Brief Guide to Biology

Name: Brief Guide to Biology
Price: 67.48 USD
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ISBN: 9780131859654

ISBN-10: 013185965X

ISBN-13: 9780131859654

Edition: 2007

Authors: David Krogh

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This book focuses on the core topics of biology with a friendly writing style and vivid illustrations while exploring current ldquo;real worldrdquo; issues. A five-part organization covers atoms, molecules, and cells; energy and life; genetics; evolution and the diversity of life; and ecology.nbsp; For anyone interested in increasing their biological literacy enabling them to make informed decisions at the ballot box and understand the research findings they see in the news.

Book details

List price: $154.47
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company
Publication date: 1/10/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 504
Size: 9.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.640
Language: English




Science and the Real World



Essential Parts: Atoms, Molecules, and Cells



Chemistry and Life



Biological Molecules



Exploring Lifersquo;s Home: The Cell



On Lifersquo;s Edge: The Plasma Membrane



Energy and Life



Powering Life: An Introduction to Energy



Supplying the Body with Energy



The Green Worldrsquo;s Gift: Photosynthesis



How Life Goes On: Genetics



Genetics, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis



Preparing for Sexual Reproduction: Meiosis



Mendel and His Discoveries



Genetic Inheritance and Health



DNA Structure and Replication



How Proteins are Made



Biotechnology



Lifersquo;s Organizing Principle: Evolution and the Diversity of Life



How Life Was Shaped: An Introduction to Evolution



The Means of Evolution: Microevolution



Macroevolution: The Origin of Species



The History of Life on Earth



Microbes: The Diversity of Life 1



Fungi and Plants: The Diversity of Life 2



Animals: The Diversity of Life 3



The Living World as a Whole: Ecology



Populations and Communities in Ecology



Ecosystems and Biomes