Energy and Cells

• Main Author: Gayford, Chris (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London Macmillan 1986
• Subjects: Cells
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• Item Description: Includes index
• Physical Description: 172 pages illustrations 22cm
• ISBN: 0333396219

The fact that there are many dimensions to the creation of knowledge and to its application by scientists and technologists is the title and consistent theme of all the books in this Series. Each volume illustrates and explores the processes of science and scientists in action through topics which relate directly to common core syllabuses at 'A' level and introductory courses in higher education. The key features of this particular book are clear explanation of the energy relationships within cells and between organisms and the environment • draws together the chemical and biological treatment of energy exchanges at 'A' level and in first year degree courses • starts with basic ideas about energy and shows how these can be applied to many biological phenomena shows how energy is one of the unifying concepts in cell biology. Chris Gayford is the biology education officer in the School of Education at Reading University. He was formerly Head of Science at North Bromsgrove Comprehensive High School and a Chief Examiner for GCE 'A' level Biology with the University of London School Examination Board. This book grew from his experience in teaching and examining. The Series Editor, Jeff Thompson, is Professor of Education at the University of Bath.