IGCSE Biology for Edexcel by Jackie Clegg
Innovative • Interactive • International Collins IGCSE Biology has been developed to give maximum support for students studying for the Edexcel (London Examinations) GCSE. International case studies are used throughout, 'localising' learning. An interactive CD ROM, supporting study and revision, and practical work, is included. The book provides a complete match to the Edexcel (London) GCSE Biology Specification. HOW TO GET THE BEST FROM THIS BOOK THE NATURE AND VARIETY OF LIVING ORGANISMS Characteristics of living organisms; Variety of living organisms STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS IN LIVING ORGANISMS Levels of organisation; Cell structure; Biological molecules; Movement of substances; Nutrition in plants; Nutrition in humans; Respiration; Gas exchange in plants; Gas exchange in humans; Transport; Excretion; Co-ordination and response REPRODUCTION AND INHERITANCE Reproduction; Inheritance ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT The organism in the environment; Feeding relationships; Cycles within ecosystems; Human influences on the environment USE OF BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Food production; Selective breeding; Genetic modification; Cloning ILLUSTRATED GLOSSARY The accompanying CD ROM provides support for study, revision and practical work. Interactive questions Video experiments for common practical tasks
Mike Smith is Head of Science at St. Anselm's College, Birkenhead, and is a Chief Examiner for GCSE Biology. He has co-authored seven successful textbooks for HarperCollins, covering GCSE and International GCSE Science and Biology.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007755462 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007755465 |
| Title | IGCSE Biology for Edexcel |
| Author | Jackie Clegg |
| Series | International Gcse |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2006-08-20 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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