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Tobermory, Isle of Mull

Higher Biology

The complete Higher biology course guide is available to download as a pdf document here.

There are a number of resources available for each section.

Drag & Drop exercises. These allow you to drag the box with the definition next to the word you thing it defines. Each time you open the exercise you should get different words.
Matching Exercises. These allow you to match the correct word with its meaning.
Cloze tests. These allow you to complete sentences using words from a drop down list.
Slide Shows. These allow you to study the topic using the teacher presentations.
Printable cloze tests. The allow you to print the cloze tests and complete them on paper.
Prelim Practice Exam

Unit 1 – Living Cells
1. Cell Variety
2. Absorption & Secretion
3. ATP & Energy Release
4. Chemistry of Respiration

5. Photosynthetic Pigments

6. Chemistry of Photosynthesis
7. DNA & its Replication
8. RNA & Protein Synthesis
9. Variety of Proteins

10. Viruses

11. Cellular Defence Mechanisms
Unit 2– Genetics and Adaptation
12. Meiosis
13. Monohybrid Cross
14. Dihybrid Cross & Linkage
15. Sex Linkage
16. Mutation
17. Natural Selection
18. Speciation
19. Adaptive Radiation
20. Extinction & Conservation
21. Artificial Selection
22. Maintaining a Water Balance - Animals
23. Maintaining a Water Balance - Plants
24. Obtaining Food – Animals
25. Obtaining Food - Plants
26. Coping with Dangers
Unit 3 – Control and Regulation
27. Plant Growth
28. Growth Patterns
29. Genetic Control
30. Hormonal Influences on Growth
31. Effects of Chemicals on Growth
32. Effect of Light on Growth
33. Physiological Homeostasis
34. Regulation of Populations
35. Monitoring Populations
36. Succession in plant communities