Biology Science for Life

Name: Biology Science for Life
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ISBN: 9780131489691

ISBN-10: 0131489690

ISBN-13: 9780131489691

Edition: 2nd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden

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Designed for one-semester courses in introductory biology, for non-major biology students, this issues-based, inquiry-driven biology text provides students with the ability and desire to take an active and scholarly interest in the science issues they will regularly face in college.

Book details

List price: $118.47
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 496
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.288




Can Science Cure the Common Cold?


Introduction to the Scientific Method



Chemistry and Cells



Are We Alone in the Universe?


Water, Biochemistry, and Cells



The Only Diet You Will Ever Need






Is the Earth Warming?


The Greenhouse Effect, Cellular Respiration, and Photosynthesis



Genetics



Cancer


DNA Synthesis, Mitosis, and Meiosis



Are You Only as Smart as Your Genes?


Mendelian and Quantitative Genetics



DNA Detective


Extensions of Mendelism, Sex Linkage, Pedigree Analysis, and DNA Fingerprinting



Genetic Engineering


Transcription, Translation, and Genetically Modified Organisms



Evolution



Where Did We Come From?


The Evidence for Evolution



An Evolving Enemy


Natural Selection



Who Am I?


Species and Races



Prospecting for Biological Gold


Biodiversity and Classification



Ecology



Is the Human Population Too Large?


Population Ecology



Is Earth Experiencing a Biodiversity Crisis?


Community Ecology, Ecosystem Ecology, and Conservation Biology



Where Do You Live?


Climate and Biomes