Hodder Education
Need to Know: Higher Biology
Need to Know: Higher Biology
US$ 15.59
The publisher has enabled DRM protection, which means that you need to use the BookFusion iOS, Android or Web app to read this eBook. This eBook cannot be used outside of the BookFusion platform.
Description
Contents
Reviews

Exam board: SQA
Level: Higher
Subject: Biology
First teaching: September 2018
First exams: Summer 2019

What do you really need to know for the SQA Higher Biology exam?

This revision guide covers the essentials in less than 100 pages, so it's perfect for early exam preparation or last-minute revision.

- Find key content at your fingertips with quick summaries of the concepts, processes and terminology that you need to understand

- Get a better grade in your exam with tips on exam technique, mistakes to avoid and important things to remember

- Revise and practise using end-of-topic questions and in-depth questions at the end of each section - with answers provided online

- Benefit from the knowledge of experienced teachers, examiners and authors Graham Moffat and Billy Dickson

Language
English
ISBN
9781510450202
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
1 DNA and the genome
1.1 Structure and organisation of DNA
1.2 Replication of DNA
1.3 Gene expression
1.4 Cellular differentiation
1.5 Structure of the genome
1.6 Mutations
1.7 Evolution
1.8 Genomic sequencing
Area 1 assessment
2 Metabolism and survival
2.1 Metabolic pathways
2.2 Cellular respiration
2.3 Metabolic rate
2.4 Metabolism in conformers and regulators
2.5 Metabolism and adverse conditions
2.6 Environmental control of metabolism
2.7 Genetic control of metabolism
Area 2 assessment
3 Sustainability and interdependence
3.1 Food supply, plant growth and productivity
3.2 Plant and animal breeding
3.3 Crop protection
3.4 Animal welfare
3.5 Symbiosis
3.6 Social behaviour
3.7 Components of biodiversity
3.8 Threats to biodiversity
Area 3 assessment

Loading...