Publisher's Synopsis
Campbell Essential Biology makes biology interesting and understandable for non-majors biology students. This best-selling textbook, known for its scientific accuracy, clear explanations, and intuitive illustrations, has been revised to further emphasize the relevance of biology to everyday life, using memorable analogies, real-world examples, conversational language, engaging new Why Biology Matters photo essays, and more. New MasteringBiology activities engage students outside of the classroom and help students develop scientific literacy skills.
KEY TOPICS: Introduction: Biology Today; Cells; Essential Chemistry for Biology; The Molecules of Life; A Tour of the Cell; The Working Cell Cellular Respiration: Obtaining Energy from Food; Photosynthesis: Using Light to Make Food; Genetics; Cellular Reproduction: Cells from Cells Patterns of Inheritance; The Structure and Function of DNA; How Genes Are Controlled; DNA Technology;Evolution and Diversity; How Populations Evolve; How Biological Diversity Evolves; The Evolution of Microbial Life; The Evolution of Plants and Fungi; The Evolution of Animals Ecology; An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere; Population Ecology; Communities and Ecosystems; Animal Structure and Function Unifying Concepts of Animal Structure and Function; Nutrition and Digestion; Circulation and Respiration; The Body's Defenses; Hormones Reproduction and Development; Nervous, Sensory, and Locomotor Systems; Plant Structure and Function; The Life of a Flowering Plant; The Working Plant
MARKET: Intended for those interested in gaining a basic knowledge of biology.
032196750X/9780321967503 Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology Plus MasteringBiology with eText -- Access Card Package, 5/e Package consists of:
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0134001389/9780134001388 MasteringBiology with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Campbell Essential Biology (with Physiology chapters), 6/e
