Core Topics (and Sub-topics)
Topic 1: Cell Biology
Topic 2: Molecular Biology
Topic 3: Genetics
Topic 4: Ecology
Topic 5: Evolution & Biodiversity
Topic 6: Human Physiology
- 1.1 Introduction to Cells
- 1.2 Ultrastructure of Cells
- 1.3 Membrane Structure
- 1.4 Membrane Transport
- 1.5 The Origin of Cells
- 1.6 Cell Division
Topic 2: Molecular Biology
- 2.1 Molecules to Metabolism
- 2.2 Water
- 2.3 Carbohydrates and Lipids
- 2.4 Proteins
- 2.5 Enzymes
- 2.6 Structure of DNA and RNA
- 2.7 DNA Replication, Transcription and Translation
- 2.8 Cell Respiration
- 2.9 Photosynthesis
Topic 3: Genetics
- 3.1 Genes
- 3.2 Chromosomes
- 3.3 Meiosis
- 3.4 Inheritance
- 3.5 Genetic Modification & Biotechnology
Topic 4: Ecology
- 4.1 Species, Communities & Ecosystems
- 4.2 Energy Flow
- 4.3 Carbon Cycling
- 4.4 Climate Change
Topic 5: Evolution & Biodiversity
- 5.1 Evidence for Evolution
- 5.2 Natural Selection
- 5.3 Classification of Biodiversity
- 5.4 Cladistics
Topic 6: Human Physiology
- 6.1 Digestion & Absorption
- 6.2 The Blood System
- 6.3 Defense Against Infectious Disease
- 6.4 Gas Exchange
- 6.5 Neurons & Synapses
- 6.6 Hormones, Homeostasis & Reproduction