result of Mutation or During Meiosis
3.4.4. Genetic Diversity and Adaptation
3.4.5. Species and Taxonomy
3.4.6. Biodiversity Within a Community
3.4.7. Investigating Diversity
3.5.1. Photosynthesis
3.5.2. Respiration
3.5.3. Energy and Ecosystems
3.5.4. Nutrient Cycles
3.5.2. Respiration
3.5.3. Energy and Ecosystems
3.5.4. Nutrient Cycles
3.6.1.1. Survival and Response
3.6.1.2. Receptors
3.6.1.3. Control of Heart Rate
3.6.2.1. Nerve Impulses
3.6.2.2. Synaptic Transmission
3.6.3. Skeletal Muscles are Stimulated to Contract by Nerves and Act as Effectors
3.6.4.1. Principles of Homeostasis and Negative Feedback
3.6.4.2. Control of Blood Glucose Concentration
3.6.4.3. Control of Blood Water Potential
3.6.1.2. Receptors
3.6.1.3. Control of Heart Rate
3.6.2.1. Nerve Impulses
3.6.2.2. Synaptic Transmission
3.6.3. Skeletal Muscles are Stimulated to Contract by Nerves and Act as Effectors
3.6.4.1. Principles of Homeostasis and Negative Feedback
3.6.4.2. Control of Blood Glucose Concentration
3.6.4.3. Control of Blood Water Potential
3.7.1. Inheritance
3.7.2. Populations
3.7.3. Evolution May Lead to Speciation
3.7.4. Populations in Ecosystems
3.7.2. Populations
3.7.3. Evolution May Lead to Speciation
3.7.4. Populations in Ecosystems
3.8.1. Alteration of the Sequence of Bases in DNA can Alter the Structure of Proteins
3.8.2.1. Most of a Cell’s DNA is Not Translated
3.8.2.2. Regulation of Transcription and Translation
3.8.2.3. Gene Expression and Cancer
3.8.3. Using Genome Projects
3.8.4.1. Recombinant DNA Technology
3.8.4.2. Differences in DNA Between Individuals of the Same Species can be Exploited for Identification and Diagnosis of Heritable Conditions
3.8.4.3. Genetic Fingerprinting
3.8.2.1. Most of a Cell’s DNA is Not Translated
3.8.2.2. Regulation of Transcription and Translation
3.8.2.3. Gene Expression and Cancer
3.8.3. Using Genome Projects
3.8.4.1. Recombinant DNA Technology
3.8.4.2. Differences in DNA Between Individuals of the Same Species can be Exploited for Identification and Diagnosis of Heritable Conditions
3.8.4.3. Genetic Fingerprinting
Core Content
Practical skills assessed in a written examination
1. Planning
2. Implementing
3. Analysis
4. Evaluation
Practical skills assessed in the practical endorsement
1. Practical skills
2. Use of apparatus and techniques
1. Planning
2. Implementing
3. Analysis
4. Evaluation
Practical skills assessed in the practical endorsement
1. Practical skills
2. Use of apparatus and techniques
Cell Structure
Biological Molecules
Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids
Enzymes
Biological Membranes
Cell Division, Cell Diversity and Cellular Organisation
Biological Molecules
Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids
Enzymes
Biological Membranes
Cell Division, Cell Diversity and Cellular Organisation
Exchange Surfaces
Transport in Animals
Transport in Plants
Transport in Animals
Transport in Plants
Communicable Diseases, Disease Prevention and the Immune System
Biodiversity
Classification and Evolution
Biodiversity
Classification and Evolution
Communication and Homeostasis
Excretion as an example of Homeostatic Control
Neuronal Communication
Hormonal Communication
Plant and Animal Responses
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Excretion as an example of Homeostatic Control
Neuronal Communication
Hormonal Communication
Plant and Animal Responses
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Cellular Control
Patterns of Inheritance
Manipulating Genomes
Cloning and Biotechnology
Ecosystems
Populations and Sustainability
Patterns of Inheritance
Manipulating Genomes
Cloning and Biotechnology
Ecosystems
Populations and Sustainability
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