SACE Biology Stage 2 Notes

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1. DNA structure, base pairing and semi-conservative replicationTopic 1 · Topic 1: DNA and proteins

   DNA structure and replication

2. From gene to polypeptide: transcription, translation and the genetic codeTopic 1 · Topic 1: DNA and proteins

   Genes, transcription and translation

3. Protein structure levels, enzyme specificity and factors affecting enzyme activityTopic 1 · Topic 1: DNA and proteins

   Protein structure and enzymes

4. Gene expression, epigenetics and the effects of mutationsTopic 1 · Topic 1: DNA and proteins

   Gene expression, epigenetics and mutations

5. PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA profiling and gene technologies (CRISPR, transgenic organisms)Topic 1 · Topic 1: DNA and proteins

   PCR, electrophoresis, DNA profiling and biotechnology

6. Fluid mosaic membrane, prokaryotes vs eukaryotes and organelle structure and functionTopic 2 · Topic 2: Cells as the basis of life

   Cell membrane and organelles

7. Photosynthesis, aerobic respiration, fermentation and ATPTopic 2 · Topic 2: Cells as the basis of life

   Energy transformations

8. Diffusion, osmosis, active transport, SA:V ratio and transport proteinsTopic 2 · Topic 2: Cells as the basis of life

   Movement across membranes

9. Metabolic pathways, internal membranes and chemicals that interfere with metabolismTopic 2 · Topic 2: Cells as the basis of life

   Cell metabolism and internal membranes

10. Binary fission, mitosis, meiosis, the cell cycle and its regulation, and cell cultureTopic 2 · Topic 2: Cells as the basis of life

    Cell division and the cell cycle

11. Tolerance limits, homeostasis and the stimulus-response negative feedback modelTopic 3 · Topic 3: Homeostasis

    Tolerance limits and the stimulus-response model

12. Neurons, nerve pathways, synapses, neurotransmitters and reflex arcsTopic 3 · Topic 3: Homeostasis

    The nervous system

13. Hormones: insulin and glucagon, thyroxine and TSH, ADH and adrenalineTopic 3 · Topic 3: Homeostasis

    The endocrine system

14. Thermoregulation, osmoregulation, blood glucose and blood CO2 control by nervous and endocrine systemsTopic 3 · Topic 3: Homeostasis

    Integrated homeostatic control

15. Origin of cells, endosymbiosis and comparative genomics as evidence for evolutionTopic 4 · Topic 4: Evolution

    Origin of life and evidence for evolution

16. Defining species and pre-zygotic and post-zygotic isolating mechanismsTopic 4 · Topic 4: Evolution

    Species and isolating mechanisms

17. Mutation, gene pools, natural selection, gene flow and genetic driftTopic 4 · Topic 4: Evolution

    Gene pools, natural selection and genetic drift

18. Allopatric speciation, adaptive radiation, convergent evolution, succession and extinction riskTopic 4 · Topic 4: Evolution

    Speciation, succession and biodiversity

19. Deconstructing problems: hypotheses, variables, controls and ethical considerationsScience Inquiry Skills · Science Inquiry Skills

    Designing investigations and variables

20. Analysing data, errors, reliability, accuracy, validity and justified conclusionsScience Inquiry Skills · Science Inquiry Skills

    Analysing and evaluating data