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Whether you're new to elements, atoms, and molecules or just brushing up on your knowledge of the subject, CliffsQuickReview Biology can help. This guide carries biological studies into topics such as organic compounds, cellular respiration, transgenic animals, and human reproduction. You'll also tackle other concepts, including
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- Mitosis and cell reproduction
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- Principles of evolution
- The unity and diversity of life
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Synopsis
CliffsNotes Biology Quick Review is what you'd expect-—and want—from CliffsNotes: a no-nonsense quick review of biology that high school and Biology 101 students can use to review biology. Also good for teachers and test-takers needing to refresh their understanding of biology. Quick in. Quick out.
Synopsis
A quick-in, quick-out Biology study aid updated to reflect advancements in Biology
CliffsNotes Biology Quick Review, Second Edition, provides a clear, concise, easy-to-use review of biology basics, making it perfect for high school and college students, or anyone wanting to brush up on biology knowledge. It can even be used as a supplemental test-prep guide for the Praxis II Biology test for certification to teach biology at the high school level.
Whether youre new to elements, atoms, and molecules or just want to refresh your understanding of the subject, this guide can help. It includes topics such as cellular respiration, photosynthesis, mitosis and cell reproduction, genetics, DNA, and plant and animal structures and functions.
This book is perfect for people looking for a quick, to-the-point review.
About the Author
KELLY SCHWEITZER received her PhD from Indiana University School of Medicine in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Her research focuses on the molecular biology of Alzheimer's Disease.I. EDWARD ALCAMO, PhD is a Distinguished Professor of Microbiology at the State University of New York at Farmingdale. He has taught at the college level for 30 years, specializing in microbiology for nursing and other allied health science students.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Chapter 1: The Science of Biology.
Chapter 2: The Chemical Basis of Life.
Chapter 3: The Biology of Cells.
Chapter 4: Cells and Energy.
Chapter 5: Photosynthesis.
Chapter 6: Cellular Respiration.
Chapter 7: Mitosis and Cell Reproduction.
Chapter 8: Meiosis and Gamete Formation.
Chapter 9: Classical (Mendelian) Genetics.
Chapter 10: Gene Expression (Molecular Genetics).
Chapter 11: Recombinant DNA and Biotechnology.
Chapter 12: Principles of Evolution.
Chapter 13: The Origin and Evolution of Life.
Chapter 14: Human Evolution.
Chapter 15: The Unity and Diversity of Life.
Chapter 16: Monera.
Chapter 17: Protista.
Chapter 18: Fungi.
Chapter 19: Plants: Diversity and Reproduction.
Chapter 20: Vascular Plants: Structure and Function.
Chapter 21: Animals: Invertebrates.
Chapter 22: Animals: Vertebrates.
Chapter 23: Nutrition and Digestion.
Chapter 24: Gas Exchange.
Chapter 25: Blood and Circulation.
Chapter 26: Excretion and Homeostasis.
Chapter 27: Support and Movement.
Chapter 28: Chemical Coordination.
Chapter 29: Nervous Coordination.
Chapter 30: Reproduction.
Chapter 31: Ecology.
CQR Review.
CQR Resource Center.
Glossary.
Index.