Biology

Course summary

First year of A-level: Students study the following topics; Cell structure, Biological molecules, Nucleic acids, Enzymes, Biological membranes, Cell division, Exchange surfaces and breathing, Transport in animals, Transport in plants, Communicable diseases, Biodiversity, Classification and evolution. Second year of A-level: Students study the following topics; Communication and homeostasis, Excretion, Neuronal communication, Hormonal communication, Plant and animal responses, Photosynthesis, Respiration, Cellular control, Patterns of inheritance, Manipulating genomes, Ecosystems, Cloning and biotechnology, Populations and sustainability.