Life on Earth

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

• ISBN13: 9780130653093
• ISBN10: 0130653098
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback w/CD
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

This book is built on a steadfast tradition of accurate science, engaging presentation and media innovation. The readers' experience is enhanced with the new MediaTutor CD-ROM that is integrated into each chapter through the use of MediaTutor Tabs. The result is a program that helps you draw readers into biology through an engaging text and interactive media. This book focuses on the key concepts of cell biology, genetics, evolution, plant and animal anatomy and physiology, and ecology. For anyone interested in introductory biology.

Table of Contents

An Introduction to Life on Earth	1	(12)
UNIT ONE THE LIFE OF A CELL	13	(96)
Atoms, Molecules, and Life	15	(21)
Cell Membrane Structure and Function	36	(14)
Cell Structure and Function	50	(18)
Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell	68	(12)
Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis	80	(14)
Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis and Cellular Respiration	94	(15)
UNIT TWO INHERITANCE	109	(98)
DNA: The Molecule of Heredity	110	(12)
Gene Expression and Regulation	122	(16)
The Continuity of Life: How Cells Reproduce	138	(22)
Patterns of Inheritance	160	(26)
Biotechnology	186	(21)
UNIT THREE EVOLUTION	207	(104)
Principles of Evolution	208	(18)
How Organisms Evolve	226	(20)
The History of Life on Earth	246	(24)
The Diversity of Life	270	(41)
UNIT FOUR PLANT ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY	311	(46)
Plant Form and Function	312	(22)
The Plant Life Cycle	334	(23)
UNIT FIVE ANIMAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY	357	(182)
Homeostasis and the Organization of the Animal Body	358	(14)
Circulation and Respiration	372	(22)
Nutrition, Digestion, and Excretion	394	(22)
Defenses Against Disease: The Immune Response	416	(22)
Chemical Control of the Animal Body: The Endocrine System	438	(18)
The Nervous System and the Senses	456	(28)
Animal Reproduction and Development	484	(30)
Animal Behavior	514	(25)
UNIT SIX ECOLOGY	539
Population Growth	540
Community Interactions	560
How Do Ecosystems Work?	580
Earth's Diverse Ecosystems	602