A-Level Biology: Edexcel A Year 1 & 2 Complete Revision & Practice with Online Edition: ideal for catch-up and the 2022 and 2023 exams (CGP A-Level Biology)

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• Publisher: Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP)
• Year: 2015
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 236
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Achieve the best grades in 2022 and 2023 with this all-in-one book from CGP!

This chunky Complete Revision & Practice book covers both years of the Edexcel A A-Level Biology course! Every topic is clearly explained with straightforward revision notes, helpful examples and full-colour diagrams. We’ve also included practice questions and exam-style questions (with answers) throughout the book, plus plenty of in-depth advice on how to score top marks in the exams and practical assessments. And finally, you can use the code printed inside the book to access a free Online Edition of the whole thing on your PC, Mac or tablet! Looking for more help with the maths you'll need for A-Level Biology? Try our Essential Maths Skills book (9781847623232)!

✦ Table of Contents

Contents
Contents I
Contents II
Contents III
The Scientific Process
The Scientific Process
The Scientific Process
Topic 1A — The Circulatory System
Water and Transport
Water and Transport
The Heart and Blood Vessels
The Heart and Blood Vessels
Cardiac Cycle
Cardiac Cycle
Investigating Heart Rate
Investigating Heart Rate
Topic 1B — Lifestyle and Disease
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Disease
Interpreting Data on Risk Factors
Interpreting Data on Risk Factors
Treatment of CVD
Treatment of CVD
Topic 1C — Diet and Health
Diet and Energy
Diet and Energy
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates
Lipids and Cardiovascular Disease
Lipids and Cardiovascular Disease
Lipids and Cardiovascular Disease
Reducing Risk Factors of CVD
Topic 2A — Gas Exchange, Cell Membranes and Transport
Gas Exchange
Gas Exchange
Cell Membranes
Cell Membranes and Osmosis
Transport Across the Cell Membrane
Transport Across the Cell Membrane
Investigating Cell Membrane Structure
Investigating Cell Membrane Structure
Topic 2B — Proteins and Genetics
Protein Structure
Protein Structure
Enzymes
Enzymes
Enzymes
Enzymes
DNA and RNA Basics
DNA and RNA Basics
The Genetic Code and Protein Synthesis
The Genetic Code and Protein Synthesis
Transcription and Translation
Transcription and Translation
Topic 2C — Inheritance
Replication of DNA
Replication of DNA
Genes and Inheritance
Genes and Inheritance
The Chi-Squared Test
The Chi-Squared Test
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis
Genetic Screening
Genetic Screening
Topic 3A — Cells
Eukaryotic Cells and Organelles
Eukaryotic Cells and Organelles
Eukaryotic Cells and Organelles
Prokaryotic Cells
Looking at Cells and Organelles
Looking at Cells and Organelles
Cell Organisation
Cell Organisation
The Cell Cycle and Mitosis
The Cell Cycle and Mitosis
Topic 3B — Reproduction and Inherita nce
Gametes and Fertilisation
Gametes and Fertilisation
Meiosis and Inheritance
Meiosis and Inheritance
Topic 3C — Differentiation and Variation
Cell Differentiation and Gene Expression
Cell Differentiation and Gene Expression
Stem Cells in Medicine
Stem Cells in Medicine
Variation
Variation
Topic 4A — Biodiversity
Biodiversity and Endemism
Biodiversity and Endemism
Biodiversity and Endemism
Adaptation and Evolution
Adaptation and Evolution
Adaptation and Evolution
The Hardy-Weinberg Principle
The Hardy-Weinberg Principle
Classification
Classification
Conservation of Biodiversity
Conservation of Biodiversity
Topic 4B — Resources from Plants
Plant Cell Structure
Plant Cell Structure
Plant Stems
Plant Stems
Starch, Cellulose and Plant Fibres
Starch, Cellulose and Plant Fibres
Sustainability and Plant Minerals
Sustainability and Plant Minerals
Drugs from Plants and Drug Testing
Drugs from Plants and Drug Testing
Topic 5A — Ecosystems and Photosynthesis
Factors Affecting Abundance and Distribution
