Biology is the study of living organisms (animals, plant, fungi and micro-organisms) and their interactions with each other and the environment. We study the natural world to improve our lives and create a sustainable world for future generations.
The key areas you need to revise are:
Identify cell types, their functions and understand cellular respiration. You need to be able to describe the growth of cells through mitosis and meiotic cell division.
As well as the complex human circulatory system, you need to understand the transport system in plants and within cells.
You will learn about certain diseases, their cures and preventative measures including HIV/AIDS.
Biology topics
Describe the role of hormones such as adrenaline in the body. Practice drawing the structure of the nervous system and receptive organs.
Outline the process of photosynthesis and explain the effect of factors such as light and temperature on the rate of photosynthesis.
Keep track of key definitions such as biodiversity plus how various factors can affect a habitat. You also need to be aware of environmental processes such as the carbon cycle
This section focuses on DNA and the process of cell division. You also need to work on genetic diagrams to understand how genetic disorders are inherited.