Publisher's Synopsis
This workbook contains practice questions of examination standard for the current CCEA A2 Biology specification. Ideal for revision or to reinforce knowledge. Full answers, marking scheme, tips on common errors and how to maximise marks are available via this link: http://colourpointeducational.com/media/content/A2BiologyExamPracticeMarkScheme.pdf
All questions were specially commissioned for this book and are not from past papers. The workbook also contains an introductory section with tips and advice on examination technique.
The author, Dr James Napier, is a well-known Biology author who, prior to his recent retirement, was vice-principal in a Northern Ireland grammar school.
Contents
A2 1 Physiology, Co-ordination and Control, and Ecosystems
Chapter 1 - Homeostasis and the Kidney
Chapter 2 - Immunity
Chapter 3 - Coordination and Control in Plants
Chapter 4 - Neurones and Synapses
Chapter 5 - The Eye and Muscle
Chapter 6 - Populations and Communities
Chapter 7 - Ecological Energetics and Nutrient Cycling
A2 2 Biochemistry, Genetics and Evolutionary Trends
Chapter 8 - Respiration
Chapter 9 - Photosynthesis
Chapter 10 - DNA as the Genetic Code (Protein Synthesis)
Chapter 11 - Gene Technology
Chapter 12 - Genes and Patterns of Inheritance
Chapter 13 - Population Genetics
Chapter 14 - The Plant and Animal Kingdoms
A2 3 Practical Skills in Biology
