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Biology : Science for Life - Text Only (04 - Old Edition)

by Colleen Belk

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Publisher Comments:

For one-semester courses in Introductory Biology, for non-major biology students.

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Synopsis:

This issues-based, inquiry-driven biology book provides learners with the ability and desire to take an active and academic interest in the science issues they will regularly face in life. A five-part organization covers general principles in biology, genetics, evolution, human health, and humans and the environment. For an in-depth understanding of compelling contemporary topics--along with the biology that permeates these issues.

Table of Contents

1. Can Science Cure the Common Cold? Introduction to the Scientific Method.

 

Unit One: Chemistry and Cells.

 

2. Are We Alone in the Universe? Water, Biochemistry, and Cells.

 

3. The Only Diet You Will Ever Need. Nutrients, Enzymes and Metabolism, and Transport Across Membranes.

 

4. Is the Earth Warming? The Greenhouse Effect, Cellular Respiration, and Photosynthesis.

 

Unit Two Genetics.

 

5. Cancer. DNA Synthesis, Mitosis, and Meiosis.

 

6. Are You Only as Smart as Your Genes? Mendelian and Quantitative Genetics.

 

7. DNA Detective. Extensions of Mendelism, Sex Linkage, Pedigree Analysis, and DNA Fingerprinting.

 

8. Genetic Engineering. Transcription, Translation, and Genetically Modified Organisms.

 

Unit Three: Evolution.

 

9. Where Did We Come From? The Evidence for Evolution.

 

10. An Evolving Enemy. Natural Selection.

 

11. Who Am I? Species and Races.

 

12. Prospecting for Biological Gold. Biodiversity and Classification.

 

Unit Four: Ecology.

 

13. Is the Human Population Too Large? Population Ecology.

 

 14. Is Earth Experiencing a Biodiversity Crisis? Community Ecology, Ecosystem Ecology, and Conservation Biology.

 

 15. Where Do You Live? Climate and Biomes.

 

Unit Five: Animal Structure and Function.

 

 16. Organ Donation. Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems.

 

 17. Clearing the Air. Respiratory, Cardiovascular, and Excretory Systems.

 

 18. Will Mad Cow Disease Become an Epidemic? Immune System, Bacteria, Viruses, and Other Pathogens.

 

 19. Sex Differences and Athleticism. Endocrine, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems.

 

 20. Is There Something in the Water? Reproductive and Developmental Biology.

 

 21. Attention Deficit Disorder. Brain Structure and Function.

 

Unit Six: Plant Biology.

 

 22. Feeding the World. Plant Structure and Growth.

 

 23. Growing a Green Thumb. Plant Physiology.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780130892416
Author:
Belk, Colleen
Publisher:
Academic Internet Publishers
Compiled:
Cram 101
Author:
Cram101 Textbook Reviews
Author:
Belk and Borden, 1st Edition
Author:
Borden-Maier, Virginia
Author:
Borden, Virginia
Author:
Cram101 Textbook Reviews, Textbook Revie
Author:
Belk, Colleen
Author:
Cram 101
Location:
Upper Saddle River, NJ
Subject:
Biology
Subject:
Life Sciences - Biology - General
Subject:
Book Notes
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series:
Cram101 Textbook Outlines
Series Volume:
013-03
Publication Date:
June 2006
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
11.00x8.25x.51 in. 1.21 lbs.

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