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Unit 1
Cell structure and Function
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I know what a cell is
I know the two different categories of cells:
I can identify all the structures in a plant and animal cell
I Can draw and label a typical plant cell and a typical animal cell
I Can name 3 substances produced by micro-organisms, state how
they are produced and describe how they are used by man.
I can define the processes of diffusion and osmosis
I know why diffusion and osmosis are important to living cells.
I can complete a diagram to show the direction of water movements
between hypotonic and hypertonic solutions.
I can explain the effect of a hypotonic and a hypertonic solution on
a plant cell, and an animal cell.
I can explain how a Paramecium controls water balance when placed
in a Hypotonic solution.
Enzymes
I understand the terms enzyme and specificity.
I can write a word equation for the action of…
Amylase, Potato phosphorylase, and catalase.
I know the difference between a synthesis enzyme and a
degradation enzyme.
I know the three main properties of a catalyst
I can draw a graph to show how an enzyme effects reaction rate.
I can draw a diagram to illustrate the lock and key theory of
enzyme action.
I can explain the term optimum in terms of enzyme action.
I can draw a graph to show how temperature and pH effect enzyme
action.
Respiration
I can define the words glucose and respiration.
I can show how ATP stores energy.
I can summarize respiration with a word equation.
I can explain the difference between aerobic and anaerobic
respiration.
I know the names of the different products produced when a plant
cell and an animal cell respires anaerobically.
I know what the products of glycolysis are.
I can draw a table to summarize the differences between aerobic
and anaerobic respiration.
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Photosynthesis
I know what the energy source is for photosynthesis.
I can define the term photosynthesis and I can write a word
equation for photosynthesis
I know that photosynthesis can be split into two parts
I know what the storage carbohydrate is called that is produced
from glucose.
I know what the structural carbohydrate is called that is produced
from glucose.
I know what a limiting factor is.
I can explain how limiting factors can affect the rate of
photosynthesis.
I know how the rate of photosynthesis can be measure.
I can draw graphs to show the effect of changing carbon dioxide
concentrations, and temperature on the rate of photosynthesis.
Unit 2
Ecosystems
I can identify the main components of an ecosystem.
I can draw a simple food chain containing grass, cow and human.
I can identify the producer and consumers in a food chain.
I know what the arrows in a food chain represent and know how
energy is lost in a food chain.
I can define and draw a pyramid of numbers, a pyramid of energy and
a pyramid of biomass, and know the difference between them.
I can define a species.
I can explain the importance of biodiversity to a species and an
ecosystem.
I can give one example of how a species has adapted to an ecological
niche.
I can explain the effects of grazing and human activities on species
diversity and biodiversity.
I can Describe the link between deforestation and flooding.
I can explain why animals have behavioral responses.
I can explain competition and know what resources plants and animals
may compete for.
Factors affecting Variety in a Species
I can define a gamete.
I can describe the process of fertilization in plants and animals.
I know how genetic information is contained in the cell, and how it is
used by the cell.
I can define meiosis.
I can explain sex determination in humans.
I can define the terms gene, and allele.
I can explain the difference between homozygous and heterozygous.
I can define the term genotype and phenotype.
I can use a monohybrid cross to determine the genotype and
phenotype of an organism.
I can use a punnet square to calculate phenotypic ratios.
I can explain the terms co-dominance and polygenic inheritance.
I know that Genetic and Environmental Factors determine the final
phenotype of an organism, and can give examples.
I can explain the importance of natural selection in the evolution of a
species.
I can explain the difference between selective breeding and genetic
engineering.
I can describe the process of genetic engineering.
I can give two examples of the uses (applications) of genetic
engineering
I can complete a table to illustrate the advantages and disadvantages
of genetic engineering.
Unit 3
Mammalian Nutrition
I can state the three main food types
I can identify the chemical tests for glucose, starch, protein and fat.
I can complete a table that includes the main food groups, what their
basic units are and what their main function is.
I can define digestion, and explain why it is important.
I can identify the organs in the alimentary canal and know their main
functions.
I can state the enzymes involved in the digestion of the three main food
groups.
I can explain the process of digestion from beginning to end.
I know the fate of the end products of digestion.
Control of the Internal Environment
I can define the term physiological homeostasis
I can define the term osmoregulation
I can identify the main structures in
I can state the main ways in which water is gained and lost by the body.
I explain the role of the kidney and Nephron in water balance.
I can explain the terms filtration and reabsorption.
I can label the structure of the kidney Nephron and know the functions
of each structure in the Nephron.
I can identify urea as a waste product, and can state where it is produced
why it is produced and how it is transported.
I can complete a table that compares and contrasts the problems
associated with osmoregulation in marine bony fish and fresh water bony
fish.
I can identify the physiological adaptations of the marine bony fish and
the fresh water bony fish which assist them with osmoregulation.
I can draw a negative feedback loop for osmoregulation that includes the
role of ADH
Circulation and gas exchange
I can Label the heart chambers, the valves and colour code the
deoxygenated and oxygenated blood in a diagram
I can identify the main blood vessels in the circularity system and
understand their function.
I can Draw a labelled diagram of each of the three types of blood vessel
(artery, capillary and vein) showing the structure features of each type.
I can identify the four features which make the alveoli in the lungs
efficient gas exchange organs.
I know why is the capillary network suited to its function
I can identify the main components of blood.
I can write the equation for oxygen uptake by haemoglobin
I understand the effect of dissolved carbon dioxide on haemoglobin
I can describe the process of Phagocytosis (non-specific defence) in four
stages, with diagrams.
I can describe the process of Antibody defence by lymphocytes (specific
defence) in four stages, with diagrams.
Sensory mechanisms and processing of information
I can identify the two components of the CNS, and can describe the
function of the CNS.
I can labels a diagram of the CNS and explain the function of each
component.
I can identify the discrete strip of the cerebrum associated with motor
function
I understand the difference between the nervous system and the CNS.
I can explain the function of a reflex arc.
I can draw a diagram to illustrate an example of a reflex arc.
I can explain the importance of negative feedback in temperature
control.
I can draw a diagram of a negative feedback loop to show how the body
controls temperature.