Free energy changes in biochemical systems.
The central role of the ATP cycle in cellular metabolism.
The reactions of glycolysis.
Oxidation of fatty acids.
The formation of acetyl CoA from pyruvate.
Oxidation of acetylCoA by the citric acid cycle.
The reoxidation of NADH by the mitochondrial electron transport system.
Oxidative phosphorylation via chemiosmosis in the mitochondrion.
The role of the citric acid cycle as a provider of biosynthetic intermediates and links with amino acid synthesis and degradation.
Photosynthesis and the structure of chloroplasts in C3 and C4 plants.
Reduction of carbon dioxide to carbohydrate.
Problem_solving |
Practical classes will provide opportunities to develop problem solving skills. |
Communication |
Attendance at lectures, presentation of practical work and written examinations will provide opportunities to develop written and listening skills. |
Improving own Learning and Performance |
Attendance at lectures and practicals, working to deadlines for practicals and preparation for examinations will require the development of self management strategies and personal action plans. |
Team work |
Practicals will require some degree of teamwork. |
Application of Number |
The practicals classes will provide opportunity to develop skills in use of equations and calculations. |
Subject Specific Skills |
Subject specific concepts relating to cell biology will be developed.
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