4.2.3 plant tissues organs and systems 2.2 The challenges of size 4.3.1 communicable diseases 6.3 Monitoring & maintaining health 4.3.2 monoclonal antibodies biology only HT only 6.3 Monitoring & maintaining health 4.3.3 plant disease biology only 6.3 Monitoring & maintaining health 4.4.1 photosynthesis 1.4 Photosynthesis 1.3 Respiration 4.4.2 respiration 1.3 Respiration 4.5.1 homeostasis 3.3 Maintaining internal environments 3.1 Coordination & control – the nervous system 4.5.2 the human nervous system 3.1 Coordination & control – the nervous system 3.3 Maintaining internal environments 4.5.3 hormonal coordination in humans 3.3 Maintaining internal environments 3.2 Coordination & control – the endocrine system 4.5.4 plant hormones biology only 3.2 Coordination & control – the endocrine system 4.6.1 reproduction 5.1 Inheritance 1.2 What happens in cells (and what do they need) 4.6.2 variation and evolution 5.2 Natural selection & evolution 5.1 Inheritance 6.2 Feeding the human race 4.6.3 the development of understanding of genetics and evolution 5.2 Natural selection & evolution 5.1 Inheritance 4.6.4 classification of living 5.2 Natural selection & evolution 4.7.1 Adaptations interdependence and competition 4.1 Ecosystems 4.7.1.4 4.7.1.4 adaptations structural behavioural or functional adaptations. Adaptations to extreme environments.
AQA OUP textbook mapping  indicates content is for separate science biology only Specification statement Chapter covering specification statement Page number Comments Topic B1 Cell level systems B1.1 Cell structures B1.1a describe how light microscopes and staining can be used to view cells B1.1 the world of the microscope 4 B1.1b explain how the main sub-cellular structures of eukaryotic cells (plants and animals) and prokaryotic cells are related to their functions B1.2 animal and plant cells 6 & 7 B1.1c explain how electron microscopy has increased our understanding of sub-cellular structures B1.1 the world of the microscope 4 BM1.1i demonstrate an understanding of number, size and scale and the quantitative relationship between units B1.1 the world of the microscope 4 BM1.1ii use estimations and explain when they should be used MS1 arithmetic and numerical computation 324 BM1.1iii calculate with numbers written in standard form B1.1 the world of the microscope MS1 arithmetic and numerical computation 4, 320 B1.2 What happens in cells (and what do cells need)? B1.2a describe DNA as a polymer B13.5 DNA structure & protein synthesis 204 B1.2b describe DNA as being made up of two strands forming a double helix B13.5 DNA structure & protein synthesis 204 B1.2c describe that DNA is made from four different nucleotides; each nucleotide consisting of a common sugar and phosphate group with one of four different bases attached to the sugar B13.5 DNA structure & protein synthesis 204 B1.2d  recall a simple description of protein synthesis B13.5 DNA structure & protein synthesis 204, 205 B1.2e  explain simply how the structure of DNA affects the proteins made in protein synthesis B13.5 DNA structure & protein synthesis 205 B1.2f describe experiments that can be used to investigate enzymatic reactions B3.6 how the digestive system works 46, 47 pH on rate of reaction B1.2g explain the mechanism of enzyme action B3.4 catalysts and enzymes B3.5 factors affecting enzyme action 42, 43, 44, 45 BM1.2i carry out rate calculations for chemical reactions B3.5 factors affecting enzyme action 45
B5.2e describe the evidence for evolution 7.4 fossil evidence 7.5 how much have organisms changed 7.10 antimicrobial resistance 280, 281, 282, 283, 292, 293 B5.2f  describe the work of Darwin and Wallace in the development of the theory of evolution by natural selection and explain the impact of these ideas on modern biology 7.6 Darwin and Wallace 284, 285 Topic B6 Global challenges B6.1 Monitoring and maintaining the environment B6.1a explain how to carry out a field investigation into the distribution and abundance of organisms in a habitat and how to determine their numbers in a given area 8.7 required practical - measure the population size of a common species in a habitat 336, 337 Transect, not mentioned B6.1b describe both positive and negative human interactions within ecosystems and explain their impact on biodiversity 8.15 learning about land use 8.16 changing the landscape 8.19 investigating pollution 8.20 maintaining biodiversity 352, 353, 354, 355, 360, 361, 362, 363 B6.1c explain some of the benefits and challenges of maintaining local and global biodiversity 8.20 maintaining biodiversity 362, 363 B6.1d  evaluate the evidence for the impact of environmental changes on the distribution of organisms, with reference to water and atmospheric gases 