1996 · 908 pages · ISBN 0-697-29001-8 (hardcover); ISBN 0-697-29002-6 (paperback)
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- 300 transparencies
- 300 slides
- 100 micrograph slides
- Critical Thinking Case Study Workbook
- 250 art masters
- Free! Student Study Art Notebook
- Classroom Testing Software
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- Explorations in Human Biology CD-ROM
- Explorations in Cell Biology, Metabolism, and Genetics CD-ROM
- Life Science Animations Videotape Series
- BioSource Videodisc
- Biology Startup software
- Biology Study Cards
- Life Science Lexicon
- Life Science Living Lexicon CD-ROM
- Extended Lecture Outline
This preeminent introductory text covers basic biology concepts and principles at a level suitable for nonmajors or combined courses.
Biology, Fifth Edition, is traditional in organization and comparative in approach. In it you can expect comprehensive, authoritative coverage in the clear, straightforward Sylvia Mader style so appreciated by students. Here are more features to look for
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Notable enhancements. This text is enhanced in terms of content and extent of coverage:
- Expanded diversity coverage. Classification chapter (23) considers all classification methods (including cladistics), and all kingdoms are covered in their own, separate chapters (24-30).
- Expanded evolution coverage. Two new chapters are "Origin and History of Life" (chapter 21) and "Human Evolution" (chapter 22).
- Expanded plant coverage (chapters 31-34). New material examines the economic uses of plants.
- New readings. "Of Human Interest" investigates personal health topics; "A Closer Look" probes high-interest topics; and "Research Reports" cover noted scientists and their work.
Bold new look.
- A carefully constructed, user-friendly layout ensures that visuals and their related topics appear together--so you don't have to page around looking for the figure being discussed.
- Chapters have been designed to be self-contained for greater ease of use. References are made only to art and discussion from that chapter. And in those cases where material from outside the chapter is needed for clarification, terms and concepts are
merely redefined or re-explained.
- One-fourth of the illustrations are new, and micrographs include scale bars.
Direct correlation with WCB/McGraw-Hill's cutting-edge technology products.
- Special icons link Biology, Fifth Edition, directly to these three WCB/McGraw-Hill multimedia products: Explorations in Human Biology CD-ROM; Explorations in Cell Biology, Metabolism, and Genetics CD-ROM; and the Life Science Animations videotapes. At the beginning of each part, a list identifies material that corresponds to content investigated in these multimedia products.
- Virtually all the art from the text is at your fingertips with the all-new Electronic Image Bank CD-ROM. It contains easy-to-use presentation software that enables you to present the ready-to-play slide show, or maneuver among text images to create your own multimedia presentation.
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Helpful learning aids comprise chapter-opening Learning Objectives with page references; boldface terms and end-of-section highlighted summaries throughout; end-of-chapter Summary, page-referenced Study Questions, numbered Objective Questions, thought-provoking Concepts and Critical Thinking section, and Selected Key Terms with pronunciations; end-of-part Suggested Readings and Critical Thinking Case Studies; and The History of Biology on the inside of the text's cover.
Contents
- Preface
- 1 A View of Life
- 2 The Scientific Method
- Part 1·The Cell
- 3 Basic Chemistry
- 4 The Chemistry of Life
- 5 Cell Structure and Function
- 6 Membrane Structure and Function
- 7 Cellular Energy
- 8 Photosynthesis
- 9 Cellular Respiration
- Part 2·Genetic Basis of Life
- 10 Cell Reproduction: Mitosis
- 11 Cell Reproduction: Meiosis
- 12 Mendelian Patterns of Inheritance
- 13 Chromosomes and Genes
- 14 Human Genetics
- 15 DNA: The Genetic Material
- 16 Gene Activity
- 17 Regulation of Gene Activity
- 18 Recombinant DNA and Biotechnology
- Part 3·Evolution
- 19 Darwin and Evolution
- 20 Process of Evolution
- 21 Origin and History of Life
- 22 Primate and Human Evolution
- Part 4·Diversity of Life
- 23 Classification of Living Things
- 24 Viruses and Kingdom Prokaryotae
- 25 Kingdom Protoctista
- 26 Kingdom Fungi
- 27 Kingdom Plantae
- 28 Kingdom Animalia: Introduction to Invertebrates
- 29 Kingdom Animalia: Protostomes
- 30 Kingdom Animalia: Deuterostomes
- Part 5·Plant Structure and Function
- 31 Plant Structure
- 32 Nutrition and Transport in Plants
- 33 Growth and Development in Plants
- 34 Reproduction in Plants
- Part 6·Animal Structure and Function
- 35 Animal Organization and Homeostasis
- 36 Circulatory System
- 37 Lymphatic System and Immunity
- 38 Digestive System and Nutrition
- 39 Respiratory System
- 40 Excretory System
- 41 Nervous System
- 42 Sense Organs
- 43 Musculoskeletal System
- 44 Endocrine System
- 45 Reproduction in Animals
- 46 Development in Animals
- Part 7·Behavior and Ecology
- 47 Animal Behavior
- 48 Ecology of Populations
- 49 Interaction within Communities
- 50 Ecosystems: The Flow of Energy and the Cycling of Materials
- 51 The Biosphere
- 52 Environmental Concerns
- Appendixes
- Glossary
- Index
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