Leaving Cert Biology Notes
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Unifying Strand: Nature of Science
1 topicStrand 1: Organisation of Life
8 topics1.1 Characteristics of LifeIllustrated explanations, key terms and self-check questions.1.1 Viruses, Classification and the Domains of LifeIllustrated explanations, key terms and self-check questions.1.2 Chemicals of Life: BiomoleculesIllustrated explanations.1.2 DNA, RNA and the Genetic CodeIllustrated explanations.1.2 Transfer MoleculesIllustrated explanations.1.3 Unit of Life: CellsIllustrated explanations, key terms and self-check questions.1.4 Information of Life: Genetic InheritanceIllustrated explanations, key terms and self-check questions.1.5 Origins of Life: EvolutionIllustrated explanations, key terms and self-check questions.
Strand 2: Structures and Processes of Life
19 topics2.1 EnzymesIllustrated explanations.2.2 PhotosynthesisIllustrated explanations, key terms and self-check questions.2.2 RespirationIllustrated explanations, key terms and self-check questions.2.3 Cell Division and CancerIllustrated explanations.2.3 DNA Replication, Protein Synthesis, and MutationsIllustrated explanations.2.4 Plant ResponsesIllustrated explanations, key terms and self-check questions.2.4 The Musculoskeletal SystemIllustrated explanations, key terms and self-check questions.2.4 The Nervous SystemIllustrated explanations, key terms and self-check questions.2.4 The Endocrine SystemIllustrated explanations.2.4 HomeostasisIllustrated explanations.2.4 ImmunityIllustrated explanations, key terms and self-check questions.2.5 Reproduction: HumanIllustrated explanations, key terms and self-check questions.2.5 Reproduction: PlantIllustrated explanations, key terms and self-check questions.2.6 Transport Across MembranesIllustrated explanations, key terms and self-check questions.2.6 The Urinary SystemIllustrated explanations, key terms and self-check questions.2.6 The Digestive SystemIllustrated explanations, key terms and self-check questions.2.6 The Breathing SystemIllustrated explanations, key terms and self-check questions.2.6 The Circulatory System and BloodIllustrated explanations, key terms and self-check questions.2.6 Plant Structure and TransportIllustrated explanations, key terms and self-check questions.
Strand 3: Interactions of Life
5 topicsPractical work
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