Designed to accompany the core text "A New Introduction to Biology", this text covers comprehensively the AQA (A) AS Biology specification. It summarizes the entire AS course and provides examination practice. Features of the text include: succinct coverage of the topics in a form that is easy to remember and digest, with clear diagrams to explain difficult processes and concepts; examiners tips throughout, highlighting common mistakes; questions to reinforce learning throughout; annotated exam questions and answers for each chapter, showing how to gain those vital marks in the exam; and practice examination questions, with answers provided in full.

Table of Contents

Cells and cell structure; getting in and out of cells; biological molecules; enzymes; gas exchange; the heart and circulation; enzyme technology; DNA and protein synthesis; the cell cycle; gene technology; immunology and forensic biology; crop plants; manipulating reproduction.

Author Biography

Martin Rowland and Margaret Baker are both AQA examiners.