Cambridge OCR
Level 3
QN: 601/4261/3
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Cambridge OCR Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Biology A
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Cambridge OCR. Classified as a GCE AS Level. Total guided learning hours: 180 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Cambridge OCR
Syllabus Units
2 Units
Guided Hours
180 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
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Cambridge OCR Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Biology A
Cambridge OCR Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Biology A - Core Content
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Compare the detailed structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, identifying key organelles and their functions.
- Describe the structure and properties of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, relating their molecular architecture to biological roles.
- Explain enzyme action using the induced-fit model, and evaluate the effects of temperature, pH, and inhibitors on reaction rates.
- Analyse the fluid mosaic model of membrane structure, linking phospholipid and protein components to selective permeability and transport mechanisms.
- Interpret experimental data from biochemical tests (e.g., Benedict's test, biuret test) to identify unknown biological molecules.
- Apply understanding of cell transport to explain processes such as osmosis, active transport, and endocytosis in physiological contexts.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/4261/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Cambridge OCR
- Qualification Type
- GCE AS Level
- Operational Start
- Sept 2015