Oxford University Press
Oxford International AQA Examinations: International GCSE Combined Sciences Biology
Lawrie Ryan, Ann Fullick
Education & Teaching
Oxford International AQA Examinations: International GCSE Combined Sciences Biology
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The only textbook that fully supports the Biology part of the Oxford AQA International GCSE Combined Sciences specification (9204), for first teaching from September 2016.

Written by experienced authors, the engaging, international approach ensures a thorough understanding of the underlying principles of biology and provides exam-focused practice to build assessment confidence. It fully covers the 3 required biology practicals in the specification, enabling your students to build the investigative and experimental skills required for assessment. This textbook helps students to develop the scientific, mathematical and practical skills and knowledge needed for the Biology part of the Oxford AQA International GCSE Combined Sciences exams and provides an excellent grounding for further study at A Level.

Language
English
ISBN
9780198411611
Front Cover
TItle Page
Contents
Practical skills
Chapter 1 Cell structure and organisation
1.1 Animal and plant cells
1.2 Eukaryotes and prokaryotes
1.3 Specialised cells
1.4 Tissues and organs
1.5 Organ systems
1.6 Diffusion
1.7 Osmosis
1.8 Active transport
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Chapter 2 Cell division and differentiation
2.1 Cell division, growth, and differentiation
2.2 Cell division in sexual reproduction
2.3 Stem cells
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Chapter 3 Human biology – Breathing
3.1 Exchanging materials
3.2 Breathing and gas exchange in the lungs
3.3 Aerobic respiration
3.4 The effect of exercise on the body
3.5 Anaerobic respiration
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Chapter 4 Human biology – Circulation
4.1 The circulatory system and the heart
4.2 The blood vessels
4.3 Transport in the blood
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Chapter 5 Human biology – Digestion
5.1 Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
5.2 Catalysts and enzymes
5.3 Factors affecting enzyme action
5.4 The digestive system
5.5 Making digestion efficient
5.6 Exchange in the gut
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Chapter 6 Nervous coordination and behaviour
6.1 Responding to change
6.2 Reflex actions
6.3 Animal behaviour
6.4 Animal communications
6.5 Reproductive behaviours
6.6 Human use of animal behaviours
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Chapter 7 Homeostasis
7.1 Principles of homeostasis
7.2 Controlling body temperature
7.3 Controlling blood glucose
7.4 Treating diabetes
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Chapter 8 Defending ourselves against disease
8.1 Pathogens and disease
8.2 Defence mechanisms
8.3 Immunity
8.4 Using drugs to treat disease
8.5 Changing pathogens
8.6 Growing and investigating bacteria
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Chapter 9 Plants as organisms
9.1 Photosynthesis
9.2 Limiting factors
9.3 How plants use glucose
9.4 Transport systems in plants
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Chapter 10 Variation and inheritance
10.1 Inheritance
10.2 Types of reproduction
10.3 Causes of variation
10.4 From Mendel to modern genetics
10.5 Inheritance in action
10.6 DNA and family trees
10.7 Inherited conditions in humans
10.8 More inherited conditions in humans
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Chapter 11 Genetic manipulation
11.1 Cloning
11.2 Adult cell cloning
11.3 Genetic engineering
11.4 Making choices about genetic technology
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Chapter 12 Evolution, adaptations, and interdependence
12.1 Theories of evolution
12.2 Natural selection
12.3 Isolation and the evolution of new species
12.4 Adapt and survive
12.5 Adaptations in animals
12.6 Adaptations in plants
12.7 Competition in animals
12.8 Competition in plants
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Chapter 13 Ecology
13.1 Pyramids of biomass
13.2 Energy transfers
13.3 Decay processes
13.4 The carbon cycle
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Experimental data handling
Investigations
Setting up investigations
Using data
Glossary
Answers
Index
Back Cover
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