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The complete Biology curriculum for Nigerian senior secondary, SS1 through SS2 and WAEC, mapped topic by topic (32 topics with their subtopics). Study each topic, then take a timed CBT of real past questions with worked solutions on PrepAssure.

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Biology: SS1

Introduction to Biology and Classification

  • Characteristics of Living Things
  • Living and Non-Living Things
  • Viruses as a Link Between Living and Non-Living
  • Classification of Living Organisms
  • The Five Kingdoms
  • Differences Between Plants and Animals

Organization of Life

  • Levels of Organization
  • Cells, Tissues, Organs and Systems
  • Complexity in Higher Organisms
  • Advantages of Specialization

Cell Biology

  • Forms of Living Cells
  • Structure of Plant and Animal Cells
  • Cell Organelles and Their Functions
  • Similarities and Differences Between Plant and Animal Cells

Cell Processes

  • Diffusion
  • Osmosis
  • Active Transport
  • Turgidity and Plasmolysis
  • Haemolysis and Crenation

Nutrition and Energy

  • Autotrophic Nutrition
  • Photosynthesis in Simple Organisms
  • Heterotrophic Nutrition
  • Cellular Respiration
  • Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration
  • ATP and Energy Release

Growth, Development and Reproduction

  • Growth and Cell Division
  • Mitosis
  • Development and Differentiation
  • Tropisms and Growth Hormones
  • Asexual Reproduction
  • Sexual Reproduction
  • Gametogenesis and Fertilization

Movement, Support and Coordination

  • Movement in Unicellular Organisms
  • Cilia, Flagella and Cyclosis
  • Animal Skeletons and Support Systems
  • Supporting Tissues in Plants
  • Hormonal Coordination
  • Nervous Coordination
  • Reflex Actions

Transport, Respiration and Excretion

  • Transport Systems in Plants
  • Transport Systems in Animals
  • Blood and Circulation
  • Transpiration and Translocation
  • Respiratory Systems
  • Excretory Systems
  • Osmoregulation

Sense Organs

  • The Eye
  • Vision and Eye Defects
  • The Ear
  • Hearing and Balance

Biology: SS2

Reproduction in Animals

  • Male and Female Reproductive Systems
  • Gametes
  • Fertilization
  • Embryonic Development
  • Birth Control
  • Reproduction in Vertebrates
  • Metamorphosis

Reproduction in Plants

  • Structure of Flowers
  • Pollination
  • Fertilization in Flowering Plants
  • Fruit and Seed Formation
  • Seed Dispersal
  • Placentation

Plant Nutrition

  • Photosynthesis
  • Light and Dark Reactions
  • Factors Affecting Photosynthesis
  • Mineral Nutrition
  • Macro and Micronutrients

Animal Nutrition

  • Food Substances and Balanced Diet
  • Food Tests
  • Digestive Enzymes
  • Modes of Nutrition
  • Alimentary System
  • Dentition and Dental Care

Ecology and Ecosystems

  • Ecosystem Concepts
  • Biotic and Abiotic Factors
  • Ecological Factors
  • Measurement of Ecological Variables
  • Habitats and Communities

Food Chains, Food Webs and Energy Flow

  • Producers and Consumers
  • Food Chains
  • Food Webs
  • Trophic Levels
  • Ecological Pyramids
  • Decomposition and Nutrient Recycling

Environmental Biology and Conservation

  • Ecological Relationships
  • Adaptations to Habitats
  • Pollution
  • Conservation of Natural Resources
  • Sustainable Use of Resources

Population Ecology

  • Population Dynamics
  • Ecological Succession
  • Factors Affecting Population Size
  • Pest Biology and Control
  • Food Preservation

Microorganisms and Health

  • Beneficial Microorganisms
  • Harmful Microorganisms
  • Disease-Causing Organisms
  • Disease Transmission
  • Vaccination and Immunization
  • Public Health

Variation and Genetics

  • Types of Variation
  • Morphological and Physiological Variation
  • Blood Groups
  • Mendelian Genetics
  • Chromosomes and DNA
  • Sex Determination
  • Heredity in Agriculture and Medicine

Adaptation and Evolution

  • Behavioural Adaptations
  • Social Insects
  • Evolutionary Theories
  • Evidence for Evolution
  • Natural Selection
  • Adaptive Radiation

Biology: SS3 / WAEC

Advanced Cell Biology

  • Cell Theory
  • Contributions of Early Scientists
  • Cell Cycle
  • Mitosis and Meiosis
  • DNA Replication
  • RNA and Protein Synthesis
  • Endocytosis and Exocytosis

Irritability and Responses

  • Taxis and Tropisms
  • Nastism
  • Environmental Stimuli
  • Biological Responses

Advanced Reproduction and Development

  • Courtship Behaviour
  • Breeding Adaptations
  • Metamorphosis of Housefly
  • Seed Germination
  • Embryonic Adaptations
  • Placental Development

Comparative Nutrition and Feeding

  • Carnivorous, Herbivorous and Omnivorous Feeding
  • Feeding Adaptations
  • Carnivorous Plants
  • Alimentary Systems of Different Animals
  • Specialized Feeding Mechanisms

Advanced Excretion and Sensory Systems

  • Kidney Diseases
  • Excretion in Invertebrates
  • Nose and Smell
  • Tongue and Taste
  • Skin as a Sensory Organ

Advanced Ecology

  • Lithosphere, Hydrosphere and Atmosphere
  • Ecological Niches
  • Population Studies
  • Sampling Techniques
  • Habitats and Distribution
  • Tolerance and Limiting Factors

Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling

  • Energy Transformation in Ecosystems
  • Ecological Productivity
  • Carbon Cycle
  • Nitrogen Cycle
  • Water Cycle
  • Nutrient Recycling

Biology and Agriculture

  • Agricultural Ecology
  • Farming Practices and Ecosystems
  • Soil Management
  • Crop Production
  • Environmental Impacts of Agriculture

Advanced Microbiology and Biotechnology

  • Microorganisms in Air, Water and Food
  • Health Organizations and Disease Control
  • Industrial Microbiology
  • Biotechnology
  • Fermentation Technology
  • Biological Fuel Production

Applied Genetics and Human Biology

  • Blood Transfusion
  • Paternity Determination
  • Fingerprinting and Crime Detection
  • Genetic Technologies
  • Recombinant DNA Technology

Competition, Adaptation and Survival

  • Intra- and Interspecific Competition
  • Structural Adaptations
  • Behavioural Adaptations
  • Adaptive Colouration
  • Survival Strategies

Practical Biology

  • Microscopy
  • Biological Drawings
  • Slide Preparation
  • Identification Keys
  • Soil Analysis
  • Dissection
  • Experimental Techniques
  • Ecological Investigations
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