Biology · Combined Science Higher
Bioenergetics
Spec 4.4Paper 12 required practicals7 subtopics
Subtopics
1
Photosynthesis
Describe photosynthesis — what it is, where it happens and what the equation means.
2
Rate of Photosynthesis
Explain what limits the rate of photosynthesis and how to investigate it.
3
Uses of Glucose from Photosynthesis
Describe how plants use the glucose produced by photosynthesis.
4
Aerobic Respiration
Describe aerobic respiration — what it is, where it happens and what it produces.
5
Anaerobic Respiration
Describe anaerobic respiration in animals and yeast and explain its uses.
6
Response to Exercise
Describe how the body responds during and after exercise, including oxygen debt.
7
Metabolism
Define metabolism and describe the key metabolic reactions in living organisms.
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Light intensity vs rate of photosynthesis graphs
Metabolism and metabolic rate
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