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Cell biology and genetics biology : the unity and diversity of life, volume 1 / Cecie Starr ; Ralph Taggart ; Christine Evers ; Lisa Starr.

Contributor(s): Taggart, Ralph | Evers, Christine | Starr, Lisa.
Australia : Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, ©2013Edition: 13th ed., International edition.Description: x, 233 pages : colored illustrations ; 28 cm.Content type: text ISBN: 9781111580995.Subject(s): Cytology | GeneticsDDC classification: 571.6/C33 Other classification: CAS
Contents:
1. Introduction to Biology. UNIT I: PRINCIPLES OF CELLULAR LIFE. 2. Chemical Basis of Life. 3. Molecules. 4. Cell Structure and Function. 5. Metabolism. 6. Photosynthesis. 7. Cells Release Energy. UNIT II: PRINCIPLES OF INHERITANCE. 8. DNA Structure and Function. 9. DNA to Protein. 10. Control Over Genes. 11. Cells Reproduce. 12. Meiosis. 13. Patterns of Inherited Traits. 14. Human Inheritance. 15. Genomes. APPENDICES. A1. Amino Acids. A2. How to Read a Journal Article. A3. Answers to Self-Quizzes and Genetics Problems. A4. Periodic Table of Elements. A5. Closer Look at Some Major Metabolic Pathways. A6. A Plain English Map of the Human Chromosomes. A7. Restless Earth-Life's Changing Geological Stage. A8. Units of Measure. A9. Chapter Summaries, Quizzes, and Questions. GLOSSARY.
Summary: Provides real-world applications and helps you think critically about them. This edition offers a new Learning Roadmap in each chapter to help you gain a full understanding. It enables you to go beyond rote memorization and prepare you to make important decisions in life that require an understanding of biology and the process of science.
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1. Introduction to Biology. UNIT I: PRINCIPLES OF CELLULAR LIFE. 2. Chemical Basis of Life. 3. Molecules. 4. Cell Structure and Function. 5. Metabolism. 6. Photosynthesis. 7. Cells Release Energy. UNIT II: PRINCIPLES OF INHERITANCE. 8. DNA Structure and Function. 9. DNA to Protein. 10. Control Over Genes. 11. Cells Reproduce. 12. Meiosis. 13. Patterns of Inherited Traits. 14. Human Inheritance. 15. Genomes. APPENDICES. A1. Amino Acids. A2. How to Read a Journal Article. A3. Answers to Self-Quizzes and Genetics Problems. A4. Periodic Table of Elements. A5. Closer Look at Some Major Metabolic Pathways. A6. A Plain English Map of the Human Chromosomes. A7. Restless Earth-Life's Changing Geological Stage. A8. Units of Measure. A9. Chapter Summaries, Quizzes, and Questions. GLOSSARY.

Provides real-world applications and helps you think critically about them. This edition offers a new Learning Roadmap in each chapter to help you gain a full understanding. It enables you to go beyond rote memorization and prepare you to make important decisions in life that require an understanding of biology and the process of science.

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