GCSE Biology

Biology Topics

GCSE Biology topic pages will be added here. Start with the main areas: cells, organisation, infection, bioenergetics, homeostasis, inheritance, variation, evolution and ecology.

Cell Biology

Cell structure, microscopy, specialised cells, cell division, stem cells and transport in cells.

Organisation

Tissues, organs, organ systems, digestion, enzymes, the heart, blood vessels and plant tissues.

Infection and Response

Pathogens, disease, human defence systems, vaccination, antibiotics and drug development.

Bioenergetics

Photosynthesis, respiration, exercise, metabolism and factors affecting reaction rates in cells.

Homeostasis and Response

Nervous control, hormones, blood glucose, thermoregulation, the kidneys and plant hormones.

Inheritance and Variation

DNA, genes, chromosomes, reproduction, meiosis, genetic diagrams, mutations and inherited disorders.

Evolution

Natural selection, selective breeding, genetic engineering, classification, fossils and extinction.

Ecology

Ecosystems, communities, food chains, biodiversity, human impact, sampling and nutrient cycles.