TY - BOOK AU - Starr, Cecie. AU - Taggart, Ralph. TI - Biology: the unity and diversity of life SN - 053453001 U1 - 570 20 PY - 1998/// CY - Belmont PB - wadsworth KW - Biology N1 - CONTENTS Introduction 1. Methods and concepts in biology I. The cellular basis of life 2. Chemical foundations for cells 3. Carbon compounds in cells 4. Cell structure and function 5. A closer look at cell membranes 6. Ground rules of metabolism etc. II. Principles of inheritance 9. Cell division and mitosis 10. Meiosis 11. Observable patterns of inheritance 12. Chromosomes and human genetics 13. DNA structure and function etc. III. Principles of evolution 17. Emergence of evolutionary thought 18. Microevolution 19. Speciation 20. The macroevolutionary puzzle IV. Evolution and diversity 21. The origin and evolution of life 22. Bacteria and viruses 23. Protistans 24. Fungi 25. Plants 26. Animals: The invertebrates etc. V. Plant structure and function 29. Plant tissues 30. Plant nutrition and transport 31. Plant reproduction 32. Plant growth and development VI. Animal structure and function 33. Tissues, organ systems, and homeostasis 34. Information flow and the neuron 35. Integration and control: Nervous systems 36. Sensory reception 37. Integration and control: Endocrine systems 38. Protection, support, and movement etc. VII. Ecology and behavior 46. Population ecology 47. Community interactions 48. Ecosystems 49. The biosphere 50. Human impact on the biosphere etc; Includes index ER -