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Biology : the unity and diversity of life
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Biology : the unity and diversity of life

Author: Cecie Starr; Ralph Taggart
Publisher: Belmont, Calif. ; London : Thomson/Brooks/Cole, ©2004.
Edition/Format:   Book : CD for computer   Computer File : English : 10th edView all editions and formats
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Document Type: Book, Computer File
All Authors / Contributors: Cecie Starr; Ralph Taggart
ISBN: 0534274137 9780534274139 0534388000 9780534388003 0534388019 9780534388010 0534388027 9780534388027
OCLC Number: 54690934
Notes: CD-ROM inside back cover.
CD-ROM title: Interactive concepts in biology.
Description: 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Details: System requirements for accompanying computer disc: Intel Pentium II/266 ; Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP ; 10MB of free space on hard drive ; or Macintosh: Power Mac 604/200 Mhz or higher ; G3 or iMac recomended ; with PowerPC processor running OS 8.6 or higher ; OS X users must restart system in OS 9.2.2 ; 96 MB RAM required ; 8x CD-ROM drive ; color monitor (800x600 resolution, 32-bit color) ; QuickTime 5 or higher ; Graphics adapter: SVGA or higher.
Contents: Introduction: Concepts and methods in biology --
pt. 1. Principles of cellular life --
Chemical foundations for cells --
Carbon compounds in cells --
Cell structure and function --
A closer look at cell membranes --
Ground rules of metabolism --
How cells acquire energy --
How cells release stored energy --
pt. 2. Principles of inheritance --
Cell division and mitosis --
Meiosis --
Observable patterns of inheritance --
Human genetics --
DNA structure and function --
From DNA to proteins --
Controls over genes --
Recombinant DNA and genetic engineering --
pt. 3. Principles of evolution --
Microevolution --
Speciation --
The macroevolutionary puzzle --
The origin and evolution of life --
pt. 4. Evolution and biodiversity --
Prokaryotes and viruses --
Protistans --
Plants --
Fungi --
Animals: the invertebrates --
Animals: the vertebrates --
Biodiversity in perspective --
Principles of anatomy and physiology --
How plants and animals work --
pt. 5. Plant structure and function --
Plant tissues --
Plant nutrition and transport --
Plant reproduction --
Plant growth and development --
pt. 6. Animal structure and function --
Animal tissues and organ systems --
Integration and control: nervous systems --
Sensory reception --
Integration and control: endocrine systems --
Protection, support, and movement --
circulation --
Immunity --
Respiration --
Digestion and human nutrition --
The internal environment --
Principles of reproduction and development --
Human reproduction and development --
pt. 7. Ecology and behavior --
Population ecology --
Social interactions --
Community interactions --
Ecosystems --
The biosphere --
Perspective on humans and the biosphere.
Other Titles: Interactive concepts in biology.
Responsibility: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart.

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