About the Author
Dr. Sylvia Mader is the best-selling author of introductory biology textbooks. Other books she has authored for WCB include: Inquiry Into Life, Human Biology, Introduction to Biology, and Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology.
Table of Contents
1 Scientific Method2 Metric Measurement and Microscopy3 Chemical Composition of Cells4 Cell Structure and Function5 Enzymes6 Photosynthesis7 Cellular Respiration8 Mitosis and Meiosis9 Mendelian Genetics10 Human Genetics11 DNA and Biotechnology12 Evidences of Evolution13 Mechanisms in Evolution14 Bacteria and Protists15 Fungi16 Nonvascular Plants and Seedless Vascular Plants17 Seed Plants18 Organization of Flowering Plants19 Water Absorption and Transport in Plants20 Control of Plant Growth and Responses21 Reproduction in Plants22 Introduction to Invertebrates23 The Protostomes24 The Deuterosomes25 Animal Organization26 Basic Mammalian Anatomy I27 Basic Mammalian Anatomy II28 Chemical Aspects of Digestion29 Homeostasis30 Nervous System and Senses31 Musculoskeletal System32 Animal Development33 Symbiotic Relationships34 Sampling Ecosystems35 Effects of Pollution on EcosystemsAppendix A Preparing a Laboratory ReportAppendix B Metric SystemAppendix C Classification of Organisms