Williams, Gareth,  1948- <br/><br/>
Biology for you :   new edition for all GCSE examinations /  
Gareth Williams. 
 - 5th ed 
 - Oxford :   Oxford University Press,  2016 
 - 424p;  col ill:  25cm. 
<br/><br/> Includes index. 
<br/><br/>1 Cells<br/>Biology at work: Stem cells 16<br/>2 Diffusion 18 3 Enzymes 28<br/>Biology at work: Enzymes in<br/>industry 36<br/>Biology at work: Other uses of<br/>enzymes 37  <br/>Further questions on Cells and life<br/>processes 40<br/>Cells and life processes 4 Food and digestion 44<br/>Biology at work: Pictures of the gut 61<br/>5 Breathing and respiration 64<br/>Biology at work: Training at altitude 77<br/>6 Blood and circulation 80<br/>Biology at work: Artificial pacemakers<br/>and blood pressure 94<br/>Biology at work: Treating heart<br/>disease 95<br/>7 Homeostasis 98<br/>Biology at work: Diabetes 101<br/>Biology at work: The kidney dialysis<br/>machine and kidney transplants 107<br/>8 Control and coordination 110<br/>Biology at work: Controlling fertility 130<br/>Biology at work: In-vitro fertilisation 131<br/>Biology at work: Investigating brain<br/>function 132<br/>9 Support and movement 135<br/>Biology at work: Sports injuries 141<br/>Biology at work: Arthritis and joint<br/>replacement 142<br/>10 Disease 145<br/>Biology at work: Using monoclonal<br/>antibodies 168<br/>Biology at work: Preserving food 169<br/>11 Drugs 173<br/>Biology at work: The misuse of drugs<br/>in sport 181<br/>Further questions on Humans as<br/>organisms 184<br/>Humans as organisms<br/>12 Feeding in plants 194<br/>Biology at work: Hydroponics 208<br/>Biology at work: Glasshouse<br/>production 209<br/>Biology at work: Commercial uses of<br/>plant hormones 212<br/>13 Plant transport 215<br/>Biology at work: Monocultures 222<br/>Further questions on Plants as<br/>organisms 224<br/>Plants as organisms<br/>14 Reproduction 228<br/>15<br/>Variation 236<br/>16 Inheritance 256<br/>Biology at work: The DNA<br/>detectives 259<br/>Biology at work: Cancer 270<br/>Biology at work: Blood<br/>transfusions 275<br/>Biology at work: The human genome<br/>project 279<br/>Biology at work: Genetic<br/>fingerprinting 280<br/>Biology at work: Genetically modified<br/>foods 281<br/>17 Evolution 284<br/>Biology at work: Reclaiming<br/>mining tips 298<br/>Further questions on Variation,<br/>inheritance and evolution 300<br/>Variation, inheritance<br/>and evolution<br/>18 Adaptation and competition 306<br/>Biology at work: The Eden Project 323<br/>Biology at work: The impact of<br/>non-indigenous species 324<br/>Living organisms and their<br/>environment<br/>Working scientifically 386<br/>Mathematical skills for Biologists 396<br/>Assessing your practical skills 401<br/>Further questions on practical work 403<br/>Suggestions for a revision<br/>programme 405<br/>Revision techniques 406<br/>Examination technique 408<br/>Careers using Biology 410<br/>Index 412<br/>Acknowledgements 416<br/>Extra sections<br/>Contents<br/>Influenza viruses<br/>Biologists work with living things –<br/>from the very small<br/>to the very large<br/>Humpback whale<br/>Answers to questions, with Help Sheets and<br/>Extension sheets and Revision support, will<br/>be on-line at: www.biology for you.co.uk<br/>19 Energy and nutrient transfer 327<br/>Biology at work: Intensive food<br/>production 343<br/>20 Humans and the environment 347<br/>Biology at work: Sustainable<br/>fishing 360<br/>Biology at work: Fertilisers 364<br/>Biology at work: Biodegradation of oil<br/>and plastics 365<br/>Further questions on Living organisms<br/>and their environment 368<br/>21 Biotechnology 374<br/>Biology at work: The Chelsea Physic<br/>Garden 380<br/>Biology at work: Biofuels 381<br/>Biology at work: Mycoprotein - a food<br/>for the future? 382<br/>Further questions on<br/>Biotechnology 385 
<br/><br/> Description<br/>Covering all GCSE specifications, this tried and tested series has been fully updated to match the (9-1) GCSE Biology specifications for first examination in 2018, as well as international specifications. With a focus on science, concepts develop naturally, engaging students and enabling them to get a thorough understanding of Biology.<br/><br/>Features<br/>Topics are laid out as single pages or double-page spreads in full colour with helpful diagrams and clear text to make it easy for you to understand Biology and gain success<br/>Key points are clearly highlighted with useful end-of-chapter summaries, and a friendly reading level throughout<br/>Examples give you support throughout the course with a large number of questions for your practise, helping you gain confidence and do better in your exams<br/>There are 7 sections of past exam questions<br/>Answers to Questions with many Help Sheets and Extension sheets and Revision support, plus a mapping grid for each specification and can e found on-line.<br/>'Biology at Work' pages enrich your understanding of many applications and uses of Biology in the real world<br/>Additional sections give you help on: Maths skills required in the new specifications, practical skills to be tested in your written examinations, study skills, revision and exam technique, thinking about a career in Biology 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780198375814 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Biology<br/>Biology--Problems, exercises,
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>570