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Topic 1A - Biological molecules ARN *
carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
factors affecting enzyme action
enzyme-controlled reactions
122
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Topic 1B - More biological molecules ARN *
DNA and RNA
DNA replication
water
ATP
inorganic ions
101
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Topic 2A - Cell structure and division DVY *
Eukaryotic cells and organelles
prokaryotic cells and viruses
analysis of cell components
cell division - mitosis
cell division - investigating mitosis
174
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Topic 2B - cell membranes DVY *
cell membrane structure
exchange across cell membranes - diffusion
exchange across cell membranes - osmosis
exchange across cell membranes - active transport
63
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Topic 2C - Cells and the immune system DVY *
the immune system
immunity and vaccines
antibodies in medicine
interpreting vaccine and antibody data
HIV and Viruses
138
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Topic 3A - Exchange and transport systems DVY *
size and surface area
Gas exchange
Gas exchange in humans
the effects of lung disease
interpreting lung disease data
dissecting gas exchange systems
142
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Topic 3B - more exchange and transport systems DVY *
digestion and absorption
haemoglobin
the circulatory system
the heart
transport in plants - xylem
transport in plants - phloem
220
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Topic 4A - DNA, RNA and protein synthesis ARN *
DNA, genes and chromosomes
RNA and protein synthesis
the genetic code and nucleic acids
63
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Topic 4B - Diversity, classification and variation ARN *
meiosis and genetic variation
mutations
genetic diversity and natural selection
investigating selection
classification of organisms
DNA technology, classification and diversity
investigating variation
biodiversity
157
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Topic 5A - Photosynthesis and respiration ARN *
Photosynthesis, respiration and ATP
photosynthesis
limiting factors in photosynthesis
Photosynthesis experiments
respiration
aerobic respiration
respiration experiments
147
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Topic 5B - Energy transfer and nutrient cycles ARN *
Energy transfer in ecosystems
farming practices and production
nutrient cycles
fertilisers and eutrophication
70
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Topic 6A - Stimuli and response ARN *
nervous communication
responses in plants and animals
receptors
control of heart rate
117
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Topic 6B - Nervous co-ordination ARN *
neurones
synaptic transmission
muscle contraction
107
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Topic 6C - Homeostasis ARN *
homeostasis basics
control of blood glucose concentration
the kidneys
controlling blood water potential
91
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Topic 7A - Genetics DVY *
Inheritance
Linkage and Epistasis
The Chi-squared test
32
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Topic 7B - Populations and Evolution DVY *
the Hardy-Weinberg Principle
variation and selection
speciation and genetic drift
37
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Topic 7C - Populations in Ecosystems DVY *
ecosystems
variation in population size
investigating populations
succession
conservation
122
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Topic 8A - Mutations and gene expression DVY *
mutations
cancer
interpreting data on cancer
stem cells
regulation of transcription and translation
epigenetic control of gene expression
evaluating data on phenotypes
113
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Topic 8B - Genome projects and gene technology DVY *
Genome projects and making DNA fragments
amplifying DNA fragments
using recombinant DNA technology
gene probes and medical diagnosis
genetic fingerprinting
89
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Maths skills for A-level Biology
magnification
uncertainties
48
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