Synopses & Reviews
This is a comprehensive, full colour, A-level biology text designed to be accessible from a double award GCSE science knowledge base. The text contains clear explanations of facts and concepts, with a controlled language level to ensure accessibility for all A-level students, including those for whom English is a second language. Where relevant, the applications of biology to industry and medicine have been given. There is an appendix covering the essential chemistry in an accessible form. The text includes core and extension material, to allow differentiation for more able students and there are questions throughout the text and end-of-chapter questions to test students' understanding. The high quality annotated artwork is drawn by Geoff Jones.
Synopsis
A comprehensive text for A level Biology which provides clear explanations with a controlled language level.
Synopsis
This is a comprehensive, full colour, A level Biology text written to be accessible from a double award GCSE Science knowledge base. The text contains clear explanations of facts and concepts, with a controlled language level. Where relevant, the applications of biology to industry and medicine have been given. The text includes core and extension material, to allow differentiation for more able students and there are questions throughout the text and end-of-chapter questions to test students' understanding.
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Advanced Biology is written for students starting from a double award GCSE base.
Synopsis
Advanced Biology is an accessible, full colour textbook from the same popular author team as the successful GCSE text Biology. It has been written for students starting from a double award GCSE base.
Table of Contents
. The molecules of life; 2. Enzymes; 3. Cells; 4. The cell cycle; 5. DNA and protein synthesis; 6. Genetics; 7. Selection and evolution; 8. Photosynthesis and plant nutrition; 9. Respiration; 10. Transport systems in animals; 11. Transport systems in plants; 12. Gas exchange; 13. Digestion; 14. Nervous systems; 15. Regulation and control; 16. Support and movement; 17. Mammalian reproduction; 18. Reproduction in plants; 19. Ecology; 20. Human impacts on ecosystems; 21. Health and disease; 22. Classification; Appendix 1. Basic chemistry