Advanced BiologyThe major new course text has been written by experienced authors to provide coverage of the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced GCE Biology and Human Biology specifications in a single book. Advanced Biology provides clear, well-illustrated information, which will help develop a full understanding of biological structure and function and of relevant applications. The topics have been carefully organised into parts, which give a logical sequence to the book. This new text has been developed to replace the best-selling titles Biology: Principles and Processes and Biology, A Functional Approach. Features include: full-colour design with clear diagrams and photographs; up-to-date information on biotechnology, health, applied genetics and ecology; clearly written text using the latest Institute of Biology terminology; a useful summary and a bank of practice questions at the end of every chapter; support boxes help bridge the gap from GCSE or equivalent courses; extension boxes providing additional depth of content - some by guest authors who are experts in their field; and a comprehensive index so you can quickly locate information with ease. There is also a website providing additional support that you can access directly at www.advancedbiolgy.co.uk. |
Contents
I | 1 |
II | 11 |
III | 41 |
IV | 62 |
V | 79 |
VI | 87 |
VII | 103 |
VIII | 118 |
XXIV | 414 |
XXV | 436 |
XXVI | 455 |
XXVII | 470 |
XXVIII | 481 |
XXIX | 497 |
XXX | 523 |
XXXI | 546 |
IX | 138 |
X | 157 |
XI | 178 |
XII | 196 |
XIII | 217 |
XIV | 227 |
XV | 248 |
XVI | 267 |
XVII | 280 |
XVIII | 301 |
XIX | 317 |
XX | 345 |
XXI | 370 |
XXII | 380 |
XXIII | 401 |
XXXII | 571 |
XXXIII | 585 |
XXXIV | 602 |
XXXV | 620 |
XXXVI | 638 |
XXXVIII | 651 |
XXXIX | 663 |
XL | 677 |
XLI | 690 |
XLII | 705 |
XLIII | 719 |
XLIV | 737 |
XLV | 759 |
Common terms and phrases
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