James Napier

Biology Exam Practice for CCEA A2 Level James Napier

This workbook contains practice questions of examination standard for the current CCEA A2 Biology specification.  Ideal for revision or to reinforce knowledge.  Full answers, marking scheme, tips on common errors and how to maximise marks are available via this link: http://colourpointeducational.com/media/content/A2BiologyExamPracticeMarkScheme.pdfAll questions were specially commissioned for this book and are not from past papers. The workbook also contains an introductory section with tips and advice on examination technique. The author, Dr James Napier, is a well-known Biology author who, prior to his recent retirement, was vice-principal in a Northern Ireland grammar school.

ContentsA2 1 Physiology, Co-ordination and Control, and EcosystemsChapter 1 – Homeostasis and the KidneyChapter 2 – ImmunityChapter 3 – Coordination and Control in PlantsChapter 4 – Neurones and SynapsesChapter 5 – The Eye and MuscleChapter 6 – Populations and CommunitiesChapter 7 – Ecological Energetics and Nutrient CyclingA2 2 Biochemistry, Genetics and Evolutionary TrendsChapter 8 – RespirationChapter 9 – PhotosynthesisChapter 10 – DNA as the Genetic Code (Protein Synthesis) Chapter 11 – Gene TechnologyChapter 12 – Genes and Patterns of InheritanceChapter 13 – Population GeneticsChapter 14 – The Plant and Animal KingdomsA2 3 Practical Skills in Biology