Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life

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Introduction.
1: Concepts and Methods in Biology.
Part I: Principles of Cellular 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.
7. How Cells Acquire Energy.
8. How Cells Release Stored Energy.
Part II: PRINCIPLES OF INHERITANCE.
9. Cell Division and Mitosis.
10. Meiosis.
11. Observable Patterns of Inheritance.
12. Human Genetics.
13. DNA Structure and Function.
14. From DNA to Proteins.
15. Controls Over Genes.
16. Recombinant DNA and Genetic Engineering.
Part III: PRINCIPLES OF EVOLUTION.
17. Microevolution.
18. Speciation.
19. The Macroevolutionary Puzzle.
20. The Origin and Evolution of Life.
Part IV: EVOLUTION AND BIODIVERSITY.
21. Prokaryotes and Viruses.
22. Protistans.
23. Plants.
24. Fungi.
25. Animals: The Invertebrates.
26. Animals: The Vertebrates.
27. Biodiversity in Perspective.
28. How Plants and Animals Work.
Part V: PLANT STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION.
29. Plant Tissues.
30. Plant Nutrition and Transport.
31. Plant Reproduction.
32. Plant Growth and Development.
Part V: ANIMAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION.
33. Animal Tissues and Organ Systems.
34. Integration and Control: Nervous Systems.
35. Sensory Reception.
36. Integration: Endocrine Control.
37. Protection, Support, and Movement.
38. Circulation.
39. Immunity.
40. Respiration.
41. Digestion and Human Nutrition.
42. The Internal Environment.
43. Principles of Reproduction and Development.
44. Human Reproduction And Development.
Part VII: ECOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR.
45. Population Ecology.
46. Social Interactions.
47. Community Interactions.
48. Ecosystems.
49. The Biosphere.
50. Perspective on humans and the Biosphere.