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SACE 2 Year 12

Biology – Australian Curriculum – 2nd Edition

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Second Edition
Year 12 Publication
ISBN: 978-1-925505-50-4
Authors:
  • Chris Carey 
  • Alan Crierie 
  • David Greig 
  • Simon Ruthven 
Published:
2023
Pages:
460

The Essentials Workbooks are designed to support the teaching of SACE Stage 1 and 2 subjects in South Australia. The SACE 2 Biology Workbook is designed to meet the Subject Outline requirements of the SACE Stage 2 Biology course.

Essentials Education’s workbook for the SACE Stage 2 Biology integration of the Australian Curriculum. This new book has been specifically designed for the South Australian requirements. This is a must-have resource for students undertaking SACE Stage 2 Biology.

Written by highly respected authors and teachers, Christopher Carey, Alan Crierie, David Greig and Simon Ruthven.

This updated second edition includes new multiple-choice questions, exam-style questions and updated helpful online resources. It also includes complimentary digital access with extra resources.

This resource comes with complimentary digital access. The digital access code can be found on the inside front cover of the book, along with instructions on how to activate your digital access.

Features

  • ECV

    How to spot resources

    Lookout for this icon throughout your SACE2 Biology Workbook and scan the QR code to link directly to the relevant resource video.

Table of Contents

  • Topic 1 – DNA and proteins
    • Chapter 1.1 DNA structure
    • Chapter 1.2 DNA and protein synthesis
    • Chapter 1.3 Structure and function of proteins
    • Chapter 1.4 Enzymes
    • Chapter 1.5 Gene expression
    • Chapter 1.6 Mutations
    • Chapter 1.7 Biotechnology: tools and techniques
    • Chapter 1.8 Biotechnology: applications
    • Topic 1 review test
  • Topic 2 – Cells as the basis of life
    • Chapter 2.1 The cell theory
    • Chapter 2.2 Two types of cells
    • Chapter 2.3 Energy transformations
    • Chapter 2.4 Movement of substances
    • Chapter 2.5 Cell metabolism
    • Chapter 2.6 Binary fission and mitotic division
    • Chapter 2.7 Meiotic division
    • Chapter 2.8 Control of cell division
    • Topic 2 review test
  • Topic 3 – Homeostasis
    • Chapter 3.1 Maintaining the internal environment
    • Chapter 3.2 The nervous system
    • Chapter 3.3 The endocrine system
    • Chapter 3.4 Comparing nervous and endocrine systems
    • Topic 3 review test
  • Topic 4 – Evolution
    • Chapter 4.1 The origin of life on Earth
    • Chapter 4.2 Comparative genomics
    • Chapter 4.3 Reproductive isolation
    • Chapter 4.4 Genetic variation
    • Chapter 4.5 Evolutionary change
    • Chapter 4.6 Convergent and divergent evolution
    • Chapter 4.7 Human impact
    • Topic 4 review test
  • Suggested answers

Online Resources