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2. Structure & Function in Living Organisms Revision Notes Levels of Organisation Levels of Organisation Cell Structure Cell Structures Animal & Plant Cells: Similarities & Differences Importance of Cell Differentiation Stem Cells in Medicine: Advantages & Disadvantages Biological Molecules Structure of Biological Molecules Practical: Food Tests Role of Enzymes Temperature & Enzyme Function Practical: Investigating Temperature & Enzyme Activity pH & Enzyme Function Practical: Investigating pH & Enzyme Activity Movement of Substances Into & Out of Cells Diffusion, Osmosis & Active Transport Factors Affecting the Rate of Movement of Substances Practical: Investigating Diffusion & Osmosis Nutrition The Process of Photosynthesis Factors Affecting the Rate of Photosynthesis Leaf: Structure & Adaptations Plants & Mineral Ions Practical: Investigating Photosynthesis Balanced Diet Human Alimentary Canal: Structure & Function Peristalsis Role of Digestive Enzymes Bile Small Intestine: Structure & Adaptations Practical: Energy Content of a Food Sample Respiration Process of Respiration Aerobic & Anaerobic Respiration Practical: Investigating Respiration Gas Exchange Gas Exchange in Plants Leaf Adaptations for Gas Exchange Gas Exchange: Night vs Day Practical: The Effect of Light on Gas Exchange in Plants Structure of the Breathing System Role of the Intercostal Muscles & Diaphragm Alveoli: Adaptations for Gas Exchange Smoking & the Gas Exchange System Practical: The Effect of Exercise on Breathing Transport Systems The Need for a Transport System Role of the Xylem & Phloem Absorption of Water by Root Hair Cells Transpiration Practical: Factors Affecting Transpiration The Blood White Blood Cells & Immunity Vaccinations Platelets & Blood Clotting Structure & Function of the Heart Heart Rate & Exercise Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease Blood Vessels: Structure & Function Circulatory System: General Structure Excretion Excretion in Plants Excretion in Humans Kidney: Excretion & Osmoregulation Structure of the Urinary System Nephron Structure Nephron Function ADH & Composition of Urine Co-ordination & Response Response to Changes in the Environment Homeostasis Co-ordinating Response Response to Stimuli: Plants Nervous & Hormonal Control Human Nervous System Role of Neurotransmitters at Synapses Simple Reflex Arc The Human Eye: Structure The Human Eye: Function The Role of Skin in Temperature Regulation The Role of Hormones: Basic The Role of Hormones: Advanced 2. Structure & Function in Living Organisms Exam Questions Levels of Organisation Exam Questions Cell Structure Exam Questions Biological Molecules Exam Questions Movement of Substances Into & Out of Cells Exam Questions Respiration Exam Questions Gas Exchange Exam Questions Transport Systems Exam Questions Co-ordination & Response Exam Questions 2. Structure & Function in Living Organisms Flashcards Levels of Organisation Cell Structure Biological Molecules Movement of Substances Into & Out of Cells Nutrition Respiration Gas Exchange Transport Systems Excretion Co-ordination & Response Edexcel IGCSE Biology Past Papers