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First week back the students will run through some basic concepts. Brief intro on organelles and molecules. They will begin to learn about condensation and hydrolysis reactions. |
Basic organelles and cellular structures. Bio- Condensation and hydrolysis reactions |
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The students will begin to learn how carbohydrates are formed. Knowing in detail glycosidic bonds and the different forms of poly saccharides |
Bio- Polysaccharides and their glucose monomers |
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The students will learn the difference between DNA and RNA in function and structure. Understanding how their basic building blocks (nucleotides) differ. The will learn the basic pairing rule and how to DNA is packaged |
Structure and function of DNA and RNA, monomers and base pairing rules |
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Students will learn how proteins are formed. The bonds that exist between amino acids and the type of reactions required. They will understand the different structures of proteins, from primary to quaternary and the reason for their folding patterns. |
Proteins, Proteonomics and structure of proteins |
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Students will learn how lipids are formed and their role in the body. More specifically the plasma membrane. They will also learn the fluid mosaic model and understand how macromolecules move in and out of the cells through endo and exo cytosis |
Lipids and their role in the plasma membrane Fluid mosaic model Packaging, transport, important and export of bio macromolecules |
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The students will revise all the organelles in a human and plant cell. Learning about their function in more detail |
Organelles Function and role |
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Students will learn the different types of reaction in the body. Understanding which reactions produce energy and which use energy. They will also explore enzymes and their role in bio chemical reactions. |
Catabolic and anabolic reactions Enzyme action, |
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The students will learn cellular respiration in more detail. Understanding the different parts of the mitochondria and each stage of cellular respiration. |
Cellular respiration ADP to ATP Glycolysis kerbs and electron transport chain Mitochondria |
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The students will learn photosynthesis in more detail. Understanding the different parts of the chloroplast and each stage of photosynthesis (dark and light). |
Photosynthesis Light and dark phase Calvin cycle Chloroplast |
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Feed back systems Nervous system neurotransmitters Receptors |
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Endocrine systems Glucose and Water regulation Hormones (protein and lipid base) Signal transduction |
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Apoptosis Immune system |
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Antigens (self and non- Pathogens |
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Physical and chemical barriers. Lymphatic system Innate and adaptive immune system |
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Components in the innate immune response (inflammation)
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Adaptive immune system (B Cell, anti- |
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Disorders of the immune system. Allergic responses and auto immune diseases |
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Acquired immunity. Natural and passive strategies. Vaccines and antibody serums. |
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