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CAPE Biology


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Content
  • CAPE Biology Syllabus
  • CAPE Biology Syllabus
  • Unit 1: Biomolecules, Reproduction and Development
  • Unit 1: Module 1 - Cell and Molecular Biology
  • 1. Aspects of Biochemistry
  • 1.1 Discuss how the structure and properties of water relate to its role
  • 1.2 Discuss that macromolecules are polymers...
  • 1.3 Explain the relationship between the structure and function of glucose
  • 1.4 Structure–Function Relationship of Sucrose
  • 1.5 Structure–function links of starch, glycogen and cellulose.
  • 1.6 Structure and energy storage role of triglycerides in living organisms
  • 1.7 Structure and functional role of phospholipids in cell membranes.
  • 1.8 Structure of amino acids and formation and breakdown of peptide bonds.
  • 1.9 Tests for reducing/non-reducing sugars, starch, lipids, and proteins  
  • 1.10 Compare the different levels of protein structures. 
  • 1.11 Outline the molecular structure of haemoglobin.
  • 2. Cell Structure and Functions
  • 2.1 Compare structure and function of animal and plant cells under microscopes.
  • 2.2 Describe the structure of a prokaryotic cell.
  • 2.3 Comparison of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures and organization
  • 2.4 Tissues and organs illustrated by dicotyledonous root and stem structures 
  • 3. Membrane Structure and Function
  • 3.1 Explain the Fluid Mosaic Membrane model of
 biological membrane structure
  • 3.2 Diffusion, osmosis, active transport, endocytosis & exocytosis processes 
  • 4. Enzymes
  • 4.1 Enzymes as globular proteins catalysing metabolic reactions
  • 4.2 Enzyme action: active site, substrate complex, activation energy etc.
  • 4.3 Explain the effects of pH, temperature, enzyme concentration 
  • 4.4 Effects of competitive and non competitive inhibitors on enzyme activity.
  • Unit 1: Module 2 - Genetics, Variation and Natural Selection
  • 1. Structure and Roles of Nucleic Acids
  • 1.1 compare the structure of RNA and DNA.
  • 1.2 Importance of hydrogen bonds and base pairing in DNA replication.
  • 1.3 Describe the roles of DNA and RNA
  • 1.4 Relationship between nucleotide sequence and amino acid sequence in proteins
  • 1.5 Link between DNA structure, protein formation, and organism phenotype 
  • Unit 1: Module 3 - Reproductive Biology
  • Unit 2: Bioenergetics, Biosystems and Applications
  • Unit 2: Module 1 - Bioenergetics and Conservation
  • Unit 2: Module 2 - Biosystems Maintenance
  • Unit 2: Module 3 - Applications of Biology
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
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