Roadmap
Topic 1: Biological molecules
RP Enzyme-controlled reaction rates
Biological building blocks
3.1.1 - Monomers and Polymers
3.1.2 - Carbohydrates
3.1.3 - Lipids
Proteins and enzymes
3.1.4.1 - General Properties of Proteins
3.1.4.2 - Many Proteins Are Enzymes
RP01 - Enzyme-Controlled Reaction Rate
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
RP Root tip squashes and mitotic index
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RP Dilution series for plant tissue water potential
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Cell structure and study
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
Cell division
3.2.2 - All Cells Arise from Other Cells
RP02 - Root Tip Mitosis and Mitotic Index
Membranes and transport
3.2.3 - Transport Across Cell Membranes
RP03 - Water Potential of Plant Tissue
RP04 - Cell-Surface Membrane Permeability
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Cell recognition and immunity
3.2.4 - Cell Recognition and the Immune System
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Topic 3: Organisms exchange substances with their environment
RP Dissection of exchange or transport systems
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Exchange principles and 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 and dissection
3.3.4.1 - Mass Transport in Animals
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RP05 - Dissection of Gas Exchange or Mass Transport Systems
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3.3.4.2 - Mass Transport in Plants
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Topic 4: Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
4.3 Sources of genetic diversity
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RP Aseptic technique and antimicrobial substances
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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 Antimicrobial Effects
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Species, biodiversity and investigation
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 in and between organisms
RP Leaf pigment chromatography
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RP Chloroplast dehydrogenase activity
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Photosynthesis and investigation
3.5.1 - Photosynthesis
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RP07 - Chromatography of Leaf Pigments
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RP08 - Dehydrogenase Activity in Chloroplast Extracts
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Respiration and investigation
3.5.2 - Respiration
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RP09 - Respiration Rate in Single-Celled Organisms
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Ecosystem energy and nutrients
3.5.3 - Energy and Ecosystems
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3.5.4 - Nutrient Cycles
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Topic 6: Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments
RP Animal movement and environmental variables
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RP Glucose colorimetry and calibration curves
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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 Muscles as Effectors
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Homeostasis and control
3.6.4.1 - Principles of Homeostasis and Negative Feedback
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3.6.4.2 - Control of Blood Glucose Concentration
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RP11 - Glucose Calibration Curve and Colorimetry
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3.6.4.3 - Control of Blood Water Potential
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Topic 7: Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems
RP Species distribution and environmental factors
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Inheritance and population genetics
3.7.1 - Inheritance
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3.7.2 - Populations
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Evolution and speciation
3.7.3 - Evolution May Lead to Speciation
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Ecosystems and fieldwork
3.7.4 - Populations in Ecosystems
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RP12 - Environmental Factors and Species Distribution
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Topic 8: The control of gene expression
8.1 Mutations and protein structure
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8.4.2 DNA variation for identification and diagnosis
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Mutation and gene expression
3.8.1 - Alteration of the sequence of bases in DNA can alter the structure of proteins
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3.8.2.1 - Most of a Cell's DNA is Not Translated
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3.8.2.2 - Regulation of 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 - Differences in DNA — Identification and Diagnosis of Heritable Conditions
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3.8.4.3 - Genetic Fingerprinting
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