IGCSE

Contents for IGCSE Biology Examinations
SECTION I – CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

1. Characteristics of living
Organisms
2. Classification and diversity
of living organisms
2.1 Concept and use of a
classificatory system
2.2 Adaptations of organisms to
their environment, to be
illustrated by examples
wherever possible
3. Simple keys
SECTION II – ORGANISATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM
1. Cell structure and
Organisation
2. Levels of organisation
3. Size of specimens
4. Movement in and out of
cells
4.1 Diffusion
4.2 Active Transport
4.3 Osmosis
5. Enzymes
6. Nutrition
6.1 Nutrients
6.2 Plant nutrition
6.2.1 Photosynthesis
6.2.2 Leaf structure
6.2.3 Mineral requirements
6.3 Animal nutrition
6.3.1 Diet
6.3.1.1 Food supply
6.3.2 Human alimentary canal
6.3.3 Mechanical and physical
Digestión
6.3.4 Chemical digestión
6.3.5 Absorption
6.3.6 Assimilation