Ideal as a last minute revision aid for Standard Grade Biology, this book succinctly covers all knowledge and understanding units at General and Credit level. Perfect for quick reference and consolidating understanding, students will find topic subdivisions, extensive tables and visual aids informative and easy to use.

This title is an essential tool not only to support classroom learning but also to enhance students overall subject appreciation and ensure they have the means to gain the highest grade in their exam.

Contents

* The Biosphere: investigating an ecosystem; how it works; control and management
* The world of plants: introducing plants; growing plants; making food
* Animal survival: the need for food; reproduction in animals; water and waste; responding to the environment
* Investigating cells: living cells; diffusion; cell division; enzymes; aerobic respiration
* The body in action: movement; the need for energy; co-ordination; changing levels of performance
* Inheritance: variation; what is inheritance?; genetics and society
* Biotechnology: living factories; problems and profit with waste; reprogramming microbes