Pearson Edexcel IAL – P2: Pure Mathematics 2 (WMA12/01) – Samir Sha’lan

This course includes a consideration of molecules that are
important in biology –including water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and
nucleic acids, providing a basis for many areas of biology. This leads to the
relevance of diet to health and the cardiovascular system in particular. The
unit includes cell membrane transport processes, such as diffusion and active
transport, proteins, enzymes and protein synthesis. This unit also includes an
understanding of the genetic code and how mutations can result in disorders.
Students will also consider techniques for genetic screening and the associated
ethical and social issues.