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| Material Type: | Internet resource |
|---|---|
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Carol Leth Stone |
| ISBN: | 0313317860 9780313317866 |
| OCLC Number: | 54974548 |
| Description: | x, 280 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm. |
| Contents: | 1. The biosphere -- From organisms to ecosystems -- Changing populations -- 2. The evolution of life -- Explaining changes over time -- Explaining geographic similarities and differences -- Evolution by natural selection -- Adaptations and survival -- The human species -- The origin of life -- 3. Cells and genetics -- The study of cells -- Explaining variations -- Inheritance and evolution -- DNA, RNA, and protein -- Genetic engineering and biotechnology -- 4. Organs and systems -- From cells to organ systems -- Using and distributing materials in the body -- Shielding and supporting the body -- Sending chemical and electrical signals in the body -- Creating a new individual -- 5. A survey of organisms -- The beginnings of classification -- The five-kingdom system -- 6. Humans in the biosphere -- Human population growth -- Human effects on natural resources -- Science as a human endeavor -- The future of the biosphere -- 7. Investigations -- The biosphere -- The evolution of life -- Cells and genetics -- Organs and systems -- A survey of organisms -- Humans in the biosphere -- Answers to questions -- Appendix 1. Investigating biology on the Internet -- Appendix 2. Units of measurement : metric system and English system -- Appendix 3. Landmarks in biology -- Glossary. |
| Series Title: | Basics of the hard sciences |
| Responsibility: | Carol Leth Stone. |
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Abstract:
A complete introductory guide to basic concepts in biology, such as classification of organisms, major theories, concepts, discoveries and discoverers, with a selection of experiments for students.
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