The basics of biology
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : Carol Leth Stone
- ناشر : Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2004
- شابک / ISBN : 9780313317866
Description
1. The biosphere -- From organisms to ecosystems -- Changing populations -- 2. The evolution of life -- Explaining changes over time -- Explaining geographic similarities and differences -- Evolution by natural selection -- Adaptations and survival -- The human species -- The origin of life -- 3. Cells and genetics -- The study of cells -- Explaining variations -- Inheritance and evolution -- DNA, RNA, and protein -- Genetic engineering and biotechnology -- 4. Organs and systems -- From cells to organ systems -- Using and distributing materials in the body -- Shielding and supporting the body -- Sending chemical and electrical signals in the body -- Creating a new individual -- 5. A survey of organisms -- The beginnings of classification -- The five-kingdom system -- 6. Humans in the biosphere -- Human population growth -- Human effects on natural resources -- Science as a human endeavor -- The future of the biosphere -- 7. Investigations -- The biosphere -- The evolution of life -- Cells and genetics -- Organs and systems -- A survey of organisms -- Humans in the biosphere -- Answers to questions -- Appendix 1. Investigating biology on the Internet -- Appendix 2. Units of measurement : metric system and English system -- Appendix 3. Landmarks in biology -- Glossary.
A complete introductory guide to basic concepts in biology, such as classification of organisms, major theories, concepts, discoveries and discoverers, with a selection of experiments for students.
