4th Edition - Brand New This Enhanced edition is the complete package for VCE Biology that assists students with learning, studying, revising and preparing for tests and examinations. Table of contents: Area of Study 1: Molecules of life Chapter 01 The chemical nature of cells Chapter 02 The nature of biochemical processes Chapter 03 Energy transformations Chapter 04 DNA, proteins and proteomes Area of Study 2: Detecting and responding Chapter 05 Homeostasis and regulatory mechanisms Chapter 06 Detecting and responding to signals Chapter 07 Pathogens cause disease Chapter 08 Defending self and the immune system Chapter 09 Applications of immunology Area of Study 1: Heredity Chapter 10 Molecular genetics Chapter 11 Molecular tools and techniques Chapter 12 Cell reproduction Chapter 13 Variation: alleles and mutations Chapter 14 Genotype, phenotype and crosses Chapter 15 Linked genes, sex linkage and pedigrees Area of Study 2: Change over time Chapter 16 Evidence of evolution from the past Chapter 17 Evidence of evolution from anatomy and molecules Chapter 18 Change in populations Chapter 19 Patterns of evolution Chapter 20 Human evolution and intervention Features and benefits: An Area of Study Review ties together all the learning and provides suggestions for student revision and exam preparation Chapter Reviews and Area of Study Reviews contain updated questions as well as some new questions Content and Technologies and Techniques spreads have been updated and checked for accuracy and currency Links from question sets and content in the student book have been added to Practice Exam Questions, Quizzes and Interactives available online Icons for easy and efficient reference to worksheets and practical activities, which support student learning in the student workbook.