Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of …
Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester biology course for science majors. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology includes rich features that engage students in scientific inquiry, highlight careers in the biological sciences, and offer everyday applications. The book also includes various types of practice and homework questions that help students understand—and apply—key concepts.
The 2nd edition has been revised to incorporate clearer, more current, and more dynamic explanations, while maintaining the same organization as the first edition. Art and illustrations have been substantially improved, and the textbook features additional assessments and related resources.
I. The Study of Life II. The Chemical Foundation of Life III. …
I. The Study of Life II. The Chemical Foundation of Life III. Biological Macromolecules IV. Cell Structure V. Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes VI. Metabolism VII. Cellular Respiration VIII. Photosynthesis IX. Cell Communication X. Cell Reproduction XI. Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction XII. Mendel's Experiments and Heredity XIII. Modern Understandings of Inheritance XIV. DNA Structure and Function XV. Genes and Proteins XVI. Gene Expression XVII. Ethics and Societal Responsibility
A systematic study of the structure, function, ecology and evolution or organisms …
A systematic study of the structure, function, ecology and evolution or organisms including bacteria, protists, fungi, plants and animals. Chapter I. Evolution and the Origin of Species Chapter II. The Evolution of Populations Chapter III. Viruses Chapter IV. Prokaryotes: Bacteria and Archaea Chapter V. Protists Chapter VI. Fungi Chapter VII. Introduction to Animal Diversity Chapter VIII. Invertebrates Chapter IX. Vertebrates Chapter X. Plant Form and Physiology Chapter XI. Plant Reproduction Chapter XII. The Animal Body: Basic Form and Function Chapter XIII. Animal Nutrition and the Digestive System Chapter XIV. The Nervous System Chapter XV. Sensory Systems Chapter XVI. The Endocrine System Chapter XVII. The Musculoskeletal System Chapter XVIII. The Respiratory System Chapter XIX. The Circulatory System Chapter XX. Osmotic Regulation and Excretion Chapter XXI. The Immune System Chapter XXII. Animal Reproduction and Development Chapter XXIII. Ecology and the Biosphere Chapter XXIV. Population and Community Ecology Chapter XXV. Ecosystems Chapter XXVI. Conservation Biology and Biodiversity
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Describe the …
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Describe the process of digestionDetail the steps involved in digestion and absorptionDefine eliminationExplain the role of both the small and large intestines in absorption
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Explain the …
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Explain the processes of digestion and absorptionCompare and contrast different types of digestive systemsExplain the specialized functions of the organs involved in processing food in the bodyDescribe the ways in which organs work together to digest food and absorb nutrients
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Explain why …
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Explain why an animal’s diet should be balanced and meet the needs of the bodyDefine the primary components of foodDescribe the essential nutrients required for cellular function that cannot be synthesized by the animal bodyExplain how energy is produced through diet and digestionDescribe how excess carbohydrates and energy are stored in the body
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Discuss internal …
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Discuss internal and external methods of fertilizationDescribe the methods used by animals for development of offspring during gestationDescribe the anatomical adaptions that occurred in animals to facilitate reproduction
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Discuss how …
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Discuss how fertilization occursExplain how the embryo forms from the zygoteDiscuss the role of cleavage and gastrulation in animal development
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Describe the …
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Describe the roles of male and female reproductive hormonesDiscuss the interplay of the ovarian and menstrual cyclesDescribe the process of menopause
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Explain fetal …
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Explain fetal development during the three trimesters of gestationDescribe labor and deliveryCompare the efficacy and duration of various types of contraceptionDiscuss causes of infertility and the therapeutic options available
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Describe human …
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Describe human male and female reproductive anatomiesDiscuss the human sexual responseDescribe spermatogenesis and oogenesis and discuss their differences and similarities
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Describe advantages …
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Describe advantages and disadvantages of asexual and sexual reproductionDiscuss asexual reproduction methodsDiscuss sexual reproduction methods
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Explain how …
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Explain how vacuoles, present in microorganisms, work to excrete wasteDescribe the way in which flame cells and nephridia in worms perform excretory functions and maintain osmotic balanceExplain how insects use Malpighian tubules to excrete wastes and maintain osmotic balance
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Explain how …
By the end of this section, you will be able to:Explain how hormonal cues help the kidneys synchronize the osmotic needs of the bodyDescribe how hormones like epinephrine, norepinephrine, renin-angiotensin, aldosterone, anti-diuretic hormone, and atrial natriuretic peptide help regulate waste elimination, maintain correct osmolarity, and perform other osmoregulatory functions
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