GCSE Edexcel Combined Science: Biology
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GCSE Edexcel Combined Science: Biology has 31 topics: Biology: Cell Biology, Key Concepts in Biology, Biology: Organisation and 28 more. Each topic lists its topics in syllabus order. Start with Biology: Cell Biology or jump to the topic you are revising.
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What topics are in GCSE Edexcel Combined Science: Biology?
Cell Structure
- Eukaryotes and prokaryotes
- Animal and plant cells
- Cell specialisation
- Microscopy
Cell Division
- Chromosomes
- Mitosis and the cell cycle
- Stem cells
Transport in Cells
- Diffusion
- Osmosis
- Active transport
Principles of Organisation
- Cells, tissues, organs and systems
Digestion
- The digestive system
- Enzymes
- Required practical: food tests
The Cardiovascular and Respiratory System
- The heart and blood vessels
- Blood
- The lungs
Health and Disease
- Non-communicable disease
- Risk factors
- Cancer
Plant Tissues, Organs and Systems
- Plant tissues
- Transpiration
- Translocation
Communicable Diseases
- Pathogens
- Viral, bacterial, fungal and protist diseases
- Human defence systems
Vaccination and Medicines
- Vaccination
- Antibiotics and painkillers
- Drug development
Plant Disease
- Detecting plant disease
- Plant defence responses
Photosynthesis
- The photosynthesis reaction
- Rate of photosynthesis
- Uses of glucose
Respiration
- Aerobic and anaerobic respiration
- Response to exercise
- Metabolism
The Nervous System
- Structure and function
- Reflex actions
- The brain and the eye
Hormonal Coordination
- The endocrine system
- Control of blood glucose
- Hormones in reproduction
Plant Hormones
- Auxins and tropisms
- Uses of plant hormones
Reproduction
- Sexual and asexual reproduction
- Meiosis
- DNA and the genome
Genetic Inheritance
- Genetic crosses
- Inherited disorders
- Sex determination
Variation and Evolution
- Variation
- Natural selection
- Selective breeding and genetic engineering
Classification
- Classification systems
- Evolutionary trees
Adaptations and Interdependence
- Communities
- Abiotic and biotic factors
- Adaptations
Organisation of an Ecosystem
- Food chains
- Material cycles
- Decomposition
Biodiversity and Human Impact
- Biodiversity
- Land use and deforestation
- Global warming
Atoms, Elements and Compounds
- Elements and compounds
- Mixtures and separation
- The atomic model
Atomic Structure
- Subatomic particles
- Isotopes and relative atomic mass
- Electronic structure
The Periodic Table
- Groups and periods
- Group 1, 7 and 0
- Transition metals
Chemical Bonds
- Ionic bonding
- Covalent bonding
- Metallic bonding
Structure and Properties
- States of matter
- Giant structures
- Simple molecules
Carbon Structures
- Diamond and graphite
- Graphene and fullerenes
- Nanoparticles
Conservation of Mass
- Balanced equations
- Relative formula mass
- Mass changes
Moles
- The mole
- Reacting masses
- Limiting reactants
Concentration and Yield
- Concentration of solutions
- Percentage yield
- Atom economy
Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
- Energy transfer
- Reaction profiles
- Bond energies
Cells and Fuel Cells
- Chemical cells and batteries
- Fuel cells
Rate of Reaction
- Measuring rate
- Factors affecting rate
- Collision theory and catalysts
Reversible Reactions
- Reversible reactions
- Dynamic equilibrium
- Le Chatelier's principle
Hydrocarbons
- Crude oil and alkanes
- Fractional distillation
- Cracking
Alkenes, Alcohols and Acids
- Alkenes
- Alcohols
- Carboxylic acids
Polymers
- Addition polymers
- Condensation polymers
- Natural polymers
Purity and Chromatography
- Pure substances and formulations
- Chromatography
Identifying Substances
- Tests for gases
- Flame tests
- Tests for ions
The Earth's Atmosphere
- Evolution of the atmosphere
- Greenhouse gases
- Climate change
Atmospheric Pollutants
- Carbon monoxide and particulates
- Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
Using the Earth's Resources
- Sustainable development
- Potable water
- Waste water
Life Cycle Assessment
- Life cycle assessment
- Reduce, reuse and recycle
Energy Stores and Systems
- Energy stores
- Kinetic and potential energy
- Specific heat capacity
Conservation and Dissipation
- Conservation of energy
- Power
- Efficiency
National and Global Energy Resources
- Renewable and non-renewable resources
Current, Potential Difference and Resistance
- Circuit symbols
- Charge and current
- Resistors and I-V graphs
Series and Parallel Circuits
- Series circuits
- Parallel circuits
Domestic Uses and Safety
- Mains electricity
- Power and energy transfer
- The National Grid
Static Electricity
- Static charge
- Electric fields
Changes of State and the Particle Model
- Density
- Changes of state
Internal Energy and Energy Transfers
- Internal energy
- Specific latent heat
Particle Model and Pressure
- Gas pressure and temperature
Atoms and Isotopes
- Structure of the atom
- Development of the atomic model
Atoms and Nuclear Radiation
- Radioactive decay
- Nuclear equations
- Half-life
Hazards and Uses of Radiation
- Contamination and irradiation
- Uses in medicine
Forces and Their Interactions
- Scalars and vectors
- Resultant forces
- Work done
Forces and Elasticity
- Hooke's law
- Required practical: springs
Forces and Motion
- Speed and velocity
- Acceleration
- Newton's laws
Momentum
- Momentum
- Conservation of momentum
Permanent and Induced Magnetism
- Magnetic fields
- Magnetic poles
The Motor Effect
- Electromagnets
- Fleming's left-hand rule
- Electric motors
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GCSE Edexcel Combined Science: Biology: common questions
What topics are in GCSE Edexcel Combined Science: Biology?
GCSE Edexcel Combined Science: Biology has 31 topics: Topic 1: Biology: Cell Biology; Topic 1: Key Concepts in Biology; Topic 2: Biology: Organisation; Topic 2: Cells and Control; Topic 3: Biology: Infection and Response; Topic 3: Genetics; Topic 4: Biology: Bioenergetics; Topic 4: Natural Selection and Genetic Modification; Topic 5: Biology: Homeostasis and Response; Topic 5: Health, Disease and the Development of Medicines; Topic 6: Biology: Inheritance, Variation and Evolution; Topic 6: Plant Structures and their Functions; Topic 7: Animal Coordination, Control and Homeostasis; Topic 7: Biology: Ecology; Topic 8: Chemistry: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table; Topic 8: Exchange and Transport in Animals; Topic 9: Chemistry: Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter; Topic 9: Ecosystems and Material Cycles; Topic 10: Chemistry: Quantitative Chemistry; Topic 12: Chemistry: Energy Changes; Topic 13: Chemistry: The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change; Topic 14: Chemistry: Organic Chemistry; Topic 15: Chemistry: Chemical Analysis; Topic 16: Chemistry: Chemistry of the Atmosphere; Topic 17: Chemistry: Using Resources; Topic 18: Physics: Energy; Topic 19: Physics: Electricity; Topic 20: Physics: Particle Model of Matter; Topic 21: Physics: Atomic Structure; Topic 22: Physics: Forces; Topic 24: Physics: Magnetism and Electromagnetism.
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