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| 1 |
Cells and Microscopy |
Cell structure, specialized cells, magnification, and microscopy techniques |
| 2 |
Enzymes and Biological Molecules |
Enzyme structure and function, factors affecting enzyme activity, carbohydrates, proteins |
| 3 |
Respiration and Photosynthesis |
Aerobic vs. anaerobic respiration, the process of photosynthesis, limiting factors |
| 4 |
Transport in Cells |
Diffusion, osmosis, and active transport |
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| 5 |
Cell Division |
Mitosis, the cell cycle, and stem cells |
| 6 |
The Nervous System |
Reflex arcs, synapses, and the structure of the nervous system |
| 7 |
Inheritance and Genetics |
Mendelian genetics, Punnett squares, inheritance patterns, and genetic disorders |
| 8 |
Evolution and Natural Selection |
Theory of evolution, adaptation, and evidence for evolution |
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| 9 |
Health, Disease, and Immunity |
Non-communicable and communicable diseases, vaccination, and immune response |
| 10 |
Ecosystems and the Environment |
Food chains, biodiversity, and human impacts on the environment |
| 11 |
Homeostasis and Control |
Thermoregulation, osmoregulation, and glucose control |
| 12 |
Practical Skills and Data Analysis |
Review required practicals, graph interpretation, and evaluating methods |
