Julian Sutton

Biology (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Dr Sutton's exciting text provides a comprehensive introduction to the core concepts of biology. Starting with an overview of the diversity of life, the author covers a range of subjects from the naming and grouping of organisms through natural selection, molecular and cell biology, genetics, reproduction, physiology, ecology and biotechnology. Written in a student-friendly style and with an emphasis on explaining concepts rather than cataloguing facts, the book is fully illustrated with copious diagrams and photographs. Exercises with answers are also included. Beginning students in biology or first-year undergraduates with biology as a subsidiary will find this book invaluable.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks UK
• Seitenzahl: 528
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. November 1998
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781349152018
• Artikelnr.: 54273051

Autorenporträt

JULIAN SUTTON teaches Biology at Torquay Boys' Grammar School, Devon, UK.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Introduction.- PART 1: THE DIVERSITY OF ORGANISMS.- Describing the Diversity of Organisms.- Explaining The Diversity of Organisms: Natural Selection.- PART 2: MOLECULES AND CELLS.- Molecules and Life.- Cell Structure and Function.- Enzymes.- Movement of Molecules.- The Gene at Work.- PART 3: ENERGY.- Energy in Living Systems.- Respiraton.- Photosynthesis.- PART 4: GENES AND LIFE CYCLES.- Cell Division, Variation and Life Cycles.- The Gene as the Unit of Inheritance.- Reproduction in Animal Life Cycles.- Reproduction in Plant Life Cycles.- PART 5: THE WORKING ORGANISM.- Homeostasis.- Cell Communication: Chemicals.- Cell Communication: Nerves.- Plant, Soil and Atmosphere.- Transport in Animals.- Gas Exchange in Animals.- Heterotrophic Nutrition.- Excretion and Osmoregulation in Animals.- Defence.- Support and Movement.- Development and Growth.- PART 6: ORGANISMS IN CONTEXT.- Population Ecology.- Community Ecology.- The Ecology of Ecosystems.- Behaviour.- PART 7: APPLIED TOPICS.- Disease.- Biotechnology.