CAPE: Biology Unit 1

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• Select section MODULE 1: CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

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  MODULE 1: CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

  
  

  • Select activity Explaining the relationship between the structure and function of sucrose

    

    Explaining the relationship between the structure and function of sucrose File

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    2. Explaining the relationship between the structure and function of glucose

    
    

    
    

  • Select activity The structure of phospholipids and their role in membrane structure and function

    

    The structure of phospholipids and their role in membrane structure and function File

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    6. Describing the structure of phospholipids and their role in membrane structure and function
    

  • Select activity Structure and Function of Hemoglobin

    

    Structure and Function of Hemoglobin File

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    9. Outlining the molecular structure of haemoglobin, as an example of a globular protein, and of collagen, as an example of a fibrous protein, while also clearly showing the relationships between their structures and functions

    
    

    
    

  • Select activity Topic 2: Animal and Plant Cells

    

    Topic 2: Animal and Plant Cells File

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    1. Drawings of typical animal and plant cells as seen under the light microscope

    
    

    
    

  • Select activity The function of the membrane system

    

    The function of the membrane system File

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    3. Outlining the functions of the membrane systems and organelles including the rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi body, mitochondria, ribosomes, lysosomes, chloroplasts, cell membrane, nuclear envelope, centrioles, nucleus and nucleolus

    
    

    
    

  • Select activity Structure of a Prokaryotic Cell

    

    Structure of a Prokaryotic Cell File

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    5. Describing the structure of a prokaryotic cell
    

  • Select activity The Structure of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

    

    The Structure of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells File

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    6. Comparing and contrasting the structure of prokaryotic cells with eukaryotic cells, including a outline the basis of the endosymbiotic development of eukaryotic cells
    

  • Select activity Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells: Similarities and Differences

    

    Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells: Similarities and Differences File

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    6. Comparing and contrasting the structure of prokaryotic cells with eukaryotic cells, including a outline the basis of the endosymbiotic development of eukaryotic cells

    
    

    
    

  • Select activity Concepts of tissue and organ- using as an example the dicotyledonous root

    

    Concepts of tissue and organ- using as an example the dicotyledonous root File

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    7. Explaining the concepts of tissue and organ using as an example the dicotyledonous root
    

  • Select activity Using diagrams to explain the Fluid Mosaic Model of Membrane Structure

    

    Using diagrams to explain the Fluid Mosaic Model of Membrane Structure File

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    1. Using diagrams to explain the fluid mosaic model of membrane structure, including an outline of the roles of phospholipids, cholesterol, glycolipids, protein and glycoprotein
    

  • Select activity Diffusion, Facilitated Diffusion & Active Transport: Movement across the Cell Membrane

    

    Diffusion, Facilitated Diffusion & Active Transport: Movement across the Cell Membrane File

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    2. Explaining the processes of diffusion, osmosis, active transport, endocytosis and exocytosis, and highlighting the differences between these processes
    

  • Select activity Investigating the effects on plant cells when these are immersed in solutions of different water potentials

    

    Investigating the effects on plant cells when these are immersed in solutions of different water potentials File

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    3. Investigating the effects on plant cells when these are immersed in solutions of different water potentials
    

  • Select activity Effects of PH and Temperature on Enzyme Activity

    

    Effects of PH and Temperature on Enzyme Activity File

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    3. Describing and explaining the effects of pH , temperature, enzyme concentration and substrate concentration on enzyme action
    

  • Select activity The effects of competitive and non-competitive inhibitors on enzyme activity

    

    The effects of competitive and non-competitive inhibitors on enzyme activity File

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    4. Explaining the effects of competitive and non-competitive inhibitors on enzyme activity, including an outline of succinic dehydrogenase, nicotine and insecticides (pyrethroids) as examples of enzyme inhibitors
    

  • Select activity The effects of competitive and non-competitive inhibitors on enzyme activity

    

    The effects of competitive and non-competitive inhibitors on enzyme activity File

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    4. Explaining the effects of competitive and non-competitive inhibitors on enzyme activity, including an outline of succinic dehydrogenase, nicotine and insecticides (pyrethroids) as examples of enzyme inhibitors
    

