Table of Contents:
- Introduction, 1. Methods and Concepts in Biology, I. The Cellular Basis of Life, 2. Chemical Foundations for Cells, 3. Cell Structure and Function, 4. Ground Rules of Metabolism, 5. Energy-Acquiring Pathways, 6. Energy-Releasing Pathways, II. Principles of Inheritance, 7. Cell Division and Mitosis, 8. Meiosis, 9. Observable Patterns of Inheritance, 10. Chromosomes and Human Genetics, 11. DNA Structure and Function, 12. From DNA to Proteins, 13. Recombinant DNA and Genetic Engineering, III. Principles of Evolution, 14. Microevolution, 15. Lifeʹs Origins and Macroevolution, 16. Human Evolution, IV. Viruses, Bacteria, and Protistans, 18. Fungi and Plants, 19. Animals, V. Plant Structure and Function, 20. Plant Tissues, 21. Plant Nutrition and Transport, 22. Plant Reproduction and Development, VI. Animal Structure and Function, 23. Tissues, Organ Systems, and Homeostasis, 24. Protection, Support, and Movement, 25. Digestion and Human Nutrition, 26. Circulation, 27. Immunity, 28. Respiration, 29. Water-Solute Balance, 30. Neutral Control and the Senses, 31. Endocrine Control, 32. Reproduction and Development, VII. Ecology and Behavior, 33. Population Ecology, 34. Community Interactions, 35. Ecosystems, 36. The Biosphere, 37. Human Impact on the Biosphere, 38. Animal Behavior, Appendix I. A Classification Scheme, Appendix II. Units of Measure, Appendix III. Answers to Genetics Problems, Appendix IV. Answers to Self-Quizzes, Appendix V. A Closer Look at Some Major Metabolic Pathways, A Glossary of Biological Terms, Credits and Acknowledgments, Index.