Campbell essential biology /

Simon, Eric J. (Eric Jeffrey), 1967-

Campbell essential biology / Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece - Fifth edition - Boston : Pearson, 2013. - xxxv, 452, [50] pages : illustrations (some col.), col. maps ; 28 cm - Essential biology .

Includes index

1. Introduction : Biology Today --
2. Essential Chemistry for Biology --
3. The Molecules of Life --
4. A Tour of the Cell --
5. The Working Cell --
6. Cellular Respiration : Obtaining Energy from Food --
7. Photosynthesis : Using Light to Make Food --
8. Cellular Reproduction : Cells from Cells --
9. Patterns of Inheritance --
10. The Structure and Function of DNA --
11. How Genes are Controlled --
12. DNA Technology --
13. How Populations Evolve --
14. How Biological Diversity Evolves --
15. The Evolution of Microbial Life --
16. Plants, Fungi, and the Move onto Land --
17. The Evolution of Animals --
An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere --
19. Population Ecology --
20. Communities and Ecosystems --
Appendices. A: Metric Conversion Table ; B: The Periodic Table ; C: Credits ; D: Self-Quiz Answers --
Glossary --
Index.

The primary goal of Campbell Essential Biology is to tap into your natural curiosity about life. While deepening your understanding of life on Earth and how science can be used to investigate it.


In English text.

9789810695811 (reprint)


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