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Biology : the unity and diversity of life / Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Belmont, Calif. ; London : Thomson/Brooks/Cole, c2004Edition: 10th edDescription: 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)ISBN:
  • 0534274137 (ISE)
  • 9780534274139 (ISE)
  • 0534388000 (Student ed. with InfoTrac College ed.)
  • 9780534388003 (Student ed. with InfoTrac College ed.)
  • 0534388019 (Student ed. without InfoTrac College ed.)
  • 9780534388010 (Student ed. without InfoTrac College ed.)
  • 0534388027 (Annotated Instructor's ed.)
  • 9780534388027 (Annotated Instructor's ed.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 574/ STA
LOC classification:
  • QH308.2 .S72 2004
  • QH308.2 .S72 2004
Contents:
Introduction: Concepts and methods in biology -- pt. 1. Principles of cellular life -- Chemical foundations for cells -- Carbon compounds in cells -- Cell structure and function -- A closer look at cell membranes -- Ground rules of metabolism -- How cells acquire energy -- How cells release stored energy -- pt. 2. Principles of inheritance -- Cell division and mitosis -- Meiosis -- Observable patterns of inheritance -- Human genetics -- DNA structure and function -- From DNA to proteins -- Controls over genes -- Recombinant DNA and genetic engineering -- pt. 3. Principles of evolution -- Microevolution -- Speciation -- The macroevolutionary puzzle -- The origin and evolution of life -- pt. 4. Evolution and biodiversity -- Prokaryotes and viruses -- Protistans -- Plants -- Fungi -- Animals: the invertebrates -- Animals: the vertebrates -- Biodiversity in perspective -- Principles of anatomy and physiology -- How plants and animals work --
pt. 5. Plant structure and function -- Plant tissues -- Plant nutrition and transport -- Plant reproduction -- Plant growth and development -- pt. 6. Animal structure and function -- Animal tissues and organ systems -- Integration and control: nervous systems -- Sensory reception -- Integration and control: endocrine systems -- Protection, support, and movement -- circulation -- Immunity -- Respiration -- Digestion and human nutrition -- The internal environment -- Principles of reproduction and development -- Human reproduction and development -- pt. 7. Ecology and behavior -- Population ecology -- Social interactions -- Community interactions -- Ecosystems -- The biosphere -- Perspective on humans and the biosphere
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CD-ROM inside back cover

CD-ROM title: Interactive concepts in biology

Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction: Concepts and methods in biology -- pt. 1. Principles of cellular life -- Chemical foundations for cells -- Carbon compounds in cells -- Cell structure and function -- A closer look at cell membranes -- Ground rules of metabolism -- How cells acquire energy -- How cells release stored energy -- pt. 2. Principles of inheritance -- Cell division and mitosis -- Meiosis -- Observable patterns of inheritance -- Human genetics -- DNA structure and function -- From DNA to proteins -- Controls over genes -- Recombinant DNA and genetic engineering -- pt. 3. Principles of evolution -- Microevolution -- Speciation -- The macroevolutionary puzzle -- The origin and evolution of life -- pt. 4. Evolution and biodiversity -- Prokaryotes and viruses -- Protistans -- Plants -- Fungi -- Animals: the invertebrates -- Animals: the vertebrates -- Biodiversity in perspective -- Principles of anatomy and physiology -- How plants and animals work --

pt. 5. Plant structure and function -- Plant tissues -- Plant nutrition and transport -- Plant reproduction -- Plant growth and development -- pt. 6. Animal structure and function -- Animal tissues and organ systems -- Integration and control: nervous systems -- Sensory reception -- Integration and control: endocrine systems -- Protection, support, and movement -- circulation -- Immunity -- Respiration -- Digestion and human nutrition -- The internal environment -- Principles of reproduction and development -- Human reproduction and development -- pt. 7. Ecology and behavior -- Population ecology -- Social interactions -- Community interactions -- Ecosystems -- The biosphere -- Perspective on humans and the biosphere

System requirements for accompanying computer disc: Intel Pentium II/266 ; Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP ; 10MB of free space on hard drive ; or Macintosh: Power Mac 604/200 Mhz or higher ; G3 or iMac recomended ; with PowerPC processor running OS 8.6 or higher ; OS X users must restart system in OS 9.2.2 ; 96 MB RAM required ; 8x CD-ROM drive ; color monitor (800x600 resolution, 32-bit color) ; QuickTime 5 or higher ; Graphics adapter: SVGA or higher

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