Why We Garden : The Art, Science, Philosophy, and Joy of Gardening

Stretch yourself to achieve the highest grades, with structured syllabus coverage, varied exam-style questions and annotated sample answers, to help you to build the essential skill set for exam success. - Benefit from expert advice and tips on skills and knowledge from experienced subject authors - Effectively manage your revision with a brand-new introduction that clearly outlines what is expected from you in the exam - Keep track of your own progress with a handy revision planner - Use the new glossary-index section to identify and address gaps in knowledge - Consolidate and apply your understanding of key content and skills with short 'Test yourself' and exam-style questions Cover Book title Copyright Contents Countdown to my exams 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 Glossary A B C D E F G H I L M N O P Q R S T U V