Name: National Geographic Biology Update, 1st Student Edition
ISBN: 9798214458830

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National Geographic Biology Update, 1st Student Edition

HS BIOLOGY STUDENT EDITION UPD ATE

1. Introduction to Biology.
The Study of Life. Constructing Explanations About the Natural World. Using Biology to Develop Solutions.
2. Energy and Matter in Ecosystems.
Ecological Systems. Modeling the Transfer of Energy and Matter. Modeling Energy and Matter Distribution. Cycling of Matter.
3. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Stability.
Ecological Relationships. Biodiversity. Ecosystem Stability and Change.
4. Population Measurement and Growth.
Measuring Populations. Modeling Population Growth Patterns. Factors that Limit Population Growth.
5. Molecules in Living Systems.
Elements and Compounds. Water. Carbon-Based Molecules. Chemical Reactions.
6. Cell Structure and Function.
Cell Structures. Cell Membranes. Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration.
7. Cell Growth.
Cell Cycles. Mitosis. Cell Differentiation.
8. Diversity of Living Systems.
Bacteria and Archaea. Protists. Fungi. Viruses.
9. Plant Systems.
Plant Origins and Diversity. Transport in Plants. Plant Reproduction. Plant Responses to the Environment.
10. Animal Systems.
Animal Diversity. Defining Animal Systems. Maintaining Homeostasis. Animal Behavior.
11. DNA, RNA, and Proteins.
Genetic Information. Replication, Transcription, and Translation. Regulating Gene Expression.
12. Genetic Variation and Heredity.
Meiosis. Mutations. Mendelian Inheritance. Other Patterns of Inheritance.
13. Genetic Technologies.
Tools in Genetic Technology. Genetic Engineering. Vaccine Development.
14. Evidence for Evolution.
Lines of Evidence. Fossil and Geological Evidence. Developmental, Anatomical, and Genetic Evidence.
15. The Theory of Evolution.
Developing the Theory of Evolution. Evolution in Populations. Other Mechanisms of Evolution.
16. Survival in Changing Environments.
Speciation. Extinction. Human Impact on the Environment. Reducing Human Impact on the Environment.
Appendix A: Laboratory Safety Procedures.
Appendix B: Data Analysis Guide.
Appendix C: The Periodic Table and Biochemistry.
Appendix D: Cellular Processes.
Appendix E: Classification and Relatedness of Species.
Glossary.
Index.
Acknowledgments.