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1 online resource (209 p.) |
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My Revision Notes Ser |
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My Revision Notes Ser
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| Contents |
Cover -- Book title -- Copyright -- My Revision Planner -- Exam breakdown -- Unit 1 Key concepts in the application of science -- Key concepts in the application of biology -- Introduction -- Cell structure -- Transport mechanisms -- The heart -- Homeostasis -- Breathing and cellular respiration -- Photosynthesis and food chain productivity -- Summary -- Exam practice -- Key concepts in the application of chemistry -- Introduction -- Atomic structure -- The Periodic Table -- Amount of substance -- Bonding and structure -- Enthalpy changes -- Summary -- Exam practice |
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Key concepts in the application of physics -- Introduction -- Useful energy and efficiency -- Electricity and circuits -- Dynamics -- Summary -- Exam practice -- Unit 2 Applied experimental techniques -- Introduction -- Risk assessments -- Applied experimental techniques in biology -- Rate of respiration -- Light-dependent reaction in photosynthesis (the Hill reaction) -- Applied experimental techniques in chemistry -- Volumetric analysis -- Colorimetric analysis -- Applied experimental techniques in physics -- Resistivity -- Specific heat capacity -- Unit 3 Science in the modern world |
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Introduction -- Dealing with the pre-release document -- Assessment objective 1: Topical scientific issues obtained from a variety of media sources -- Assessment objective 2: The public perception of science and the influence that the media have -- Assessment objective 3: The ethical, moral, commercial, environmental, political and social issues involved in scientific advances, and how these are represented in the media -- Assessment objective 4: The roles and responsibilities that science personnel carry out in the science industry -- Summary -- Exam practice -- Unit 4 The human body |
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The digestive system and diet -- The digestive system -- structure and functions -- Absorption in the small intestine -- The musculoskeletal system and movement -- Structure and functions of the skeleton -- Bone formation and resorption -- Oxygen transport and physiological measurements -- Haemoglobin and oxygen transport -- Oxygen transport and high-altitude training -- Oxygen saturation -- Blood pressure and its measurement -- The structure and function of the nervous system and brain -- The nervous system -- The brain -- Nerve impulses -- Nerve structure -- The importance of the myelin sheath |
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Synapses -- Synapses and disorders -- Summary -- Exam practice -- Unit 5 Investigating science -- Introduction -- Prepare for a scientific investigation -- Carry out the investigation and record results -- Analyse results, draw conclusions and evaluate the investigation -- Present findings of the investigation to a suitable audience -- Unit 6 -- 6a Microbiology -- The main groups of microorganisms in terms of their structure and function -- Using aseptic techniques to safely cultivate microorganisms -- Using practical techniques to investigate factors that affect the growth of microorganisms |
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Target exam success with My Revision Notes. Our updated approach to revision will help you learn, practise and apply your skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide you can rely on to build both knowledge and confidence. My Revision Notes: AQA Applied Science will help you: - Build quick recall with bullet-pointed summaries at the end of each chapter. - Improve maths skills with helpful reminders and tips accompanied by worked examples. - Practise and apply your skills and knowledge with Exam pract |
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Description based upon print version of record |
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The use of microorganisms in biotechnological industries |
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Schmit, Adrian
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| ISBN |
9781398317109 |
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1398317101 |
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