How To Pass Intermediate 2 Biology Colour Edition

Summary:
How to Pass is the Number 1 revision series for Scottish qualifications across the three examination levels of Standard Grade, Intermediate and Higher. Second editions of the books present all of the material in full colour for the first time.

How to Pass Intermediate 2 Biology provides a comprehensive guide to the course offered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority, and whilst no book can guarantee an examination pass, this title combines an overview of the course syllabus and exam requirements, as well as a guide to revision techniques and advice on sitting the examination itself. Like all titles in the How to Pass series, it offers unique insights into what markers are actually looking for, so that users of this book will avoid unnecessary mistakes - and should gain those extra marks that are so essential to moving up a grade...

• All subject-specific and grade-specific How to Pass titles are endorsed by the Scottish Qualifications Authority
• The best-selling How To Pass series now in full colour
• Attractive and eye-catching series design
• Aimed specifically at Scottish examination candidates
• All titles written by practising teachers and experienced examiners
• Already adopted and recommended by schools across Scotland

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Unit 1 Living Cells
Cell structure and function
Diffusion and osmosis in animal and plant cells
Enzyme action
Aerobic and anaerobic respiration
Photosynthesis
Unit 2 Environmental Biology and Genetics
Ecosystems
Factors affecting variation in a species
Genetics
Selection
Unit 3 Animal physiology
Mammalian nutrition
Control of the internal environmemt
Circulation and gas exchange
Sensory mechanisms and processing of information
Skills in answering multiple choice questions in knowledge and understanding
Skills in answering structured questions in knowledge and understanding
Skills for extended writing
Skills for practical abilities
Skills for problem solving

About the Author(s):
Harry Hoey is a former Principal Assessor for Higher Biology and a former teacher of Biology in Glasgow.

Readership:
Intermediate 2 students