For non-majors/mixed biology courses. An Inquiry Approach that engages students in critical thinking through the use of relatable case studies and more. With a proven and effective tradition of engaging readers with real-world applications, high-interest case studies, and inquiry-based pedagogy, Biology: Life on Earth fosters a lifetime of discovery and scientific understanding. Maintaining the conversational, question-and-answer presentation style that has made the text a best-seller, the Eleventh Edition continues to incorporate true and relevant Case Studies throughout each chapter, along with new, more extensive guidance for developing critical thinking skills and scientific literacy. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit TheeBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access yourdigitalebookproducts whilst you have yourBookshelf installed.
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 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 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 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 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 Part VI. PLANT ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 43. Plant Anatomy and Nutrient Transport 44. Plant Reproduction and Development 45. Plant Responses to the Environment Biology Life on Earth, Eleventh Edition includes Chapters 1-30 Biology Life on Earth with Physiology, Eleventh Edition includes Chapters 1-45
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