Advanced BiologyThis text has been carefully researched by the author to offer up to date information on biology. It provides complete coverage of the new A- and AS-level core specifications being taught from September 2000 onwards and presents concepts in separate, easily accessible double-page spreads. Each spread starts with learning objectives and ends with questions, to check understanding, making the book particularly suitable for self-study. |
Contents
WHAT IS BIOLOGY? | 12 |
10 | 34 |
CHAPTER 3 | 40 |
Cell theory | 56 |
The ultrastructure of plant and bacterial cells | 62 |
13 | 68 |
Introduction to cell division | 74 |
Cells tissues and organs | 80 |
ANIMAL REPRODUCTION | 244 |
STRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT IN PLANTS | 268 |
REPRODUCTION AND COORDINATION IN FLOWERING PLANTS | 290 |
INFECTIOUS DISEASES | 318 |
NONINFECTIOUS DISEASES | 340 |
MICROORGANISMS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS | 364 |
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF THE GENE | 390 |
INHERITANCE | 414 |
CHAPTER 5 | 86 |
The lightindependent stage | 92 |
Exam Questions | 98 |
RESPIRATION | 100 |
GASEOUS EXCHANGE AND TRANSPORT IN MAMMALS | 112 |
HOMEOSTASIS | 136 |
HETEROTROPHIC NUTRITION | 160 |
NERVOUS AND HORMONAL COORDINATION | 182 |
LOCOMOTION AND BEHAVIOUR | 212 |
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