New Higher Biology: With Answers
2nd Edition
Published on 5. July 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-340-74320-1 (ISBN)
Description
Completely revised and updated, this edition provides a concise set of notes that cover the major topic areas of higher biology examinations. The organiztion of the text reflects the updated syllabus structure, with each section matching a unit of the course and each chapter matching a content area. The text has been written to articulate with both Standard Grade and Intermediate Biology and containsa number of special features to help students retain and apply their knowledge and understanding. Opportunities for pupils to demonstrate problem-solving skills and develop practical abailities are presented throughout the book, and summaries of key facts and concepts provide a source of material for consolidation and revision purposes. Full answers are provided in this textbook.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Learning
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 217 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
1019 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-74320-1 (9780340743201)
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Clare Marsh | James Simms | Caroline Stevenson
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Hodder Gibson
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12/1992
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Content
Part 1 Cell biology: cell variety in relation to function; absoprtion and secretion of materials; ATP and energy release; chemistry of respiration; role of photosynthetic pigments; chemistry of photosynthesis; DNA and its replication; RNA and protein synthesis; functional variety of proteins; viruses; cellular defence mechanism. Part 2 Genetics and adaption: meiosis; monohybrid cross; dihybrid cross and linkage; sex linkage; mutation; natural selection; speciation; adaptive radiation; extinction and conserrvation; artificial selection; maintaining a water balance - animals; maintaining a water balance - plants; obtaining food - animals; obtaining food - plants; coping with dangers. Part 3 Control and regulation: plant growth; growth patterns; genetic control; hormonal influences on growth; effects of chemicals on growth; effects of light on growth; physiological homeostasis; regulation of populations; monitoring populations; succession in plant communities. Appendices: ultrastructure of a cell; the genetic code.