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ZIMSEC A-Level Biology

7Energetics

Energetics in ZIMSEC A-Level Biology: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 5 (competency matrix 8.6).

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Lessons

  • Energy in living organisms and ATP

    35 min

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  • Chloroplast structure and photosynthetic pigments

    40 min

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  • Limiting factors and photosynthesis investigations

    45 min

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  • The Calvin cycle and C4 plants

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  • The light-dependent stage of photosynthesis

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  • Anaerobic respiration: lactate and ethanol fermentation

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  • Glycolysis, the link reaction and the Krebs cycle

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  • Oxidative phosphorylation and the mitochondrion

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  • Respiratory substrates, RQ and respirometers

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Energetics: sample question

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What is formed when one molecule of carbon dioxide combines with one molecule of RuBP?

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