Publisher's Synopsis
Designed for use as a companion to Higher Biology Course Notes, this is an invaluable revision tool for all students in the approach to exams. A multiple choice section and key short answer questions will enable students to improve data handling and problem solving skills to raise exam achievement.
A summary of essential knowledge and understanding points linked to the Higher Biology Arrangement is provided at the beginning of each set of topic questions. In addition, a comprehensive Biology vocabulary list and pull-out answer section aids revision and ultimately helps students to enhance their performance and gain exam success.
Contents
Introduction
Unit 1: Cell biology
* Cell structure in relation to function
* Photosynthesis
* Respiration
* DNA, RNA and protein synthesis
* Cellular response in defence
Unit 2: Genetics, evolution and adaptation
* Meiosis
* Genetics
* Mutation
* Natural selection
* Artificial selection
* Maintaining a water balance in animals
* Maintaining a water balance in plants
* Obtaining food - animals
* Obtaining food - plants
* Coping with dangers - animals
* Coping with dangers - plants
Unit 3: Control and regulation
* Growth in plants and animals
* Genetic control of growth and development
* The control of growth by the activity of hormones
* Environmental control of growth
* Physiological homeostasis
* Population dynamics
Multiple choice questions
Higher biology vocabulary list
Answers
