The Biology Book Units 1 & 2 Workbook

Part of the series The Biology Book.

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The Biology Book Units 1 & 2 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.

Unit 1: Cells and multicellular organisms
Topic 1: Cells as the basis of life
1 Cell membrane
2 Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
3 Internal membranes and enzymes
4 Energy and metabolism

Topic 2: Multicellular organisms
5 Cell differentiation and specialisation
6 Gas exchange and transport
7 Exchange of nutrients and wastes
8 Plant systems—gas exchange and transport systems

Unit 2: Maintaining the internal environment
Topic 1: Homeostasis
9 Homeostasis
10 Neural and homeostatic control pathways
11 Hormonal homeostatic control pathways
12 Thermoregulation
13 Osmoregulation

Topic 2: Infectious disease
14 Infectious disease
15 Immune response and defence against disease
16 Transmission and spread of disease (epidemiology)