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Biology — JAMB Syllabus
Below are the topics and areas you are expected to study for Biology in the UTME examination. Questions will be drawn from these topics.
1
Organization of Life
Topics / Contents
- Levels of organization (cell, tissue, organ, system)
- Cell structure and functions
- Types of cells (plant and animal cells)
- Cell division (mitosis and meiosis)
2
Plant and Animal Nutrition
Topics / Contents
- Autotrophic nutrition (photosynthesis)
- Heterotrophic nutrition
- Mineral nutrition in plants
- Digestive system in animals
- Modes of nutrition
3
Transport System
Topics / Contents
- Transport in plants (osmosis, diffusion, transpiration)
- Circulatory system in animals
- Blood and its components
- Heart structure and function
4
Respiration
Topics / Contents
- Aerobic and anaerobic respiration
- Respiratory organs
- Gaseous exchange in plants and animals
5
Excretion
Topics / Contents
- Excretory organs
- Kidney structure and function
- Excretion in plants
6
Reproduction
Topics / Contents
- Asexual reproduction
- Sexual reproduction in plants
- Sexual reproduction in animals
- Reproductive system in humans
- Fertilization and development
7
Growth and Development
Topics / Contents
- Aspects of growth
- Growth hormones
- Metamorphosis
8
Coordination and Control
Topics / Contents
- Nervous system
- Sense organs
- Hormonal coordination
- Plant hormones (auxins, gibberellins)
9
Heredity and Variation
Topics / Contents
- Mendel's laws of inheritance
- Chromosomes and genes
- Sex determination and sex-linked characters
- Mutation
- Application of genetics (plant and animal breeding)
10
Ecology
Topics / Contents
- Ecosystem and biomes
- Food chains and food webs
- Energy flow in ecosystems
- Population ecology
- Environmental pollution and conservation
11
Evolution
Topics / Contents
- Theories of evolution (Lamarck, Darwin)
- Evidence of evolution
- Natural selection and adaptation