Quick Exam Notes Biology

Singapore Curriculum — suitable for enrichment alongside Australian primary and secondary learning.

Quick Exam Notes Science for Upper Secondary are specially compiled to help students prepare for important tests and examinations.

Clear Presentation Format Notes are presented in point form for ease of understanding and systematic learning. Students will be able to review important concepts and examples quickly.

Useful Illustrations A variety of diagrams, graphs and tables are included. Students will be able to understand concepts and processes easily through these helpful visual aids.

Contents

CHAPTER 1: Cell Structure and Organisation 1.1 Plant and Animal Cells 1.2 Specialised Cells, Tissues and Organs

CHAPTER 2: Diffusion and Osmosis 2.1 Diffusion 2.2 Osmosis 2.3 Active Transport

CHAPTER 3: Enzymes 3.1 Enzyme Action 3.2 Properties of Enzymes 3.3 The Lock and Key Hypothesis 3.4 Effects of Temperature and pH on Enzyme Activity

CHAPTER 4: Biological Molecules 4.1 Nutrients

CHAPTER 5: Animal Nutrition 5.1 Human Alimentary Canal 5.2 Accessory Organs 5.3 Chemical Digestion

CHAPTER 6: Plant Nutrition 6.1 Photosynthesis 6.2 Leaf Structure

CHAPTER 7: Transport in Flowering Plants 7.1 Vascular Tissue 7.2 Water and Ion Uptake 7.3 Transpiration and Translocation

CHAPTER 8: Transport in Humans 8.1 The Human Circulatory System 8.2 The Heart 8.3 The Blood Tissue 8.4 Arteries, Veins and Capillaries 8.5 Coronary Heart Disease

CHAPTER 9: Respiration 9.1 Aerobic Respiration 9.2 Anaerobic Respiration 9.3 Human Gaseous Exchange 9.4 Smoking

CHAPTER 10: Excretion 10.1 The Mammalian Urinary System 10.2 Urine Formation 10.3 Osmoregulation with Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH) 10.4 Kidney Dialysis

CHAPTER 11: Homeostasis 11.1 Structure of the Skin 11.2 Temperature Regulation by Skin

CHAPTER 12: Co-ordination and Response 12.1 Nervous System 12.2 Reflex Action 12.3 The Eye 12.4 Hormones

CHAPTER 13: Reproduction in Plants 13.1 Asexual Reproduction 13.2 Sexual Reproduction in Plants 13.3 Pollination 13.4 Fertilisation

CHAPTER 14: Sexual Reproduction in Humans 14.1 Male Reproductive System 14.2 Female Reproductive System 14.3 Differences Between Male and Female Gametes 14.4 Menstrual Cycle 14.5 Fertilisation and Development of the Zygote 14.6 Development of the Embryo 14.7 Sexually Transmitted Disease

CHAPTER 15: Cell Division 15.1 Mitosis 15.2 Meiosis

CHAPTER 16: Molecular Genetics 16.1 Structure of DNA 16.2 Genes 16.3 Genetic Engineering

CHAPTER 17: Inheritance 17.1 Common Terms in the Study of Genetics 17.2 Writing Genetic Crosses 17.3 Types of Inheritance 17.4 Variation 17.5 Mutation 17.6 Selection

CHAPTER 18: Organisms and their Environment 18.1 Common Terms Encountered in Ecology 18.2 Energy Flow 18.3 Food Chains and Webs 18.4 Ecological Pyramids 18.5 Carbon Cycle 18.6 Effects of Man on the Ecosystem 18.7 Environmental Biotechnology 18.8 Conservation