Cambridge International AS/a Level Biology Study and Revision Guide

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Introduction
AS LEVEL TOPICS
	1 Cell structure
		1.1 The microscope in cell studies
		1.2 Cells as the basic units of living organisms
	2 Biological molecules
		2.1 Testing for biological molecules
		2.2 Carbohydrates and lipids
		2.3 Proteins
		2.4 Water
	3 Enzymes
		3.1 Enzyme mode of action
		3.2 Factors that affect enzyme action
	4 Cell membranes and transport
		4.1 Fluid mosaic membranes
		4.2 Movement of substances into and out of cells
	5 The mitotic cell cycle
		5.1 Replication and division of nuclei and cells
		5.2 Chromosome behaviour in mitosis
	6 Nucleic acids and protein synthesis
		6.1 Structure of nucleic acids and replication of DNA
		6.2 Protein synthesis
	7 Transport in plants
		7.1 Structure of transport tissues
		7.2 Transport mechanisms
	8 Transport in mammals
		8.1 The circulatory system
		8.2 Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide
		8.3 The heart
	9 Gas exchange
		9.1 The structure of the human gas exchange system
	10 Infectious diseases
		10.1 Infectious diseases
		10.2 Antibiotics
	11 Immunity
		11.1 The immune system
		11.2 Antibodies and vaccination
	AS Level experimental skills and investigations
		How to do well in the practical exam
		Graphs and other ways of displaying data
	AS Level experimental skills and investigations
A LEVEL TOPICS
	12 Energy and respiration
		12.1 Energy
		12.2 Respiration
	13 Photosynthesis
		13.1 An overview of photosynthesis
		13.2 Limiting factors in photosynthesis
	14 Homeostasis
		14.1 Homeostasis in mammals
		14.2 Homeostasis in plants
	15 Control and coordination
		15.1 Control and coordination in animals
		15.2 Control and coordination in plants
	16 Inheritance
		16.1 Passage of information from parents to offspring
		16.2 The roles of genes in determining phenotype
		16.3 Control of gene expression
	17 Selection and evolution
		17.1 Variation
		17.2 Natural and artificial selection
		17.3 Evolution
	18 Classification, biodiversity and conservation
		18.1 Classification
		18.2 Biodiversity
		18.3 Conservation
	19 Genetic technology
		19.1 Principles of genetic technology
		19.2 Genetic technology applied to medicine
		19.3 Genetically modified organisms in agriculture
	A Level experimental skills and investigations
		How to make the most of your practical skills
	A Level exam-style questions and answers
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