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Matric (SSC) Biology Syllabus
Every chapter and topic of Biology examined in Matric (SSC) — 16 chapters, 60 topics, plus 50 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 Matric (SSC), not a summary of it.
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Introduction to Biology
3 topics- Branches and Importance of Biology
- Levels of Biological Organization
- Careers in Biology
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Solving a Biological Problem
3 topics- Biological Method and Steps
- Hypothesis, Deductions and Experimentation
- Data Organization and Ratio and Proportion
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Biodiversity
4 topics- Concept and Importance of Biodiversity
- Classification and Taxonomic Hierarchy
- Binomial Nomenclature
- Five Kingdom Classification System
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Cells and Tissues
5 topics- Cell Theory and Microscopy
- Structure of Cell and Organelles
- Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
- Plant and Animal Tissues
- Cell Membrane and Passage of Molecules
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Cell Cycle
4 topics- Interphase
- Mitosis
- Meiosis
- Apoptosis and Necrosis
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Enzymes
3 topics- 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- Nutrients and Balanced Diet
- Nutrition in Plants and Mineral Nutrition
- Human Digestive System
- Disorders of the Gut
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Transport
4 topics- Transport in Plants
- The Human Heart and Blood Vessels
- Blood and Its Components
- Cardiovascular Disorders
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Gaseous Exchange
4 topics- Gaseous Exchange in Plants
- Human Respiratory System
- Mechanism of Breathing
- Respiratory Disorders
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Homeostasis
4 topics- Concept of Homeostasis
- Osmoregulation and Excretion in Plants
- Human Urinary System
- Kidney Disorders and Dialysis
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Coordination and Control
4 topics- Nervous Coordination and the Neuron
- Human Nervous System
- Receptors and the Eye
- Chemical Coordination and Endocrine System
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Support and Movement
4 topics- Human Skeleton
- Joints and Muscles
- Movement and Locomotion
- Disorders of the Skeletal System
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Reproduction
4 topics- Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
- Reproduction in Plants
- Human Reproductive System
- Reproductive Health
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Inheritance
3 topics- Chromosomes and DNA
- Mendelian Inheritance
- Variations and Evolution
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Man and His Environment
4 topics- Levels of Ecological Organization
- Flow of Materials and Energy in Ecosystems
- Biogeochemical Cycles
- Pollution and Conservation of Nature
Biology flashcards for Matric (SSC)
22 of 50 cards from the Biology deck — real questions with worked answers.
Define biology and state the origin of the word.
Biology is the scientific study of living things. It comes from the Greek words 'bios' (life) and 'logos' (study/reasoning).
Name the four main branches of biology that deal with major groups of organisms (kingdom-based divisions).
Zoology (animals), Botany (plants), Microbiology (microorganisms), and the study of fungi/protists; broadly the study of all five kingdoms.
What is the difference between morphology and anatomy?
Morphology is the study of the external form and structure of organisms, while anatomy is the study of their internal structure.
Which branch of biology studies the functions and processes of living organisms (e.g., respiration, digestion)?
Physiology.
Define histology and cytology.
Histology is the study of tissues; cytology is the study of the structure and functions of cells.
Which branch of biology deals with inheritance and the transmission of characters from parents to offspring?
Genetics.
What does the branch 'ecology' study?
Ecology is the study of the interactions between organisms and their environment.
Name three interdisciplinary biology fields and what they combine.
Biochemistry (biology + chemistry), Biophysics (biology + physics), and Biometry/Biostatistics (biology + mathematics/statistics).
List the levels of biological organization in order from smallest to largest, starting at subatomic particles.
Subatomic particles → atoms → molecules → organelles → cell → tissue → organ → organ system → individual (organism) → population → community → ecosystem → biosphere.
What is the difference between a 'population' and a 'community' as biological organization levels?
A population is a group of individuals of the same species in an area; a community is all the populations of different species living together in an area.
Define 'ecosystem' as a level of biological organization.
An ecosystem is a community of living organisms together with the non-living (physical/chemical) environment, interacting as a system.
What is the biosphere?
The biosphere is the part of the Earth (including land, water, and air) where life exists; the sum of all ecosystems.
At which level of organization does life first appear (the smallest living unit)?
The cell is the smallest unit that shows all characteristics of life.
Name two careers in biology related to medicine/health and what they involve.
Physician/medical doctor (diagnoses and treats diseases) and pharmacist (prepares and dispenses medicines). Others include nurse, dentist, and surgeon.
What does an agricultural scientist or agronomist do?
They apply biological knowledge to improve crop production, soil management, and farming practices.
Name a career in biology focused on the environment and one focused on living-system research.
Environmentalist/ecologist (studies and protects the environment) and biotechnologist/research biologist (develops biological products and conducts research).
What is the biological method?
The biological method is a systematic scientific procedure used by biologists to study living things and solve biological problems through observation and experimentation.
List the steps of the biological method in correct order.
1) Observation, 2) Hypothesis (formulation), 3) Deduction, 4) Experimentation, 5) Results/Summarizing results, 6) Theory (and possibly Law/Principle).
What are the two kinds of observations used in the biological method?
Qualitative observations (based on quality/description, e.g., color, smell) and quantitative observations (based on measurable quantities/numbers).
Define a hypothesis and list its key characteristics.
A hypothesis is a tentative, testable proposed explanation for an observation. It must be based on observations, be testable and repeatable, and be capable of being proven right or wrong (falsifiable).
What is a deduction in the biological method?
A deduction is a logical 'if...then' consequence drawn from a hypothesis, predicting what should be observed if the hypothesis is true.
What is the purpose of experimentation in the biological method?
Experimentation tests the deductions/predictions of a hypothesis to determine whether the hypothesis is supported or rejected.
Planning Biology for Matric (SSC)
Biology is about 19% of the Matric (SSC) syllabus by topic count — 60 of 314 topics, spread over 16 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 45 hours.
The heaviest chapters are Cells and Tissues (5 topics), Biodiversity (4 topics), Cell Cycle (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 (Matric (SSC)) FAQ
What is in the Matric (SSC) Biology syllabus?
Biology is split into 16 chapters — Introduction to Biology, Solving a Biological Problem, Biodiversity, Cells and Tissues, Cell Cycle and Enzymes, and 10 more, containing 60 topics and 0 sub-topics in total.
How is Biology structured in the Matric (SSC) syllabus?
16 chapters. Biology accounts for about 19% of the topics in the whole Matric (SSC) syllabus (60 of 314).
How long should I spend on Biology for Matric (SSC)?
Budget around 45 hours for a first pass through Biology — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 60 topics. Add revision cycles on top.
Are there flashcards for Matric (SSC) Biology?
Yes — a 50-card Biology deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.