Overview of Concepts in Biology Book

Concepts in Biology is a relatively brief introductory general biology text written for students with no previous science background. The text covers all the main areas of study in biology from cells through ecosystems. Evolution and ecology coverage are combined in Part Four to emphasize the relationship between these two main subject areas. Book Features: Chapter dedicated to coverage of biotechnology Concepts in Biology is organized with physiological processes appearing as the last major part of the text Evolution and ecology coverage appear in the same unit, unlike most texts that have evolution in the first 1/3 of the text and ecology at the endTable of Contents:Part I Introduction What is Biology?Part II Cornerstones: Chemistry, Cells and Metabolism The Basics of Life: Chemistry Organic Molecules-The Molecules of Life Cell Structure and Function Enzymes, Coenzymes and Energy Biochemical Pathways-Cellular Respiration Biochemical Pathways-PhotosynthesisPart III Molecular Biology, Cell Division and Genetics DNA and RNA: The Molecular Basis of Heredity Cell Division Patterns of Inheritance Applications of BiotechnologyPart IV Evolution and Ecology Diversity within Species and Population Genetics Evolution and Natural Selection The Formation of Species and Evolutionary Change Ecosystem Dynamics: The Flow of Energy and Matter Community Interactions Population Ecology Evolutionary and Ecological Aspects of BehaviorPart V The Origin and Classification of Life The Origin of Life and Evolution of Cells The Classification and Evolution of Organisms The Nature of Microorganisms The Plant Kingdom The Animal Kingdom

• Book Type :

Science&Mathematics

• Book Binding :

Paperback

• Language :

English

• Number of Pages :

• ISBN - 10 :

9339204352

• Concepts in Biology Published On :

26 May 2014

• Resource:

Students and Professionals:Textbooks, Science&Mathematics

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