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Advanced Biology ISBN: 0174387326 ISBN13: 9780174387329 Advanced Biology By: Michael J. Reiss ; M.B.V. Roberts ; Grace Monger Publisher: Nelson Thornes Ltd Format: Paperback Our Price: 34.75

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The latest information: up-to-date information applied genetics, food and ecology is included, as well as invaluable coverage of biotechnology and health. It features exceptionally clear, motivating layout: a spacious, clear design has been combined with colour throughout to ensure an attractive textbook that will motivate students; it is accessible for all abilities: the straightforward, jargon-free text is presented in manageable sections so that understanding is maximised for students of all abilities; and it provides support and extension: support boxes help bridge the gap between GCSE and A level, whilst extension boxes provide more in-depth information - the extensions often concentrate on specialised topics and may be written by a guest author who is a specialist in the field. Its other features are it provides support and extension: end-of-chapter summaries provide key points from the chapter and act as useful revision tools; thorough examination preparation: advanced level exam practice questions are included at the end of each chapter, and at the end of the book so your students are fully prepared for examinations - some answers and mark schemes are also provided. Features of the text-linked website are: specification mapping grids. It also has detailed answers to questions in the core textbooks explaining the Chemical and Physical basis of Biology.


Contents:

Part 1 Molecules to organisms: the nature of biology
- the chemicals of life
- the cell as a basic unit
- tissues, organs and individuals
- the principles of classification
- the diversity of life

Part 2 Respiration, nutrition and transport: movement in and out of cells
- biochemical reactions and enzymes
- the release of energy
- gaseous exchange
- heterotrophic nutrition
- autotrophic nutrition
- the principles of transport
- transport in the mammal
- transport in the flowering plant

 Part 3 Regulation and defence: homeostasis and the control of glucose
- excretion and water balance
- temperature regulation
- disease and its control

Part 4 Response and coordination: nervous communication
- hormonal communication
- reception of stimuli
- muscles and other effectors
- movement and locomotion
- behaviour

Part 5 Reproduction, growth and development: cell division and the cell cycle
- types of reproduction and life cycles
- reproduction of the flowering plant
- reproduction of the mammal
- patterns of growth and development
- control of growth

Part 6 Heredity and genetics: the principles of heredity
- chromosomes and genes
- the nature of the gene
- gene action and gene technology
- population genetics

Part 7 Organisms and their environment
- biomes, habitats and environment
- communities and ecosystems
- pollution and conservation
- populations and the niche concept
- associations between species

Part 8 Evolution of life: evolution in evidence
- the mechanisms of evolution
- major steps in evolution
- appendix - statistics.


Brief Description:

Advanced Biology provides a complete coverage of the new Advanced level Biology specifications within a single textbook. Packed with up-to-date information, comprehensive explanations, clear diagrams and numerous questions, this book will help to motivate students to achives their best possible examination grade.

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