عنوان

Biological science /

(Number (ISBN

0321976495

(Number (ISBN

0321993756

(Number (ISBN

1292165073

(Number (ISBN

9780321976499

(Number (ISBN

9780321993755

(Number (ISBN

9781292165073

Erroneous ISBN

0134243064

Erroneous ISBN

9780134243061

Title Proper

Biological science /

General Material Designation

[Book]

First Statement of Responsibility

Scott Freeman, University of Washington, Kim Quillin, Salisbury University, Lizabeth Allison, College of William & Mary, Michael Black, California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Greg Podgorski, Utah State University, Emily Taylor, California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Jeff Carmichael, University of North Dakota,

Edition Statement

Sixth edition.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

[Boston] :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Pearson,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

[2017]

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

xxxi, 1162 pages :

Other Physical Details

color illustrations, color maps ;

Dimensions

29 cm

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Text of Note

Unit 1. The molecular origin and evolution of life -- Water and carbon : The chemical basis of life -- Protein structure and function -- Nucleic acids and the RNA world -- An introduction to carbohydrates -- Lipids, membranes, and the first cells -- Unit 2. Cell structure and function -- Inside the cell -- Energy and enzymes : An introduction to metabolism -- Cellular respiration and fermentation -- Photosynthesis -- Cell-cell interactions -- The cell cycle -- Unit 3. Gene structure and expression -- Meiosis -- Mendel and the gene -- DNA and the gene : Synthesis and repair -- How genes work -- Transcription, RNA processing, and translation -- Control of gene expression in bacteria -- Control of gene expression in eukaryotes -- The molecular revolution : Biotechnology and beyond -- Genes, development, and evolution -- Unit 4. Evolutionary patterns and processes -- Evolution by natural selection -- Evolutionary processes -- Speciation -- Phylogenies and the history of life -- Unit 5. The diversification of life -- Bacteria and archaea -- Protists -- Green algae and land plants -- Fungi -- An introduction to animals -- Protostome animals -- Deuterostome animals -- Viruses -- Unit 6. How plants work -- Plant form and function -- Water and sugar transport in plants -- Plant nutrition -- Plant sensory systems, signals, and responses -- Plant reproduction and development -- Unit 7. How animals work -- Animal form and function -- Water and electrolyte balance in animals -- Animal nutrition -- Gas exchange and circulation -- Animal nervous systems -- Animal sensory systems -- Animal movement -- Chemical signals in animals -- Animal reproduction and development -- The immune system in animals -- Unit 8. Ecology -- Behavioral ecology -- Population ecology -- Community ecology -- Ecosystems and global ecology -- Biodiversity and conservation biology.

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Text of Note

This volume uniquely engages biology students in active learning, scientific thinking and skill development. It is beloved for its Socratic narrative style, its emphasis on experimental evidence and its dedication to active learning.

Biology.

Biology.

Biology.

Science.

Science.

Number

Edition

Class number

Book number

Freeman, Scott,1955-

Allison, Lizabeth A.,1958-

Black, Michael.

Carmichael, Jeff.

Podgorski, Greg.

Quillin, Kim.

Taylor, Emily.

Date of Transaction

20200822095915.0

Cataloguing Rules (Descriptive Conventions))

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Electronic name

[Book]

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