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Allied Health Sciences Entry Test Biology Syllabus
Every chapter and topic of Biology examined in Allied Health Sciences Entry Test — 12 chapters, 50 topics, plus 68 flashcards written against it.
Biology syllabus — full chapter and topic list
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for Biology in Allied Health Sciences Entry Test, not a summary of it.
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Introduction to Biology and Biological Method
3 topics- Levels of Biological Organization
- Branches of Biology
- Biological Method and Scientific Steps
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Biological Molecules
6 topics- Importance of Water
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins and Amino Acids
- Lipids
- Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA)
- Conjugated Molecules
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Enzymes
4 topics- Characteristics of Enzymes
- Mechanism of Enzyme Action
- Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity
- Enzyme Inhibition
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The Cell
4 topics- Cell Structure and Function
- Cell Organelles
- Cell Membrane and Transport
- Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic Cells
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Variety of Life and Kingdoms
5 topics- Classification and Five Kingdom System
- Acellular Life (Viruses)
- Kingdom Prokaryotae (Monera)
- Kingdom Protista
- Kingdom Fungi
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Bioenergetics
3 topics- Photosynthesis
- Respiration
- Role of ATP
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Nutrition and Gaseous Exchange
4 topics- Human Digestive System
- Nutrition in Plants
- Gaseous Exchange in Plants
- Respiratory System in Humans
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Transport and Homeostasis
4 topics- Transport in Plants
- Human Circulatory System
- Osmoregulation and Excretion
- Urinary System and Kidney
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Support, Movement and Coordination
4 topics- Human Skeleton and Joints
- Muscles and Movement
- Nervous System
- Endocrine System and Hormones
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Reproduction, Growth and Development
4 topics- Reproduction in Plants
- Human Reproductive System
- Embryonic Development
- Aging
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Genetics and Molecular Biology
5 topics- Chromosomes and DNA
- Cell Cycle, Mitosis and Meiosis
- Mendelian Inheritance
- Variation and Genetics
- Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
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Evolution and Ecology
4 topics- Theories of Evolution
- Ecosystem Structure and Flow of Energy
- Major Ecosystems
- Man and His Environment (Pollution)
Biology flashcards for Allied Health Sciences Entry Test
22 of 68 cards from the Biology deck — real questions with worked answers.
What are the levels of biological organization in correct order from smallest to largest, starting at the subatomic level?
Subatomic particles -> Atoms -> Molecules -> Organelles -> Cells -> Tissues -> Organs -> Organ systems -> Organism -> Population -> Community -> Ecosystem -> Biome -> Biosphere.
Which level of biological organization is defined as a group of similar cells that perform a specific function?
A tissue.
What is the difference between a population and a community in ecological organization?
A population is all individuals of one species in an area; a community is all the different populations (species) interacting in that area.
What is the biosphere?
The part of the Earth and its atmosphere inhabited by living organisms; the sum of all ecosystems.
Which branch of biology deals with the study of fungi?
Mycology.
What is the branch of biology concerned with the study of insects?
Entomology.
Define the branch of biology called histology.
The study of tissues (microscopic structure of tissues).
What does the branch of biology 'taxonomy' study?
The identification, naming, and classification of organisms.
Which branch of biology studies the interactions of organisms with one another and their environment?
Ecology.
List the ordered steps of the biological (scientific) method.
Observation -> Formulation of a biological problem (question) -> Hypothesis -> Deductions -> Experimentation -> Results/Theory (and possibly Law).
In the biological method, what is a hypothesis?
A tentative, testable explanation (proposed answer) for an observed biological problem.
What is the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?
A theory is a well-supported explanation of why/how something happens; a law is a uniform/consistent statement of what happens under given conditions, often as a generalization or formula.
In the malaria example of the biological method, who is credited with the work, and what hypothesis was tested?
Ronald Ross tested the hypothesis that the Anopheles mosquito transmits the malarial parasite (Plasmodium).
Why is water described as a 'universal solvent' in biological systems?
Because its polarity allows it to dissolve a wide range of polar and ionic substances, making it the medium for most biochemical reactions and transport.
What property of water gives it a high heat capacity, and why is this biologically important?
Hydrogen bonding between water molecules; it lets water absorb/release large amounts of heat with little temperature change, stabilizing the temperature of organisms and environments.
What is the role of water in chemical reactions such as hydrolysis and condensation?
In hydrolysis water is added to break bonds; in condensation (dehydration synthesis) water is removed to form bonds between monomers.
Why do aquatic organisms survive in frozen ponds, in terms of water's properties?
Ice is less dense than liquid water and floats, insulating the water below so it stays liquid and life can continue.
What is the general empirical formula of carbohydrates?
(CH2O)n, i.e., a ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen approximately 1:2:1.
Classify carbohydrates into their three main groups with one example of each.
Monosaccharides (e.g., glucose), Oligosaccharides/disaccharides (e.g., sucrose), and Polysaccharides (e.g., starch).
Name the three common disaccharides and the monosaccharides that form each.
Sucrose = glucose + fructose; Maltose = glucose + glucose; Lactose = glucose + galactose.
What type of bond links monosaccharide units in disaccharides and polysaccharides?
A glycosidic bond.
Compare the storage polysaccharides of plants and animals.
Plants store glucose as starch; animals store glucose as glycogen (in liver and muscle).
Planning Biology for Allied Health Sciences Entry Test
Biology is about 33% of the Allied Health Sciences Entry Test syllabus by topic count — 50 of 152 topics, spread over 12 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 40 hours.
The heaviest chapters are Biological Molecules (6 topics), Variety of Life and Kingdoms (5 topics), Genetics and Molecular Biology (5 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 (Allied Health Sciences Entry Test) FAQ
What is in the Allied Health Sciences Entry Test Biology syllabus?
Biology is split into 12 chapters — Introduction to Biology and Biological Method, Biological Molecules, Enzymes, The Cell, Variety of Life and Kingdoms and Bioenergetics, and 6 more, containing 50 topics and 0 sub-topics in total.
How is Biology structured in the Allied Health Sciences Entry Test syllabus?
12 chapters. Biology accounts for about 33% of the topics in the whole Allied Health Sciences Entry Test syllabus (50 of 152).
How long should I spend on Biology for Allied Health Sciences Entry Test?
Budget around 40 hours for a first pass through Biology — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 50 topics. Add revision cycles on top.
Are there flashcards for Allied Health Sciences Entry Test Biology?
Yes — a 68-card Biology deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.