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Nature of Biology Book 2 3E is a comprehensive textbook resource written specifically to meet all requirements of units 3 and 4 of the VCE Biology Study Design. The popular elements of previous editions are retained, and new features are introduced to engage students interest and ensure their understanding of biological concepts is developed clearly over the two years of study. Features * New chapter introductions that relate topics to real and contemporary contexts
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Table of Contents

UNIT 3: SIGNATURES OF LIFE Area of Study 1: Molecules of life Chapter 1: The chemical nature of cells Chapter 2: Membranes and cell organelles Chapter3: Biochemical processes in cells Chapter 4: Molecular biology in medicine Area of Study 2: Detecting and responding Chapter 5: Coordination and regulation: endocrine systems Chapter 6: Coordination and regulation: nervous systems Chapter 7: Infection and disease Chapter 8: Immunity: defence against disease UNIT 4: CONTINUITY AND CHANGE Area of Study 1: Heredity Chapter 9: Genes, chromosomes and patterns of inheritance Chapter 10: Nature, structure and organisation of the genetic material Chapter 11: Gene function: genes in action Chapter 12: Manipulating DNA: tools and techniques Area of Study 2: Change over time Chapter 13: Population genetics Chapter 14: Evolution: chases over time Chapter 15: Hominin evolution Chapter 16: Human intervention in evolution