Exploring life : the principles of biology ;
Blamire, John.
Exploring life : the principles of biology ; John Blamire. - Dubuque, Iowa : Wm. C. Brown Publishers, c1994. - xix, 507 p. : ill. ;
Includes index.
Part 1 From molecules to cells: the science of life; the signs of life; beginning of life; the components of cells - the macromolecules; the world of cells; eukaryotic cell structure; biological energy; energy storage and utilization; Mendel and diploid genetics; animal reproduction and development; human reproduction and development. Part 2 The diversity of life: protistans and the animal form; fungi and the plant form; plant reproduction and growth. Part 3 Integration of the parts: systems I - digestion and respiration; systems II - the internal sea - circulation and exchange; systems III - hormones and nerves; systems IV - support and movement. Part 4 Life on the biosphere: Darwinism and natural selection; evolution in action; the evolution of humans; animal behaviour; ecosystems; ecosystems and the passage of time.
A clear and concise text that covers the principles of biology. The book contains end-of-chapter questions to test the reader's understanding of biology and to prompt discussion. Topics range from molecules and cells to animal behaviour and ecosystems.
0697145379 9780697145376 9780697223593
Biology.
574 / BLA
Exploring life : the principles of biology ; John Blamire. - Dubuque, Iowa : Wm. C. Brown Publishers, c1994. - xix, 507 p. : ill. ;
Includes index.
Part 1 From molecules to cells: the science of life; the signs of life; beginning of life; the components of cells - the macromolecules; the world of cells; eukaryotic cell structure; biological energy; energy storage and utilization; Mendel and diploid genetics; animal reproduction and development; human reproduction and development. Part 2 The diversity of life: protistans and the animal form; fungi and the plant form; plant reproduction and growth. Part 3 Integration of the parts: systems I - digestion and respiration; systems II - the internal sea - circulation and exchange; systems III - hormones and nerves; systems IV - support and movement. Part 4 Life on the biosphere: Darwinism and natural selection; evolution in action; the evolution of humans; animal behaviour; ecosystems; ecosystems and the passage of time.
A clear and concise text that covers the principles of biology. The book contains end-of-chapter questions to test the reader's understanding of biology and to prompt discussion. Topics range from molecules and cells to animal behaviour and ecosystems.
0697145379 9780697145376 9780697223593
Biology.
574 / BLA