Cambridge International AS and A Level Biology 5th Edition

New editions for examination from 2022. This series flexibly meets the needs of students and teachers, with support for 21st century skills. Choose which components you need from the range of resources, which include coursebook, teacher’s resource, workbook and practical workbook, the right elements for future success! Extensive research through lesson observations, teacher interviews and work with our online research community (the Cambridge Panel) means that these resources meet the real teaching needs of the science classroom. Exam-style questions ensure students feel confident approaching assessment. New features provide diagnostic questions and reflection opportunities. Self-evaluation checklists develop responsible learners. Dedicated support for practical skills helps students transition to Cambridge International AS & A Level. This series is written to support English as a second language learners with key command terms, key words, accessible language throughout and glossary definitions in context throughout the text.

This workbook with digital Cambridge Elevate edition is the perfect companion for the coursebook. The resource reinforces learning, promotes application of theory and helps students practise the essential skills of handling data, evaluating information and problem solving. The workbook includes formative exercises, mapped directly onto the coursebook. For each chapter, a range of exercises builds on the topics and concepts that have been introduced. It includes exam command terms throughout to help familiarise students with their appropriate use. Questions include a skills focus that require students to draw graphs or provide workings.

Features

• Updated to match the new syllabus for examination from 2022.
• Multi-part exam-style questions offer students extensive practice in a familiar format
• Written for English as a second language learners in accessible language with key word glossaries included in the text and at the end of the workbook
• Questions include a skills focus that require students to draw graphs or provide workings
• Includes hints to support students’ understanding and comprehension
• Exercises provide support to students by increasing in complexity throughout.
• Chapter introductions clearly lay-out the objectives of the chapter to guide learners
• Answers to the workbook questions are included in the digital version and the teacher’s resource.

CONTENTS

1. Cell structure
2. Biological molecules
3. Enzymes
4. Cell membranes and transport
5. The mitotic cell cycle
6. Nucleic acid and protein synthesis
7. Transport in plants
8. Transport in mammals
9. Gas exchange
10. Infectious diseases
11. Immunity
12. Energy and respiration
13. Photosynthesis
14. Homeostasis
15. Control and coordination
16. Inherited change
17. Selection and evolution
18. Classification, biodiversity and conservation
19. Genetic technology

Glossary

Acknowledgements