Essentials of the living world
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Essentials of the living world
McGraw-Hill Higher Education, c2008
2nd ed
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Includes index
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Description
Cutting edge biological concepts delivered with a greater emphasis on evolution and a logical use of analogies. This textbook was written from the ground up to be an engaging and accessible learning tool with an emphasis on "how things work and why things happen the way they do". This Essentials textbook features a straightforward, clear writing style and a wide variety of media assets to enhance the content of the textbook. The strength of the second edition is the integration of many tools that are designed to inspire both students and instructors. The multi-media package for the new edition stretches students beyond the confines of the traditional textbook to include high interest video clips and animations of key biological concepts.
Table of Contents
Part 1 The Study of Life 1 The Science of Biology 2 Evolution and EcologyPart 2 The Living Cell 3 The Chemistry of Life 4 Molecules of Life 5 Cells 6 Energy and Life 7 Photosynthesis: Acquiring Energy from the Sun 8 How Cells Harvest Energy from FoodPart 3 The Continuity of Life 9 Mitosis10 Meiosis 11 Foundations of Genetics12 DNA: The Genetic Material13 How Genes Work14 The New BiologyPart 4 The Evolution and Diversity of Life15 Evolution and Natural Selection16 Exploring Biological Diversity17 Evolution of Microbial Life18 Evolution of Plants19 Evolution of AnimalsPart 5 The Living Environment20 Ecosystems21 Populations and Communities22 Behavior and the Environment23 Plant Under StressPart 6 Animal Life24 The Animal Body and How It Moves25 Circulation26 Respiration27 The Path of Food Through the Animal Body28 Maintaining the Internal Environment29 How the Body Defends Itself30 The Nervous System31 Chemical Signaling Within the Animal Body32 Reproduction and DevelopmentPart 7 Plant Life33 Plant Form and Function34 Plant Reproduction and Growth
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