Biological Science

Scott Freeman

1300 pages, parution le 07/10/2005 (2^eme édition)

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Résumé

For courses in general biology for majors.

Biological Science is a dynamic reference that involves students in the process of scientific discovery. Infused with the spirit of inquiry, Biological Science teaches students to think like biologists and prepares them for success in their upper division courses.

New To This Edition

Expanded Coverage in Key Content Areas:

In Unit 1, coverage of macromolecules has been expanded from 1 chapter to 3 chapters.
New Chapter 8, Cell-to-Cell Interactions.
Expanded coverage of all diversity of life, including 3 chapters on animals.
Diversity Boxes in each chapter of Unit 6 highlight major lineages and provide students with a consistent study tool.
New Chapter 50, An Introduction to Ecology.

Improved Tools for Student Study:

Chapter-opening list of key concepts provide a framework for each chapter.
Check Your Understanding Boxes in each chapter encourage students to pause and check that they have mastered the concept presented.
Chapter Summaries correlate to the Key Concepts and include references to on-line resources for further review.

Refined Illustration Program

Still focusing on the central teaching point, illustrations now use a more vibrant color palette.

Sommaire

The Origin and Early Evolution of Life
- The Atoms and Molecules of Ancient Earth
- Protein Structure and Function
- Nucleic Acids and the RNA World
- An Introduction to Carbohydrates
- Lipids, Membranes, and the First Cell
Cell Structure and Function
- Inside the Cell
- Cell-Cell Interactions
- Cellular Respiration and Fermentation
- Photosynthesis
- The Cell Cycle
Gene Structure and Expression
- Meiosis
- Mendel and the Gene
- DNA Synthesis
- How Do Genes Work?
- Transcription and Translation
- Control of Gene Expression in Bacteria
- Control of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes
- Analyzing and Engineering Genes
- Genomics
Developmental Biology
- An Introduction to Development
- Pattern Formation and Differentiation
Evolutionary Patterns and Processes
- Evolution by Natural Selection
- Evolutionary Processes
- Speciation
- Phylogenies and the History of Life
The Diversification of Life
- Bacteria and Archaea
- Protists
- Land Plants
- Fungi
- An Introduction to Animals
- Protostome Animals
- Deuterostome Animals
- Viruses
How Plants Work
- Plant Form and Function
- Water and Sugar Transport in Plants
- Plant Nutrition
- Sensory Systems in Plants
- Communication: Chemical Signals
- Plant Reproduction
How Animals Work
- Animal Form and Function
- Water and Electrolyte Balance in Animals
- Animal Nutrition
- Gas Exchange and Circulation
- Electrical Signals in Animals
- Animal Sensory Systems and Movement
- Chemical Signals in Animals
- Animal Reproduction
- The Immune System in Animals
Ecology
- An Introduction to Ecology
- Behavior
- Population Ecology
- Community Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Biodiversity and Conservation

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Pearson
Auteur(s)	Scott Freeman
Parution	07/10/2005
Édition	2^eme édition
Nb. de pages	1300
Format	22,5 x 27,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	3100g
Intérieur	Quadri
EAN13	9780131975880
ISBN13	978-0-13-197588-0