Biology

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.UNIT III: PRINCIPLES OF EVOLUTION.16. Evidence of Evolution.17. Processes of Evolution.18. Information About Species.19. Early Evolution.UNIT IV: EVOLUTION AND BIODIVERSITY.20. Viruses and Prokaryotes.21. Protists.22. Plants.23. Fungi.24. Invertebrates.25. Chordates.26. Human Evolution.UNIT V: HOW PLANTS WORK.27. Plant Tissues.28. Plant Nutrition.29. Plant Reproduction.30. Plant Development.UNIT VI: HOW ANIMALS WORK.31. Animal Organ Systems.32. Neural Control.33. Sensory System.34. Endocrine System.35. Support and Movement.36. Circulation.37. Immune System.38. Respiration.39. Nutrition and Digestion.40. Internal Environment.41. Reproductive Systems.42. Development.43. Behavior.UNIT VII: PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY.44. Ecology.45. Biodiversity.46. Ecosystems.47. Biosphere.48. Human Impact on the Bioshphere.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.

Evers, Christine
Christine Evers has been providing tools for biology education for more than 20 years. Before becoming a textbook author, she provided content for Genentech's Access Excellence website and developed digital course materials for a variety of publishers. She received her undergraduate education at SUNY Stony Brook and did graduate work at Yale University.Taggart, Ralph
Ralph Taggart, Former Chair of Biological Sciences at Michigan State University, Ralph Taggert is now the chair of Geological Sciences. Professor Taggart, known for his outstanding research in Paleobotany, has taught the general biology course for over 20 years.