8.14 changing the environment 350, 351 not higher tier BM6.1i construct and interpret frequency tables and diagrams, bar charts and histograms 7.21 maths skills - using charts and graphs to display data 314, 315 BM6.1ii understand the principles of sampling as applied to scientific data 4.18 maths skills - sampling & scientific data 164, 165 B6.2 Feeding the human race B6.2a  describe some of the biological factors affecting levels of food security 8.21 learning about food security 364, 365 B6.2b  describe and explain some possible agricultural solutions to the demands of the growing human population 8.22 maintaining food security 366, 367 B6.2c explain the impact of the selective breeding of food plants and domesticated animals 7.12 selective breeding 7.13 producing new plant varieties 296, 297, 298, 299 B6.2d describe genetic engineering as a process which involves modifying the genome of an organism to introduce desirable characteristics 7.14 genetic engineering 300, 301 B6.2e describe the main steps in the process of genetic engineering 7.14 genetic engineering 301
B1.3 Respiration B1.3a describe cellular respiration as a universal chemical process, continuously occurring that supplies ATP in all living cells 10: respiration (aerobic respiration) 120, 121 B1.3b describe cellular respiration as an exothermic reaction 10: respiration (aerobic respiration) 121 B1.3c compare the processes of aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration 10 respiration 120, 125 B1.3d explain the importance of sugars in the synthesis and breakdown of carbohydrates 4: animal tissues organs and organ systems (Human digestive enzymes) 46 breakdown only, (diagram). Monomer and polymer not used B1.3e explain the importance of amino acids in the synthesis and breakdown of proteins 4: animal tissues organs and organ systems (Human digestive enzymes) 10: respiration 46 126 Monomer and polymer not used B1.3f explain the importance of fatty acids and glycerol in the synthesis and breakdown of lipids 4: animal tissues organs and organ systems (Human digestive enzymes) 10: respiration 46 126 B1.4 Photosynthesis B1.4a describe photosynthetic organisms as the main producers of food and therefore biomass for life on Earth 9: photosynthesis 110 B1.4b describe the process of photosynthesis 9: photosynthesis (photosynthetic reaction) 111 B1.4c describe photosynthesis as an endothermic reaction 9: photosynthesis (photosynthetic reaction) 111 B1.4d describe experiments to investigate photosynthesis 9: photosynthesis (rate of photosynthesis) 113, 114 light intensity (nothing for starch in leaves) B1.4e explain the effect of temperature, light intensity and carbon dioxide concentration on the rate of photosynthesis 9: photosynthesis (rate of photosynthesis) 112, 113 B1.4f explain the interaction of these factors in limiting the rate of photosynthesis 9: photosynthesis (rate of photosynthesis) 113 BM1.4i understand and use simple compound measures such as the rate of a reaction 9: photosynthesis (rate of photosynthesis) 113 BM1.4ii translate information between graphical and numerical form working scientifically: dealing with data (data types and graphs) 209, 210 BM1.4iii plot and draw appropriate graphs, selecting appropriate scales and axes working scientifically: dealing with data (data types and graphs) 209, 210
B2.2h explain how the structure of the xylem and phloem are adapted to their functions in the plant 5: plant tissues organs and organ systems 69 B2.2i explain the effect of a variety of environmental factors on the rate of water uptake by a plant 5: plant tissues organs and organ systems 71, 72 B2.2j describe how a simple potometer can be used to investigate factors that affect the rate of water uptake 5: plant tissues organs and organ systems - working scientifically: dealing with data 76, 77 BM2.2i calculate surface area : volume ratios 3: transport in cells (diffusion) 32 Activity BM2.2ii use simple compound measures such as rate 4: animal tissues organs and organ systems ( required practical 5) 49 BM2.2iii carry out rate calculations 4: animal tissues organs and organ systems (Human digestive enzymes) 49 BM2.2iv plot, draw and interpret appropriate graphs working scientifically: dealing with data (data types and graphs) 209, 210 Topic B3 Organism level systems B3.1 Coordination and control - the nervous system B3.1a describe the structure of the nervous system 11: the human nervous system (structure and function) 133-137 B3.1b explain how the components of the nervous system can produce a coordinated response 11: the human nervous system (structure and function) 134 B3.1c explain how the structure of a reflex arc is related to its function 11: the human nervous system (structure and function) 135, 136 B3.1d  explain how the main structures of the eye are related to their functions 11: the human nervous system (the eye) 140, 141 B3.1e  describe common defects of the eye and explain how some of these problems may be overcome 11: the human nervous system (the eye) 142 B3.1f  describe the structure and function of the brain 11: the human nervous system (the brain) 138, 139 B3.1g  explain some of the difficulties of investigating brain function 11: the human nervous system (the brain) 139 more about history rather than difficulties B3.1h  explain some of the limitations in treating damage and disease in the brain and other parts of the nervous system not found
