Topic 1: Biological Molecules Study of biologically important molecules including carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, DNA and protein synthesis, enzymes, inorganic ions and water. Topic 2 : Cells, Viruses and Reproduction of Living Things Structure of cells, viruses, cell division, sexual reproduction in mammals and plants. Topic 3 : Classification and Biodiversity Classification, natural selection, biodiversity. Topic 4 : Exchange and Transport Cell transport mechanisms, gas exchange, mammalian circulation, transport of gases in the blood, transfer of materials between the circulatory system and cells, transport in plants. Topic 5 : Energy for Biological Processes Aerobic respiration, glycolysis, link reaction and Krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, anaerobic respiration, photosynthetic pigments, photosynthesis. Topic 6 : Microbiology and Pathogens Microbial techniques, bacteria as pathogens, action of antibiotics, antibiotic resistance, other pathogenic agents, problems of controlling endemic diseases, response to infection. Topic 7: Modern Genetics Using base sequencing, factors affecting gene expression, gene technology. Topic 8: Origins of Genetic Variation Transfer of genetic information, gene pools. Topic 9: Control systems Chemical control in animals and plants, osmoregulation, nervous system and nervous transmission, effect of drugs on the nervous system, detection of light by and control of heart rate in mammals. Topic 10: Ecosystems The nature of ecosystems, energy transfer through ecosystems. changes in ecosystems, human effects on ecosystems, conservation. Future pathways could include: an undergraduate degree in a life sciences, medicine, environmental science, forensic science and related courses or BTEC Higher National (HNC and HND) employment, for example in the areas of biological testing, biotechnology, independent research and the food industry.
Name: A-level Biology Qualification title: GCE A Level in Biology Qualification type: Assessment 3 externally assessed exams, one of which is based on practical skills. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150920 17:09:55 Updated 20161006 15:52:07
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Title: GCE A Level in Biology Qualification: GCE A Level in Biology Classification: Science and Mathematics