Life and Health Sciences. CCEA A2 Level

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 Answers