Biological science / Scott Freeman

Contents;

1. Biology and the tree of life

UNIT 1: The origin and early evolution of life
2. The atoms and molecules of ancient earth
3. Macromolecules an the RNA world
4.Membranes and the first cells

UNIT 2: Cell function
5. Cell structure and function
6. Respiration and fermentation
7. Photosynthesis
8. Cell division

UNIT 3: Gene structure and expression
9. Meiosis
10. Mendel and the gene
11. How do genes work?
12. DNA synthesis, mutation, and repair
13. Transcription and translation
14. Control of gene expression in bacteria
15. Control of gene expression in eukaryotes
16. Genomes
17. Genetic engineering and its application

UNIT 4: Developmental biology
18. An introduction to development
19. Early development
20. What determines a cell's fate?

UNIT 5: Evolutionary patterns and processes
21. Darwinism and the evidence for evolution
22. Evolutionary processes
23. Speciation
24. The history of life

UNIT 6: The diversification of life
25. Bacteria and archaea
26. Viruses
27. Protists
28. Land plants
29. Fungi
30. Animals

UNIT 7: How plants work
31. Plant form and function
32. Water and sugar transport in plants
33. Plant nutrition
34. Sensory systems in plants
35. Communication: Chemical signals
36. Plant reproduction
37. Plant defense systems

UNIT 8: How animals work
38. Animal form and function
39. Water and electrolyte balance in animals
40. Animal nutrition
41. Gas exchange and circulation
42. Electrical signals in animals
43. Animal sensory systems and movement
44. Chemical signals in animals
45. Animal reproduction
46. The immune system in animals

UNIT 9: Ecology
47. Behavior
48. Population ecology
49. Species interactions
50. Community ecology
51. Ecosystems
52. Biodiversity and conservation

Includes bibliographical references and index.