B1.3c compare the processes of aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration SB8e cellular respiration 170 & 171 plants not mentioned B1.3d explain the importance of sugars in the synthesis and breakdown of carbohydrates SB1e enzymes & nutrition 12 starch to glucose only B1.3e explain the importance of amino acids in the synthesis and breakdown of proteins SB1e enzymes & nutrition 12 B1.3f explain the importance of fatty acids and glycerol in the synthesis and breakdown of lipids SB1e enzymes & nutrition 12 B1.4 Photosynthesis B1.4a describe photosynthetic organisms as the main producers of food and therefore biomass for life on Earth SB6a photosynthesis 124 B1.4b describe the process of photosynthesis SB6a photosynthesis 124 not stated that it is a 2 stage process B1.4c describe photosynthesis as an endothermic reaction SB6a photosynthesis 124 B1.4d describe experiments to investigate photosynthesis SB6b core practical - light intensity and photosynthesis 128 B1.4e explain the effect of temperature, light intensity and carbon dioxide concentration on the rate of photosynthesis SB6b factors that affect photosynthesis and Core practical as above 126-128 B1.4f explain the interaction of these factors in limiting the rate of photosynthesis SB6b factors that affect photosynthesis 127 BM1.4i understand and use simple compound measures such as the rate of a reaction SB6b factors that affect photosynthesis and Core practical as above 126, 127 rate means speed, inverse square law BM1.4ii translate information between graphical and numerical form SB6b core practical - light intensity and photosynthesis 129 plot a graph from given data BM1.4iii plot and draw appropriate graphs, selecting appropriate scales and axes SB6b core practical - light intensity and photosynthesis 129 plot a graph from given data BM1.4iv extract and interpret information from graphs, charts and tables SB6b core practical - light intensity and photosynthesis 129 exam style questions BM1.4v understand and use inverse proportion – the inverse square law and light intensity in the context of factors affecting photosynthesis SB6b factors that affect photosynthesis 127
B5.1f  explain some of the advantages and disadvantages of asexual and sexual reproduction in a range of organisms SB3a sexual and asexual reproduction 50, 51 B5.1g explain the terms haploid and diploid SB1c specialised cells SB2a mitosis SB3b meiosis 8, 30, 52, B5.1h explain the role of meiotic cell division in halving the chromosome number to form gametes SB3b meiosis 53 B5.1i explain single gene inheritance SB3h inheritance 66, 67 B5.1j predict the results of single gene crosses SB3h inheritance 66, 67 B5.1k describe sex determination in humans using a genetic cross SB3h inheritance 66 B5.1l recall that most phenotypic features are the result of multiple genes rather than single gene inheritance SB3i multiple and missing alleles 68, 69 B5.1m  describe the development of our understanding of genetics SB3f Mendel 62, 63 BM5.1i understand and use direct proportions and simple ratios in genetic crosses SB3h inheritance 66 BM5.1ii understand and use the concept of probability in predicting the outcome of genetic crosses SB3h inheritance 66 worked example BM5.1iii extract and interpret information from charts, graphs and tables SB3h inheritance 66, 67 B5.2 Natural selection and evolution B5.2a state that there is usually extensive genetic variation within a population of a species SB3g alleles SB4b Darwin’s theory 64, 78 although never explicitly stated B5.2b describe the impact of developments in biology on classification systems SB4d classification 82, 83 Artificial and natural classification not mentioned specifically. Impact of developments not actually found B5.2c explain how evolution occurs through the natural selection of variants that have given rise to phenotypes best suited to their environment SB4b Darwin’s theory 78, 79 natural selection due to genetic variation (not mutation) B5.2d describe evolution as a change in the inherited characteristics of a population over time, through a process of natural selection, which may result in the formation of new species SB4b Darwin’s theory 78, 79
B6.2e describe the main steps in the process of genetic engineering SB4g genes in agriculture and medicine 89 (no mention of selection using antibiotic resistance markers) B6.2f  explain some of the possible benefits and risks of using gene technology in modern agriculture SB4g genes in agriculture and medicine SB4h GM and agriculture 88, 90, 91 B6.2g describe and explain some possible biotechnological solutions to the demands of the growing human population SB4h GM and agriculture 90, 91 (not related to population growth) BM6.2i use percentiles and calculate percentage gain and loss of mass SB2b growth in animals 32 BM6.2ii calculate arithmetic means none in this section BM6.2iii use fractions and percentages none in this section BM6.2iv extract and interpret information from charts, graphs and tables SB4h GM & agriculture 91 B6.3 Monitoring and maintaining health B6.3a describe the relationship between health and disease SB5a health & disease 96, 97 B6.3b describe different types of diseases SB5a health & disease 97 B6.3c describe the interactions between different types of disease SB5d pathogens 102, 103 HIV and TB only B6.3d explain how communicable diseases (caused by viruses, bacteria, protists and fungi) are spread in animals and plants SB5e spreading pathogens SB5h plant diseases 104, 105, 110, 111 no numbers B6.3e explain how the spread of communicable diseases may be reduced or prevented in animals and plants Sb5e spreading pathogens SB5g plant defences 104, 105, 108, 109 B6.3f describe a minimum of one common human infection, one plant disease and sexually transmitted infections in humans including HIV/AIDS Sb5d pathogens SB5h plant diseases SB5i physical & chemical barriers 102, 110, 111, 113 B6.3g  describe physical plant defence responses to disease SB5g plant defences 108 B6.3h  describe chemical plant defence responses SB5g plant defences 108, 109 B6.3i  describe different ways plant diseases can be detected and identified, in the lab and in the field SB5h plant diseases 110, 111 B6.3j explain how white blood cells and platelets are adapted to their defence functions in the blood SB8c the circulatory system 167
B6.3k describe the non-specific defence systems of the human body against pathogens SB5j the immune system 114, 115 B6.3l explain the role of the immune system of the human body in defence against disease SB5j the immune system 114, 115 B6.3m  describe how monoclonal antibodies are produced SB5l monoclonal antibodies 120, 121 B6.3n  describe some of the ways in which monoclonal antibodies can be used SB5l monoclonal antibodies 121 B6.3o explain the use of vaccines and medicines in the prevention and treatment of disease SB5j the immune system SB5k antibiotic and core practicals 115, 116, 117, 118 no mention of antivirals. (Antiseptics mentioned in core practical) B6.3p  explain the aseptic techniques used in culturing organisms SB5k core practical antibiotics 118, 119 B6.3q describe the processes of discovery and development of potential new medicines SB5k antibiotics 116, 117 B6.3r recall that many human diseases are caused by the interaction of a number of factors SB5b non communicable diseases SB5c cardiovascular disease SB7f type 2 diabetes 98, 99, 100, 101, 152, 153 B6.3s evaluate some different treatments for cardiovascular disease SB5c cardiovascular disease 101 B6.3t analyse the effect of lifestyle factors on the incidence of diseases at local, national and global levels SB5b non communicable diseases 99 B6.3u describe cancer as the result of changes in cells that lead to uncontrolled growth and division SB2a mitosis 31 B6.3v discuss potential benefits and risks associated with the use of stem cells in medicine SB2d stem cells 37 B6.3w explain some of the possible benefits and risks of using gene technology in medicine SB4g genes in agriculture and medicine 88, 89 B6.3x discuss the potential importance for medicine of our increasing understanding of the human genome SB3j gene mutation 71 Human genome project BM6.3i translate information between graphical and numerical forms SB5b non communicable diseases 99 BM6.3ii construct and interpret frequency tables and diagrams, bar charts and histograms SB5b non communicable diseases SB5c cardiovascular disease 99, 100