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Topic plan · IGCSE Biology 0610 · Topic 4

Biological molecules

The chemical elements and building blocks of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, food tests, and the structure of DNA.

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Unit at a glance

2 lessons, 90 minutes of teaching

Lessons
2, each planned for 45 minutes
Worksheets
2 with answer keys
Quiz questions
16 multiple-choice, assignable in the app
Lab
Biological molecules lab
Scheme of work

The lessons in order

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4.1Large molecules from small ones
Almost everything in a living cell is built from a handful of elements.		Frayer Model6 Q, 19 marks8 MCQtab 1, tab 2
4.1Food tests and the structure of DNA
Each group of biological molecules has its own chemical test, and each test ends in a colour change you can see.		Connect-Extend-Challenge6 Q, 21 marks8 MCQtab 3, tab 4, tab 5

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