Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide, 3rd Edition
- Length: 496 pages
- Edition: 3
- Language: English
- Publisher: Jossey-Bass
- Publication Date: 2020-09-16
- ISBN-10: 1119645026
- ISBN-13: 9781119645023
- Sales Rank: #33772 (See Top 100 Books)
An Interactive, Easy-to-Use Introductory Guide to Major Biology Concepts
For students looking for a solid introduction to Biology, the new 3rd Edition of Biology: A Teaching Guide is the perfect learning tool. The latest edition has been updated to include the most up-to-date information on everything from photosynthesis to physiology.
For students preparing for exams or individuals who want to review material from years past, the step-by-step format is designed to help students and teachers alike easily understand complex concepts, key terms, and frequently asked questions. The guide includes a comprehensive glossary and self-test questions in each chapter, allowing students to reinforce their knowledge and better understand the concepts.
In A Teaching Guide, learn about the foundational aspects of biology, including:
- How photosynthesis occurs
- Whether viruses are living or dead
- The reproductive sexual terms behind cloning
- Comprehensive treatment of all aspects of life science
Thoroughly updated with self-teaching practice exams and questions, this comprehensive guide is designed to give students the tools they need to master the fundamental concepts and critical definitions behind biology.
Cover Title Page Copyright Contents How to Use This Book Preface Acknowledgments 1 Origin of Life Spontaneous Generation Conditions for the Origin of Life Experimental Search for Life's Beginnings Probing Space for Clues of Life's Origins on Earth Panspermia Key Terms Self‐Test 2 Cell Structure Microscopes Cells Cell Theory Cell Structure and Cell Size Cytoplasm and Nucleoplasm Cell Membrane Movement Through the Cell Membrane Diffusion Osmosis Facilitated Diffusion Active Transport Movement of Large Particles Across Membranes Plant Cell Wall Plasmodesmata and Gap Junctions Cells' Internal Structures Nucleus Endoplasmic Reticulum Ribosomes Golgi Apparatus Lysosome Mitochondria Plastids Vacuoles Microfilaments Microtubules Cilia and Flagella Centrioles Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells Key Terms Self‐Test 3 Cell Division Cellular Reproduction Prokaryotic Cell Division: Binary Fission Eukaryotic Cell Division Interphase Mitosis Prophase Metaphase Anaphase Telophase Cytokinesis Syncytia and Coenocytes Sex and Sexuality Gametes Meiosis Meiosis I Prophase I Metaphase I Anaphase I Telophase I Interkinesis Meiosis II Prophase II Metaphase II Anaphase II Telophase II Key Terms Self-Test 4 Reproduction Asexual Reproduction Sexual Reproduction Alternation of Generation Human Reproduction Male Reproductive Organs Female Reproductive Organs Menstrual Cycle Key Terms Self-Test 5 Cellular Respiration Glycolysis Anaerobic Fermentation Aerobic Respiration Cytochrome System Respiration of Fats and Proteins Key Terms Self-Test 6 Photosynthesis History Photosynthetic Pigments Photosynthetic Autotrophs Nutrients Chloroplasts Chlorophyll and Other Photosynthetic Pigments Light Absorption Passing the Electrons Noncyclic Photophosphorylation Cyclic Photophosphorylation Carbon Fixation and Carbohydrate Synthesis Leaves Key Terms Self-Test 7 Homeostasis Fluid Environment of the Earliest Cells Plant Cells vs. Animal Cells Invertebrate Excretion Contractile Vacuoles Flame Cells Nephridia Malpighian Tubules Kidneys Excretion, Salt, and Water Balance Other Osmoregulatory Problems Key Terms Self-Test 8 Hormones Plant Hormones Auxins Gibberellins Cytokinins and Inhibitors