Science Explorer Cells and Heredity

by Prentice-Hall, Inc.

• ISBN13: 9780134344799
• ISBN10: 0134344790
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: PRENTICE HALL SCHOOL GROUP
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Table of Contents

Nature of Science: Unlocking the Secrets of Cells	10	(14)
Cell Structure and Function	14	(34)
Discovering Cells	16	(7)
Looking Inside Cells	23	(10)
Integrating Chemistry: Chemical Compounds in Cells	33	(7)
The Cell in Its Environment	40	(8)
Cell Processes and Energy	48	(30)
Photosynthesis	50	(5)
Respiration	55	(6)
Cell Division	61	(9)
Integrating Health: Cancer	70	(8)
Genetics: The Science of Heredity	78	(32)
Mendel's Work	80	(8)
Integrating Mathematics: Probability and Genetics	88	(8)
The Cell and Inheritance	96	(5)
The DNA Connection	101	(9)
Modern Genetics	110	(28)
Human Inheritance	112	(7)
Human Genetic Disorders	119	(7)
Integrating Technology: Advances in Genetics	126	(12)
Changes Over Time	138	(30)
Darwin's Voyage	140	(11)
Integrating Earth Science: The Fossil Record	151	(8)
Other Evidence for Evolution	159	(9)
Interdisciplinary Exploration: Dogs---Loyal Companions	168	(19)
Reference Section
Skills Handbook	174	(13)
Think Like a Scientist	174	(2)
Making Measurements	176	(2)
Conducting a Scientific Investigation	178	(2)
Thinking Critically	180	(2)
Organizing Information	182	(2)
Creating Data Tables and Graphs	184	(3)
Appendix A: Laboratory Safety	187	(3)
Appendix B: Using the Microscope	190	(2)
Glossary	192	(4)
Index	196	(4)
Acknowledgments	200