Table Of Contents

1. Unit 1
   1. 1The Study of Life
      • Introduction
      • 1.1 The Science of Biology
      • 1.2 Themes and Concepts of Biology
      • Key Terms
      • Chapter Summary
      • Review Questions
      • Critical Thinking Questions
      • Test Prep for Courses
   2. 2The Chemical Foundation of Life
   3. 3Biological Macromolecules
2. Unit 2
   1. Cell Structure
   2. Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes
   3. Metabolism
   4. Cellular Respiration
   5. Photosynthesis
   6. Cell Communication
   7. Cell Reproduction
3. Unit 3
   1. Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction
   2. Mendel’s Experiments and Heredity
   3. Modern Understandings of Inheritance
   4. DNA Structure and Function
   5. Genes and Proteins
   6. Gene Regulation
   7. Biotechnology and Genomics
4. Unit 4
   1. Evolution and Origin of Species
   2. The Evolution of Populations
   3. Phylogenies and the History of Life
5. Unit 5
   1. Viruses
   2. Prokaryotes: Bacteria and Archaea
6. Unit 6
   1. 23Plant Form and Physiology
7. Unit 7
   1. The Animal Body: Basic Form and Function
   2. Animal Nutrition and the Digestive System
   3. The Nervous System
   4. Sensory Systems
   5. The Endocrine System
   6. The Musculoskeletal System
   7. The Respiratory System
   8. The Circulatory System
   9. Osmotic Regulation and Excretion
   10. The Immune System
   11. Animal Reproduction and Development
8. Unit 8
9. A|The Periodic Table of Elements
10. B|Geological Time
11. C|Measurements and the Metric System
12. Index