Biology : Life on Earth

by Audesirk, Gerald; Audesirk, Teresa; Byers, Bruce E.

• ISBN13: 9780132380614
• ISBN10: 0132380617
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Benjamin Cummings

Summary

With the amount of information in biology growing constantly, it is a challenge for readers to develop a sense of scientific literacy and to become educated consumers. This volume helps readers manage a wealth of scientific information in a manner that is both meaningful and long-lasting. Features significant content revisions as well as new figures and photographs in every chapter. Includes anentirely new chapter on conservation biology. Presents approximately 40% new photos. Adds new bioethics icons to call out essays that relate to this timely topic. A comprehensive reference for anyone interested in learning more about biology.

Table of Contents

An Introduction to Life on Earth 1

The Life of a Cell

Atoms, Molecules, and Life

Biological Molecules

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Membrane Structure and Function

Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell

Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis

Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis and Cellular Respiration

Inheritance 8

DNA: The Molecule of Heredity

Gene Expression and Regulation

The Continuity of Life: Cellular Reproduction

Patterns of Inheritance

Biotechnology

Evolution

Principles of Evolution

How Organisms Evolve

The Origin of Species

The History of Life

Systematics: Seeking Order Amidst Diversity

The Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses

The Diversity of Protists

The Diversity of Plants

The Diversity of Fungi

Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates

Animal Diversity II: Vertebrates

Behavior and Ecology

Animal Behavior

Population Growth and Regulation

Community Interactions

How Do Ecosystems Work?

Earths Diverse Ecosystems

Conserving Life on Earth

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