National 5 Biology (C807 75)
Every topic with its Qualifications Scotland (SQA) National 5 reference, and free notes and tools to revise it.
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| Topic | Spec | Notes and tools | How sure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell biology | Cell biology: 1 Cell structure, 2 Transport across cell membranes; Multicellular organisms: 1 Producing new cells | Cell structure and microscopyDiffusion, osmosis and active transportThe cell cycle, mitosis and stem cells | |
| Organisation: tissues, organs, digestion and circulation | Cell biology: 4 Proteins; Multicellular organisms: 5 Transport systems, 7 Absorption of materials | Enzymes and digestionFood tests and the enzyme activity practical | |
| Infection and response | Multicellular organisms: 6 Transport systems in animals (blood and pathogens) | Defences, the immune system and vaccinationPathogens and how disease spreads | |
| Bioenergetics: photosynthesis and respiration | Cell biology: 6 Respiration; Life on Earth: 3 Photosynthesis | Photosynthesis and limiting factors | |
| Homeostasis and response | Multicellular organisms: 2 Control and communication | Homeostasis, the nervous system and reflexes | |
| Inheritance, variation and evolution | Cell biology: 3 DNA and the production of proteins, 5 Genetic engineering; Multicellular organisms: 3 Reproduction, 4 Variation and inheritance; Life on Earth: 6 Evolution of species | Genetic crosses, family trees and sex determinationReproduction, meiosis and DNA | |
| Ecology | Life on Earth: 1 Ecosystems, 2 Distribution of organisms, 4 Energy in ecosystems, 5 Food production | Sampling with quadrats, transects and capture-recapture |
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