Scientific American Biology for a Changing World with Physiology
by Shuster, Michele; Vigna, Janet; Tontonoz, MatthewEdition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2021-01-15
Publisher(s): W. H. Freeman
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Summary
Biology for a Changing World with Physiology is a textbook you’ll actually want to read. By presenting the science through compelling Scientific American style stories, this book will help you understand the relevance of biology to your world.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Process of Science
Chapter 2: Chemistry of Life
Chapter 3: Cell Structure and Function
Chapter 4: Nutrition, Enzymes, Metabolism
Chapter 5: Energy and Photosynthesis
Chapter 6: Dietary Energy and Cellular Respiration
Chapter 7: DNA Structure and Replication
Chapter 8: Genes to Proteins
Chapter 9: Mutations and Genetic Engineering
Chapter 10: Cell Division and Cancer
Chapter 11: Simple Inheritance and Meiosis
Chapter 12: Complex Inheritance
Chapter 13: Natural Selection and Adaptation
Chapter 14: Nonadaptive Evolution and Speciation
Chapter 15: Evidence for Evolution
Chapter 16:Life on Earth
Chapter 17: Prokaryotic Diversity
Chapter 18: Eukaryotic Diversity
Chapter 19: Human Evolution
Chapter 20: Population Ecology
Chapter 21:Community Ecology
Chapter 22: Ecosystem Ecology
Chapter 23: Global Climate Change
Chapter 24: Plant Growth and Reproduction
Chapter 25: Plant Physiology
Chapter 26: Overview of Physiology
Chapter 27: Digestive System
Chapter 28: Cardiovascular System
Chapter 29: Respiratory System
Chapter 30: Central Nervous System
Chapter 31: Reproductive System
Chapter 32: Immune System
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