Roadmap
Topic 1: Biological molecules
Biological building blocks
3.1.1 - Monomers and polymers
3.1.2 - Carbohydrates
3.1.3 - Lipids
Proteins and enzymes
3.1.4.1 - Protein structure
3.1.4.2 - Enzymes
RP01 - Rate of an enzyme-controlled reaction
Nucleic acids and ATP
3.1.5.1 - Structure of DNA and RNA
3.1.5.2 - DNA replication
3.1.6 - ATP
Water and inorganic ions
3.1.7 - Water
3.1.8 - Inorganic ions
Topic 2: Cells
Cell structure and study
3.2.1.1 - Eukaryotic cells
3.2.1.2 - Prokaryotic cells and viruses
3.2.1.3 - Studying cells
Cell division
3.2.2 - Cell division
RP02 - Mitosis in root tips
Membranes and transport
3.2.3 - Transport across cell membranes
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RP03 - Water potential of plant tissue
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RP04 - Membrane permeability
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Cell recognition and immunity
3.2.4 - Cell recognition and immune responses
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Topic 3: Exchange and transport
Gas exchange
3.3.1 - Surface area to volume ratio
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3.3.2 - Gas exchange
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Digestion and absorption
3.3.3 - Digestion and absorption
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Mass transport
3.3.4.1 - Mass transport in animals
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RP05 - Dissecting an exchange or transport system
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3.3.4.2 - Mass transport in plants
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Topic 4: Genetic information and diversity
Genetic information and variation
3.4.1 - DNA, genes and chromosomes
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3.4.2 - DNA and protein synthesis
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3.4.3 - Genetic diversity from mutation and meiosis
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3.4.4 - Genetic diversity and adaptation
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RP06 - Aseptic technique and antimicrobials
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Species and biodiversity
3.4.5 - Species and taxonomy
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3.4.6 - Biodiversity within a community
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3.4.7 - Investigating diversity
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Topic 5: Energy transfers
Photosynthesis
3.5.1 - Photosynthesis
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RP07 - Chromatography of leaf pigments
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RP08 - Dehydrogenase activity in chloroplasts
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Respiration
3.5.2 - Respiration
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RP09 - Respiration rate in single-celled organisms
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Energy and nutrients in ecosystems
3.5.3 - Energy and ecosystems
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3.5.4 - Nutrient cycles
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Topic 6: Responses and homeostasis
Responses and receptors
3.6.1.1 - Survival and response
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RP10 - Animal responses in a choice chamber or maze
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3.6.1.2 - Receptors
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3.6.1.3 - Control of heart rate
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Nervous coordination and effectors
3.6.2.1 - Nerve impulses
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3.6.2.2 - Synaptic transmission
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3.6.3 - Skeletal muscle
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Homeostasis and control
3.6.4.1 - Homeostasis and negative feedback
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3.6.4.2 - Control of blood glucose
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RP11 - Glucose calibration curve
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3.6.4.3 - Control of blood water potential
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Topic 7: Genetics, evolution and ecosystems
Inheritance and populations
3.7.1 - Inheritance
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3.7.2 - Populations and allele frequencies
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Evolution and speciation
3.7.3 - Evolution and speciation
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Ecosystems
3.7.4 - Populations in ecosystems
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RP12 - Species distribution and environmental factors
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Topic 8: Gene expression
Mutations and gene expression
3.8.1 - Mutations and protein structure
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3.8.2.1 - Cell specialisation and stem cells
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3.8.2.2 - Regulating transcription and translation
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3.8.2.3 - Gene expression and cancer
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Genomes and biotechnology
3.8.3 - Using genome projects
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3.8.4.1 - Recombinant DNA technology
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3.8.4.2 - DNA probes and genetic screening
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3.8.4.3 - Genetic fingerprinting
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