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A-Level Biology CIE Topics Overview

The document outlines the curriculum for A-Level Biology under the CIE Exam Board, detailing topics covered in both AS and A2 levels. Key subjects include cell structure, biological molecules, enzymes, transport mechanisms, and genetic technology. It also provides a breakdown of the chapter layout, focusing on microscopy, eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell structures, and ATP's role in cellular respiration.

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A-Level Biology CIE Topics Overview

The document outlines the curriculum for A-Level Biology under the CIE Exam Board, detailing topics covered in both AS and A2 levels. Key subjects include cell structure, biological molecules, enzymes, transport mechanisms, and genetic technology. It also provides a breakdown of the chapter layout, focusing on microscopy, eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell structures, and ATP's role in cellular respiration.

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Introduction

A-Level Biology
Topics & Chapters
CIE Exam Board
AS
1. Cell Structure

2. Biological Molecules

3. Enzymes

4. Cell Membranes & Transport

5. Cell Cycle & Mitosis

6. Nucleic Acids & Protein Synthesis

7. Transport in Plants

8. Transport in Mammals

9. Gas Exchange

[Link] Diseases

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Topics & Chapters
CIE Exam Board
A2

[Link] & Respiration

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[Link] & Coordination

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[Link] & Evolution

[Link] cation, Biodiversity & Conservation

[Link] Technology
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1. Cell Structure
Chapter layout

1. Microscopy

• Types of microscopy
• Microscopic slide preparation & cell drawings
• Magni cation & calibration
2. Cell Structure

• Eukaryotic cell structure


• Prokaryotic cell structure
• Viruses
• ATP
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Cell Structure
Eukaryotic Cell Structure & Functions

• Keywords:
• Cell surface membrane
• Nucleus, nuclear envelope and nucleolus
• Ribosomes
• Endoplasmic reticulum
• Golgi apparatus
• Mitochondria & chloroplasts
• Lysosomes
• Centrioles and microtubules
• Cilia and microvilli
• Cell wall
• Plasmodesmata
• Vacuole
Cell Structure
Eukaryotic Cell Structure & Functions

• Cell surface membrane


Cell Structure
Eukaryotic Cell Structure & Functions

• Nucleus
• Nuclear envelope
• Nucleolus
Cell Structure
Eukaryotic Cell Structure & Functions

• Ribosomes
Cell Structure
Eukaryotic Cell Structure & Functions

• Endoplasmic reticulum
• Rough (RER)
• Smooth (SER)
Cell Structure
Eukaryotic Cell Structure & Functions

• Golgi apparatus
Cell Structure
Eukaryotic Cell Structure & Functions

• Mitochondria
Cell Structure
Eukaryotic Cell Structure & Functions

• Chloroplasts
Cell Structure
Eukaryotic Cell Structure & Functions

• Chloroplasts
Cell Structure
Eukaryotic Cell Structure & Functions

• Vesicles & lysosomes


Cell Structure
Eukaryotic Cell Structure & Functions

• Vacuoles
• Permanent central vacuole in plants
Cell Structure
Eukaryotic Cell Structure & Functions

• Cilia and microvilli


Cell Structure
Eukaryotic Cell Structure & Functions

• Centrioles and microtubules


Cell Structure
Eukaryotic Cell Structure & Functions

• Cell wall and plasmodesmata


Cell Structure
Eukaryotic Cell Structure & Functions

• Animal vs. Plant cells


Cell Structure
Prokaryotic Cell Structure

• vs. Eukaryotes
Cell Structure
Viruses
Cell Structure
ATP

• Adenosine triphosphate
• Cellular respiration
• Energy carrier in cells
• Is a nucleotide!
Microscopy
Types of microscopy

• Parameters
• Magni cation
• Resolution
• Types of microscopy
• Light microscope
• Electron microscope
• Scanning electron microscope
• Transmission electron microscope
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Microscopy
Slide preparation & Drawings

• Slide preparation - temporary


• Specimen
• Liquid vs. Solid
• Staining
• Iodine
• Crystal violet
• Methylene blue
• Congo red
Microscopy
Magni cation & Calibration

• Magni cation = image size / actual size


• Calibration
• Eyepiece graticule
• Stage micrometer
• Scale bars
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