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Form Two Biology Syllabus Comprehensive

The Form Two Biology Syllabus covers key topics including transport in plants and animals, respiration, gaseous exchange, excretion and homeostasis, the nervous system, the endocrine system, reproduction in plants and animals, and growth and development. Each section outlines essential concepts, structures, functions, and processes relevant to the biological sciences. The syllabus emphasizes understanding mechanisms and adaptations in various organisms.

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Form Two Biology Syllabus Comprehensive

The Form Two Biology Syllabus covers key topics including transport in plants and animals, respiration, gaseous exchange, excretion and homeostasis, the nervous system, the endocrine system, reproduction in plants and animals, and growth and development. Each section outlines essential concepts, structures, functions, and processes relevant to the biological sciences. The syllabus emphasizes understanding mechanisms and adaptations in various organisms.

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Form Two Biology Syllabus (Comprehensive)

1. Transport in Plants and Animals

- Importance of transport in organisms

- Transport in plants: xylem and phloem

- Transpiration and factors affecting it

- Uptake and movement of water and mineral salts

- Transport in animals: closed and open circulatory systems

- Structure and function of the heart

- Blood vessels and their roles

- Components of blood and their functions

- Blood groups and transfusion

- Lymphatic system and its role

2. Respiration

- Meaning and importance of respiration

- Aerobic and anaerobic respiration

- Word and chemical equations

- Energy yield comparison

- Experiments to demonstrate respiration

- Applications of anaerobic respiration

3. Gaseous Exchange

- Definition and significance

- Gaseous exchange in plants

- Structure and function of stomata

- Gaseous exchange in animals: insects, fish, amphibians, mammals

- Adaptations of respiratory surfaces

- Mechanism of breathing in humans


Form Two Biology Syllabus (Comprehensive)
- Diseases of the respiratory system

4. Excretion and Homeostasis

- Definition of excretion and homeostasis

- Excretory products in plants and animals

- Structure and function of the human kidney

- Role of the liver in excretion

- Skin as an excretory organ

- Homeostasis: regulation of blood sugar, temperature, and water balance

- Negative feedback mechanisms

5. The Nervous System

- Structure and function of the nervous system

- Neurons and types of neurons

- Reflex action and reflex arc

- Structure and function of the brain and spinal cord

- Sense organs: structure and function (eye and ear)

- Coordination and response

6. The Endocrine System

- Difference between nervous and endocrine systems

- Major endocrine glands and hormones produced

- Role of hormones in growth, metabolism, reproduction, etc.

- Feedback regulation and hormone imbalance effects

7. Reproduction in Plants and Animals


Form Two Biology Syllabus (Comprehensive)
- Asexual and sexual reproduction

- Reproductive systems in humans

- Fertilization, implantation, gestation, and birth

- Menstrual cycle and hormonal control

- Pollination and fertilization in plants

- Fruit and seed formation and dispersal

8. Growth and Development

- Definition and processes of growth and development

- Mitosis and its role in growth

- Measurement of growth in plants and animals

- Factors affecting growth

- Comparison between growth and development

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