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Higher Biology, Second Edition
Higher Biology, Second Edition
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Exam Board: SQA
Level: Higher
Subject: Biology
First Teaching: August 2018
First Exam: June 2019

Ensure that students are prepared for every aspect of Higher Biology with the new edition of this popular textbook from James Torrance and his renowned author team, completely updated for the 2018 changes to the SQA Higher Biology syllabus.

- Suggested learning activities throughout help to develop students' knowledge and skills including all new case studies, research topics and investigations

- Testing your knowledge questions at the end of each chapter provide opportunities to continually assess Knowledge and Understanding, and are particularly useful for homework tasks

- 'What you should know' summaries of key facts and concepts provide an excellent source of material for consolidation and revision prior to the SQA examination.

- 'Applying Your Knowledge and Skills' sections at the end of each section have been substantially extended to give students extra practice in exam questions and foster the development of Skills of Scientific Experimentation, Investigation and Enquiry

Language
English
ISBN
9781510460690
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Section 1 DNA and the Genome
1 Structure of DNA
2 Replication of DNA
3 Gene expression
4 Cellular differentiation
5 Genome and mutations
6 Evolution
7 Genomic sequencing
Section 2 Metabolism and Survival
8 Metabolic pathways
9 Cellular respiration
10 Metabolic rate
11 Metabolism and adverse conditions
12 Environmental control of metabolism
13 Genetic control of metabolism
Section 3 Sustainability and Interdependence
14 Food supply, plant growth and productivity
15 Plant and animal breeding
16 Crop protection
17 Animal welfare
18 Symbiosis
19 Social behaviour
20 Components of and threats to biodiversity
Appendix 1
The genetic code
Appendix 2
Box plots
Appendix 3
Statistical concepts
Appendix 4
Tree of life
Answers
Index
Backcover

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