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Module 1, Chapter 1, PAGs
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Module 2, chapter 2, Basic components of living systems
microscopy
magnification and calibration
more microscopy
eukaryotic cell structure
the ultrastructure of plant cells
prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
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Module 2, chapter 3, biological molecules
biological elements
water
carbohydrates
testing for carbohydrates
lipids
the structure of proteins
nucleic acids
DNA replication and the genetic code
protein synthesis
ATP
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Module 2, chapter 4, Enzymes
Enzyme action
factors affecting enzyme activity
enzyme inhibitors
cofactors, coenzymes and prosthetic groups
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Module 2, chapter 5, plasma membranes
the structure and function of membranes
factors affecting membrane structure
diffusion
active transport
osmosis
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Module 2, chapter 6, cell division
cell cycle
mitosis
meiosis
the organisation and specialisation of cells
stem cells
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Module 3, chapter 7, exchange surfaces and breathing
specialised exchange surfaces
mammalian gaseous exchange system
ventilation and gas exchange in other organisms
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Module 3, chapter 8 transport in animals
transport systems in multicellular animals
the blood vessels
blood, tissue fluid and lymph
transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood
the heart
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Module 3, chapter 9, transport in plants
transport systems in dicotyledonous plants
water transport in multicellular plants
transpiration
translocation
plant adaptations to water availability
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Module 4, chapter 10, classification and evolution
classification
the five kingdoms
phylogeny
evidence for evolution
types of variation
representing variation graphically
adaptations
changing population characteristics
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Module 4, chapter 11, biodiversity
biodiversity
sampling
sampling techniques
calculating biodiversity
calculating genetic biodiversity
factors affecting biodiversity
reasons for maintaining biodiversity
methods of maintaining biodiversity
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module 4, chapter 12, communicable diseases
animal and plant pathogens
animal and plant diseases
the transmission of communicable diseases
plant defences against pathogens
non - specific animal defences against pathogens
the specific immune system
preventing and treating disease
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Module 5, chapter 13, neuronal communication
coordination
neurones
sensory receptors
nervous transmission
synapses
organisation of the nervous system
structure and function of the brain
reflexes
voluntary and involuntary muscles
sliding filament model
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module 5, chapter 14
hormonal communication
structure and function of the pancreas
regulation of blood glucose concentration
diabetes and its control
coordinated responses
controlling heart rate
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Module 5, chapter 15, homeostasis
the principles of homeostasis
thermoregulation in ectotherms
thermoregulation in endotherms
excretion homeostasis and the liver
the structure and function of the mammalian kidney
the kidney and osmoregulation
urine and diagnosis
kidney failure
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Module 5, chapter 16 plant responses
plant hormones and growth in plants
plant responses to abiotic stress
plant response to herbivory
tropisms in plants
the commercial use of plant hormones
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Module 5, chapter 17, energy for biological processes
energy cycles
ATP synthesis
photosynthesis
factors affecting photosynthesis
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Module 5, chapter 18, respiration
glycolysis
the link reaction
Krebs cycle
oxidative phosphorylation
respiratory substrates
aerobic respiration
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Module 6, chapter, 19, genetics evolution of ecosystems
mutations and variation
control of gene expression
body plans
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Module 6, chapter 20, patterns of inheritance and variation
variation and inheritance
monogenetic inheritance
dihybrid inheritance
phenotypic ratios
evolution
speciation and artificial selection
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Module 6, chapter 21, manipulating genomes
DNA profiling
DNA sequencing and analysis
using DNA sequencing
genetic engineering
gene technology and ethics
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Module 6, chapter 22, cloning and biotechnology
natural cloning in plants
artificial cloning in plants
cloning in animals
microorganisms and biotechnology
microorganisms medicines and bioremediation
culturing microorganisms in the laboratory
culturing microorganisms on an industrial scale
using immobilised enzymes
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Module 6, chapter 23, ecosystems
ecosystems
biomass transfer through an ecosystem
recycling within ecosystems
succession
measuring distribution and abundance of organisms
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Module 6, chapter 24, populations and sustainability
population size
competition
predator - prey relationships
conservation and preservation
sustainability
ecosystem management - masai mara
ecosystem management - Terai region of Nepal
ecosystem management - peat bogs
environmentally sensitive ecosystems
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