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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Biology (4BI1)

1 The nature and variety of living organisms

2 Structure and functions in living organisms

3 Reproduction and inheritance

4 Ecology and the environment

5 Use of biological resources

(a) Food production

5.1 Glasshouses and polythene tunnels

5.2 Effects on crop yield of increased carbon dioxide

5.3 Fertilisers and crop yield

5.4 Pest control

5.5 Yeast in the production of food

5.6 Yeast anaerobic respiration

5.7 Lactobacillus in yoghurt production

5.8 Industrial fermenter conditions

5.9B Fish farming

(b) Selective breeding

(c) Genetic modification (genetic engineering)

6 Experimental skills

7 Mathematical skills

IGCSE/Edexcel/Biology//Concept/5 Use of biological resources/(a) Food production/5.8 Industrial fermenter conditions

5 Use of biological resources

Syllabus: 2024
Section: 5
Level: —

Exam analysis

Most tested topics

(a) Food production
(b) Selective breeding
(c) Genetic modification (genetic engineering)
(d) Cloning