Cambridge International AS/A Level Biology Revision Guide.
- Second edition.
- London : Hodder Education Group, 2015.
- 1 online resource (209 pages)
Cover; Book title; My revision planner; AS topics; 1 Cell structure; Microscopy; Cell structure and function; 2 Biological molecules; Carbohydrates; Lipids; Proteins; Water; 3 Enzymes; Enzyme mode of action; Factors affecting the rate of enzyme-catalysed reactions; 4 Cell membranes and transport; Fluid mosaic membranes; Movement of substances into and out of cells; 5 The mitotic cell cycle; Division of cells; 6 Nucleic acids and protein synthesis; DNA and RNA; The genetic code; 7 Transport in plants; Structure of transport tissues; Transport mechanisms; 8 Transport in mammals. The circulatory systemThe heart; 9 Gas exchange and smoking; The human gas exchange system; Cigarette smoking and health; 10 Infectious disease; Important infectious diseases; Antibiotics; 11 Immunity; The immune system; Antibodies and vaccination; AS experimental skills and investigations; Skills and mark allocations; The practical examination questions; How to do well in the practical exam; AS exam-style questions and answers; A level topics; 12 Energy and respiration; Energy in living organisms; Respiration; 13 Photosynthesis; An overview of photosynthesis. Limiting factors in photosynthesisLeaf structure in C3 and C4 plants; 14 Homeostasis; Homeostasis in mammals; The roles of the kidneys in homeostasis; Homeostasis in plants; 15 Control and coordination; Control and coordination in animals; Control and coordination in plants; 16 Inherited change; Meiosis; Genetics; Control of gene expression; 17 Selection and evolution; Variation; Natural and artificial selection; Evolution; 18 Biodiversity, classification and conservation; Biodiversity; Classification; Conservation; 19 Genetic technology; Tools for genetic technology. Genetic technology applied to medicineGenetically modified organisms in agriculture; A level experimental skills and investigations; Skills and mark allocations; How to make the most of your practical skills; A level exam-style questions and answers; Now test yourself answers.