Essential Biology

by Campbell, Neil A.; Reece, Jane B.

• ISBN13: 9780805373936
• ISBN10: 0805373934
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley

Summary

"Essential Biology" is a brief non-majors biology book that combines clear writing, real-world applications, vivid art, and powerful media to teach readers the important concepts of biology and give them an appreciation for how biology relates to their everyday lives. In the Second Edition, best-selling authors Neil Campbell and Jane Reece are joined by Eric Simon, who uses his experience teaching non-majors biology to keep the book both accessible and up to date. To help readers become informed citizens, the new edition features even more human applications and up-to-date information on important issues like DNA technology, cloning, and global warming. KEY TOPICS The book covers four major biological topics Ð cells, genetics, evolution/diversity, and ecology Ð and uses evolution as an overarching theme to tie all 20 chapters together. For college instructors, students, or anyone interested in biology.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Biology Today	1	(23)
UNIT ONE Cells
Essential Chemistry for Biology	24	(15)
The Molecules of Life	39	(19)
A Tour of the Cell	58	(25)
Cellular Respiration: Harvesting Chemical Energy	83	(20)
Photosynthesis: Converting Light Energy to Chemical Energy	103	(17)
UNIT TWO Genetics
The Cellular Basis of Reproduction and Inheritance	120	(23)
Patterns of Inheritance	143	(29)
Molecular Biology of the Gene	172	(26)
The Control of Gene Expression	198	(21)
DNA Technology and the Human Genome	219	(31)
UNIT THREE Evolution
How Populations Evolve	250	(26)
How Biological Diversity Evolves	276	(27)
The Evolution of Microbial Life	303	(23)
Plants, Fungi, and the Move onto Land	326	(24)
The Evolution of Animals	350	(42)
UNIT FOUR Ecology
The Biosphere: Earth's Diverse Environments	392	(26)
Population Ecology	418	(22)
Community Ecology	440	(19)
Ecosystems and Conservation Biology	459
Appendices
A Metric Conversion Table	A--1
B Answers to Self-Quiz Questions	B--1
C Photographic Credits	C--1
D Illustration and Text Credits	D--1
Glossary	G--1
Index	I--1