| Author : |
Y. K. To |
| Publisher : |
Hung Fung Book Co., Ltd. |
| Paperback : |
295 Pages |
| Language : |
English (中文生字翻譯) |
| Dimension : |
212mm x 280mm |
| Revision : |
1st edition |
| Published Date : |
May 2018 |
INTRODUCTION
The Basic Key to Success in Biology for HKDSEE is written according to the latest requirements of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) Biology Curriculum and Assessment Guide. It covers all the following sections:
| Compulsory part |
Elective part |
| Section 1 Cells and Molecules of Life |
Section 6 Human Physiology – Regulation and Control |
| Section 2 Organisms and Enviornment |
Section 7 Applied Ecology |
| Section 3 Interacting with the Environment |
Section 8 Microorganisms and Humans |
| Section 4 Health and Diseases |
Section 9 Biotechnology |
| Section 5 Genetics and Evolution |
|
This book is written in concise and simple language for easy reading.
There are lots of well labeled diagrams and related topics in table forms to present the basic biological concepts in a systematic and logical ways. These features greatly enhance students to understand and grip the key concepts easily.
The colossal content of the biology syllabus for the HKDSEE is condensed into ONE single book with the key points printed in bold and italicized type. This helps students to have a rapid revision of the whole biology syllabus before the examination that strengthens their confidence to tackle questions and excel in examination.
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 CELLS AND MOLECULES OF LIFE
Chapter 1 Molecules of life
Chapter 2 Cellular organization
Chapter 3 Movement of substances across cell membrane
Chapter 4 Cell cycle and division
Chapter 5 Metabolism and enzymes
Chapter 6 Photosynthesis
Chapter 7 Respiration
SECTION 2 ORGANISMS AND ENVIRONMENT
Chapter 8 Essential life processes in plants
Chapter 9 Nutrition in humans
Chapter 10 Gas exchange in humans
Chapter 11 Transport in humans
Chapter 12 Reproduction in bacteria and flowering plants
Chapter 13 Reproduction in humans
Chapter 14 Growth and development
SECTION 3 INTERACTING WITH THE ENVIRONMENT
Chapter 15 Stimuli and receptors
Chapter 16 Phototropism
Chapter 17 Nervous and hormonal coordination in humans
Chapter 18 Movement in humans
Chapter 19 Homeostasis
Chapter 20 Ecosystems
SECTION 4 HEALTH AND DISEASES
Chapter 21 Health and diseases
Chapter 22 Body defence mechanism
SECTION 5 GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
Chapter 23 Basic genetics
Chapter 24 Molecular genetics
Chapter 25 Biotechnology
Chapter 26 Biodiversity
Chapter 27 Evolution
SECTION 6 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY – REGULATION AND CONTROL
Chapter 28 Regulation of water content
Chapter 29 Temperature regulation
Chapter 30 Regulation of gas content in blood
Chapter 31 Hormonal control of reproductive cycle
SECTION 7 APPLIED ECOLOGY
Chapter 32 Human impact on the enviornment
Chapter 33 Pollution control
Chapter 34 Conservation
SECTION 8 MICROORGANISMS AND HUMANS
Chapter 35 Basic microbiology
Chapter 36 Use of microorganisms
Chapter 37 Harmful effects of microorganisms
SECTION 9 BIOTECHNOLOGY
Chapter 38 Techniques in modern biotechnology
Chapter 39 Application in biotechnology
Chapter 40 Bioethics
