Biology

Known for its thorough coverage of diversity, ecology, and environmental issues, this comprehensive book engages non-majors students with integrated, relevant case studies, and challenges them with thought-provoking questions throughout each chapter. The fully revised Biology: Life on Earth, Ninth Edition, has the same friendly writing style appreciated by thousands of students, but with greater emphasis on engaging, real-world applications. New to this edition are "Case Study Continued" sections, which connect a chapter's case study to relevant biological topics covered in the chapter, and "Have you ever wondered?" features that respond to commonly asked questions from students. Thoroughly revised illustrations and expanded critical thinking questions have been added to each chapter and are supplemented by the powerful new MasteringBiology(R) program that helps students make effective use of their study time outside of the classroom. 0321681525 / 9780321681522 Biology: Life on Earth with MasteringBiology(R) Package consists of: 0321598474 / 9780321598479 Biology: Life on Earth 0321682483 / 9780321682482 MasteringBiology(R) Student Access Kit with Pearson eText for Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology1. An Introduction to Life on Earth I. LIFE OF THE CELL 2. Atoms, Molecules, and Life 3. Biological Molecules 4. Cell Structure and Function 5. Cell Membrane Structure and Function 6. Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell 7. Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis 8. Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis and Cellular Respiration II. INHERITANCE 9. The Continuity of Life: Cellular Reproduction 10. Patterns of Inheritance 11. DNA: The Molecule of Heredity 12. Gene Expression and Regulation 13. Biotechnology III. EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY OF LIFE 14. Principles of Evolution 15. How Organisms Evolve 16. The Origin of Species 17. The History of Life 18. Systematics: Seeking Order Amidst Diversity 19. The Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses 20. The Diversity of Protists 21. The Diversity of Plants 22. The Diversity of Fungi 23. Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates 24. Animal Diversity II: Vertebrates IV. BEHAVIOR AND ECOLOGY 25. Animal Behavior 26. Population Growth and Regulation 27. Community Interactions 28. How Do Ecosystems Work? 29. Earth's Diverse Ecosystems 30. Conserving Earth's Biodiversity