BTEC Level 3 Applied Science – Unit 10: Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways | 36-P Workbook

BTEC Level 3 Applied Science – Unit 10: Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways | 36-Page Editable Student Workbook

A detailed 36-page editable student workbook designed to support teaching and learning for BTEC Level 3 Applied Science – Unit 10: Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways.

The resource covers all three learning aims and combines key biological theory with practical investigation support, structured activities and clear visual explanations.

LEARNING AIM A – BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

Students explore:

• Structure and properties of water
• Cohesion and the cohesion-tension mechanism
• Monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides
• Carbohydrate structure and function
• Benedict’s test and iodine test
• Protein structure
• Primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure
• DNA and nucleic acids
• The DNA double helix
• Lipids
• Esterification
• Biochemical disruption and disease

Applied examples include:

• Porphyria
• Lactose intolerance
• Diabetes
• Cystic fibrosis
• Carcinogens
• Plant growth regulators

LEARNING AIM B – CELLULAR RESPIRATION

Students are supported with the complete aerobic respiration pathway, including:

• Glycolysis
• Link reaction
• Krebs cycle
• Electron transport chain
• ATP production
• Location and products of each stage
• Aerobic and anaerobic respiration
• Lactic acid
• Ethanol fermentation
• Oxygen debt
• Bicarbonate buffering
• Effects of exercise on respiration
• Factors that disrupt respiration

A fillable practical investigation template is included to support respiration practical work.

LEARNING AIM C – PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Students explore:

• Light-dependent reactions
• Calvin cycle
• Chloroplast structure
• Photosynthetic pigments
• Limiting factors
• Light intensity
• Carbon dioxide concentration
• Temperature
• Factors affecting photosynthesis

Clear diagrams support understanding of both the light-dependent stage and Calvin cycle.

A second fillable practical investigation template is included to support photosynthesis practical work.

FILE FORMAT

Editable Microsoft Word document – approximately 36 pages.

Teachers can adapt activities, add school or college branding, provide additional scaffolding and personalise the workbook to suit different learners.

QUALIFICATION

BTEC Level 3 National Applied Science
Unit 10: Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways

PLEASE NOTE

This is an independently created educational resource and is not produced, endorsed or approved by the awarding organisation.

Teachers should use this workbook alongside the current official specification, assessment guidance and centre procedures.