Combined Science biology still awards marks for labelled diagrams — but your note pack can be shorter than full 0610 lists. Focus on diagrams that appear repeatedly on 0653/0654 papers.

Hub: Combined biology notes · Full 0610 diagram list.

Priority diagram set (check syllabus)

Diagram	Why it matters
Animal & plant cell	Organisation
Heart (simple)	Circulation questions
Alveolus / breathing	Gas exchange
Leaf cross-section	Photosynthesis link
Food web	Ecology
Reflex arc (if listed)	Coordination

Cross out any topic not on your official list.

Combined student diagram routine

1. One diagram per week from memory.
2. Store on a single “Bio diagrams” sheet at back of combined binder.
3. Before coordinated papers, redraw three weakest — past paper practice.

Integrated papers reminder

0653/0654 papers may mix bio + chem + phys in one sitting — practise diagrams under full paper time, not only biology homework.

Frequently asked questions

Fewer than triple science?

Usually yes — verify syllabus.

Paper 6 / ATP?

Combined practical notes.

Annotated diagrams?

Annotated diagrams IGCSE.

Notes without drawing?

Incomplete for combined biology — add drawings.

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