Biology

by Starr, Cecie; Taggart, Ralph; Evers, Christine A.; Starr, Lisa

• ISBN13: 9780495015994
• ISBN10: 0495015997
• Edition: 11th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-11-23
• Publisher: Brooks Cole

Summary

For the 11th edition of BIOLOGY: UNITY AND DIVERSITY OF LIFE, Cecie Starr and Ralph Taggart made it their goal to "solve" some of the toughest Introductory Biology course challenges. We introduce a new issues-oriented approach with engages students in current, motivating biological topics; a built-in cross-referencing system for key topics; and, most importantly, time-saving media resources for instructors. Show students how biology matters ? Opening each chapter with engaging essays on hot issues and related online voting, the text highlights the connections between biology and real-life. Online exercises promote critical thinking about issues students will face as consumers, parents and citizens. Link concepts from chapter to chapter - Students often have a difficult time with this, so the authors created a "linking" tool. A list at the start of each chapter reminds students of related topics that were explained earlier. Within chapters, a key icon identifies cross-references to relevant sections in earlier chapters. As students work through the text, they see how topics build upon one another. Monitoring students' progress with ease - BiologyNow? offers diagnostic quizzes with automatically graded results that flow directly into your instructor gradebook (iLrn, WebCT or BlackBoard). And, to assess students' progress instantly with in-class quizzes and polls, you can use JoinIn? on TurningPoint® content and software. Easier lecture prep - The new PowerLecture tool integrates all chapter assets - art, photos, animations, videos, links to InfoTrac articles, web links and everything else you need into each chapter's lecture slides. This "buffet" of media resources?arranged by chapter section is at your fingertips. Just cut and paste what you want into your lecture file.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Principles Of Cellular Life

Concepts and Methods in Biology

Chemical Foundations for Cells

Carbon Compounds In Cells

Cell Structure and Function

A Closer Look At Cell Membranes

Ground Rules of Metabolism

How Cells Acquire Energy

How Cells Release Stored Energy

Principles Of Inheritance

Cell Division and Mitosis

Meiosis

Observable Patterns of Inheritance

Human Genetics

DNA Structure and Function

From DNA to Proteins

Controls Over Genes

Recombinant DNA and Genetic Engineering

Principles Of Evolution

Microevolution

Speciation

The Macroevolutionary Puzzle

The Origin and Evolution of Life

Evolution And Biodiversity

Prokaryotes and Viruses

Protistans

Plants

Fungi

Animals: The Invertebrates

Animals: The Vertebrates

Biodiversity in Perspective

How Plants and Animals Work

Plant Structure And Function

Plant Tissues

Plant Nutrition and Transport

Plant Reproduction

Plant Growth and Development

Animal Structure And Function

Animal Tissues and Organ Systems

Integration and Control: Nervous Systems

Sensory Reception

Integration: Endocrine Control

Protection, Support, and Movement

Circulation

Immunity

Respiration

Digestion and Human Nutrition

The Internal Environment

Principles of Reproduction and Development

Human Reproduction And Development

Ecology And Behavior

Population Ecology

Social Interactions

Community Interactions

Ecosystems

The Biosphere

Perspective on Humans and the Biosphere

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