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BIOLOGY

EXAM BOARD: EDEXCEL

What does the course involve:

We study a wide range of topics including Forensics. Unit 1 and Unit 2 on this page are examples of the content. Assessment at A2 consisting of 3 exams which are each worth 33.33%. All units will be assessed in May/June in Year 13.  Paper 1 combines AS Topics with A2 Topics 5 & 6, Paper 2 combines AS Topics with A2 Topics 7 & 8, Paper 3 can be all topics.

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FOR STUDENTS 

INTERESTED IN:

  • The Human Body

  • The world around them

  • Examining the real science behind emerging news stories

Unit 1: Lifestyle, Transport, Genes and Health

  • Structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins

  • Enzyme action

  • Structure and properties of cell membranes

  • Passive and active transport

  • Structure and role of DNA and RNA replication

  • Protein synthesis

  • Monohybrid inheritance

  • Gene mutations

  • Principles of gene therapy

  • Social and ethical issues

Unit 2: Development, Plants and the Environment

  • Cell structure and ultrastructure of eukaryote and prokaryote cells

  • Cell specialisation

  • The role of meiosis

  • Genotype and environmental factors

  • Influence Stem cell research and its implications

  • Biodiversity, adaptations and natural selection

  • Principles of taxonomy

  • Plant cell structure

  • Transport of water in plants

  • Use of plant products

POSSIBLE 

CAREER PATHS:

  • Health related occupations

  • Physiotherapy

  • Medicine

  • Environmental work

  • Forensics

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