How to Pass Higher Human 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 Higher Human 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
Skills in answering exam type questions
The role of enzymes in cell metabolism
Protein synthesis
Energy transfer
Cell transport
Cellular response in defence
Chromosomes as vehicles of inheritance
Monohybrid inheritance, mutations and chromosome
Reproduction and Development
Transport mechanisms
Delivery and removal of materials
Regulation mechanisms
Nervous system
Memory
Behaviour
Population growth and the environment

About the Author(s):
Tony Aitken, Rab Dickson and Harry Hoey are experienced examiners and teachers of Higher Human Biology.

Readership:
Students and teachers of human biology