  • Select activity The effects of competitive and non-competitive inhibitors on enzyme activity

    

    The effects of competitive and non-competitive inhibitors on enzyme activity File

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    4. Explaining the effects of competitive and non-competitive inhibitors on enzyme activity, including an outline of succinic dehydrogenase, nicotine and insecticides (pyrethroids) as examples of enzyme inhibitors
    

  • Select activity The effects of temperature and substrate concentration on enzyme-catalysed reactions

    

    The effects of temperature and substrate concentration on enzyme-catalysed reactions File

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    5. Investigating and explaining the effects of temperature and substrate concentration on enzyme-catalysed reactions
    

• Select section MODULE 2: GENETICS, VARIATION AND NATURAL SELECTION

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  MODULE 2: GENETICS, VARIATION AND NATURAL SELECTION

  
  

  • Select activity Topic 1: The Importance of Hydrogen Bonds in DNA's Stability

    

    Topic 1: The Importance of Hydrogen Bonds in DNA's Stability File

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    Explaining the importance of hydrogen bonds and base pairing in DNA replication, with emphasis on the significance of 5" and 3", semiconservative replication, genetic code, initiation, transcription, translation, termination
    

  • Select activity Role of DNA & RNA in Protein Synthesis

    

    Role of DNA & RNA in Protein Synthesis File

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    Describing the roles of of DNA and RNA in protein synthesis
    

  • Select activity The roles of DNA and RNA in Protein Synthesis

    

    The roles of DNA and RNA in Protein Synthesis File

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    Describing the roles of of DNA and RNA in protein synthesis
    

  • Select activity Relationship Among DNA, Chromatin and Chromosomes

    

    Relationship Among DNA, Chromatin and Chromosomes File

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    Describing the relationship between DNA chromatin and chromosomes

    
    

    
    

  • Select activity Chromosomes and Mitosis

    

    Chromosomes and Mitosis File

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    Constructing models to demonstrate chromosome behaviour in meiosis
    

  • Select activity Meiosis & Genetic Variation

    

    Meiosis & Genetic Variation File

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    Describing how meiosis contributes to heritable variation
    

  • Select activity Topic 4: Restriction Enzymes

    

    Topic 4: Restriction Enzymes File

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    1. Outlining the principles of using restriction enzymes for removing sections of the genome
    

  • Select activity Gene Therapy

    

    Gene Therapy File

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    3. Discussing the possible benefits and hazards of gene therapy e.g. Cystic fibrosis

    
    

    
    

  • Select activity Topic 5: Gene and Chromosome Mutations

    

    Topic 5: Gene and Chromosome Mutations File

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    Describing gene and chromosome mutations
    

  • Select activity Mutation and Genetic Variation

    

    Mutation and Genetic Variation File

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    Explaining how mutation brings about genetic variation
    

  • Select activity The process of Speciation and Isolating Mechanisms

    

    The process of Speciation and Isolating Mechanisms File

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    Explaining the process of speciation, including isolating mechanisms ? reproductive, geographic, behavioural and temporal, allopatric and sympatric speciation
    

  • Select activity The process of Speciation and Isolating Mechanisms

    

    The process of Speciation and Isolating Mechanisms File

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    Explaining the process of speciation, including isolating mechanisms ? reproductive, geographic, behavioural and temporal, allopatric and sympatric speciation
    

• Select section MODULE 3: REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY

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  MODULE 3: REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY

  
  

  • Select activity Topic 1: Asexual Reproduction

    

    Topic 1: Asexual Reproduction File

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    1. Explaining the term asexual reproduction, including binary fission, budding, asexual spore formation and fragmentation along with relevant examples
    

  • Select activity Vegetative Propagation

    

    Vegetative Propagation File

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    3. Explaining the principles and the importance of vegetative propagation as exemplified by the use of cuttings and tissue culture
    

  • Select activity The Significance of Double Fertilisation in the Embryo Sac

    

    The Significance of Double Fertilisation in the Embryo Sac File

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    Explaining the significance of double fertilization in the embryo sac
    

  • Select activity The Function of the Amnion

    

    The Function of the Amnion File

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    Discussing the functions of the amnion
    

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  MODULE 1

  
  
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  MODULE 3