Biology exam practice for CCEA A2 level - James Napier

This workbook contains practice questions of examination standard for the current CCEA A2 Biology specification.Ideal for revision or to reinforce knowledge.Fullanswers,marking scheme, tipson common errors and how tomaximisemarks are available via this link:http://colourpointeducational.com/media/content/A2BiologyExamPracticeMarkScheme.pdf

All questions were specially commissioned for this book and are not from past papers. The workbook also contains an introductory section with tips and advice on examination technique.

The author, Dr James Napier, is a well-known Biology author who, prior to his recent retirement, was vice-principal in a Northern Ireland grammar school.

Contents

A2 1 Physiology, Co-ordination and Control, and Ecosystems

Chapter 1 - Homeostasis and the Kidney

Chapter 2 - Immunity

Chapter 3 - Coordination and Control in Plants

Chapter 4 - Neurones and Synapses

Chapter 5 - The Eye and Muscle

Chapter 6 - Populations and Communities

Chapter 7 - Ecological Energetics and Nutrient Cycling

A2 2 Biochemistry, Genetics and Evolutionary Trends

Chapter 8 - Respiration

Chapter 9 - Photosynthesis

Chapter 10 - DNA as the Genetic Code (Protein Synthesis)

Chapter 11 - Gene Technology

Chapter 12 - Genes and Patterns of Inheritance

Chapter 13 - Population Genetics

Chapter 14 - The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

A2 3 Practical Skills in Biology