Biology

Course summary

Year 12 topics: 1. Biological molecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, DNA & RNA, ATP, water & inorganic ions). 2. Cells (eukaryotic & prokaryotic, viruses, microscopy, mitosis, transport across membranes & immunology). 3. Organisms exchange substances with their environment (gas exchange, digestion, absorption & transport). 4. Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms (DNA, diversity & taxonomy). Year 13 topics: 5. Energy transfers in and between organisms (photosynthesis, respiration, energy transfer & nutrient cycles). 6. Organisms respond to changes in internal and external environments (nerves, muscles & homeostasis). 7. Genetics, populations, evolution & ecosystems (inheritance, populations & evolution). 8. The control of gene expression (mutations, regulation of protein synthesis, genomes & gene technology).