PRENTICE HALL MILLER LEVINE BIOLOGY LABORATORY MANUAL A FOR STUDENTS

by Miller, Ken; Levine, Joe

• ISBN13: 9780131152847
• ISBN10: 013115284X
• Edition: Lab
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-06-30
• Publisher: Savvas Learning Company

Table of Contents

Safety in the Biology Laboratory	7	(6)
Safety Symbols	8	(1)
Science Safety Rules	9	(3)
Safety Contract	12	(1)
How to Use the Laboratory Manual	13	(1)
Presenting Data	14	(265)
Laboratory Skills
Recognizing Laboratory Safety	19	(4)
Identifying Laboratory Equipment	23	(4)
Making Metric Measurements	27	(4)
Applying the Scientific Method	31	(4)
Using a Compound Light Microscope	35	(6)
Using a Bunsen Burner	41	(4)
Preparing Laboratory Solutions	45	(4)
Using Graphing Skills	49	(6)
Unit 1 The Nature of Life
The Science of Biology
Observing the Uncertainty of Measurements	55	(4)
The Chemistry of Life
Identifying Organic Compounds	59	(6)
Unit 2 Ecology
The Biosphere
Investigating Chemical Cycles in the Biosphere	65	(4)
Ecosystems and Communities
Observing the Effect of Bacteria on Bean Plant Growth	69	(4)
Populations
Sampling a Plant Community	73	(6)
Humans in the Biosphere
Investigating Air and Water Pollution	79	(6)
Unit 3 Cells
Cell Structure and Function
Observing Osmosis	85	(6)
Photosynthesis
Measuring the Effect of Light Intensity on Photosynthesis	91	(4)
Cellular Respiration
Observing Respiration	95	(6)
Cell Growth and Division
Observing Specialized Cells	101	(6)
Unit 4 Genetics
Introduction to Genetics
Investigating Inherited Traits	107	(6)
DNA and RNA
Extracting DNA	113	(6)
Genetic Engineering
Investigating Gel Electrophoresis	119	(4)
The Human Genome
Making Karyotypes	123	(8)
Unit 5 Evolution
Darwin's Theory of Evolution
Comparing Adaptations of Birds	131	(6)
Evolution of Populations
Modeling a Gene Pool	137	(6)
The History of Life
Making Coacervates	143	(4)
Classification
Using and Constructing a Dichotomous Key	147	(6)
Unit 6 Microorganisms and Fungi
Bacteria and Viruses
Controlling Bacterial Growth	153	(8)
Protists
Investigating the Diversity of Protists	161	(4)
Fungi
Comparing the Characteristics of Molds	165	(6)
Unit 7 Plants
Plant Diversity
Comparing Green Algae and Mosses	171	(6)
Structure and Function of Seed Plants
Observing Root and Stem Structures	177	(6)
Reproduction of Seed Plants
Investigating Germination and Seedling Development	183	(6)
Plant Responses and Adaptations
Investigating Germination Inhibitors	189	(6)
Unit 8 Invertebrates
Sponges and Cnidarians
Comparing Sponges and Hydras	195	(6)
Worms and Mollusks
Observing the Structure of a Squid	201	(6)
Arthropods and Echinoderms
Investigating Insect Metamorphosis	207	(4)
Comparing Invertebrates
Comparing Invertebrate Body Plans	211	(6)
Unit 9 Chordates
Nonvertebrate Chordates, Fishes, and Amphibians
Investigating Frog Anatomy	217	(8)
Reptiles and Birds
Examining Adaptations in Lizards	225	(6)
Mammals
Comparing Primates	231	(6)
Comparing Chordates
Observing Vertebrate Skeletons	237	(6)
Animal Behavior
Observing Animal Behavior	243	(6)
Unit 10 The Human Body
Nervous System
Observing Nervous Responses	249	(6)
Skeletal, Muscular, and Integumentary Systems
Observing Bone Composition and Structure	255	(6)
Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
Measuring Lung Capacity	261	(6)
Digestive and Excretory Systems
Simulating Urinalysis	267	(6)
Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
Comparing Ovaries and Testes	273	(6)
The Immune System and Disease
Detecting Viruses	279