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Aga Khan University Examination Board Biology (SSC IX-X) Syllabus
Every chapter and topic of Biology (SSC IX-X) examined in Aga Khan University Examination Board — 12 chapters, 46 topics, plus 52 flashcards written against it.
Biology (SSC IX-X) syllabus — full chapter and topic list
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for Biology (SSC IX-X) in Aga Khan University Examination Board, not a summary of it.
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Introduction to Biology
3 topics- Branches and Divisions of Biology
- Levels of Organization
- Careers in Biology
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Biodiversity
4 topics- Classification and Taxonomy
- Five Kingdom System
- Binomial Nomenclature
- Conservation of Biodiversity
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Cells and Tissues
4 topics- Cell Theory and Microscopy
- Cellular Structures and Organelles
- Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
- Animal and Plant Tissues
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Cell Cycle
4 topics- Interphase
- Mitosis
- Meiosis
- Significance of Cell Division
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Enzymes
3 topics- Nature and Characteristics of Enzymes
- Mechanism of Enzyme Action
- Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity
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Bioenergetics
3 topics- Photosynthesis
- Cellular Respiration
- Role of ATP
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Nutrition
4 topics- Autotrophic and Heterotrophic Nutrition
- Human Digestive System
- Disorders of the Digestive System
- Balanced Diet and Malnutrition
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Transport
4 topics- Transport in Plants
- Human Circulatory System and Blood
- Heart Structure and Function
- Cardiovascular Disorders
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Gaseous Exchange and Respiration
4 topics- Gaseous Exchange in Plants
- Human Respiratory System
- Mechanism of Breathing
- Respiratory Disorders
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Homeostasis
4 topics- Homeostasis in Plants
- Human Excretory System
- Structure and Function of the Kidney
- Osmoregulation and Thermoregulation
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Coordination, Support and Movement
4 topics- Nervous Coordination
- Chemical (Hormonal) Coordination
- Human Skeleton and Joints
- Muscles and Movement
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Reproduction and Inheritance
5 topics- Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
- Human Reproductive System
- Chromosomes, Genes and DNA
- Mendelian Inheritance
- Biotechnology and Man and his Environment
Biology (SSC IX-X) flashcards for Aga Khan University Examination Board
23 of 52 cards from the Biology (SSC IX-X) deck — real questions with worked answers.
Define biology.
Biology is the branch of science that deals with the study of living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution. The term comes from Greek 'bios' (life) and 'logos' (study).
What is the difference between the two major divisions of biology, botany and zoology?
Botany is the study of plants, while zoology is the study of animals. Together they form the two main classical divisions of biology.
Which branch of biology deals with the study of fungi?
Mycology is the branch of biology that deals with the study of fungi.
What does microbiology study?
Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms (microorganisms) such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and microscopic fungi.
Name the branch of biology concerned with the study of heredity and variation.
Genetics is the branch of biology concerned with the study of heredity and variation in organisms.
What is the focus of the branch 'ecology'?
Ecology is the study of the interactions of organisms with one another and with their physical (non-living) environment.
Which branch of biology deals with the internal structure of organisms studied by dissection?
Anatomy is the branch of biology that deals with the internal structure of organisms, typically studied through dissection.
What does physiology study?
Physiology is the study of the functions and vital processes of living organisms and their parts (such as how organs and systems work).
Define the branch 'histology'.
Histology is the branch of biology that deals with the microscopic study of tissues.
List the levels of biological organization from smallest to largest, starting at the subatomic level up to cell.
Subatomic particles → atoms → molecules → organelles → cell. The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of life.
What is the correct sequence of levels of organization from cell to organism?
Cell → tissue → organ → organ system → organism.
Above the level of an individual organism, what are the next levels of biological organization?
Population → community → ecosystem → biosphere.
What is a population in terms of levels of organization?
A population is a group of organisms of the same species living together in a particular area at a particular time.
What is a community in biological organization?
A community is all the populations of different species living and interacting together in the same area.
Define ecosystem.
An ecosystem is a community of living organisms together with the non-living (physical) components of their environment, interacting as a system.
Name three careers a student of biology can pursue.
Examples include medicine/doctor, agriculture/agricultural scientist, biotechnology, fisheries, animal husbandry, horticulture, microbiology, and teaching/research. (Any three are acceptable.)
Which career field applies biology to the cultivation of crops and rearing of livestock?
Agriculture (agricultural science) applies biology to crop cultivation and livestock rearing.
What career involves the management and breeding of fish?
Fisheries (fish farming/aquaculture) is the career involving management and breeding of fish.
Define horticulture as a career in biology.
Horticulture is the branch of agriculture dealing with the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants.
What is classification in biology?
Classification is the arrangement of organisms into groups and subgroups on the basis of their similarities and differences.
Define taxonomy.
Taxonomy is the branch of biology that deals with the identification, naming, and classification of organisms.
List the taxonomic hierarchy (taxa) from largest to smallest.
Kingdom → Phylum (Division in plants) → Class → Order → Family → Genus → Species.
What is the smallest unit (basic unit) of classification?
The species is the smallest/basic unit of classification — a group of similar organisms capable of interbreeding to produce fertile offspring.
Planning Biology (SSC IX-X) for Aga Khan University Examination Board
Biology (SSC IX-X) is about 21% of the Aga Khan University Examination Board syllabus by topic count — 46 of 214 topics, spread over 12 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 35 hours.
The heaviest chapters are Reproduction and Inheritance (5 topics), Biodiversity (4 topics), Cells and Tissues (4 topics) . Front-load those while your energy is high; the short chapters are better revision filler later.
Work top-down: read the chapter, then tick topics off individually rather than marking the whole chapter done. Sub-topics are where silent gaps hide.
Biology (SSC IX-X) (Aga Khan University Examination Board) FAQ
What is in the Aga Khan University Examination Board Biology (SSC IX-X) syllabus?
Biology (SSC IX-X) is split into 12 chapters — Introduction to Biology, Biodiversity, Cells and Tissues, Cell Cycle, Enzymes and Bioenergetics, and 6 more, containing 46 topics and 0 sub-topics in total.
How many chapters are there in Biology (SSC IX-X) for Aga Khan University Examination Board?
12 chapters. Biology (SSC IX-X) accounts for about 21% of the topics in the whole Aga Khan University Examination Board syllabus (46 of 214).
How long should I spend on Biology (SSC IX-X) for Aga Khan University Examination Board?
Budget around 35 hours for a first pass through Biology (SSC IX-X) — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 46 topics. Add revision cycles on top.
Are there flashcards for Aga Khan University Examination Board Biology (SSC IX-X)?
Yes — a 52-card Biology (SSC IX-X) deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.