Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 General Science Strand 2 Notes. The MS Word version is also available upon your request.

  The document covers the following strands, sub-strands, and topics:

  • Strand 2.0: Living Things and Environment
    • Sub-Strand 2.1: The Cell
      • Introduction to the Cell
      • Types of Microscopes (Light Microscope and Electron Microscope)
      • Cell Structure and Functions (Plant Cell vs. Animal Cell)
      • Comparison of Plant and Animal Cells
      • Levels of Cell Organization (Organelle, Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism)
    • Sub-Strand 2.2: Nutrition in Animals
      • The Digestive System and Digestion Process
      • Digestion in Different Regions (Mouth, Stomach, Duodenum, Ileum)
      • Role of Enzymes (Amylase, Pepsin, Trypsin, Lipase, etc.)
      • Adaptations of the Digestive System (Teeth, Stomach walls, Villi/Microvilli)
      • Food Tests (Starch, Reducing Sugars, Proteins, Vitamin C, Lipids)
    • Sub-Strand 2.3: Transport in Plants
      • Vascular Tissues (Structure and Function of Xylem and Phloem)
      • Absorption of Water and Minerals (Osmosis and Active Transport)
      • Transpiration (Definition, Importance, and Factors Affecting it)
      • Structure of Stomata
      • Translocation
    • Sub-Strand 2.4: Respiration
      • Meaning and Types of Respiration (Aerobic vs. Anaerobic)
      • Chemical Equations for Respiration
      • Respiratory Quotient (RQ) for Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins
      • Economic Importance of Anaerobic Respiration (Baking, Brewing, Dairy, Biogas)
    • Sub-Strand 2.5: Plant Growth and Development
      • Concepts of Growth and Development
      • Germination (Conditions Necessary and Types: Epigeal vs. Hypogeal)
      • Seed Dormancy (Causes and How to Break it)
      • Primary vs. Secondary Growth
      • Growth Hormones (Auxins, Gibberellins, Cytokinins, Ethylene, Abscisic Acid)
    • Sub-Strand 2.6: Microorganisms
      • Introduction and Classification (Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi)
      • Modes of Transmission and Infection
      • Prevention and Control of Infections
      • Economic Importance of Microorganisms (Beneficial vs. Harmful roles)
• File Size:

  1.57 MB
• Length:

  25 pages
• Category:

  Lesson Notes
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  GENERAL SCIENCE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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