Life and Health Sciences for CCEA A2 Level

Nora Henry

This textbook provides the first resource to address the examined units of the CCEA A2 level Life and Health Sciences specification. It covers both the Single and Double Award courses, through the study of the following units – A2 2: Organic Chemistry, A2 3: Medical Physics, A2 4: Sound and Light, A2 5: Genetics, Gene Technology and Stem Cells

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This textbook provides the first resource to address the examined units of the CCEA A2 level Life and Health Sciences specification. It covers both the Single and Double Award courses, through the study of the following units:


• A2 2: Organic Chemistry
• A2 3: Medical Physics
• A2 4: Sound and Light
• A2 5: Genetics, Gene Technology and Stem Cells

The full-colour, illustrated chapters clearly explain the theory for the course, and are supported by worked examples, tips, examination-style questions and answers.

The authors are all experienced science teachers and examiners. The book has been through a meticulous quality assurance process prior to publication.

Contents:

Unit A2 2: Organic Chemistry

1 Nomenclature and Structure in Organic Compounds

2 Alkanes

3 Alkenes

4 Polymers

5 Alcohols

6 Spectroscopic Techniques

7 Making and Purifying Organic Compounds – the Preparation of Aspirin

Unit A2 3: Medical Physics

8 Physiological Measurements to Monitor Health

9 Diagnostic Imaging Techniques

10 Medical Uses of Radiation

Unit A2 4: Sound and Light

11 Waves

12 The Ear and Hearing

13 Light in Communication and Radio Waves

14 The Eye

Unit A2 5: Genetics, Gene Technology and Stem Cells

15 DNA and the Genetic Code

16 Meiosis and Genetics

17 The Application of Genetic Engineering and Gene Therapy

18 Gene Cloning, Genetic Fingerprinting and Stem Cell Technology

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Format: Paperback / Softback

ISBN / EAN: BLACKSTAFF-117958

Published On: 16 September, 2021

Page Count: 214

Publisher: Colourpoint Educational

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