Cambridge International · O Level
5090 O Level Biology
Source: Cambridge International 5090 specification · Confirm the syllabus year with your school.
Paper 1Multiple Choice19 topics
- Cells
Cell structure · Specialised cells and magnification2 lessons - Classification
Characteristics and classification · Microorganisms and viruses2 lessons - Movement into and out of cells
Diffusion and osmosis · Active transport and surface area2 lessons - Biological molecules
Biological molecules and food tests1 lessons - Enzymes
Enzyme action1 lessons - Plant nutrition
Photosynthesis · Leaf structure and mineral ions2 lessons - Transport in flowering plants
Xylem, phloem and water uptake · Transpiration and translocation2 lessons - Human nutrition
Diet · Digestion and absorption2 lessons - Human gas exchange
Breathing and gas exchange1 lessons - Respiration
Aerobic and anaerobic respiration1 lessons - Transport in humans
Heart and circulation · Blood vessels and blood2 lessons - Disease and immunity
Medicinal and misused drugs · Disease and immunity2 lessons - Excretion
Kidneys and excretion1 lessons - Coordination and control
Nervous system and the eye · Hormones and homeostasis2 lessons - Coordination and response in plants
Tropisms1 lessons - Development of organisms and continuity of life
Reproduction in plants · Human reproduction2 lessons - Inheritance
Chromosomes and cell division · Monohybrid inheritance · Variation, mutation and selection3 lessons - Biotechnology and genetic modification
Biotechnology and fermenters · Genetic modification2 lessons - Relationships of organisms with one another and with the environment
Food chains and energy flow · Food production · Nutrient cycles · Pollution and conservation · Populations and sampling5 lessons
Paper 2Theory19 topics
- Cells
Cell structure · Specialised cells and magnification2 lessons - Classification
Characteristics and classification · Microorganisms and viruses2 lessons - Movement into and out of cells
Diffusion and osmosis · Active transport and surface area2 lessons - Biological molecules
Biological molecules and food tests1 lessons - Enzymes
Enzyme action1 lessons - Plant nutrition
Photosynthesis · Leaf structure and mineral ions2 lessons - Transport in flowering plants
Xylem, phloem and water uptake · Transpiration and translocation2 lessons - Human nutrition
Diet · Digestion and absorption2 lessons - Human gas exchange
Breathing and gas exchange1 lessons - Respiration
Aerobic and anaerobic respiration1 lessons - Transport in humans
Heart and circulation · Blood vessels and blood2 lessons - Disease and immunity
Medicinal and misused drugs · Disease and immunity2 lessons - Excretion
Kidneys and excretion1 lessons - Coordination and control
Nervous system and the eye · Hormones and homeostasis2 lessons - Coordination and response in plants
Tropisms1 lessons - Development of organisms and continuity of life
Reproduction in plants · Human reproduction2 lessons - Inheritance
Chromosomes and cell division · Monohybrid inheritance · Variation, mutation and selection3 lessons - Biotechnology and genetic modification
Biotechnology and fermenters · Genetic modification2 lessons - Relationships of organisms with one another and with the environment
Food chains and energy flow · Food production · Nutrient cycles · Pollution and conservation · Populations and sampling5 lessons
Paper 3Practical Test1 topics
- Practical skills
Practical skills in biology1 lessons
Paper 4Alternative to Practical1 topics
- Practical skills
Practical skills in biology1 lessons