1. Cell Biology and Microscopy | Structure and function of cell organelles, differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, preparing microscope slides, and calculating magnification in microscopy.
2. Genetics and Evolution | Use of Punnett squares for inheritance, dominant and recessive allele interactions, impact of mutations on genetic variation, fossil evidence for evolution, and natural selection in species.
3. Enzymes and Biological Processes | Factors affecting enzyme activity, enzyme-substrate specificity, investigating enzyme activity in digestion, and methods for measuring reaction rates.
4. Pathogens, Immunity, and Disease | Characteristics of bacterial and viral infections, immune system response, importance of vaccinations, antibiotic effectiveness, and development of antibiotic resistance.
5. Human Health and Lifestyle | Impact of obesity, smoking, alcohol, and exercise on health, BMI and waist-to-hip ratio calculations, cardiovascular disease risks, and physiological effects of exercise.
6. Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology | Applications of genetic modification in medicine and agriculture, genetic engineering techniques, benefits and risks of genetically modified organisms, and ethical considerations in biotechnology.