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Mader, Sylvia S.

Biology / Sylvia S. Mader. - 5th edition. - Dubuque, IA : Wm. C. Brown Publishers, c1996. - xxvi, (various pagings) : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.

Contents;

A view of life
The scientific method

1. The cell
Basic chemistry
The chemistry of cell
Cell structure and function
Membrane structure and function
etc.

2. Genetic basis of life
Cell reproduction: Mitosis
Cell reproduction: Meiosis
Mendelian patterns of inheritance
Chromosomes and genes
etc.

3. Evolution
Darwin and evolution
Process of evolution
Origin and history of life
Human evolution

4. Diversity of life
Classification of living things
Viruses and kingdom prokaryote
Kingdom protoctista
Kingdom fungi
Kingdom plantae
etc.

5. Plant structure and function
Plant structure
Nutrition and transport in plants
Growth and development in plants
Reproduction in plants

6. Animal structure and function
Animal organization and homeostasis
Circulatory system
Lymphatic system and immunity
Digestive system and nutrition
etc.

7. Behavior and ecology
Animal behavior
Ecology of populations
Interactions within communities
Ecosystems: The flow of energy and the cycling of materials
The biosphere
Environmental concerns



Includes bibliographical references and index.

0008499 ; 0008500 ; 0008479 ; 0009103 ; 0008498 ; 0009300

ISBN: 9780697218186 069721818X (case) 0697218198 (paper)

LCCN: 95077804

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Biology.

Dewey Class. No.: 574 / MAD