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Combined Science
Edexcel GCSE Combined Science
Paper 1

Edexcel GCSE Combined Science · 1SC0

Edexcel GCSE Combined Science Paper 1

Biology 1

Length: 1 hour 10 minutes
Marks: 60
Weighting: 16⅔% of the GCSE

From the Edexcel specification (opens in a new tab), Issue 6, PDF page 8.

1 section · 35 revision notes

What’s on Paper 1

Biology

Key Concepts in Biology · Cells and Control · Genetics · Natural Selection and Genetic Modification · Health, Disease and Medicines · Plant Structures and Functions · Animal Coordination, Control and Homeostasis · Exchange and Transport in Animals · Ecosystems and Material Cycles35 notes

Topic 1 Key Concepts in Biology

Cells and Microscopy 2 notes
- Cell Structures and Specialised Cells Free

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Microscopy, Scale and Investigating Cells Free

Transport in Cells Pro

Topic 2 Cells and Control

Cell Division and Growth 3 notes
The Nervous System Pro

Topic 3 Genetics

Reproduction and DNA Pro
Inheritance 2 notes
- Alleles and inheritance patterns Pro
- Polygenic features and phenotypic variation Pro
Human Genome Project and Variation Pro

Topic 4 Natural Selection and Genetic Modification

Evolution and Classification 3 notes
Selective Breeding and Genetic Engineering Pro

Topic 5 Health, Disease and Medicines

Health and Communicable Diseases Pro
Immune System and Defences Pro
Medicines and Non-Communicable Diseases 2 notes
- Developing New Medicines Pro
- Non-Communicable Diseases: Risk Factors and Treatments Pro

Topic 6 Plant Structures and Functions

Photosynthesis Pro
Transport and Water Uptake in Plants Pro

Topic 7 Animal Coordination, Control and Homeostasis

Hormones and Metabolic Rate Pro
Menstrual Cycle and Assisted Reproductive Technology 2 notes
- The Menstrual Cycle and Hormonal Regulation Pro
- Controlling Fertility: Contraception and Assisted Reproduction Pro
Homeostasis and Blood Glucose Pro

Topic 8 Exchange and Transport in Animals

Transport and Exchange Surfaces Pro
Blood and the Circulatory System Pro
Respiration Pro

Topic 9 Ecosystems and Material Cycles

Ecosystems and Interdependence 2 notes
- Ecosystem Organisation and Interdependence Pro
- Ecological Fieldwork and Population Estimates Pro
Human Impact and Biodiversity Pro
Material Cycles 3 notes

Biology overview