Biology for You
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Description
Contents
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Language
English
ISBN
9780198375838
Front Cover
Title Page
Introduction
Contents
Cells and Life processes
1 Cells
Biology at work : Stem cells
2 Diffusion
3 Enzymes
Biology at work : Enzymes in industry
Biology at work : Other uses of enzymes
Further questions on Cells and life processes
Humans as Organisms
4 Food and Digestion
Biology at work : Pictures of the gut
5 Breathing and respiration
Biology at work : Training at altitude
6 Blood and Circulation
Biology at work : Artificial pacemaker and blood pressure
Biology at work : Treating heart disease
7 Homeostasis
Biology at work : Diabetes
Biology at work : The kidney dialysis machine and kidney transplants
8 Control and Coordination
Biology at work : Controlling fertility
Biology at work : In vitro fertilisation
Biology at work : Investigating brain function
9 Support and Movement
Biology at work : Sports injuries
Biology at work : Arthritis and joint replacement
10 Disease
Biology at work : Using monoclonal antibodies
Biology at work : Preserving food
11 Drugs
Biology at work : The misuse of drugs in sport
Food and digestion
Plants as Organisms
12 Feeding in Plants
Biology at work : Hydroponics
Biology at work: Glasshouse production
Biology at work : Commercial uses of plant hormones
13 Plant Transport
Biology at work: Monocultures
Further questions on Plants as organisms
Inheritance, evlution and variation
14 Reproduction
15 Inheritance
Biology at work : The DNA detectives
Biology at work : Cancer
Biology at work : The human genome project
Biology at work : Genetic fingerprinting
Biology at work : Genetically modified foods
16 Evolution
Biology at work: Reclaiming mining tips
17 Variation
Further questions on Inheritance, evolution and variation
Living Organisms and their environment
18 Adaptation and Competition
Biology at work : The Eden project
Biology at work : The impact of non-indigenous species
19 Energy and Nutrient Transfer
Biology at work : Intensive food production
20 Humans and the environment
Biology at work : Biodegradation of oil and plastics
Biology at work : Sustainable fishing
Further questions on Living organisms and their environment
Biotechnology
21 Biotechnology
Biology at work: The Chelsea Physic Garden
Biology at work: Biofuels
Biology at work: Mycoprotein – a food for the future ?
Further questions on Biotechnology
Extra sections
Working scientifically
Assessing your practical skills
Further questions on Practical work
Mathematical skills for Biologists
Suggestions for a revision programme
Revision techniques
Examination technique
Careers using Biology
Index
Acknowledgements
Back Cover
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