The latest information: up-to-date information applied genetics, food and ecology is included, as well as invaluable coverage of biotechnology and health. It features exceptionally clear, motivating layout: a spacious, clear design has been combined with colour throughout to ensure an attractive textbook that will motivate students; it is accessible for all abilities: the straightforward, jargon-free text is presented in manageable sections so that understanding is maximised for students of all abilities; and it provides support and extension: support boxes help bridge the gap between GCSE and A level, whilst extension boxes provide more in-depth information - the extensions often concentrate on specialised topics and may be written by a guest author who is a specialist in the field. Its other features are it provides support and extension: end-of-chapter summaries provide key points from the chapter and act as useful revision tools; thorough examination preparation: advanced level exam practice questions are included at the end of each chapter, and at the end of the book so your students are fully prepared for examinations - some answers and mark schemes are also provided. Features of the text-linked website are: specification mapping grids. It also has detailed answers to questions in the core textbooks explaining the Chemical and Physical basis of Biology.