UNIT OVERVIEW

This revision document covers everything you learned in Term 1:

• Biodiversity and Classification of Microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, protists, fungi)
• Biodiversity of Plants (the four plant divisions)
• Biodiversity of Animals (six animal phyla)

By the end of this revision, you should be able to:

• Describe the structure and characteristics of viruses, bacteria, protists, and fungi
• Explain how microorganisms cause disease and how the body defends itself
• Compare the four plant divisions and their reproductive adaptations
• Classify animals into phyla based on their body plans
• Interpret data and apply scientific reasoning

What you need to know already:

• Grade 9: Basic cells and microorganisms
• Grade 10: Chemistry of life, cell structure, cell division

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