Contemporary Biology (Aptekar)
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This is an introductory text developed for a single semester general education biology course.
Front Matter
1: Introduction to Biology
2: Chemistry of Life
3: Cell Structure and Function
4: Cell Energy- Cell Metabolism, Enzymes, Respiration, Fermentation, and Photosynthesis
5: Cell Division and Reproduction
6: Patterns of Inheritance
7: Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
8: Evolution and Its Processes
9: Diversity of Life- Classification, Evolutionary Relationships, Porkaryotes and the Origin of Eukaryotes
10: Diversity of Eukaryotes- Protists, Fungi, Plants and Animals
11: Ecosystem Ecology
12: Population and Community Ecology
13: Conservation and Biodiversity
14: Human Body Systems- Introduction and Digestive System
15: Respiratory and Circulatory Systems
16: Immune System and Disease
17: Endocrine, Musculoskeletal and Nervous Systems
Back Matter