Biology : concepts & connections
Título:
Biology : concepts & connections
ISBN:
9780321526502
9780521456180
Edição:
hmn
PRODUCTION_INFO:
San Francisco : Pearson/Benjamin Cummings, [2009]
©2009
Descrição Física:
xxxvii, 781, [100] pages : illustrations(chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm.
Nota Geral:
Includes index.
Conteúdo:
Biology : exploring life -- The life of the cell. The chemical basis of life ; The molecules of cells ; A tour of the cell ; The working cell ; How cells harvest chemical energy ; Photosynthesis : using light to make food -- Cellular reproduction and genetics. The cellular basis of reproduction and inheritance ; Patterns of inheritance ; Molecular biology of the gene ; How genes are controlled ; DNA technology and genomics -- Concepts of evolution. How populations evolve ; The origin of species ; Tracing evolutionary history -- The Evolution of biological diversity. The origin and evolution of microbial life : prokaryotes and protists ; Plants, fungi, and the colonization of land ; The evolution of invertebrate diversity ; The evolution of vertebrate diversity -- Animals : form and function. Unifying concepts of animal structure and function ; Nutrition and digestion ; Gas exchange ; Circulation ; The immune system ; Control of body temperature and water balance ; Hormones and the endocrine system ; Reproduction and embryonic development ; Nervous systems ; The senses ; How animals move -- Plants : form and function. Plant structure, reproduction, and development ; Plant nutrition and transport ; Control systems in plants -- Ecology. The biosphere : an introduction to Earth's diverse environments ; Behavioral adaptations to the environment ; Population ecology ; Communities and ecosystems ; Conservation biology.
Resumo:
Created to spark readers' sense of wonder about life in its many forms, Biology: Concepts and Connections invites readers into the world of biology. While encouraging readers to explore interactive media activities, the book facilitates mastery of concepts and core biological material through unique modules that combine exceptional art, text that "walks" readers through the illustrations, and compelling real-world connections. These modules help readers break down the reading into manageable sections. Special modules cover interesting topics like health, economics, and the environment to show readers how biology is relevant to them. For anyone interested in introductory biology.
LANGUAGE:
Inglês