Description

Heinemann Biology 6th Edition, available in 2021, is your one-stop shop for VCE Biology.

The long-trusted series provides quality content that completely covers the 2022-2026 Biology Study Design.

The new edition provides digital assessment, a clear and well-paced layout, language more accessible to students, comprehensively addresses key science skills and past VCAA exam questions with examiners’ notes.

Features of the student book

• Case studies with real-world data and analysis questions
• A smooth progression from low to high order questions in section, chapter and area of study reviews

Key features of the eBook

• Learner access
  • Digital assessment questions with scaffolded hints, instant feedback and auto-correction
  • Student book fully worked solutions
  • Videos and interactives
  • SPARKlab versions of the skills and assessment book practical activities, developed in collaboration with PASCO

• Teacher access
  • Digital assessment tool for informing planning, assigning work, tracking progress and identifying gaps
  • Comprehensive sample teaching plan
  • Suite of practice exam materials
  • Rich support for area of study 3
  • Solutions and support for the skills and assessment book

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1 Scientific investigation
• Unit 3 How do cells maintain life?
• Area 1 What is the role of nucleic acids and proteins in maintaining life?
• Chapter 2 Cells and the composition of cells
• Chapter 3 From nucleic acids to proteins
• Chapter 4 DNA manipulation techniques and applications
• Area of study 2 How are biochemical pathways regulated?
• Chapter 5 Regulation of biochemical pathways
• Chapter 6 Biochemical pathways: Photosynthesis
• Chapter 7 Biochemical pathways: Cellular respiration
• Unit 4 How does life change and respond to challenges?
• Area of study 1 How do organisms respond to pathogens?
• Chapter 8 Responding to antigens
• Chapter 9 Acquiring immunity
• Chapter 10 Disease challenges and strategies
• Area of study 2: How are species related over time?
• Chapter 11 Genetic changes in a population over time
• Chapter 12 Changes in species over time
• Chapter 13 Determining the relatedness of species
• Chapter 14 Human change over time