A-Level Biology Specification

OCR A H420

Section PAG: Practical Endorsement

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#PAG1

Microscopy

Using a light microscope to study mitosis

#PAG2

Dissection

Dissection of the mammalian heart

#PAG3

Sampling techniques

The calculation of species diversity

#PAG4

Rates of enzyme controlled reactions

The effect of substrate concentration on the rate of an enzyme controlled reaction

#PAG5

Colorimeter or potometer

The effect of temperature on membrane permeability

#PAG6

Chromatography OR electrophoresis

Identification of the amino acids in a protein using paper chromatography

#PAG7

Microbiological techniques

The effect of antibiotics on bacterial growth

#PAG8

Transport in and out of cells

An investigation into the water potential of potato

#PAG9

Qualitative testing

Qualitative testing for biological molecules – proteins

#PAG10

Investigation using a data logger OR computer modelling

Investigating DNA structure using RasMol

#PAG11

Investigation into the measurement of plant or animal responses

Investigation into the effect of exercise on pulse rate

#PAG12

Research skills

Investigation into the respiration rate of Saccharomyces cerevisiae