An updated edition of the ultimate guide to understanding
biology
Ever wondered how the food you eat becomes the energy your body
needs to keep going? The theory of evolution says that humans and
chimps descended from a common ancestor, but does it tell us how
and why? We humans are insatiably curious creatures who can''t help
wondering how things work— starting with our own bodies. Wouldn''t
it be great to have a single source of quick answers to all our
questions about how living things work? Now there is.
From molecules to animals, cells to ecosystems, Biology For
Dummies, 2nd Edition answers all your questions about how living
things work.
Written in plain English and packed with dozens of illustrations,
quick-reference
Cheat Sheets, and helpful tables and diagrams, it cuts right to
the chase with fast-paced, easy-to-absorb explanations of the life
processes common to all organisms.
More than 20% new and updated content, including a substantial
overhaul to the organization of topics to make it a friendly
classroom supplement
Coverage of the most recent developments and discoveries in
evolutionary, reproductive, and ecological biology
Includes practical, up-to-date examples
Whether you''re currently enrolled in a biology class or just want
to know more about this fascinating and ever-evolving field of
study, this engaging guide will give you a grip on complex biology
concepts and unlock the mysteries of how life works in no time.
關於作者：
Rene Fester Kratz, PhD, is a Biology Instructor at Everett
Community College and a member of the North Cascades and Olympic
Science Partnership.
Donna Rae Siegfried has been published in Prevention, Runner''s
World, Men''s Health, and Organic Gardening.
目錄：
Introduction.
Part I: Biology Basics.
Chapter 1: Exploring the Living World.
Chapter 2: How Life Is Studied.
Chapter 3: The Chemistry of Life.
Chapter 4: The Living Cell.
Chapter 5: Acquiring Energy to Run the Motor.
Part II: Cell Reproduction and Genetics: Let''s Talk about
Sex, Baby.
Chapter 6: Dividing to Conquer: Cell Division.
Chapter 7: Making Mendel Proud: Understanding Genetics.
Chapter 8: Reading the Book of Life: DNA and Proteins.
Chapter 9: Engineering the Code: DNA Technology.
Part III: It’s a Small, Interconnected World.
Chapter 10: Biodiversity and Classifi cation.
Chapter 11: Observing How Organisms Get Along.
Chapter 12: Evolving Species in an Ever-Changing World.
Part IV: Systems Galore! Animal Structure and
Function.
Chapter 13: Pondering the Principles of Physiology.
Chapter 14: Moving and Shaking: Skeletal and Muscular
Systems.
Chapter 15: Going with the Flow: Respiratory and Circulatory
Systems.
Chapter 16: Checking Out the Plumbing: Animal Digestive and
Excretory Systems.
Chapter 17: Fighting Back: Human Defenses.
Chapter 18: The Nervous and Endocrine Systems, Messengers
Extraordinaire.
Chapter 19: Reproduction 101: Making More Animals.
Part V: It’s Not Easy Being Green: Plant Structure and
Function.
Chapter 20: Living the Life of a Plant.
Chapter 21: Probing into Plant Physiology.
Part VI: The Par t of Tens.
Chapter 22: Ten Great Biology Discoveries.
Chapter 23: Ten Ways Biology Affects Your Life.
Index.
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