B4.1b explain the role of microorganisms in the cycling of materials through an ecosystem 19: organisation of an ecosystem (producers consumers and decomposers), 19: organisation of an ecosystem (decomposition) 257, 260, 261 B4.1c explain the importance of the carbon cycle and the water cycle to living organisms 19: organisation of an ecosystem (materials cycling) 258-260 B4.1d  explain the effect of factors such as temperature, water content, and oxygen availability on rate of decomposition 19: organisation of an ecosystem (decomposition) 260, 261 terms aerobic and anaerobic not used here B4.1e describe different levels of organisation in an ecosystem from individual organisms to the whole ecosystem 19: organisation of an ecosystem (levels of organisation) 251 B4.1f explain how abiotic and biotic factors can affect communities 18: adaptations, interdependence and competition 239 -242 B4.1g describe the importance of interdependence and competition in a community 18: adaptations, interdependence and competition 236-238 B4.1h  describe the differences between the trophic levels of organisms within an ecosystem 19: organisation of an ecosystem (producers consumers and decomposers) 21: trophic levels in an ecosystem (trophic levels) 256, 257, 288 B4.1i describe pyramids of biomass and explain, with examples, how biomass is lost between the different trophic levels 21: trophic levels in an ecosystem (pyramids of biomass) 288, 289 B4.1j  calculate the efficiency of biomass transfers between trophic levels and explain how this affects the number of trophic levels in a food chain 21: trophic levels in an ecosystem (transfer of biomass) 290 BM4.1i  calculate rate changes in the decay of biological material 19: organisation of an ecosystem (required practical 10) 261, 262 BM4.1ii calculate the percentage of mass working scientifically: dealing with data (energy calculations) 294 percentages BM4.1iii Use fractions and percentages working scientifically: dealing with data (energy calculations) 294 BM4.1iv plot and draw appropriate graphs selecting appropriate scales for the axes working scientifically: dealing with data (data types and graphs) 209, 210
B6.1d  evaluate the evidence for the impact of environmental changes on the distribution of organisms, with reference to water and atmospheric gases 19: organisation of an ecosystem (impact of environmental change on distribution of organisms) 262-264 BM6.1i construct and interpret frequency tables and diagrams, bar charts and histograms working scientifically: dealing with data (data types and graphs) 209, 210 BM6.1ii understand the principles of sampling as applied to scientific data working scientifically: experimental skills (sampling and bias) 267, 268 B6.2 Feeding the human race B6.2a  describe some of the biological factors affecting levels of food security 22: food production (factors affecting food security) 296 B6.2b  describe and explain some possible agricultural solutions to the demands of the growing human population 22: food production (farming techniques, sustainable fisheries, role of biotechnology) 297-302 B6.2c explain the impact of the selective breeding of food plants and domesticated animals 15: variation (selective breeding) 200, 201 B6.2d describe genetic engineering as a process which involves modifying the genome of an organism to introduce desirable characteristics 15: variation (genetic engineering) 201 B6.2e describe the main steps in the process of genetic engineering 15: variation (genetically engineering insulin) 203 B6.2f  explain some of the possible benefits and risks of using gene technology in modern agriculture 15: variation (genetically engineered crops, genetically modified animals) 202-203 B6.2g describe and explain some possible biotechnological solutions to the demands of the growing human population 22: food production (role of biotechnology) 300-302 BM6.2i use percentiles and calculate percentage gain and loss of mass working scientifically: dealing with data (energy calculations) 294 just mass loss no percentiles BM6.2ii calculate arithmetic means working scientifically: dealing with data (means and ranges) 129, 130 BM6.2iii use fractions and percentages working scientifically: dealing with data (energy calculations) 294 BM6.2iv extract and interpret information from charts, graphs and tables working scientifically: experimental skills (drawing conclusions from data) 109, 110
