Biology

0L Cie BIOLOGY past papers
0610/ (0970 9-1 Syllabus)

Objectives :

Topics &Main Subtopics :

Characteristics of living organisms
Movement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion, nutrition
Organisation of the organism
Cell structure and functions, specialized cells and their functions, levels of organization (cells, tissues, organs, systems)
Movement in and out of cells
Diffusion, osmosis, active transport, importance in living organisms
Biological molecules
Elements in carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, structure of large molecules, food tests, enzyme structure and function, factors affecting enzyme activity
Plant nutrition
Photosynthesis (word and symbol equations), leaf adaptations, factors affecting rate, uses of glucose, mineral requirements (nitrate, magnesium)
Animal nutrition
Balanced diet, deficiency diseases(Vitamin-D, Calcium and Vitamin-C), human digestive system, ingestion, digestion, absorption, assimilation, egestion, enzymes in digestion
Transport in plants
Xylem and phloem structure and function, water uptake, transpiration and transpiration pull, factors affecting transpiration
Transport in animals
Circulatory system (heart, blood vessels), blood composition (red cells, white cells, plasma, platelets), immune system (phagocytes, lymphocytes, antibodies)
Diseases and immunity
Pathogens, Chemical and Mechanical barriers, immune response, vaccination, antibiotics and their effects
Gas exchange in humans
Respiratory system structure, mechanism of breathing, composition of inhaled and exhaled air, effect of exercise
Respiration
Aerobic and anaerobic respiration, equations, energy release, differences between respiration types
Excretion in humans
Metabolic waste products (CO₂, urea), kidney structure and function, urine formation, osmoregulation(related to homeostasis)
Coordination and response
Nervous system (neurons, reflexes), synapses, endocrine system and hormones, homeostasis (blood sugar, temperature, water), tropic responses (phototropism, geotropism)
Drugs
Drug definition and types, medicinal drug use, misuse of drugs, MRSA
Reproduction(In humans & Plants)
Asexual and sexual reproduction, flowering plant reproduction, pollination and fertilisation, seed and fruit formation, germination, human reproductive system, menstrual cycle, pregnancy and birth, contraception
Inheritance
Chromosomes, genes, alleles, mitosis, meiosis, monohybrid crosses, genetic diagrams, family pedigrees, genetic disorders, sex determination
Variation and selection
Continuous and discontinuous variation, natural and artificial selection, antibiotic resistance
Organisms and Their Environment
Food chains and food webs, trophic levels, pyramids of number and biomass, energy transfer, energy efficiency, ecosystems and population
Human influences on ecosystems
Pollution (air, water, land), global warming, eutrophication, deforestation, conservation, sustainable use of resources
Biotechnology and genetic modification
Microorganisms in food production (yoghurt, brewing), principles of genetic engineering, insulin production, GM crops (advantages and concerns)

Papers Overview:

Paper 2: Multiple Choice (Extended)

Duration: 45 minutes
Marks: 40
Weight: 30%

Paper 4: Theory (Extended)

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Marks: 80
Weight: 50%

Paper 6: Alternative to Practical

Duration: 1 hour
Marks: 40
Weight: 20%

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