Making Use of Biology
2nd Edition
Published on 16. January 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-0-333-62093-9 (ISBN)
Description
Revised in consideration of changes made in the ULEAC syllabus B for Biology and the development of the National Curriculum for Science, this book emphasizes the applications of Biology. It has been updated throughout with sections expanded and added to provide up-to-date information.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Adult education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
917 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-62093-9 (9780333620939)
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Content
PART 1 ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY: Variety of living things; Microorganisms; Growth in microorganisms; Enzymes; Respiration; Fermentation; Nutrition in microorganisms; Nutrition in flowering plants; Flowering plants; Recycling; Plant crops; Crops as ecosystems; Human effects on the environment. PART 2 HUMAN AND SOCIAL BIOLOGY: Human cells; Food Eating and diet; Movement, support and exercises; Air supply; Heart and circulation; Temperature control and homeostasis; Nervous and hormonal control, drugs; Fertilization and family planning; Pregnancy; Birth to old age; Genetics, cell division and genetic engineering; Inheritance variation and natural selection; Health and population dynamics.