A-Level OCR
Biology
Why this course Master advanced biological concepts, rigorous practical techniques, and data analysis to understand the living world.
Building a deep scientific understanding equips you to investigate the natural world critically, setting you up for success in further scientific study and a wide range of…
By the end, you’ll be able to
Drawn from the course specification1 Analyze and interpret complex biological data, graphs, and statistical tests to draw valid scientific…
2 Design and evaluate practical investigations while mastering essential laboratory techniques and safety…
3 Explain cellular processes, genetics, biochemistry, and plant and animal physiology in living organisms
4 Explore ecological dynamics, biodiversity conservation, and the biological cycles that sustain ecosystems
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Microbiology and Culturing Techniques
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Spelling and Identifying the Term Flagellum
Improving Accuracy and Repeating Plating for Bacterial Population Estimates Soon
Limiting Error by Reducing Transfers, Mixing, and Sterilising Pipette Tips Soon
Order of Magnitude Calculations M1.8 and Standard Form Expressions M0.2 Soon
Ring Rot Caused by a Bacterium and Potato Blight Caused by a Protoctista Soon
Organism Selection and Sampling Methods
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Reasons for Specific Organisms, Short Life Cycle, Ethical Concerns, and Low Cost Soon
Keeping Organisms at Low Temperatures Soon
Using Larger Sample Sizes and Stratified Sampling to Improve Methods Soon
Using Frame Quadrats, Transects, and Sampling at Different Times of Year Soon
Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation
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Describing Trends in Data Comparing Threats to Mammals and Birds Soon
Evaluating Conclusions on Climate Change as a Threat to Biodiversity Soon
Identifying Limitations of Data Collection Methods and Red List Samples Soon
Recognizing Climate Change Leads to Other Threats Like Habitat Loss Soon
Producing Timber Sustainably Using Coppicing Soon
Plant Physiology and Investigative Techniques
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Identifying Phloem as the Plant Tissue Soon
Risk Assessment for Scalpel Use and Precautions for Cuts and Tissue Irritation Soon
Converting Units, Rounding Numbers, and Calculating Radius from Diameter Soon
Squaring Radius and Calculating Volume of Water Lost in Potometer Investigations Soon
Spearman Rank Correlation, Temperature Maintenance, and Student t-Test Soon
Calculating Means, Standard Deviations, and Controlled Variables in Transpiration Soon
Adaptations of E cinerea Including Thick Waxy Cuticle, Sunken Stomata, and Curled Leaves Soon
Biochemistry and Cellular Energy
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Identifying O-H Groups and H Atoms on Sugar Molecules Soon
ATP Providing Energy for DNA Replication Soon
Movement of Protons Down Concentration Gradient by Diffusion into Chloroplasts Soon
Chemiosmosis, ATP Production via Thylakoid Protons, and Electron Transport Chain Roles Soon
Genetics, Homeostasis, and Cellular Structures
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Data Analysis of Genetic and Environmental Influences on Diabetes and Twin Concordance Rates Soon
Identifying Islets of Langerhans Alpha-Cells, Beta-Cells, Pancreatic Ducts, and Blood Vessels Soon
Plotting Data Points, Lines of Best Fit, and Smooth Curves for Data Trends Soon
Primary Structure Identification and Tertiary versus Quaternary Structure Distinction Soon
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
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Electroporation, Heat Shock, and Electrofusion Methods Soon
Vector Usage with Viruses, Marker Genes, and Antibiotic Resistance Genes Soon
Process of Replica Plating and Adding Genes for Fluorescence Soon
Stem Cell Differentiation and Autoimmune Response Suppression Soon
Micropropagation Purposes, Nutrients, Hormones, and Meristem Tip Removal Soon
Aseptic Techniques in Plant Cutting Soon
Plant Propagation and Natural Structures
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Structure X as Bulb or Tuber and Dividing Bulbs Before Replanting Soon
Structure Y as Horizontal Stem or Runner Growth, Root Formation, and Parent Separation Soon
Taxonomy, Cycles, and Biological Terminology
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Kingdom and Domain Classification of Bacteria and Prokaryotes Soon
Carbon Dioxide Usage and Naming Nitrogen-Containing Molecules or Ions Soon
Drawing Lines of Best Fit and Mathematical Skills with Working Soon
Emigration in Population Models, Hydra Biology, Classification, and Algae Soon
Data Evaluation Techniques, Controls, and Lymphocyte Identification Soon
Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cell Size Soon
Sexual Reproduction, Genetic Variation, Crossing Over, Independent Assortment, and Gamete Fusion Soon
Chromatoid, Chromosome, Sister, Non-Sister, Gene, and Allele Terminology Soon
Carbon and Nitrogen Cycle Similarities, Differences, Bacteria, Inorganic Gases, and Organic Macromolecules Soon
Fixation, Decomposition, Photosynthesis, Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria, Proteins, Nucleic Acids, and Denitrification Soon
Advanced Statistical and Mathematical Data Analysis
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Bar Chart Construction, Phenotype X-Axis Labelling, and Bar Separation Soon
Enzyme Activity Calculations and Significant Figures Soon
Hardy-Weinberg Formulae and Percentage Change Calculations Soon
Interpreting Data and Drawing Conclusions Soon
Free and Immobilised Tannase and Dynamic Ecosystem Data Interpretation Soon
Kingdoms, Domains, and Genetic Control of Body Plans via Transcription Factors Soon
Fruit Fly Genetics Investigations and Immobilised Enzyme Advantages and Purification Soon
Genetic Biodiversity and Ecological Indices Formulae Soon
Physiological and Metabolic Calculation Formulae Soon
Geometric Surface Area and Volume Formulae Soon
Statistical Test Formulae and Critical Value Tables Soon
Population Genetics, Reproduction Cycles, and Ecology
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Population Size, Mutations, Interphase, and Cytokinesis in Cell Cycles Soon
Genetically Identical Offspring, Environmental Conditions, and Sexual Reproduction in Hydra Soon
Chromatid Numbers, DNA Strands, Diploid Sporophytes, and Haploid Gametophytes Soon
Meiosis and Mitosis in Plant Life Cycles and Ecosystem Decomposition Processes Soon
Monomer, Polymer Structural Comparisons, Glycosidic Bonds, and Biological Elements Soon
Physical Barriers, Lymphocytes in Immunity, Tissue Structure, and Cell Similarity Soon
Mathematical Frameworks and Quantitative Skills
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Arithmetic Computations, Units, Decimals, Standard Form, Ratios, Fractions, and Percentages M0 Soon
Handling Data, Significant Figures, Unit Conversions, and Compound Units M1 Soon
Uncertainties, Percentage Errors, Equations, Symbols, and Algebraic Solving M2 Soon
Graphical Translation, Plotting, Linear Relationships, and Mathematical Formulae M3 Soon
Power Law Rules and Mathematical Operations Soon
Scientific Drawing, Graphing, and Practical Protocol Standards
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Drawing Equipment, Continuous Lines, Proportions, and Magnification Tools Soon
Labelling, Scale Bars, Annotations, and Low versus High Power Tissue Drawings Soon
Graph Plotting, Axes Labelling, Tangents, Gradients, and Calibration Curves Soon
Raw Data Tables, Qualitative Comments, Processed Data Columns, and Resolution Standards Soon
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