B6.3 Monitoring and maintaining health B6.3a describe the relationship between health and disease 4: animal tissues, organs and organ systems (health issues) 58 relationship to disease not made B6.3b describe different types of diseases 4: animal tissues, organs and organ systems (health issues) 6: infection and response (communicable diseases) 59-62 79-85 B6.3c describe the interactions between different types of disease not found B6.3d explain how communicable diseases (caused by viruses, bacteria, protists and fungi) are spread in animals and plants 6: infection and response (spread of pathogens) 80, 81 B6.3e explain how the spread of communicable diseases may be reduced or prevented in animals and plants 6: infection and response (human defence systems) 85-88 B6.3f describe a minimum of one common human infection, one plant disease and sexually transmitted infections in humans including HIV/AIDS 6: infection and response (Measles; HIV/AIDS) 8: plant diseases (detection and identification of plant diseases) 81, 82, 103, 104 B6.3g  describe physical plant defence responses to disease 8: plant diseases (plant defence responses) 106 B6.3h  describe chemical plant defence responses 8: plant diseases (plant defence responses) 106 B6.3i different ways plant diseases can be detected and identified, in the lab and in the field 8: plant diseases (other diseases) 105 B6.3j explain how white blood cells and platelets are adapted to their defence functions in the blood 4: animal tissues, organs and organ systems (components of blood) 55, 56 B6.3k describe the non-specific defence systems of the human body against pathogens 6: infection and response (human defence systems) 85-88 B6.3l explain the role of the immune system of the human body in defence against disease 6: infection and response (human defence systems) 87, 88 B6.3m  describe how monoclonal antibodies are produced 7: monoclonal antibodies (producing monoclonal antibodies) 97-99 B6.3n  describe some of the ways in which monoclonal antibodies can be used 7: monoclonal antibodies (using monoclonal antibodies) 99, 100
B6.3o explain the use of vaccines and medicines in the prevention and treatment of disease 6: infection and response (vaccination) 89, 90 B6.3p  explain the aseptic techniques used in culturing organisms 6: infection and response (higher practical culturing microorganisms) 80 no explanation of aseptic technique, just practical description B6.3q describe the processes of discovery and development of potential new medicines 6: infection and response (discovery and development of drugs) 92, 93 B6.3r recall that many non-communicable human diseases are caused by the interaction of a number of factors 4: animal tissues, organs and organ systems (the effect of lifestyle on some non- communicable diseases) 62 paragraph under table 4.5 B6.3s evaluate some different treatments for cardiovascular disease 4: animal tissues, organs and organ systems (coronary heart disease: a non- communicable disease) 56, 57 B6.3t analyse the effect of lifestyle factors on the incidence of non-communicable diseases at local, national and global levels 4: animal tissues, organs and organ systems (the effect of lifestyle on some non- communicable diseases) 61, 62 global levels not found B6.3u describe cancer as the result of changes in cells that lead to uncontrolled growth and division 4: animal tissues, organs and organ systems (cancer) 60 B6.3v discuss potential benefits and risks associated with the use of stem cells in medicine 2: cell division (stem cell research) 23, 24 B6.3w explain some of the possible benefits and risks of using gene technology in medicine 14: reproduction (the human genome project) 186 B6.3x discuss the potential importance for medicine of our increasing understanding of the human genome 14: reproduction (the human genome project) 186 in 'tips' BM6.3i translate information between graphical and numerical forms working scientifically: dealing with data (data types and graphs) 209, 210 not satisfactory BM6.3ii construct and interpret frequency tables and diagrams, bar charts and histograms working scientifically: dealing with data (data types and graphs) 209, 210 BM6.3iii understand the principles of sampling as applied to scientific data working scientifically: experimental skills (sampling and bias) 267, 268