Biology : the unity and diversity of life / Cecie Starr & Ralph Taggart

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 bibliographical references and indexes.