Hodder Education
Cambridge O Level Biology
D. G. Mackean, Dave Hayward
Cambridge O Level Biology
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This title has been endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.

Written by renowned expert authors, our updated resources enable the learner to effectively navigate through the content of the revised Cambridge O Level Biology (5090) syllabus for examination from 2023.

- Develop strong practical skills: practical skills features provide guidance on key experiments, interpreting experimental data, and evaluating results; supported by practice questions for preparation for practical exams or alternatives.

- Build mathematical skills: worked examples demonstrate the key mathematical skills in scientific contexts; supported by follow-up questions to put these skills into practice.

- Consolidate skills and check understanding: self-assessment questions, exam-style questions and checklists are embedded throughout the book, alongside key definitions of technical terms and a Glossary.

- Navigate the syllabus confidently: content flagged clearly with introductions to each topic outlining the learning objectives and context.

- Deepen and enhance scientific knowledge: going further boxes throughout encourage students to take learning to the next level.

Language
English
ISBN
9781398310919
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Acknowledgements
How to use this book
Scientific enquiry
1 Cells
Cell structure and organisation
Tissues, organs, organ systems and the organism
Size of specimens
2 Classification
Classification systems
Features of organisms
3 Movement into and out of cells
Diffusion
Osmosis
Active transport
4 Biological molecules
Biological molecules
5 Enzymes
Enzyme action
6 Plant nutrition
Photosynthesis
Leaf structure
Mineral nutrition
7 Transport in flowering plants
Water uptake
Stem and root structure
Transpiration and translocation
8 Human nutrition
Diet
Human digestive system
Digestion
Absorption and assimilation
9 Human gas exchange
Gas exchange in humans
10 Respiration
Respiration
Aerobic respiration
Anaerobic respiration
11 Transport in humans
Circulatory systems
Heart
Blood vessels
Blood
12 Disease and immunity
Pathogens and transmission
Defences against diseases
13 Excretion
Excretion
14 Coordination and control
Coordination and response
Nervous control in humans
Hormones
Homeostasis
15 Coordination and response in plants
Tropic responses
16 Development of organisms and continuity of life
Chromosomes, genes and nuclei
Mitosis
Meiosis
Asexual reproduction
Sexual reproduction
Sexual reproduction in plants
Sexual reproduction in humans
Sexual hormones in humans
17 Inheritance
Variation
DNA
Inheritance
Selection
18 Biotechnology and genetic modification
Biotechnology
Genetic modification
19 Relationships of organisms with one another and with the environment
Energy flow
Food chains and food webs
Nutrient cycles
Populations
Effects of humans on ecosystems
Pollution
Conservation
Theory past paper and exam-style questions
Alternative to Practical past paper questions
Glossary
Index
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