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9781319270964

Scientific American Biology for a Changing World with Physiology

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    9781319270964

  • ISBN10:

    1319270964

  • Edition: 4th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2021-01-15
  • Publisher: W. H. Freeman

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Summary

Biology for a Changing World with Physiology is a textbook you’ll actually want to read. By presenting the science through compelling Scientific American style stories, this book will help you understand the relevance of biology to your world.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Process of Science

Chapter 2: Chemistry of Life

Chapter 3: Cell Structure and Function

Chapter 4: Nutrition, Enzymes, Metabolism

Chapter 5: Energy and Photosynthesis

Chapter 6: Dietary Energy and Cellular Respiration

Chapter 7: DNA Structure and Replication

Chapter 8: Genes to Proteins

Chapter 9: Mutations and Genetic Engineering

Chapter 10: Cell Division and Cancer

Chapter 11: Simple Inheritance and Meiosis

Chapter 12: Complex Inheritance

Chapter 13: Natural Selection and Adaptation

Chapter 14: Nonadaptive Evolution and Speciation

Chapter 15: Evidence for Evolution

Chapter 16:Life on Earth

Chapter 17: Prokaryotic Diversity

Chapter 18: Eukaryotic Diversity

Chapter 19: Human Evolution

Chapter 20: Population Ecology

Chapter 21:Community Ecology

Chapter 22: Ecosystem Ecology

Chapter 23: Global Climate Change

Chapter 24: Plant Growth and Reproduction

Chapter 25: Plant Physiology

Chapter 26: Overview of Physiology

Chapter 27: Digestive System

Chapter 28: Cardiovascular System

Chapter 29: Respiratory System

Chapter 30: Central Nervous System

Chapter 31: Reproductive System

Chapter 32: Immune System

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