Loose Leaf Version for Essentials of Biology

by Mader, Sylvia S.

• ISBN13: 9780077366629
• ISBN10: 007736662X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Loose-leaf
• Copyright: 2010-01-01
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math

Summary

Essentials of Biologyis an introductory biology text for non-major students that combines Dr. Sylvia Mader's superb and accessible writing style with clear visuals, a comprehensive learning system, and abundant supplements. Essentials of Biology explains the principles of biology clearly and illustrates them in a captivating, easy-to-understand manner. It emphasizes the relevance of biology to students' lives within a framework of biodiversity and is organized around the major concepts of biologycells theory, gene theory, evolution, the theory of homeostasis, and ecosystems.

Table of Contents

A View of Life

The Cell

The Chemical Basis of Life

The Organic Molecules of Life

Inside the Cell

The Dynamic Cell

Energy for Life

Energy for Cells

Genetics

Cellular Reproduction

Sexual Reproduction

Patterns of Inheritance

DNA Biology and Technology

Gene Regulation and Cancer

Genetic Counseling

Evolution

Darwin and Evolution

Evolution on a Small Scale

Evolution on a Large Scale

Diversity of Life

The First Forms of Life

Land Environment: Plants and Fungi

Both Water and Land: Animals

Plant Structure and Function

Plant Anatomy and Growth

Plant Responses and Reproduction

Animal Structure and Function

Being Organized and Steady

The Transport Systems

The Maintenance Systems

Human Nutrition

Defenses Against Disease

The Control Systems

Sensory Input and Motor Output

Reproduction and Development

Ecology

Ecology of Populations

Communities and Ecosystems

Human Impact on the Biosphere

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