What Is Life? A Guide to Biology with Physiology 4th Edition by Jay Phelan (eBook PDF) – Digital Ebook – Instant Delivery Download

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ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1319065449
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1319065447
Author: Jay Phelan

What is the most common reason that DNA analyses overturn incorrect criminal convictions? What genetically modified foods do most people in the United States consume (usually without knowing it)? In his popular classes and bestselling textbooks, Jay Phelan uses questions like these as a way of introducing both the practical impact and awe-inspiring wonder of biological research. Phelan knows how to captivate nonmajors with stories of how scientists investigate life. He is also a master at using study of biology as a context for developing the critical thinking skills and scientific literacy students can draw on through college and beyond. Phelans dynamic approach to teaching biology is the driving force behind What Is Life? A Guide to Biologythe most successful new non-majors biology textbook of the millennium. The rigorously updated new edition brings forward the features that made the book a classroom favorite (chapters anchored to intriguing questions about life, spectacular original illustrations, innovative learning tools) with a more focused and flexible presentation and enhanced art. And more than ever, this edition is a seamless text/media source, with its dedicated version of LaunchPad, Macmillans breakthrough online course space which integrates an interactive e-Book, all student media, a wide range of assessment and course management features.

Table contents:

Chapter 1 Scientific Thinking

Chapter 2 The Chemistry of Biology: Atoms, molecules, and their roles in supporting life

Chapter 3 Molecules of Life

Chapter 4 Cells

Chapter 5 From the sun to you in just two steps

Chapter 6 DNA and Gene Expression

Chapter 7 Biotechnology

Chapter 8 Chromosomes and Cell Division

Chapter 9 Genes and Inheritance

Chapter 10 Evolution and Natural Selection

Chapter 11 Evolution and Behavior

Chapter 12 The Origin and Diversification of Life on Earth

Chapter 13 Anmal Diversification

Chapter 14 Plant and Fungi Diversification

Chapter 15 Microbe Diversification

Chapter 16 Population Ecology

Chapter 17 Ecosystems and Communities

Chapter 19 Plant Structure and Nutrient Transport

Chapter 20 Growth, Reproduction, and Environmental Responses in Plants

Chapter 21 Introduction to Animal Physiology

Chapter 22 Circulation and Respiration

Chapter 23 Nutrition and Digestion

Chapter 24 Nervous and Motor Systems

Chapter 25 Hormones

Chapter 26 Reproduction and Development

Chapter 27 Immunity and Health

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What Is Life? A Guide to Biology with Physiology 4th Edition by Jay Phelan (eBook PDF)

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