Published by Pearson (September 17, 2016) © 2017

Teresa Audesirk | Gerald Audesirk | Bruce Byers
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    Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology, Global Edition ,11th edition

    Language: English

    For non-majors/mixed biology courses.

     

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    • 1. An Introduction to Life on Earth
    • Part I: THE LIFE OF THE CELL
    • 2. Atoms, Molecules, and Life
    • 3. Biological Molecules
    • 4. Cell Structure and Function
    • 5. Cell Membrane Structure and Function
    • 6. Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell
    • 7. Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis
    • 8. Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis and Cellular Respiration
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    • Part II: INHERITANCE
    • 9. The Continuity of Life: Cellular Reproduction
    • 10. Patterns of Inheritance
    • 11. DNA: The Molecule of Heredity
    • 12. Gene Expression and Regulation
    • 13. Biotechnology
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    • Part III: EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY OF LIFE
    • 14. Principles of Evolution
    • 15. How Populations Evolve
    • 16. The Origin of Species
    • 17. The History of Life
    • 18. Systematics: Seeking Order Amid Diversity
    • 19. The Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses
    • 20. The Diversity of Protists
    • 21. The Diversity of Plants
    • 22. The Diversity of Fungi
    • 23. Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates
    • 24. Animal Diversity II: Vertebrates
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    • Part IV. BEHAVIOR AND ECOLOGY
    • 25. Animal Behavior
    • 26. Population Growth and Regulation
    • 27. Community Interactions
    • 28. Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling in Ecosystems
    • 29. Earth’s Diverse Ecosystems
    • 30. Conserving Earth’s Biodiversity
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    • Part V. ANIMAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
    • 31. Homeostasis and the Organization of the Animal Body
    • 32. Circulation
    • 33. Respiration
    • 34. Nutrition and Digestion
    • 35. The Urinary System
    • 36. Defense Against Disease
    • 37. Chemical Control of the Animal Body: The Endocrine System
    • 38. The Nervous System
    • 39. The Senses
    • 40. Action and Support: The Muscles and Skeleton
    • 41. Animal Reproduction
    • 42. Animal Development
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    • Part VI. PLANT ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
    • 43. Plant Anatomy and Nutrient Transport
    • 44. Plant Reproduction and Development
    • 45. Plant Responses to the Environment