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Grade 12

14 concepts across 1 subject. Codes follow the ministry's own expectation numbers; where a course is broken into bites (chapter.bite), each bite names the expectations it covers.

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Biology (SBI4U)

The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12: Science, 2008 · 14 concepts
Strand A

Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration

Investigation skills and careers.

1
  1. A1.1
    Investigation and analysis
    Plan investigations, use lab techniques and analyse biological data.
    lab notebook
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Strand B

Biochemistry

Biological molecules, enzymes and membranes.

3
  1. B1.1
    Biological macromolecules
    Describe the structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.
    molecule builder
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  2. B1.2
    Enzymes
    Explain enzyme action and the factors that affect it.
    After B1.1function grapher
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  3. B1.3
    Membranes and transport
    Describe membrane structure and passive and active transport.
    After B1.1diagram
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Strand C

Metabolic Processes

Cellular respiration and photosynthesis.

2
  1. C1.1
    Cellular respiration
    Describe glycolysis, the Krebs cycle and the electron transport chain, and ATP yield.
    After B1.2diagram
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  2. C1.2
    Photosynthesis
    Describe the light reactions and the Calvin cycle and factors that affect the rate.
    After C1.1diagram
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Strand D

Molecular Genetics

DNA, protein synthesis and biotechnology.

3
  1. D1.1
    DNA structure and replication
    Explain DNA structure and how it is replicated.
    After B1.1diagram
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  2. D1.2
    Protein synthesis
    Describe transcription, translation and mutations.
    After D1.1diagram
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  3. D1.3
    Biotechnology
    Explain recombinant DNA, PCR and gel electrophoresis and evaluate their uses.
    After D1.2reflection
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Strand E

Homeostasis

Nervous, endocrine and excretory systems.

3
  1. E1.1
    Feedback and the nervous system
    Describe homeostasis, neurons and the nervous system.
    diagram
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  2. E1.2
    Endocrine system
    Explain hormonal regulation, including blood sugar and stress responses.
    After E1.1diagram
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  3. E1.3
    Excretion and water balance
    Describe kidney function and regulation of water and solutes.
    After E1.1diagram
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Strand F

Population Dynamics

Population growth and human impact.

2
  1. F1.1
    Population growth models
    Analyse exponential and logistic growth and carrying capacity.
    function grapher
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  2. F1.2
    Human population and sustainability
    Evaluate the effects of human population growth on ecosystems.
    After F1.1reflection
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