From genetics to ecology — the easy way to score higher in
biology
Are you a student baffled by biology? You’re not alone. With the
help of Biology Workbook For Dummies you’ll quickly and
painlessly get a grip on complex biology concepts and unlock the
mysteries of this fascinating and ever-evolving field of study.
Whether used as a complement to Biology For Dummies or on
its own, Biology Workbook For Dummies aids you in grasping
the fundamental aspects of Biology. In plain English, it helps you
understand the concepts you’ll come across in your biology class,
such as physiology, ecology, evolution, genetics, cell biology, and
more. Throughout the book, you get plenty of practice exercises to
reinforce learning and help you on your goal of scoring higher in
biology.
* Grasp the fundamental concepts of biology
* Step-by-step answer sets clearly identify where you went wrong
(or right) with a problem
* Hundreds of study questions and exercises give you the skills
and confidence to ace your biology course
If you’re intimidated by biology, utilize the friendly, hands-on
information and activities in Biology Workbook For Dummies
to build your skills in and out of the science lab.
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Introduction 1
Part I: Getting the Basics 7
Chapter 1: Figuring Out the Scientific Method 9
Chapter 2: Solving Problems in the Chemistry of Life 21
Chapter 3: Identifying Cell Parts and Understanding Their Functions 43
Chapter 4: Tracking the Flow of Energy and Matter 55
Part II: Creating the Future with Cell Division and Genetics79
Chapter 5: Divide and Conquer: Recognizing the Phases of Cell Division 81
Chapter 6: Predicting Future Generations with Mendelian Genetics 101
Chapter 7: Taking Genetics to the DNA Level 113
Chapter 8: Going Straight to the Source with DNATechnology 131
Part III: Making Connections with Ecology and Evolution143
Chapter 9: Organizing the Living World 145
Chapter 10: Connecting Organisms in Ecosystems 153
hapter 11: Evaluating the Effects of Evolution 169
Part IV: Getting to Know the Human Body 177
Chapter 12: Building Bodies with the Skeletal and Muscular Systems 179
Chapter 13: Giving Your Body What It Needs: The Respiratory and Circulatory Systems 189
Chapter 14: Processing Food with the Digestive and Excretory Systems 201
Chapter 15: Fighting Enemies with the Immune System 211
Chapter 16: Sending Messages with the Nervous and Endocrine Systems 221
Chapter 17: Making Babies with the Reproductive System 231
Part V: Going Green with Plant Biology 243
Chapter 18: Studying Plant Structures 245
Chapter 19: Pondering Problems in Plant Physiology 261
Part VI: The Part of Tens 271
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Getting an A in Biology 273
Chapter 21: Ten (Plus One) Great Biology Websites 277
Index 281
Over de auteur
Rene Fester Kratz, Ph D, is a biology instructor at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington.
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