Biology
Cambridge A Levels · Code: 9700
Cell Biology Advanced
A detailed study of cell ultrastructure, membrane dynamics, transport mechanisms, and cell division.
Biological Molecules
Structure, function, and tests for water, carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.
Enzymes
Explores enzyme structure, kinetics (Vmax, Km), inhibition, and factors affecting catalytic activity.
Nucleic Acids & Protein Synthesis
The structure of nucleic acids (DNA, RNA) and the processes of protein synthesis.
The Mitotic Cell Cycle
The ordered sequence of events for cell growth and division into two identical daughter cells.
Transport in Plants
Plants transport water, minerals, and sugars through specialized xylem and phloem tissues.
Transport in Mammals
The mammalian double circulatory system's structure and function in transporting vital substances.
Gas Exchange and Smoking
The human gas exchange system's structure and the detrimental effects of smoking on health.
Infectious Diseases
Exploring pathogens, their transmission, and the fight against them with antibiotics.
Immunity
The body's multi-layered defence system against pathogens and foreign substances.
Energy and Respiration
The breakdown of organic molecules like glucose to synthesise ATP for metabolic processes.
Photosynthesis
The process by which plants use light energy to synthesise nutrients from COâ‚‚ and water.
Homeostasis
The maintenance of a constant internal environment within set physiological limits.
Control and Coordination
Mammalian nervous and endocrine systems maintain homeostasis and respond to stimuli.
Inheritance
Exploring the mechanisms of how genetic traits are passed from parents to offspring.
Classification, Biodiversity and Conservation
Exploring life's hierarchy, its variety, and the urgent need for its protection.
Genetic Technology
The manipulation of genetic material for practical purposes in medicine and agriculture.
Populations and Ecology
This topic explores how organisms interact with each other and their environment, covering population dynamics, energy flow, nutrient cycles, and human impact.
Populations and Ecology
Master the dynamics of populations, energy flow, and nutrient cycles to understand how ecosystems function and the impact of human activity.