Ethylene Photoperiodism Animal Hormones Digestion (Gastrointestinal Tract) Histamine Pancreas Adrenals and Kidneys Thyroid Parathyroids Thymus Pituitary Hypothalamus Ovaries Testes Key Terms Self-Test 9 The Brain and the Nervous System The Brain Membranes Covering the Brain The Vertebrate Brain and Its Evolution Forebrain Midbrain Hindbrain The Nervous System Evolution of the Nervous System Nerve Net Directed Movement Neurons Nervous Impulse Synapse and Neurotransmitters Reflex Arcs Organization of the Nervous System Key Terms Self-Test 10 Bones and Muscles Bones Muscles Muscle Contraction Sliding‐Filament Theory Exoskeleton Key Terms Self‐Test 11 Internal Transport: Plants and Invertebrates Organisms Without Internal Transport Systems Transport in Plants Stems Conducting Tissues in Plants Phloem Xylem Roots Root Pressure Cohesion Theory Movement of Inorganic Solutes Key Terms Self‐Test 12 Circulatory System Insects: Open Circulatory Systems Insect Blood Circulation in Vertebrates Capillaries Lymphatic System Key Terms Self‐Test 13 Blood Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells) Blood Types Rh White Blood Cells (Leukocytes) Blood Test Platelets (Thrombocytes) Ions, Salts, and Proteins in the Blood Heartbeat Blood Pressure Key Terms Self‐Test 14 Nutrition Proteins Carbon Functional Groups Monomers and Polymers Carbohydrates Simple Sugars Digestion Isomers Lipids Vitamins Minerals Fiber Key Terms Self‐Test 15 Ecology Habitat and Niche Populations and Communities Population Growth Species Diversity Species Turnover, Recruitment, and Introduced Species Competition Density Carrying Capacity Succession Reproductive Strategy Ecosystems Biomes Tropical Rain Forest Tropical Seasonal Forest Tropical Savanna Tropical Thornwood Desert Temperate Forest Temperate Evergreen Forest Temperate Rain Forest Temperate Woodland Urban Ecosystems Temperate Shrubland Temperate Grassland Temperate Desert Boreal Forest Tundra Streams and Rivers Ponds and Lakes Freshwater Wetlands Marine Communities Estuaries Littoral Zone Coral Reefs Open Ocean Mineral Nutrient Cycles Carbon Cycle Nitrogen Cycle Phosphorus Cycle Water Cycle Behavioral Biology Camouflage Mimicry Water Treatment, Recycling, and Composting Key Terms Self‐Test 16 Viruses and Subviruses Viruses Subviruses Key Terms Self‐Test 17 Monera Prokaryotic DNA Reproduction Spores Heterotrophic Bacteria Chemosynthetic Bacteria Nitrogen Fixation Key Terms Self‐Test 18 Protista Key Terms Self‐Test 19 Fungi Oomycota: Water Molds Zygomycota Ascomycota: Sac Fungi Basidiomycota: Club Fungi Imperfect Fungi Mycorrhizae Lichens Key Terms Self‐Test 20 Plant Kingdom: Plantae Move to Land Bryophyta: Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts Vascular Plants Psilophyta Lycophyta: Club Mosses Sphenophyta: Horsetails Pterophyta: Ferns Gymnosperms Cycadophyta Ginkgophyta Coniferophyta: Conifers Anthophyta/Angiosperms: Flowering Plants Typical Flower Key Terms Self‐Test 21 Animal Kingdom: Animalia Lower Invertebrates Porifera Cnidaria (Coelenterates): Hydra, Jellyfish, Corals, Sea Anemones Ctenophora: Comb Jellyfish Platyhelminthes: Flatworms, Flukes, and Tapeworms Aschelminthes: Nematodes (Roundworms), Rotifers Lophophorate Phyla Higher Invertebrates Mollusca: Snails, Clams, Octopuses, Chitons Annelids Onychophora Arthropoda: Crustaceans, Spiders, Mites, Ticks, and Insects Echinodermata Hemichordata: Acorn Worms Chordata Urochordata: Tunicates and Sea Squirts and Cephalochordata: Lancelets Vertebrata Pisces: Fish Amphibia: Amphibians Reptilia (Reptiles) Aves: Birds Mammalia: Mammals Key Terms Self‐Test Glossary Index Advert EULA
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