Biology (Single Science) - CCEA

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What can we learn about cells and their structure from examining them in very fine detail?

Plants and animals consist of different types of cell that work together. What structures do animal and plant cells have in common?

Diffusion is the random movement of a substance from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration.

Green plants absorb light in their leaves and convert it to energy by photosynthesis.

Food provides energy and nutrients. Why do the different components of our diet have various sources and functions?

Enzymes are proteins that act as biological catalysts, meaning they speed up reactions without being used up.

How is the human respiratory system adapted to allow air to pass in and out of the body, and for efficient gas exchange to happen?

The brain and spinal cord form the central nervous system (CNS). How does the CNS control and coordinate responses between receptors and effectors?

Find out how hormones play an important role in maintaining a constant state within the internal environment of the body in response to changes both inside and out.

The distribution of organisms in a habitat may be affected by physical factors, such as temperature and light.

The Sun is the original source of energy for almost all organisms on the Earth. The way energy passes through an ecosystem is described as energy flow.

Within an ecosystem, why are nutrients (such as carbon or nitrogen) continually recycled?

What are the consequences of global warming and how can its effects be reduced?

Nitrogen gas makes up 78% of Earth’s atmosphere and is an essential component in amino acids and proteins.

Osmosis is the diffusion of water molecules from a dilute solution to a more concentrated solution across a selectively permeable membrane.

Blood is pumped away from the heart at high pressure in arteries, and returns to the heart at low pressure in veins.

Sexual reproduction involves the joining of two sex cells (gametes) – the sperm (male gamete) and the egg/ovum (female gamete).

Chromosomes are made from DNA. Genes are short sections of DNA. DNA carries genetic code that determines characteristics of a living organism.

All cells have a cell cycle, where they grow, copy their DNA, and spilt into new cells during cell division. What are the two types of cell division?

Genetic diagrams show how characteristics are inherited. Alleles can be recessive, dominant or codominant genes.

Sex is controlled in humans by the X and Y chromosomes. Genetic screening involves testing people for the presence of genetic abnormality.

Genetic engineering is a process that modifies the genome of an organism to introduce desirable characteristics.

Organisms of the same species vary in many ways. There are two types – continuous and discontinuous. Natural selection explains how evolution occurs.

A communicable disease (usually caused by a microorganism such as bacteria, virus or fungus) can be passed from one organism to another.

Aseptic techniques are used when working with bacteria and fungi.

The body has adapted defence mechanisms to protect itself against the entry of microorganisms.

A non-communicable disease is not passed from one organism to another. They are not infectious.

Before planning an investigation you need to identify the variables.

It is essential to learn the relevant practical skills in order to carry out experiments.

Find out how you can analyse, interpret and critically evaluate a range of experimental data.

A conclusion is a judgement reached at the end of an investigation using data and/or observations gathered.