Mader, Sylvia S.

Inquiry into life / Sylvia S. Mader. - 4th edition. - Dubuque, Iowa : W.C. Brown Publishers, c1985. - xxii, (various paging) : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.

Contents;

Part one: The cell, a unit of life
1. Chemistry and life
2. Cell structure and function
3. Cell membrane and cell wall function
4. Cell division
5. Cellular metabolism

Part two: Plant biology
6. Photosynthesis
7. Plant form and function

Part three: Human anatomy and physiology
8. Human organization
9. Digestion
10. Circulation
11. Blood
12. Immunity
13. Respiration
14. Excretion
15. Nervous system
16. Musculoskeletal system
17. Senses
18. Hormones

Part four: Human reproduction, development and inheritance
19. Reproductive system
20. Development
21. Inheritance
22. Molecular basis of inheritance

Part five: Evolution and diversity
23. Evolution
24. Origin of life
25. Viruses and kingdoms monera, protista, and fungi
26. Plant kingdom
27. Animal kingdom
28. Human evolution

Part six: Behavior and ecology
29. Behavior within species
30. Behavior between species
31. Ecosystems
32. The biosphere
33. Human population concerns



Glossary : p. 767-783 . _ Index : p. 789-802.

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