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Chapter 1 Introduction - The Study of Life
1.1 The Science of Biology
1.2 - Themes and Concepts of Biology
Chapter 2 Introduction - The Chemical Foundation of Life
2.1 - Atoms, Isotopes, Ions, and Molecules: The Building Blocks
2.2 - Water
2.3 - Carbon
Chapter 3 Introduction - Biological Marcomolecules
3.1 - Synthesis of Biological Macromolecules
3.2 - Carbohydrates
3.3 - Lipids
3.4 - Proteins
3.5 - Nucleic Acids
Chapter 4 Introduction - Cell Structure
4.1 - Studying Cells
4.2 - Prokaryotic Cells
Chapter 5 Introduction - Prokaryotes: Bacteria and Archaea
5.1 - Prokaryotic Diversity
5.2 - Structure of Prokaryotes: Bacteria and Archaea
5.3 - Prokaryotic Metabolism
5.4 - Bacterial Diseases in Humans
5.5 - Beneficial Prokaryotes
Chapter 6 Introduction
6.1 - Eukaryotic Cells
6.2 - The Endomembrane System and Proteins
6.3 - The Cytoskeleton
6.4 - Connections between Cells and Cellular Activities
Chapter 7 Introduction - Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes
7.1 - Components and Structure
7.2 - Passive Transport
7.3 - Active Transport
7.4 - Bulk Transport
Chapter 8 Introduction - Protists
8.1 - Eukaryotic Origins
8.2 - Characteristics of Protists
8.3 - Groups of Protists
8.4 - Ecology of Protists
Chapter 12 Introduction - Animal Diversity
12.1 - Features of the Animal Kingdom
12.2 - Features Used to Classify Animals
12.3 - Animal Phylogeny
12.4 - The Evolutionary History of the Animal Kingdom
Chapter 13 Introduction - Invertebrates
13.1 - Phylum Porifera
13.2 - Phylum Cnidaria
13.3 - Superphylum Lophotrochozoa: Flatworms, Rotifers, and Nemerteans
13.4 - Superphylum Lophotrochozoa: Molluscs and Annelids
13.5 - Superphylum Ecdysozoa: Nematodes and Tardigrades
13.6 - Superphylum Ecdysozoa: Arthropods
13.7 - Superphylum Deuterostomia
Chapter 14 Introduction - Vertebrates
14.1 - Chordates
14.2 - Fishes
14.3 - Amphibians
14.4 - Reptiles
14.5 - Birds
14.6 - Mammals
14.7 - The Evolution of Primates
Chapter 9 Introduction - Cell Reproduction
9.1 - Cell Division
9.2 - The Cell Cycle
9.3 - Control of the Cell Cycle
9.4 - Cancer and the Cell Cycle
9.5 - Prokaryotic Cell Division
Chapter 10 Introduction - Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction
10.1 - The Process of Meiosis
10.2 - Sexual Reproduction
Chapter 11 Introduction - Fungi
11.1 - Characteristics of Fungi
11.2 - Classifications of Fungi
11.3 - Ecology of Fungi
11.4 - Fungal Parasites and Pathogens
11.5 - Importance of Fungi in Human Life
Chapter 15 Introduction - Metabolism
15.1 - Energy and Metabolism
15.2 - Potential, Kinetic, Free, and Activation Energy
15.3 - The Laws of Thermodynamics
15.4 - ATP: Adenosine Triphosphate
15.5 - Enzymes
Chapter 16 Introduction - Cellular Respiration
16.1 - Energy in Living Systems
16.2 - Glycolysis
16.3 - Oxidation of Pyruvate and the Citric Acid Cycle
16.4 - Oxidative Phosphorylation
16.5 - Metabolism without Oxygen
16.6 - Connections of Carbohydrate, Protein, and Lipid Metabolic Pathways
16.7 - Regulation of Cellular Respiration
Chapter 17 Introduction - Photosynthesis
17.1 - Overview of Photosynthesis
17.2 - The Light-Dependent Reactions of Photosynthesis
17.3 - Using Light Energy to Make Organic Molecules
Chapter 18 Introduction - Seedless Plants
18.1 - Early Plant Life
18.2 - Green Algae: Precursors of Land Plants
18.3 - Bryophytes
18.4 - Seedless Vascular Plants
Chapter 19 Introduction - Seed Plants
19.1 - Evolution of Seed Plants
19.2 - Gymnosperms
19.3 - Angiosperms
19.4 - The Role of Seed Plants
Chapter 22 Introduction - DNA Structure and Function
22.1 - Historical Basis of Modern Understanding
22.2 - DNA Structure and Sequencing
22.3 - Basics of DNA Replication
22.4 - DNA Replication in Prokaryotes
22.5 - DNA Replication in Eukaryotes
22.6 - DNA Repair
Chapter 23 Introduction - Genes and Proteins
23.1 - The Genetic Code
23.2 - Prokaryotic Transcription
23.3 - Eukaryotic Transcription
23.4 - RNA Processing in Eukaryotes
23.5 - Ribosomes and Protein Synthesis
Chapter 21 Introduction - Modern Understandings of Inheritance
21.1 - Chromosomal Theory and Genetic Linkage
21.2 - Chromosomal Basis of Inherited Disorders
Chapter 20 Introduction - Mendel's Experiments and Heredity
20.1 - Mendel’s Experiments and the Laws of Probability
20.2 - Characteristics and Traits
20.3 - Laws of Inheritance
Chapter 24 Introduction - The Evolution of Populations
24.1 - Population Evolution
24.2 - Population Genetics
24.3 - Adaptive Evolution
Chapter 25 Introduction - Evolution and the Origin of Species
25.1 - Understanding Evolution
25.2 - Formation of New Species
25.3 - Reconnection and Speciation Rates
Back Matter - The Periodic Table of Elements
Back Matter - Geological Time
Back Matter - Measurements and the Metric System
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