OCR A-level Biology A

What is included

What this course covers

• Topic 1 — Development of practical skills in biology

  • 1.1 – Practical skills assessed in a written examination
  • 1.2 – Practical skills assessed in the practical endorsement

• Topic 2 — Foundations in biology

  • 2.1 – Cell structure
  • 2.2 – Biological molecules
  • 2.3 – Nucleotides and nucleic acids
  • 2.4 – Enzymes
  • 2.5 – Biological membranes
  • 2.6 – Cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation

• Topic 3 — Exchange and transport

  • 3.1 – Exchange surfaces
  • 3.2 – Transport in animals
  • 3.3 – Transport in plants

• Topic 4 — Biodiversity, evolution and disease

  • 4.1 – Communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system
  • 4.2 – Biodiversity

• Topic 5 — Communication, homeostasis and energy

  • 5.1 – Communication and homeostasis
  • 5.2 – Energy for biological processes

• Topic 6 — Genetics, evolution and ecosystems

  • 6.1 – Genetics and evolution
  • 6.2 – Cloning and biotechnology
  • 6.3 – Ecosystems

Ready to start studying?

Create a free account to unlock this course. No card required.