| Description |
1 online resource (252 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Book title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Countdown to my exams -- Introduction -- AS LEVEL TOPICS -- 1 Cell structure -- 1.1 The microscope in cell studies -- 1.2 Cells as the basic units of living organisms -- 2 Biological molecules -- 2.1 Testing for biological molecules -- 2.2 Carbohydrates and lipids -- 2.3 Proteins -- 2.4 Water -- 3 Enzymes -- 3.1 Enzyme mode of action -- 3.2 Factors that affect enzyme action -- 4 Cell membranes and transport -- 4.1 Fluid mosaic membranes -- 4.2 Movement of substances into and out of cells -- 5 The mitotic cell cycle |
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5.1 Replication and division of nuclei and cells -- 5.2 Chromosome behaviour in mitosis -- 6 Nucleic acids and protein synthesis -- 6.1 Structure of nucleic acids and replication of DNA -- 6.2 Protein synthesis -- 7 Transport in plants -- 7.1 Structure of transport tissues -- 7.2 Transport mechanisms -- 8 Transport in mammals -- 8.1 The circulatory system -- 8.2 Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide -- 8.3 The heart -- 9 Gas exchange -- 9.1 The structure of the human gas exchange system -- 10 Infectious diseases -- 10.1 Infectious diseases -- 10.2 Antibiotics -- 11 Immunity |
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11.1 The immune system -- 11.2 Antibodies and vaccination -- AS Level experimental skills and investigations -- How to do well in the practical exam -- Graphs and other ways of displaying data -- AS Level experimental skills and investigations -- A LEVEL TOPICS -- 12 Energy and respiration -- 12.1 Energy -- 12.2 Respiration -- 13 Photosynthesis -- 13.1 An overview of photosynthesis -- 13.2 Limiting factors in photosynthesis -- 14 Homeostasis -- 14.1 Homeostasis in mammals -- 14.2 Homeostasis in plants -- 15 Control and coordination -- 15.1 Control and coordination in animals |
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15.2 Control and coordination in plants -- 16 Inheritance -- 16.1 Passage of information from parents to offspring -- 16.2 The roles of genes in determining phenotype -- 16.3 Control of gene expression -- 17 Selection and evolution -- 17.1 Variation -- 17.2 Natural and artificial selection -- 17.3 Evolution -- 18 Classification, biodiversity and conservation -- 18.1 Classification -- 18.2 Biodiversity -- 18.3 Conservation -- 19 Genetic technology -- 19.1 Principles of genetic technology -- 19.2 Genetic technology applied to medicine -- 19.3 Genetically modified organisms in agriculture |
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A Level experimental skills and investigations -- How to make the most of your practical skills -- A Level exam-style questions and answers -- Glossary -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V |
| Summary |
Stretch yourself to achieve the highest grades, with structured syllabus coverage, varied exam-style questions and annotated sample answers, to help you to build the essential skill set for exam success. - Benefit from expert advice and tips on skills and knowledge from experienced subject authors - Effectively manage your revision with a brand-new introduction that clearly outlines what is expected from you in the exam - Keep track of your own progress with a handy revision planner - Use the new glossary-index section to identify and address gaps in knowledge - Consolidate and apply your unde |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Parkin, Matthew
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| ISBN |
9781398345102 |
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1398345105 |
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