Summary: This Study Guide has been written especially for students preparing from the University of Cambridge International Examination IGCSE Biology syllabus (Core and Extended curriculum). It provides all the explanation and advice students need to study efficiently for the exam. - The subject is divided into topics. - Each topic starts with a list of Key Objectives, which specifies the skills and knowledge that students need to acquire during the course. - Where appropriate, there is also a list of Key Definitions. - The Key Ideas sections outline the content and can be used by students to check that they know and understand the essential concepts for IGCSE Biology. - Common misconceptions and errors and highlighted - Sample questions and answers and examiner's comments show students how to improve their answers and increase their grades. - Further questions (with answers at the back of the book) allow students to test their knowledge. Written by experienced teachers and examiners, the series is endorsed by the University of Cambridge International Examinations.
This Study Guide has been written especially for students preparing from the University of Cambridge International Examination IGCSE Biology syllabus (Core and Extended curriculum). It provides all the explanation and advice students need to study efficiently for the exam.
Written by experienced teachers and examiners, the series is endorsed by the University of Cambridge International Examinations.
Written specifically for the IGCSE Biology syllabusCovers Core and Supplement components of syllabusEndorsed by the Universty of Cambridge International ExaminationsHighlights common misconceptions and errorsIncludes examiner's hints on how to improve grades
Table of Contents: Introduction1 Characteristics of living organisms2 Classification of living organisms3 Using simple keys4 Cell structure and organisation5 Levels of organisation6 Diffusion7 Osmosis8 Enzymes9 Nutrition and nutrients10 Plant nutrition11 Human diet12 Digestion and absorption13 Transport in plants14 Transport in humans15 Respiration16 Excretion in humans17 Reactions to stimuli by plants and invertebrates18 Coordination and response19 Reproduction, growth and development in plants20 Reproduction, growth and development in animals21 Inheritance22 Variation23 Energy flow, food chains and food webs24 Nutrient cycles25 Population size22 Human influences on the ecosystemPreparing for the examinationAnswersIndex
About the Author(s): Dave Hayward is an experienced teacher and examiner.
Readership: IGCSE Biology students
