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Starr, Cecie.

Biology : concepts and applications / Cecie Starr ; Lisa Starr, biology illustrator. - 5th edition. - Belmont, CA : Brooks/Cole-Thomson Learning, c2003. - xxi, 799 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)

Contents;

1. Introduction
Concepts and methods in biology

2. Principles of cellular life
Chemical foundations for cells
Carbon compounds in cells
Cell structure and function
Ground rules of metabolism
etc.

3. Principles of inheritance
Cell division and mitosis
Meiosis
Observable patterns of inheritance
Chromosomes and human genetics
DNA structure and function
etc.

4. Principles of evolution
Microevolution
Speciation
The macroevolutionary puzzle

5. Evolution and biodiversity
The origin and evolution of life
Prokaryotes, viruses and protistans
Fungi
Plants
Animals: The invertebrates
etc.

6. Plant structure and function
Plant tissues
Plant nutrition and transport
Plant reproduction and development

7. Animal structure and function
Tissues, organ systems and homeostasis
Integration and control: Nervous system
Sensory reception
Endocrine control
Protection, support and movement
etc.

8. Ecology and behavior
Population ecology
Social interaction
Community interactions
Ecosystems
etc.




Includes bibliographical references and index.

0009290 ; 0009250

ISBN: 9780534385491 0534385494

LCCN: 2001049945

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Biology.

Dewey Class. No.: 570 / STA