Higher biology - Andrew Morton

This title is designed to provide an overview of the whole of the Higher Biology National Qualification and deliver a focused course approach to compound student knowledge and understanding of key processes and functions.

Comprehensive notes in this handy slim-line edition cover Cell Biology, Genetics, Evolution and Adaptation and Control and Regulation in three distinct units. Extensive diagrams and accessible, clearly presented explanations support student understanding and help students in the revision process to feel confident of their subject knowledge.

Introduction

Unit 1: Cell biology

Cell structure and function

Cell variety

Cell membranes

Absorption and secretion of materials

Photosynthesis

Chloroplasts and photosynthesis

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

Respiration

The variety and function of proteins

DNA structure and replication

Protein synthesis

Cell defence and the nature of viruses

Rejection of tissue transplants

Cellular defence in plants

Unit 2: Genetics, evolution and adaptation

Genetics

Variation and meiosis

Monohybrid inheritance

Dihybrid inheritance

Sex linkage

Mutation

Polyploidy

Evolution

Natural selection and speciation

High speed evolution

Conservation of species

Artificial selection

Genetic engineering

Adaptation

Maintaining a water balance - animals

Maintaining a water balance - plants

Obtaining food - animals

Obtaining food - plants

Coping with danger - animals

Coping with danger - plants

Unit 3: Control and regulation

Growth and development

Growth patterns

Regeneration

Genetic control

Phenylketonuria

Hormone influences

Plant mineral requirements

The influence of diet on animal growth

Light and its effect on plants and animals

Physiological homeostasis

Population dynamics

Saving the environment

Succession

Answers