Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life
1. Introduction to Biology. UNIT I: PRINCIPLES OF CELLULAR LIFE. 2. Chemical Basis of Life. 3. Molecules. 4. Cell Structure and Function. 5. Metabolism. 6. Photosynthesis. 7. Cells Release Energy. UNIT II: PRINCIPLES OF INHERITANCE. 8. DNA Structure and Function. 9. DNA to Protein. 10. Control Over Genes. 11. Cells Reproduce. 12. Meiosis. 13. Patterns of Inherited Traits. 14. Human Inheritance. 15. Genomes. UNIT III: PRINCIPLES OF EVOLUTION. 16. Evidence of Evolution. 17. Processes of Evolution. 18. Information About Species. 19. Early Evolution. UNIT IV: EVOLUTION AND BIODIVERSITY. 20. Viruses and Prokaryotes. 21. Protists. 22. Plants. 23. Fungi. 24. Invertebrates. 25. Chordates. 26. Human Evolution. 27. Plant Tissues. UNIT V: HOW PLANTS WORK. 28. Plant Nutrition. 29. Plant Reproduction. 30. Plant Development. UNIT VI: HOW ANIMALS WORK. 31. Animal Organ Systems. 32. Neural Control. 33. Sensory System. 34. Endocrine System. 35. Support and Movement. 36. Circulation. 37. Immune System. 38. Respiration. 39. Nutrition and Digestion. 40. Internal Environment. 41. Reproductive Systems. 42. Development. 43. Behavior. UNIT VII: PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY. 44. Ecology. 45. Biodiversity. 46. Ecosystems. 47. Biosphere. 48. Human Impact on the Bioshphere. APPENDICES. A1. Classification System. A2. How to Read a Journal Article. A3. Answers to Self-Quizzes and Genetics Problems. A4. Periodic Table of Elements. A5. Closer Look at Some Major Metabolic Pathways. A6. A Plain English Map of the Human Chromosomes. A7. Restless Earth-Life's Changing Geological Stage. A8. Units of Measure. GLOSSARY.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.