Synopses & Reviews
The CliffsStudySolver workbooks combine 20 percent review material with 80 percent practice problems (and the answers!) to help make your lessons stick.
CliffsStudySolver Biology is for students who want to reinforce their knowledge with a learn-by-doing approach. Inside, youll get the practice you need to master biology with problem-solving tools such as
- Clear, concise reviews of every topic
- Practice problems in every chapter — with explanations and solutions
- A diagnostic pretest to assess your current skills
- A full-length exam that adapts to your skill level
Easy-to-understand tables and graphs, clear diagrams, and straightforward language can help you gain a solid foundation in biology and open the doors to more advanced knowledge. This workbook begins with the basics: the scientific method, microscopes and microscope measurements, the major life functions, cell structure, classification of biodiversity, and a chemistry review. You'll then dive into topics such as
- Plant biology: Structure and function of plants, leaves, stems, roots; photosynthesis
- Human biology: Nutrition and digestion, circulation, respiration, excretion, locomotion, regulation
- Animal biology: Animal-like protists; phyla Cnidaria, Annelida, and Arthropoda
- Reproduction: Organisms, plants, and human
- Mendelian Genetics; Patterns of Inheritance; Modern Genetics
- Evolution: Fossils, comparative anatomy and biochemistry, The hardy-Weinberg Law
- Ecology: Abiotic and biotic factors, energy flow, material cycles, biomes, environmental protection
Practice makes perfect —and whether you're taking lessons or teaching yourself, CliffsStudySolver guides can help you make the grade.
Author Max Rechtman taught high school biology in the New York City public school system for 34 years before retiring in 2003. He was a teacher mentor and holds a New York State certificate in school administration and supervision.
Synopsis
A problem-solving approach to basic biologyIntended for students enrolled in general biology courses at either the high school or college level, CliffsStudySolver Biology offers topical overviews of biology and a wealth of challenging problems. The pretest section of the book lets readers gauge their knowledge of biology and directs them to the areas they need to concentrate on. Chapters include explanatory problems and solutions throughout, and the workbook provides a complete sample exam that covers all the fundamental areas of biology.
Max Rechtman (Commack, NY) taught high school biology in the New York City public school system for 34 years before retiring in 2003. He holds a New York State certification in school administration.
Synopsis
The learn-by-doing way to master Biology
Why CliffsStudySolver™ Guides?
Go with the name you know and trust
Get the information you needfast!
Written by teachers and educational specialists
Inside youll get the practice you need to learn Biology, including:
Introductory Concepts
- Life functions of organisms
- Cell structure and function
- Classification of biodiversity
- Molecular theory
- Chemical basis of life
Plant, Human, and Animal Biology
- Leaf, stem, and root structure
- Human biological systems
- Basic animal biological structure
- Human, animal, and plant reproduction
Genetics and Evolution
- Patterns of inheritance
- DNA and molecular genetics
- Modern issues in genetics
- Evaluating fossil evidence
- Theories of evolution
- Ecological factors
Problem-Solving Tools
- Clear, concise reviews of every topic
- Practice problems in every chapterwith explanations and solutions
- Diagnostic pretest to assess your current skills
- Full-length exam that adapts to your skill level
We take great notesand make learning a snap
Synopsis
'The learn-by-doing way to master Biology
Why CliffsStudySolver™ Guides?
Go with the name you know and trust
Get the information you needfast!
Written by teachers and educational specialists
Inside youll get the practice you need to learn Biology, including:
Introductory Concepts
- Life functions of organisms
- Cell structure and function
- Classification of biodiversity
- Molecular theory
- Chemical basis of life
Plant, Human, and Animal Biology
- Leaf, stem, and root structure
- Human biological systems
- Basic animal biological structure
- Human, animal, and plant reproduction
Genetics and Evolution
- Patterns of inheritance
- DNA and molecular genetics
- Modern issues in genetics
- Evaluating fossil evidence
- Theories of evolution
- Ecological factors
Problem-Solving Tools
- Clear, concise reviews of every topic
- Practice problems in every chapterwith explanations and solutions
- Diagnostic pretest to assess your current skills
- Full-length exam that adapts to your skill level
We take great notesand make learning a snap '
About the Author
Max Rechtman taught high school biology in the New York City public school system for 34 years before retiring in 2003.
Table of Contents
Publishers Acknowledgments.
Pretest.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Biology.
Chapter 2: The Unity of Life.
Chapter 3: The Diversity of Life.
Chapter 4: The Chemical Basis of Life.
Chapter 5: Plant Biology.
Chapter 6: Human Biology.
Chapter 7: Animal Biology.
Chapter 8: Patterns of Reproduction.
Chapter 9: Human Reproduction.
Chapter 10: Plant Reproduction.
Chapter 11: Mendelian Genetics.
Chapter 12: Patterns of Inheritance.
Chapter 13: Modern Genetics.
Chapter 14:Evolution.
Chapter 15:Ecology.
Glossary.
Customized Full-Length Exam.
Index.