BIOLOGY LIFE ON EARTH WITH PHYSIOLOGY

• Main Authors: Audesirk, Teresa (Author), Audesirk, Gerald (Author), Byers, Bruce E (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken, Nw Jersey Pearson 2019; ©2019
• Edition: 12E
• Subjects: Biology
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• Physical Description: xxiv, 952 pages color illustrations 28 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780134813448

Biology Life on Earth, 6th Edition is available in 2 versions: Biology Life on Earth, 12th Edition includes Chapters 1-31 Biology Life on Earth with Physiology, 12th Edition includes Chapters 1-46 An Introduction to Life on Earth UNIT 1: THE LIFE OF THE CELL Atoms, Molecules, and Life Biological Molecules Cell Structure and Function Cell Membrane Structure and Function Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis and Cellular Respiration UNIT 2: INHERITANCE Cellular Reproduction Meiosis: The Basis of Sexual Reproduction Patterns of Inheritance DNA: The Molecule of Heredity Gene Expression and Regulation Biotechnology UNIT 3: EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY OF LIFE Principles of Evolution How Populations Evolve The Origin of Species The History of Life Systematics: Seeking Order Amid Diversity The Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses The Diversity of Protists The Diversity of Plants The Diversity of Fungi Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates Animal Diversity II: Vertebrates UNIT 4: BEHAVIOR AND ECOLOGY Animal Behavior Population Growth and Regulation Community Interactions Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling in Ecosystems Earth's Diverse Ecosystems Conserving Earth's Biodiversity UNIT 5: ANIMAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Homeostasis and the Organization of the Animal Body Circulation Respiration Nutrition and Digestion The Urinary System Defenses Against Disease Chemical Control of the Animal Body: The Endocrine System The Nervous System The Senses Action and Support: The Muscles and Skeleton Animal Reproduction Animal Development UNIT 6: PLANT ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Plant Anatomy and Nutrient Transport Plant Reproduction and Development Plant Responses to the Environment