O-Level Science Biology Learning Through Diagrams
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Quick Exam Notes Science for Upper Secondary are specially compiled to help students prepare for important tests and examinations.
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Notes are presented in point form for ease of understanding and systematic learning. Students will be able to review important concepts and examples quickly.
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A variety of diagrams, graphs and tables are included. Students will be able to understand concepts and processes easily through these helpful visual aids.
Contents
CHAPTER 1: Cell Structure and Organisation
- 1.1 Plant and Animal Cells
- 1.2 Specialised Cells, Tissues and Organs
CHAPTER 2: Diffusion and Osmosis
- 2.1 Diffusion
- 2.2 Osmosis
- 2.3 Active Transport
CHAPTER 3: Enzymes
- 3.1 Enzyme Action
- 3.2 Properties of Enzymes
- 3.3 The Lock and Key Hypothesis
- 3.4 Effects of Temperature and pH on Enzyme Activity
CHAPTER 4: Biological Molecules
- 4.1 Nutrients
CHAPTER 5: Animal Nutrition
- 5.1 Human Alimentary Canal
- 5.2 Accessory Organs
- 5.3 Chemical Digestion
CHAPTER 6: Plant Nutrition
- 6.1 Photosynthesis
- 6.2 Leaf Structure
CHAPTER 7: Transport in Flowering Plants
- 7.1 Vascular Tissue
- 7.2 Water and Ion Uptake
- 7.3 Transpiration and Translocation
CHAPTER 8: Transport in Humans
- 8.1 The Human Circulatory System
- 8.2 The Heart
- 8.3 The Blood Tissue
- 8.4 Arteries, Veins and Capillaries
- 8.5 Coronary Heart Disease
CHAPTER 9: Respiration
- 9.1 Aerobic Respiration
- 9.2 Anaerobic Respiration
- 9.3 Human Gaseous Exchange
- 9.4 Smoking
CHAPTER 10: Excretion
- 10.1 The Mammalian Urinary System
- 10.2 Urine Formation
- 10.3 Osmoregulation with Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH)
- 10.4 Kidney Dialysis
CHAPTER 11: Homeostasis
- 11.1 Structure of the Skin
- 11.2 Temperature Regulation by Skin
CHAPTER 12: Co-ordination and Response
- 12.1 Nervous System
- 12.2 Reflex Action
- 12.3 The Eye
- 12.4 Hormones
CHAPTER 13: Reproduction in Plants
- 13.1 Asexual Reproduction
- 13.2 Sexual Reproduction in Plants
- 13.3 Pollination
- 13.4 Fertilisation
CHAPTER 14: Sexual Reproduction in Humans
- 14.1 Male Reproductive System
- 14.2 Female Reproductive System
- 14.3 Differences Between Male and Female Gametes
- 14.4 Menstrual Cycle
- 14.5 Fertilisation and Development of the Zygote
- 14.6 Development of the Embryo
- 14.7 Sexually Transmitted Disease
CHAPTER 15: Cell Division
- 15.1 Mitosis
- 15.2 Meiosis
CHAPTER 16: Molecular Genetics
- 16.1 Structure of DNA
- 16.2 Genes
- 16.3 Genetic Engineering
CHAPTER 17: Inheritance
- 17.1 Common Terms in the Study of Genetics
- 17.2 Writing Genetic Crosses
- 17.3 Types of Inheritance
- 17.4 Variation
- 17.5 Mutation
- 17.6 Selection
CHAPTER 18: Organisms and their Environment
- 18.1 Common Terms Encountered in Ecology
- 18.2 Energy Flow
- 18.3 Food Chains and Webs
- 18.4 Ecological Pyramids
- 18.5 Carbon Cycle
- 18.6 Effects of Man on the Ecosystem
- 18.7 Environmental Biotechnology
- 18.8 Conservation
Quick Exam Notes Science for Upper Secondary are specially compiled to help students prepare for important tests and examinations.
Clear Presentation Format
Notes are presented in point form for ease of understanding and systematic learning. Students will be able to review important concepts and examples quickly.
Useful Illustrations
A variety of diagrams, graphs and tables are included. Students will be able to understand concepts and processes easily through these helpful visual aids.
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