Biology for dummies /
An introduction to biology that features illustrations, tables, diagrams, and easy-to-follow explanations covering cells, life processes, cell reproduction, DNA, ecology, evolution, and other related topics.
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| Language: | English |
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Hoboken, N.J.
Wiley
c2010.
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| Edition: | Second edition |
| Series: | --For dummies.
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Table of Contents:
- Biology basics. Exploring the living world ; How life is studied ; The chemistry of life ; The living cell ; Acquiring energy to run the motor
- Cell reproduction and genetics : let's talk about sex, baby. Dividing to conquer : cell division ; Making Mendel proud : understanding genetics ; Reading the Book of Life : DNA and proteins ; Engineering the code : DNA technology
- It's a small, interconnected world. Biodiversity and classification ; Observing how organisms get along ; Evolving species in an ever-changing world
- Systems galore! : animal structure and function. Pondering the principles of physiology ; Moving and shaking : skeletal and muscular systems ; Going with the flow : respiratory and circulatory systems ; Checking out the plumbing : animal digestive and excretory systems ; Fighting back : human defenses ; The nervous and endocrine systems, messengers extraordinaire ; Reproduction 101 : making more animals
- It's not easy being green : plant structure and function. Living the life of a plant ; Probing into plant physiology
- The part of tens. Ten great biology discoveries ; Ten ways biology affects your life.