Cambridge IGCSE Biology

Syllabus 0610 · For examination in 2026, 2027 and 2028 · sourced from Cambridge International -- official IGCSE Biology (0610) syllabus PDF, verified 2026-08-19.

1. 1. Characteristics and classification of living organisms

   • 1.1 Characteristics of living organisms
   • 1.2 Concept and uses of classification systems
   • 1.3 Features of organisms

2. 2. Organisation of the organism

   • 2.1 Cell structure
   • 2.2 Size of specimens

3. 3. Movement into and out of cells

   • 3.1 Diffusion
   • 3.2 Osmosis
   • 3.3 Active transport

4. 4. Biological molecules

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5. 5. Enzymes

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6. 6. Plant nutrition

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7. 7. Human nutrition

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8. 8. Transport in plants

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9. 9. Transport in animals

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10. 10. Diseases and immunity

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11. 11. Gas exchange in humans

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12. 12. Respiration

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13. 13. Excretion in humans

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14. 14. Coordination and response

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15. 15. Drugs

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16. 16. Reproduction

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17. 17. Inheritance

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18. 18. Variation and selection

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19. 19. Organisms and their environment

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20. 20. Human influences on ecosystems

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21. 21. Biotechnology and genetic modification

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