Cambridge OCR
Level 1/Level 2
QN: 601/8506/5
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Cambridge OCR Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Biology B (Twenty First Century Science)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Cambridge OCR. Classified as a GCSE (9 to 1). Total guided learning hours: 240 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1/Level 2
Awarding Body
Cambridge OCR
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
240 hrs
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Cambridge OCR Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Biology B (Twenty First Century Science)
Cambridge OCR Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Biology B (Twenty First Century Science) - Core Content
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse how genetic information is inherited and expressed, using models such as Punnett squares and pedigree charts.
- Evaluate the roles of lifestyle, pathogens, and immune responses in maintaining health or causing disease.
- Explain the flow of energy and cycling of materials within ecosystems, including the impact of human activity.
- Compare the biochemical pathways of photosynthesis and aerobic respiration, linking them to organism function.
- Interpret evidence for evolution and natural selection to explain biodiversity and adaptation.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8506/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Cambridge OCR
- Qualification Type
- GCSE (9 to 1)
- Operational Start
- Sept 2016