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Index
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
Why You Need This Book
How to Use This Book
Hundreds of Practice Questions Online!
Chapter 1: The Science of Biology
Characteristics of Living Things
Scientific Method
Chapter 2: The Chemical Basis of Life
Elements
Atoms
Molecules
Acids and Bases
Organic Compounds
Chapter 3: The Biology of Cells
The Structure of Prokaryote and Eukaryote Cells
Movement through the Plasma Membrane
Chapter 4: Cells and Energy
Chemical Reactions
Enzymes
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
ATP Production
Chapter 5: Photosynthesis
The Chloroplast
The Process of Photosynthesis
Chapter 6: Cellular Respiration
Glycolysis
Krebs Cycle
Electron Transport System
Chemiosmosis
Fermentation
Chapter 7: Mitosis and Cell Reproduction
Cell Nucleus
Cell Cycle
Chapter 8: Meiosis and Gamete Formation
Meiosis
Meiosis in Humans
Chapter 9: Classical (Mendelian) Genetics
Inheritance Patterns
Principles of Genetics
Chapter 10: Gene Expression (Molecular Genetics)
DNA Structure
DNA Replication
Protein Synthesis
Gene Control
Chapter 11: Recombinant DNA and Biotechnology
Tools of Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical Products
Diagnostic Testing
Gene Therapy
Cloning and Stem Cells
DNA Fingerprinting
Searching for DNA
DNA and Agriculture
Transgenic Animals
Human Genome
Chapter 12: Principles of Evolution
Theory of Evolution
Evidence for Evolution
Mechanisms of Evolution
Chapter 13: The Origin and Evolution of Life
Origin of Organic Molecules
Origin of Cells
Ancient Life
First Eukaryotes
Life on Land
Chapter 14: Human Evolution
Australopithecus
Homo Habilis
Homo Erectus
Homo Sapiens
Chapter 15: The Unity and Diversity of Life
Basics of Classification (Taxonomy)
Domains and Kingdoms of Living Things
Chapter 16: Prokaryotes and Viruses
Domain Bacteria
Domain Archaea
Viruses
Chapter 17: Protista
Protozoa
Oomycetes
Slime Molds
Algae
Chapter 18: Fungi
Zygomycetes
Ascomycetes
Basidiomycetes
Deuteromycetes
Fungal Disease
Lichens
Chapter 19: Plants: Diversity and Reproduction
Nonvascular Plants
Vascular Plants
Chapter 20: Vascular Plants: Structure and Function
Vascular Tissue
Ground Tissue
Dermal Tissue
Meristematic Tissue
Roots
Stems
Leaves
Water Movement
Plant Hormones
Chapter 21: Animals: Invertebrates
Porifera
Cnidaria
Platyhelminthes
Nematoda
Annelida
Mollusca
Arthropoda
Echinodermata
Chordata
Chapter 22: Animals: Vertebrates
Fishes
Amphibians
Reptiles
Birds
Mammals
Chapter 23: Nutrition and Digestion
Nutrition in Animals
Human Digestive System
Chapter 24: Gas Exchange
Mechanisms for Gas Exchange
Human Respiratory System
Chapter 25: Blood and Circulation
Circulatory Systems
Human Circulatory System
Chapter 26: Excretion and Homeostasis
Excretory Systems
Human Excretory System
Chapter 27: Support and Movement
Skeletons in Animals
Human Muscle
Chapter 28: Chemical Coordination
Human Endocrine System
Chapter 29: Nervous Coordination
Animal Nerve Cells
Human Central Nervous System
Human Peripheral Nervous System
Human Senses
Chapter 30: Human Reproduction
Male Reproductive System
Female Reproductive System
Fertilization and Development
Embryonic Stage
Fetal Development
Birth
Chapter 31: Ecology
Populations
Communities
Ecosystems
Biospheres and Biomes
Review Questions
Glossary
Index
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