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Biological Science

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ISBN13: 9780132187466
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Synopsis:

Never HIGHLIGHT a Book Again! Virtually all testable terms, concepts, persons, places, and events are included. Cram101 Textbook Outlines gives all of the outlines, highlights, notes for your textbook with optional online practice tests. Only Cram101 Outlines are Textbook Specific. Cram101 is NOT the Textbook.

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For courses in general biology for majors. Biological Science is a dynamic reference that involves students in the process of scientific discovery. Infused with the spirit of inquiry, Biological Science teaches students to think like biologists and prepares them for success in their upper division courses.

Table of Contents

     1      Biology and the Tree of Life 

 

UNIT 1

The Origin and Early Evolution of Life 

     2      The Atoms and Molecules of Ancient Earth 

     3      Protein Structure and Function

     4      Nucleic Acids and the RNA World

     5      An Introduction to Carbohydrates

     6      Lipids, Membranes, and the First Cell 

 

UNIT 2

Cell Structure and Function 

     7      Inside the Cell 

     8      Cell-Cell Interactions 

     9      Cellular Respiration and Fermentation 

     10    Photosynthesis 

     11    The Cell Cycle 

 

UNIT 3

Gene Structure and Expression 

     12    Meiosis 

     13    Mendel and the Gene 

     14    DNA Synthesis 

     15    How Do Genes Work? 

     16    Transcription and Translation 

     17   Control of Gene Expression in Bacteria

     18   Control of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes

     19    Analyzing and Engineering Genes

     20    Genomics 

 

UNIT 4

Developmental Biology 

     21    An Introduction to Development 

     22    Pattern Formation and Differentiation

 

UNIT 5

Evolutionary Patterns and Processes 

     23    Evolution by Natural Selection

     24    Evolutionary Processes 

     25    Speciation 

     26    Phylogenies and the History of Life 

 

UNIT 6

The Diversification of Life 

     27    Bacteria and Archaea 

     28    Protists 

     29    Land Plants 

     30    Fungi 

     31    An Introduction to Animals

     32    Protostome Animals

     33    Deuterostome Animals

     34    Viruses 

 

UNIT 7

How Plants Work 

     35    Plant Form and Function 

     36    Water and Sugar Transport in Plants 

     37    Plant Nutrition 

     38    Sensory Systems in Plants 

     39    Communication: Chemical Signals 

     40    Plant Reproduction 

 

UNIT 8

How Animals Work 

     41    Animal Form and Function 

     42    Water and Electrolyte Balance in Animals 

     43    Animal Nutrition 

     44    Gas Exchange and Circulation 

     45    Electrical Signals in Animals 

     46    Animal Sensory Systems and Movement 

     47    Chemical Signals in Animals 

     48    Animal Reproduction 

     49    The Immune System in Animals 

 

UNIT 9

Ecology 

     50    An Introduction to Ecology

     51    Behavior 

     52    Population Ecology 

     53    Community Ecology 

     54    Ecosystems 

     55    Biodiversity and Conservation

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780132187466
Author:
Freeman, Scott
Publisher:
Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company
Author:
Freeman
Author:
Cram101 Textbook Reviews
Subject:
Life Sciences - Biology - General
Subject:
General
Subject:
Biology
Copyright:
Edition Number:
2
Publication Date:
December 2004
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Pages:
1392
Dimensions:
11.20x9.28x2.03 in. 7.43 lbs.

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