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Biology Robert A. Wallace

Biology By Robert A. Wallace

Biology by Robert A. Wallace

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A comprehensive text providing a current study of genetics, molecular biology, and immunology. The book moves from the cellular level to molecular biology, heredity, and evolution, so as to prepare students for later discussions about micro-organisms, plants and animals.

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Biology: The Science of Life by Robert A. Wallace

A comprehensive text providing a current study of genetics, molecular biology, and immunology. This fourth edition has a new illustration programme developed by a group of science textbook artists. The book moves from the cellular level to molecular biology, heredity, and evolution, so as to prepare students for later discussions about micro-organisms, plants and animals.

Table of Contents

I. MOLECULES TO CELLS. 1. Mr. Darwin and the Meaning of Life. 2. Chemistry of Small Molecules. 3. The Molecules of Life. 4. Cell Structure. 5. The Plasma Membrane and Cell Transport. 6. Energy and Chemical Activity in the Cell. 7. Photosynthesis. 8. Cell Respiration. II. MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND HEREDITY. 9. Eukaryotic Cell Reproduction. 10. Mendelian Genetics. 11. Going Beyond Mendel. 12. DNA as the Genetic Material. 13. Genes in Action. 14. Gene Regulation. 15. Genetics in Viruses and Bacteria. 16. Genetic Engineering: The Frontier. 17. When DNA Changes. III. EVOLUTION. 18. Natural Selection and Adaptation. 19. Microevolution and Changing Alleles. 20. The Origin of Species. 21. Origin of Life. IV. DIVERSITY. 22. Viruses and Bacteria. 23. The Protists. 24. The Fungi. 25. Plant Evolution and Diversity. 26. Invertebrates. 27. Chordates. V. PLANT FUNCTIONS. 28. Flowering Plant Reproduction. 29. Plant Growth and Structure. 30. Plant Transport and Nutrition. 31. Plant Regulation and Response. VI. ANIMAL FUNCTIONS. 32. Support and Movement. 33. Neural Control I: The Neuron. 34. Neural Control II: Nervous and Sensory Systems. 35. Thermoregulation, Osmoregulation, and Excretion. 36. Hormonal Control. 37. Digestion and Nutrition. 38. Circulation. 39. Respiration. 40. The Immune System. 41. Reproduction. 42. Animal Development. VII. ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND ECOLOGY. 43. The Development and Structure of Animal Behavior. 44. Adaptiveness of Behavior. 45. Individuals and Populations. 46. Communities, Ecosystems, and Landscapes. 47. Biosphere and Biomes. 48. The Human Impact. Appendices. Suggested Headings. Glossary. Acknowledgments. Index.

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GOR005161861
9780673467744
0673467740
Biology: The Science of Life by Robert A. Wallace
Robert A. Wallace
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Pearson Education (US)
1996-02-28
1073
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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