E-Book, Englisch, 288 Seiten, E-Book
Wilson 11th Hour
1. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-1-4443-1322-2
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
Introduction to Biology
E-Book, Englisch, 288 Seiten, E-Book
ISBN: 978-1-4443-1322-2
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
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This book reviews the more challenging material in acollege-level, introductory course in biology. It is intended tosupplement standard textbooks in biology, or for students who wishto review such material. '11th Hour: Introduction to Biology' is ofparticular use to students enrolled in a majors or non-majorsintroductory biology course, or students taking AP biology. Itconcentrates on those topics that usually give students the mostdifficulty, and problems/questions are rated throughout in terms oftheir level of difficulty.
* * Concentrates on those concepts that usually give students themost difficulty.
* Provides ample opportunity to test the mastery of thismaterial.
* Rates questions/problems according to their level ofdifficulty.
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Unit I: From Atoms to Living Cells.
1 Introduction to Biology.
2 Atoms, Bonds, Water, and Carbon.
3 Molecules and Macromolecules of Life.
4 Membrane Structure and Function.
5 Cellular Organization.
6 Energy and Enzymes.
7 Energy Metabolism and Cell Respiration.
8 Photosynthesis.
Exam.
Unit II: Genes, Information, and Heredity.
9 DNA: Structure, Function, and Replication.
10 RNA and Protein: Transcription, Translation, and the GeneticCode.
11 Cell Cycle, Mitosis, Meiosis.
12 Mendelian Genetics.
13 Recombination, Linkage and Mapping.
14 Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses.
15 Gene Expression, Gene Technology, and Human Genetics; ExamII.
Unit III: Evolution.
16 Evolution and Natural Selection.
17 Microevolution and Population Genetics.
Unit IV: Animal Physiology.
18 General Principles of Physiology.
19 Cardiovascular System.
20 Endocrine System and Hormones.
21 Neurons: Electrical and Synaptic Events.
22 Immune System and Body Defenses.
Exam III and IV.
Unit V: Ecology.
23 Ecology.
Final Exam.
Index
