Nelson QScience Biology Units 1 & 2 is written to support the development and application of key knowledge and skills for students studying senior science.
The student book comprehensively covers the new senior science syllabi and provides the framework for students to achieve success in one or more of the general science courses: biology, chemistry and physics.
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.
CONTENTS
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 Neural and homeostatic control pathways
11 Hormonal homeostatic control pathways
12 Thermoregulation
13 Osmoregulation
Topic 2: Infectious disease
14 Infectious disease
15 Immune response and defence against disease
16 Transmission and spread of disease (epidemiology)