The Biology Book Units 1 & 2 Workbook

The Biology Book Units 1 & 2 Workbook

$27.95

Product Info

ISBN
9780170411660

Category

Science

Publisher

Nelson

Recommended For

QCAA New QCE Senior Secondary Syllabus Textbooks 2019-2020

The Biology Book Units 1 & 2 supports the development and application of key knowledge and skills for students studying science in both Queensland and greater Australia.

The consistent approach used in the text promotes familiarity for students, supporting practice and revision of the content learnt in class and in preparation for assessment and exams.

The workbook revises content introduced in the classroom and provides comprehensive sets of questions to give students valuable exam preparation and reinforce their learning.

CONTENTS

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

SYLLABUS REFERENCE GRID

Unit 1: Cells and Multicellular Organisms

Topic 1: CELLS AS THE BASIS OF LIFE

1. Cell membrane

2. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

3. Internal membranes and enzymes

4. Energy and metabolism

TOPIC 2: MULTICELLULAR ORGANISMS

5. Cell differentiation and specialisation

6. Gas exchange and transport

7. Exchange of nutrients and wastes

8. Plant systems: gas exchange and transport systems

Unit 2: Maintaining the Internal Environment

TOPIC 1: HOMEOSTASIS

9. Homeostasis

10. Neutral homeostatic control pathways

11. Hormonal homeostatic control pathways

12. Thermoregulation

13. Osmoregulation

TOPIC 2: INFECTIOUS DISEASES

14. Infectious disease

15. Immune response and defence against disease

16. Transmission and spread of disease