The Biology Book Units 3 & 4 supports the development and application of key knowledge and skills for students studying science in both Queensland and greater Australia.
The consistent approach used in the text promotes familiarity for students, supporting practice and revision of the content learnt in class and in preparation for assessment and exams.
The workbook revises content introduced in the classroom and provides comprehensive sets of questions to give students valuable exam preparation and reinforce their learning.
CONTENTS
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
SYLLABUS REFERENCE GRID
Unit 3 Biodiversity and the Interconnectedness of Life
Topic 1: DESCRIBING BIODIVERSITY
1. Biodiversity
2. Classification process
Topic 2: ECOSYSTEM DYNAMICS
3. Functioning ecosystems
4. Population ecology
5. Changing ecosystems
Unit 4: Heredity and Continuity of Life
Topic 1: DNA, GENES AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE
6. DNA structure and replication
7. Cellular replication and variation
8. Gene expression
9. Mutations
10. Inheritance
11. Biotechnology
Topic 2: CONTINUITY OF LIFE ON EARTH
12. Evolution
13. Natural selection and microevolution
14. Speciation and macroevolution
PRACTICE EXAMINATION
ANSWERS