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" Biological science / "
Scott Freeman, University of Washington, Kim Quillin, Salisbury University, Lizabeth Allison, College of William & Mary, Michael Black, California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Greg Podgorski, Utah State University, Emily Taylor, California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Jeff Carmichael, University of North Dakota,
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875228
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Freeman, Scott,1955-
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Biological science /\ Scott Freeman, University of Washington, Kim Quillin, Salisbury University, Lizabeth Allison, College of William Mary, Michael Black, California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Greg Podgorski, Utah State University, Emily Taylor, California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Jeff Carmichael, University of North Dakota,
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Sixth edition.
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[Boston] :: Pearson,, [2017]
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xxxi, 1162 pages :: color illustrations, color maps ;; 29 cm
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0321976495
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: 9780321993755
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: 9781292165073
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0134243064
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9780134243061
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Unit 1. The molecular origin and evolution of life -- Water and carbon : The chemical basis of life -- Protein structure and function -- Nucleic acids and the RNA world -- An introduction to carbohydrates -- Lipids, membranes, and the first cells -- Unit 2. Cell structure and function -- Inside the cell -- Energy and enzymes : An introduction to metabolism -- Cellular respiration and fermentation -- Photosynthesis -- Cell-cell interactions -- The cell cycle -- Unit 3. Gene structure and expression -- Meiosis -- Mendel and the gene -- DNA and the gene : Synthesis and repair -- How genes work -- Transcription, RNA processing, and translation -- Control of gene expression in bacteria -- Control of gene expression in eukaryotes -- The molecular revolution : Biotechnology and beyond -- Genes, development, and evolution -- Unit 4. Evolutionary patterns and processes -- Evolution by natural selection -- Evolutionary processes -- Speciation -- Phylogenies and the history of life -- Unit 5. The diversification of life -- Bacteria and archaea -- Protists -- Green algae and land plants -- Fungi -- An introduction to animals -- Protostome animals -- Deuterostome animals -- Viruses -- Unit 6. How plants work -- Plant form and function -- Water and sugar transport in plants -- Plant nutrition -- Plant sensory systems, signals, and responses -- Plant reproduction and development -- Unit 7. How animals work -- Animal form and function -- Water and electrolyte balance in animals -- Animal nutrition -- Gas exchange and circulation -- Animal nervous systems -- Animal sensory systems -- Animal movement -- Chemical signals in animals -- Animal reproduction and development -- The immune system in animals -- Unit 8. Ecology -- Behavioral ecology -- Population ecology -- Community ecology -- Ecosystems and global ecology -- Biodiversity and conservation biology.
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This volume uniquely engages biology students in active learning, scientific thinking and skill development. It is beloved for its Socratic narrative style, its emphasis on experimental evidence and its dedication to active learning.
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Biology.
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Biology.
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Science.
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Science.
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Biology.
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570
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QH308.2.F73 2017
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Allison, Lizabeth A.,1958-
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Black, Michael.
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Carmichael, Jeff.
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Podgorski, Greg.
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Quillin, Kim.
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Taylor, Emily.
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