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For non-majors/mixed biology courses. This package includes MasteringBiology(TM) An Inquiry Approach that engages students in critical thinking through the use of relatable case studies and more. With a proven and effective tradition of engaging readers with real-world applications, high-interest case studies, and inquiry-based pedagogy, Biology: Life on Earth fosters a lifetime of discovery and scientific understanding. Maintaining the conversational, question-and-answer presentation style that has made the text a best-seller, the Eleventh Edition continues to incorporate true and relevant Case Studies throughout each chapter, along with new, more extensive guidance for developing critical thinking skills and scientific literacy. This package includes MasteringBiology, an online homework, tutorial, and assessment product proven to improve results by helping students quickly master concepts. Students benefit from self-paced tutorials that feature personalized wrong-answer feedback and hints that emulate the office-hour experience and help keep students on track. MasteringBiology should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Please be sure you have the correct ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

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Author:   Gerald Audesirk ,  Teresa Audesirk ,  Bruce Byers
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Pearson Education Limited
Edition:   11th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 23.00cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 27.50cm
Weight:   2.280kg
ISBN:  

9781292158280

ISBN 10:   129215828
Publication Date:   27 March 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Biology Life on Earth, Eleventh Edition includes Chapters 1-31 Biology Life on Earth with Physiology, Eleventh Edition includes Chapters 1-46 1. An Introduction to Life on Earth Unit I: THE 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 Unit 2: INHERITANCE 9. Cellular Reproduction 10. Meiosis: The Basis of Sexual Reproduction 11. Patterns of Inheritance 12. DNA: The Molecule of Heredity 13. Gene Expression and Regulation 14. Biotechnology Unit 3: EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY OF LIFE 15. Principles of Evolution 16. How Populations Evolve 17. The Origin of Species 18. The History of Life 19. Systematics: Seeking Order Amid Diversity 20. The Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses 21. The Diversity of Protists 22. The Diversity of Plants 23. The Diversity of Fungi 24. Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates 25. Animal Diversity II: Vertebrates Unit 4. BEHAVIOR AND ECOLOGY 26. Animal Behavior 27. Population Growth and Regulation 28. Community Interactions 29. Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling in Ecosystems 30. Earth's Diverse Ecosystems 31. Conserving Earth's Biodiversity Unit 5. ANIMAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 32. Homeostasis and the Organization of the Animal Body 33. Circulation 34. Respiration 35. Nutrition and Digestion 36. The Urinary System 37. Defenses Against Disease 38. Chemical Control of the Animal Body: The Endocrine System 39. The Nervous System 40. The Senses 41. Action and Support: The Muscles and Skeleton 42. Animal Reproduction 43. Animal Development Unit 6. PLANT ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 44. Plant Anatomy and Nutrient Transport 45. Plant Reproduction and Development 46. Plant Responses to the Environment

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