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Edexcel GCSE Combined Science (1SC0) — Biology — Foundation | KnowledgeSet

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Edexcel GCSE Combined Science (1SC0) — Biology — Foundation

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Edexcel GCSE Combined Science (1SC0) — Biology — Foundation

Browse the **Foundation-tier biology content** within Edexcel GCSE Combined Science. Use the course and tier confirmed by your school.

1.1Sub-cellular structures

1.2Cell specialisation

1.3Microscopy and cell structure

1.4Number, size and scale

1.5Quantitative units in cells

1.6Microscopy practical

1.7Enzyme action

1.8Enzyme denaturation

1.9Factors affecting enzyme activity

1.10Enzyme activity and pH practical

1.11Enzyme rate calculations

1.12Enzymes in digestion and synthesis

1.15Transport across cell membranes

1.16Osmosis practical

1.17Osmosis percentage change calculations

2.1Cell cycle and mitosis

2.2Functions of mitosis

2.3Products of mitosis

3.4DNA structure

3.5Genome and genes

3.6DNA extraction practical

4.2Evolution by natural selection

4.3Antibiotic resistance and natural selection

4.4Fossil evidence for human evolution

5.1Definition of health

5.2Communicable and non-communicable diseases

5.3Disease interactions and susceptibility

6.1Photosynthetic organisms and biomass

6.2Photosynthesis reaction

6.3Limiting factors of photosynthesis

6.5Photosynthesis light intensity practical

7.1Endocrine glands and hormones

7.4Menstrual cycle stages

7.6Hormonal contraception

7.7Contraceptive methods

8.1Transport of substances in organisms

8.2Exchange surfaces and transport systems

8.3Alveoli adaptations for gas exchange

9.1Levels of organisation in ecosystems

9.2Abiotic and biotic factors

9.3Interdependence in communities

9.4Parasitism and mutualism

2.5Growth in animals and plants

2.6Cell differentiation

2.7Percentile growth charts

2.8Stem cells and meristems

2.9Stem cells in medicine

2.13Structure of neurones and synapses

2.14Reflex arcs

3.12Alleles and inherited variation

3.13Key genetics terms

3.14Monohybrid inheritance

3.15Sex determination

3.16Monohybrid inheritance calculations

3.19Polygenic inheritance

3.20Causes of variation

3.21Human Genome Project

3.22Genetic variation in populations

3.23Effects of genetic mutations on phenotype

Stone tools and human evolution

4.7Three domains classification

4.8Selective breeding

4.10Genetic engineering

4.14Benefits and risks of genetic engineering and selective breeding

Pathogens

5.5Common infections

5.6Transmission and prevention of disease

5.8Sexually transmitted infections

5.12Human physical and chemical defences

5.13Specific immune response

5.14Immunisation

5.16Antibiotics and bacterial infections

5.20Drug development stages

5.23Causes of non-communicable diseases

5.24Lifestyle factors and non-communicable disease

5.25Treatments for cardiovascular disease

6.7Root hair cell adaptations

6.8Xylem and phloem adaptations

6.9Transpiration

6.10Translocation

6.12Environmental factors and water uptake

6.13Transpiration rate calculations

7.13Insulin and blood glucose control

7.15Type 1 diabetes

7.16Type 2 diabetes

7.17Obesity and type 2 diabetes

Blood components and functions

8.7Blood vessel structure and function

8.8Heart and circulatory system

8.9Cellular respiration

8.10Aerobic and anaerobic respiration

8.11Respiration rate practical

8.12Cardiac output calculations

9.5Fieldwork techniques practical

9.6Estimating population size

9.9Human impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity

9.10Importance of biodiversity and conservation

9.12Cycling of materials in ecosystems

9.13The carbon cycle

9.14The water cycle and potable water

9.15The nitrogen cycle and fertilisers