IGCSE Biology for Edexcel

Résumé du livre

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.

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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