Biology: Dimensions of Life

by Presson, Joelle; Jenner, Janann

• ISBN13: 9780073227368
• ISBN10: 0073227366
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-02-05
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math

Summary

Presson/Jenner: Biology: Dimensions of Life, 1e is a one-semester biology text with an engaging, conversational style which encourages basic understanding of biology, issues, and applications leading students to a greater awareness of how they interact with the world around them. The goal of this text is to help students understand how biology relates to their lives and why they should develop a desire to obtain knowledge about science and biological issues. Your students will especially benefit from Biology: Dimensions of Life's new The Guided Learning System. This innovative set of key features is designed to help your students understand the many new biological concepts and applications within each chapter. A few highlights of the Guided Learning System include: bull; An Added Dimension and An Added Dimension Explained bull; What Do You Think? bull; Now You Can Understand bull; Quantitative Query Questions in the end of chapter material bull; A Running Glossary

Table of Contents

The Framework of Biology

Biological Chemistry, Cells, and Cellular Processes

Life Emerges from Chemistry: Atoms and Molecules

Biological Molecules

Life is Cellular: Cell Structure and Function

Life Uses Chemical Energy: Energy and Life

Engine of Life: Photosynthesis and Glucose Metabolism

Reproduction of Cells and Inheritance

The Master Molecule of Life: DNA: Structure and Function

Life Renews Itself: Reproduction of Cells

Constructing Life: The Control of Eukaryotic Gene Expression

Rules of Inheritance: Classical Genetics

Applying Your Knowledge of Cells and Cellular Processes

Biotechnology (Applications Chapter)

The Biology and Treatment of Cancer (Applications Chapter)

Evolution and Diversity of Life

Life Evolves: Darwin and the Science of Evolution

All Life is Related: Understanding Biological Diversity

Varieties of Life: Prokaryotes, Single-Celled Eukaryotes, and Algae

Varieties of Life: Fungi and Animals

Varieties of Life: Plants

Applying Your Knowledge of Biological Diversity

The Value of Biological Diversity (Applications Chapter)

Plant Biology

The Living Plant: Plant Structure and Function

The Thread of Life: Reproduction of Seed Plants

Human Biology

Nerves, Senses, Bones, Muscles

Nutrition and Digestion

Circulation, Respiration, and Excretion

Hormones, Reproduction, and Early Development

Applying Your Knowledge of Human Biology

Human Control of Reproduction (Applications Chapter)

The Immune System and Emergent Diseases (Applications Chapter)

Ecology

Ecology: Populations and Communities

Ecosystems and Biomes

Applying Your Knowledge of Ecology

Human Impact Upon the Earth (Applications chapter)

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