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Cambridge IGCSE™ Biology 4th Edition
D. G. Mackean, Dave Hayward
Cambridge IGCSE™ Biology 4th Edition
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This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2023.

Written by renowned expert authors, our updated resources enable the learner to effectively navigate through the content of the updated Cambridge IGCSE™ Biology (0610/0970) syllabus for examination from 2023.

- Develop strong practical skills: practical skills features provide guidance on key experiments, interpreting experimental data, and evaluating results; supported by practical questions for practical examinations or alternatives.

- Build mathematical skills: worked examples demonstrate the key mathematical skills in scientific contexts; supported by follow-up questions to put these skills into practice.

- Consolidate skills and check understanding: self-assessment questions covering core and supplement exam-style questions and checklists embedded throughout the book, alongside key definitions of technical terms and a glossary.

- Navigate the syllabus confidently: core and supplement subject content flagged clearly with introductions to each topic outlining the learning objectives and context.

- Deepen and enhance scientific knowledge: going further boxes throughout encourage students to take learning to the next level.

Language
English
ISBN
9781398310704
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Acknowledgements
How to use this book
Scientific enquiry
1 Characteristics and classification of living organisms
Characteristics of living organisms
Classification systems
Features of organisms
2 Organisation of the organism
Cell structure and organisation
Size of specimens
3 Movement into and out of cells
Diffusion
Osmosis
Active transport
4 Biological molecules
Biological molecules
Structure of DNA
5 Enzymes
Enzyme action
6 Plant nutrition
Photosynthesis
Mineral requirements
Leaf structure
7 Human nutrition
Diet
Digestive system
Physical digestion
Chemical digestion
Absorption
8 Transport in plants
Xylem and phloem
Leaf, stem and root structure
Water uptake
Transpiration
Translocation
9 Transport in animals
Circulatory systems
Heart
Blood vessels
Blood
10 Diseases and immunity
Pathogens and transmission
Defences against disease
11 Gas exchange in humans
Gas exchange in humans
12 Respiration
Respiration
Aerobic respiration
Anaerobic respiration
13 Excretion in humans
Excretion
14 Coordination and response
Coordination and response
Nervous control in humans
Hormones
Homeostasis
Tropic responses
15 Drugs
Drugs
16 Reproduction
Asexual reproduction
Sexual reproduction
Sexual reproduction in plants
Sexual reproduction in humans
Sexual hormones in humans
Sexually transmitted infections
17 Inheritance
Chromosomes, genes and proteins
Mitosis
Meiosis
Monohybrid inheritance
18 Variation and selection
Variation
Adaptive features
Selection
19 Organisms and their environment
Energy flow
Food chains and food webs
Nutrient cycles
Populations
20 Human influences on ecosystems
Food supply
Habitat destruction
Pollution
Conservation
21 Biotechnology and genetic modification
Biotechnology and genetic modification
Biotechnology
Genetic modification
Theory past paper and exam-style questions
Alternative to Practical past paper questions
Glossary
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