Exploring life : the principles of biology ; (Record no. 45218)
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| fixed length control field | 01576nam a2200193 a 4500 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 0697145379 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 9780697145376 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 9780697223593 |
| 082 00 - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 574 |
| Item number | BLA |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME | |
| Personal name | Blamire, John. |
| 245 10 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Exploring life : the principles of biology ; |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | John Blamire. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication | Dubuque, Iowa : |
| Name of publisher | Wm. C. Brown Publishers, |
| Year of publication | c1994. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Number of Pages | xix, 507 p. : |
| Other physical details | ill. ; |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Includes index. |
| 505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | <br/>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. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | 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.<br/> |
| 650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Term | Biology. |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Koha item type | Lending Books |
| Collection code | Home library | Current library | Shelving location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Cost, normal purchase price | Full call number | Accession Number | Koha item type |
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| Reference | Main Library | Main Library | Stacks | 12/10/2023 | Donation - Asia Foundation | 14553.00 | 574 BLA | 016614 | Lending Books |