Ensuring smooth progression from GCSE and success in AS and A2 Level Biology


Written to meet the requirements of the new AS/A2 Level Biology specifications, these highly illustrated texts provide full coverage of the AQA/A specification and Edexcel (Option C). The AS text helps students bridge the gap between GCSE and AS Level, while the A2 text helps them progress successfully on to the synoptic section of the A2 course.







Attractive and easy to use- clear, full-colour page design, highlighted key points and accessbile language help less able students identify main concepts

Smooth progression and differentiation - each topic gets progressively more difficult and includes self-assessment questions with answers to help students monitor their development. Synoptic questions are provided at the end of the A2 text to test a variety of topics and draw together AS and A2 Biology

Assessment and revision - summaries, key facts and definitions help students revise, while end-of-chapter questions for all abilities develop exam technique. Answers are provided to all the questions in the texts

Key skills - questions suitable for demonstrating Key Skills are highlighted



Contents List AS Level Biology






Cells

Cell Membranes

Biological Molecules

Enzymes

DNA - structure and function

Cell Division

Reproduction in mammals

Reproduction in flowers

Gas exchange

Heart and blood vessels

Blood - structure and function

Transport in flowering plants

Heterotrophic nutrition

Ecosystems

Effects of humans on ecosystems

Gene technology

Human health and disease




"Coverage of the modules is comprehensive and rigorous, with a clear emblem used to indicate the match between each chapter or sections within them, and the specifications. This book is beautifully designed..the standard of illustrations is mostly superb..lthis is unquestionably an excellent resource."

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