Biology Workbook For Dummies
Published on 4. May 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
312 pages
978-1-118-15840-1 (ISBN)
Description
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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Product info
Paperback
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 25.1 cm
Width: 20.2 cm
Thickness: 1.9 cm
Weight
420 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-118-15840-1 (9781118158401)
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New editions
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Person
Rene Fester Kratz, PhD, is a biology instructor at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington.
Content
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 Genetics 79
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 DNA Technology 131
Part III: Making Connections with Ecology and Evolution 143
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