Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology, Global Edition, 11th edition

Published by Pearson (17 September 2016) © 2017

  • Teresa Audesirk University of Colorado, Denver
  • Gerald Audesirk University of Colorado, Denver
  • Bruce E. Byers University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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For non-majors/mixed biology courses.

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.

Table of contents

  1. 1. An Introduction to Life on Earth

Part I: THE LIFE OF THE CELL

  1. 2. Atoms, Molecules, and Life
  2. 3. Biological Molecules
  3. 4. Cell Structure and Function
  4. 5. Cell Membrane Structure and Function
  5. 6. Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell
  6. 7. Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis
  7. 8. Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis and Cellular Respiration

Part II: INHERITANCE

  1. 9. The Continuity of Life: Cellular Reproduction
  2. 10. Patterns of Inheritance
  3. 11. DNA: The Molecule of Heredity
  4. 12. Gene Expression and Regulation
  5. 13. Biotechnology

Part III: EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY OF LIFE

  1. 14. Principles of Evolution
  2. 15. How Populations Evolve
  3. 16. The Origin of Species
  4. 17. The History of Life
  5. 18. Systematics: Seeking Order Amid Diversity
  6. 19. The Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses
  7. 20. The Diversity of Protists
  8. 21. The Diversity of Plants
  9. 22. The Diversity of Fungi
  10. 23. Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates
  11. 24. Animal Diversity II: Vertebrates

Part IV. BEHAVIOR AND ECOLOGY

  1. 25. Animal Behavior
  2. 26. Population Growth and Regulation
  3. 27. Community Interactions
  4. 28. Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling in Ecosystems
  5. 29. Earth’s Diverse Ecosystems
  6. 30. Conserving Earth’s Biodiversity

Part V. ANIMAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

  1. 31. Homeostasis and the Organization of the Animal Body
  2. 32. Circulation
  3. 33. Respiration
  4. 34. Nutrition and Digestion
  5. 35. The Urinary System
  6. 36. Defense Against Disease
  7. 37. Chemical Control of the Animal Body: The Endocrine System
  8. 38. The Nervous System
  9. 39. The Senses
  10. 40. Action and Support: The Muscles and Skeleton
  11. 41. Animal Reproduction
  12. 42. Animal Development

Part VI. PLANT ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

  1. 43. Plant Anatomy and Nutrient Transport
  2. 44. Plant Reproduction and Development
  3. 45. Plant Responses to the Environment

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