Biology

The benefits of studying this syllabus, helps learners to:

• Increase their understanding of the technological world

• To take an informed interest in scientific matters

• Develop an interest in, and care for , the environment

• Better understand the influences and limitations placed on scientific study by society, economy, technology, ethics, the community and the environment.

Candidates study the following topics:

• Characteristics and classification of living organisms

• Organisation of the organism

• Movement in and out of cells

• Biology molecules

• Enzymes

• Plant nutrition

• Human nutrition

• Transport in plants and animals

• Diseases and immunity

• Respiration

• Excretion and response

• Drugs

• Reproduction