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Advanced Physics for You

by: Johnson, Keith; Hewett, Simmone; Holt, Sue; Miller, John

Advanced Physics for You

by: Johnson, Keith; Hewett, Simmone; Holt, Sue; Miller, John

ISBN 13:
9780748752966
ISBN 10:
074875296X
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 11/01/2014
Publisher: Oxford University Press

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Summary

Using the same winning style as Keith Johnson's highly-successful GCSE Physics for You, Advanced Physics for You has been carefully designed to help you to enjoy your Physics and make good progress. The topics are laid out as double-page spreads, in

Core Principles

Biological molecules

(22)

Structure and role of carbohydrates, proteins and fats

Biology at work: Electrophoresis, Cholesterol, Anabolic Steroids, Collagen replacement therapy

Cells

(20)

Ultrastructure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells Biology at work: Laser microscopes

The cell membrane and transport

(15)

Plasma membrane structure, diffusion, osmosis, active transport Biology at work: Cryopreservation

Enzymes

(17)

Properties and action of enzymes related to their 3-D structure Biology at work: Commercial use of enzymes, Immobilised enzymes, Insecticide resistance in pests

Digestion

(19)

Types of heterotrophic nutrition, structure and functions of the human digestive system Biology at work: Protein producers

Further questions on Core Principles

(6)

Genes and Genetic Engineering

Nucleic acids and Protein synthesis

(14)

Structure, of DNA and RNA, replication, transcription, translation, the genetic code and protein synthesis

Cell division

113

(15)

The stages of mitosis and meiosis, the cell cycle, cloning

Biology at work: The biology of cancer, Cancer by infection

Reproduction

128

(15)

The importance of meiosis and fertilisation in sexual reproduction

Biology at work: Human sub-fertility, Hormones in domestic animals

Gene technology

143

(21)

Industrial fermentation, PCR, genetic fingerprinting, gene therapy, transgenic organisms Biology at work: DNA fingerprinting, The GM food debate

Further questions on Genes and Genetic Engineering

160

(4)

Gas Exchange and Transport

Gas exchange

164

(17)

Gas exchange surfaces, gas exchange in humans and in plants

Biology at work: Asthma, Everest without oxygen, Training at altitude

Transport in animals

181

(18)

Heart action, control of heartbeat, blood vessels, exchange at capillaries, oxygen dissociation curves Biology at work: Pacemakers and ECGs, Treatment of hypertension

Transport in plants

199

(21)

Leaf structure, structure and function of xylem and pholem, transpiration and water uptake by roots, xerophytes, translocation Biology at work: Aphids and plant viruses, Dutch elm disease

Further questions on Gas Exchange and Transport

215

(5)

Human Health and Disease

Diet and health

220

(19)

Balanced diet, different energy and nutrient needs, malnutrition

Biology at work: Biotechnology and food production, Carbo-loading and performance, Herbal medicine and free radicals

Exercise and health

239

(16)

Breathing and exercise, smoking and diseases of the lungs and heart Biology at work: Coronary artery bypass, X-rays and CT scanning, Exercise - Putting life into your years

Infectious disease and immunity

255

(29)

Bacterial and viral disease, the immune response, vaccination, antibiotics and resistance Biology at work: Antibodies and pregnancy testing, Meningitis

Further questions on Human Health and Disease

280

(4)

Energy and Control

Respiration

284

(14)

The role of ATP, aerobic and anaerobic respiration Biology at work: Brewing, Biofuels

Photosynthesis

298

(12)

Light stage, dark stage, the rate of photosynthesis Biology at work: Manipulating photosynthesis, Feed the World

Homeostasis

310

(16)

Thermoregulation, control of blood glucose level, the kidney in excretion and osmoregulation Biology at work: Kidney dialysis and transplantation

Control and coordination

326

(28)

Nerve impulse, synapses, spinal reflexes, the eye, muscle contraction, plant growth substances

Biology at work: The effects of drugs on synaptic transmission, Motor neurone disease, Commercial applications of plant hormones

Further questions on Energy and Control

349

(5)

Continuity and Environment

Inheritance

354

(16)

Monohybrid and dihybrid inheritance, codominance, multiple alleles, gene interaction, sex linkage Biology at work: African cassava mosaic virus, Genetic mapping

Selection, evolution and classification

370

(20)

Gene and chromosome mutations, natural selection, speciation, artificial selection, classification, the 5 kingdoms

Biology at work: Natural selection on the underground, Recreating dinosaurs

Energy and ecosystems

390

(16)

Feeding relationships, pyramids, energy flow, nutrient cycling

Biology at work: Sustainable timber production Intensive farming

Interactions between organisms

406

(18)

Population growth, competition, predation, biological control, succession, fieldwork techniques

Biology at work: Bolivian savanna interactions

Human influences on ecosystems

424

Deforestation, greenhouse effect, acid rain, organic pollution, eutrophication, bioaccumulation

Biology at work: Bioaccumulation of mercury, Natural treatment of man-made waste

Further questions on Continuity and Environment

438

Further Synoptic questions

443

Extra Sections

Study skills

446

Practical skills

452

Key Skills in Advanced Biology

456

Index

460

Acknowledgements

464

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Advanced Physics for You

Advanced Physics for You

9780748752966

074875296X

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