Intermediate 1 biology - George Milne

This title delivers a highly visual approach to revision which will appeal to a variety of learning styles. Clear, accessible notes cover key information across the three course units: Health & Technology; Biotechnological Industries; Growing Plants.

In addition, extensive colour illustrations, photographs and diagrams help students to grasp important content and to improve subject recall. Top Tips and Quick Tests accompany all topic areas.

Contents

Unit 1: Health and Technology

* The meaning of health
* Physiological measurements
* The heart and blood vessels
* Pulse rate
* Blood pressure
* Blood
* The lungs and breathing
* Physiological measurements of the lungs
* A healthy diet
* Measuring body mass and fat content
* Body temperature and health
* Muscles and reaction time
* Effects of alcohol on the body

Unit 2: Biotechnological Industries

* Dairy industries: milk; yoghurt; cheese
* Yeast-based industries: bread; beer; fermented milk drinks; flavouring and food colouring
* Detergent industries
* Environmental impact of the detergent industries
* Pharmaceutical industries - antibiotics and antifungals
* Industrial production of antibiotics

Unit 3: Growing Plants

* Growing plants from seeds
* Investigating germination
* Methods of sowing seeds
* Sowing seeds
* Vegetative propagation
* Artificial propagation - cuttings
* Artificial propagation - layering
* Conditions for plant growth - composts
* Conditions for plant growth - fertilisers
* Watering plants 1 and 2
* Controlling environmental conditions - temperature
* Controlling environmental conditions - humidity
* Plant maintenance
* Methods of maintaining plants
* Methods of controlling pests and diseases
* Protected cultivation

Exam skills and support