Factors Affecting Abundance and Distribution
Factors Affecting Abundance and Distribution
Investigating Populations and Abiotic Factors
Investigating Populations and Abiotic Factors
Investigating Populations and Abiotic Factors
Succession
Succession
Photosynthesis and Energy Supply
Photosynthesis and Energy Supply
Photosynthesis Reactions
Photosynthesis Reactions
Photosynthesis Reactions
Photosynthesis Reactions
Energy Transfer and Productivity
Energy Transfer and Productivity
Topic 5B — Climate Change and Evolution
Introduction to Climate Change
Introduction to Climate Change
Causes of Climate Change
Causes of Climate Change
Effects of Climate Change
Effects of Climate Change
Investigating the Effects of Climate Change
Investigating the Effects of Climate Change
Reducing Climate Change
Reducing Climate Change
Evolution, Natural Selection and Speciation
Evolution, Natural Selection and Speciation
Evidence for Evolution
Evidence for Evolution
Topic 6A — Forensics
Microbial Decomposition and Time of Death
Microbial Decomposition and Time of Death
DNA Profiling
DNA Profiling
DNA Profiling
DNA Profiling
Topic 6B — Microorganisms and Immunity
Bacterial and Viral Infections
Bacterial and Viral Infections
Bacterial and Viral Infections
Infection and the Non-Specific Immune Response
Infection and the Non-Specific Immune Response
The Specific Immune Response
The Specific Immune Response
The Specific Immune Response
Developing Immunity
Developing Immunity
Antibiotics
Antibiotics
Topic 7A — Muscles and Respiration
Muscles and Movement
Muscles and Movement
Muscle Contraction
Muscle Contraction
Aerobic Respiration
Aerobic Respiration
Aerobic Respiration
Aerobic Respiration
Respirometers and Anaerobic Respiration
Respirometers and Anaerobic Respiration
Topic 7B — Exercise
Electrical Activity in the Heart
Electrical Activity in the Heart
Variations in Breathing Rate
Variations in Breathing Rate
Variations in Heart Rate
Variations in Heart Rate
Investigating Ventilation
Investigating Ventilation
Investigating Ventilation
Homeostasis
Homeostasis
Homeostasis
Exercise and Health
Exercise and Health
Exercise and Health
Exercise and Health
Topic 8A — Responding to the Environment
Nervous and Hormonal Communication
Nervous and Hormonal Communication
The Nervous System — Receptors
The Nervous System — Receptors
The Nervous System — Receptors
The Nervous System — Neurones
The Nervous System — Neurones
The Nervous System — Neurones
The Nervous System — Neurones
The Nervous System — Synapses
The Nervous System — Synapses
Responses in Plants
Responses in Plants
Topic 8B — The Brain, Behaviour and Disease
Brain Structure and Function
Brain Structure and Function
Brain Structure and Function
Habituation
Development of the Visual Cortex
Development of the Visual Cortex
Studying Brain Development
Studying Brain Development
Drugs and Disease
Drugs and Disease
Producing Drugs Using GMOs
Producing Drugs Using GMOs
Practical Skills
Planning an Experiment
Planning an Experiment
Planning an Experiment
Processing and Presenting Data
Processing and Presenting Data
Processing and Presenting Data
Processing and Presenting Data
Processing and Presenting Data
Drawing Conclusions and Evaluating
Drawing Conclusions and Evaluating
Do Well In Your Exams
How to Do Well in Your Exams
How to Do Well in Your Exams
Answers
Topic 1A — The Circulatory System
Topic 1B — Lifestyle and Disease
Topic 1C — Diet and Health
Topic 2A — Gas Exchange, Cell Membranes and Transport
Topic 2B — Proteins and Genetics
Topic 2C — Inheritance
Topic 3A — Cells
Topic 3B — Reproduction and Inheritance
Topic 3C — Differentiation and Variation
Topic 4A — Biodiversity
Topic 4B — Resources from Plants
Topic 5A — Ecosystems and Photosynthesis
Topic 5B — Climate Change and Evolution
Topic 6A — Forensics
Topic 6B — Microorganisms and Immunity
Topic 7B — Exercise
Topic 7A — Muscles and Respiration
Topic 8A — Responding to the Environment
Topic 8B — The Brain, Behaviour and Disease
Index
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Index Pg 226
Index Pg 227
Index Pg 228
Acknowledgements