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Edexcel GCSE Combined Science

Edexcel GCSE Combined Science (1SC0) is worth two GCSEs and tests biology in two of its six papers, each 1 hour 10 minutes and 60 marks. Here are all 9 topics and 6 core practicals, with free revision notes, exam questions with mark schemes, flashcards and mind maps. Triple-only content is left out for you.

Biology (Triple)Combined Science

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Revision notesShort notes for every spec point, with diagrams119 notesExam questionsExam-style questions with mark schemes174 questionsFlashcardsFlip, mark and practise what you don't know380 cardsMind mapsEach topic on one page9 mind mapsTopic testsPrintable tests with the mark scheme9 printable testsPracticalsMethod, variables and safety for each one6 practicals

Topics

Biology Paper 1

1 hour 10 minutes · 60 marks
  1. 1Key concepts in biologyCell structure and specialised cells · Microscopy and measuring cells · Enzyme action and activity · Biological catalysts, food tests and energy in food · Transport in cellsExamined on both papers5 subtopics
  2. 2Cells and controlMitosis and cancer · Growth, differentiation and stem cells · Neurones and reflexes3 subtopics
  3. 3GeneticsReproduction and meiosis · DNA and the genome · Inheritance · Variation, mutations and the Human Genome Project4 subtopics
  4. 4Natural selection and genetic modificationDarwin, natural selection and antibiotic resistance · Evidence for evolution and classification · Selective breeding and tissue culture · Genetic engineering · Agriculture and evaluating biotechnology5 subtopics
  5. 5Health, disease and the development of medicinesHealth and disease · Pathogens and infections · Human defences and immunity · Antibiotics, culturing microorganisms and new medicines · Non-communicable diseases5 subtopics

Biology Paper 2

1 hour 10 minutes · 60 marks
  1. 6Plant structures and their functionsPhotosynthesis and limiting factors · Transport in plants · Leaves, water uptake and extreme environments3 subtopics
  2. 7Animal coordination, control and homeostasisHormones and the endocrine system · The menstrual cycle and fertility control · Homeostasis and temperature control · Blood glucose and diabetes4 subtopics
  3. 8Exchange and transport in animalsTransport and exchange surfaces · Blood and blood vessels · The heart and circulation · Respiration4 subtopics
  4. 9Ecosystems and material cyclesCommunities and interdependence · Fieldwork and sampling · Human impacts, biodiversity and food security · Material cycles4 subtopics

What the labels mean

Triple only
Only in Triple Biology. Combined Science students can skip it.
Higher tier
Only on the Higher tier papers. Foundation students can skip it.

Anything without a label is for everyone taking Edexcel GCSE Combined Science.

About Edexcel GCSE Combined Science

Pearson Edexcel GCSE Combined Science (1SC0) is worth two GCSEs and covers biology, chemistry and physics. The biology part follows the same topic structure as Triple Biology with less content in some topics, so skip anything marked Triple only. Biology is assessed in two of the six papers.

Biology Paper 1

Time
1 hour 10 minutes
Marks
60 marks, 16.67% of the qualification
Topics
Topics 1 to 5

Biology Paper 2

Time
1 hour 10 minutes
Marks
60 marks, 16.67% of the qualification
Topics
Topics 1 and 6 to 9