Biology : concepts and applications / 5th ed.

Introduction
Concepts and Methods in Biology p. 2
Principles of Cellular Life
Chemical Foundations for Cells p. 20
Carbon Compounds in Cells p. 34
Cell Structure and Function p. 50
Ground Rules of Metabolism p. 74
How Cells Acquire Energy p. 92
How Cells Release Stored Energy p. 108
Principles of Inheritance
Cell Division and Mitosis p. 126
Meiosis p. 138
Observable Patterns of Inheritance p. 152
Chromosomes and Human Genetics p. 170
DNA Structure and Function p. 190
From DNA to Proteins p. 200
Controls Over Genes p. 212
Recombinant DNA and Genetic Engineering p. 222
Principles of Evolution
Microevolution p. 238
Speciation p. 260
The Macroevolutionary Puzzle p. 272
Evolution and Biodiversity
The Origin and Evolution of Life p. 292
Prokaryotes, Viruses, and Protistans p. 310
Fungi p. 332
Plants p. 340
Animals: The Invertebrates p. 356
Animals: The Vertebrates p. 382
Biodiversity in Perspective p. 406
Plant Structure and Function
Plant Tissues p. 420
Plant Nutrition and Transport p. 436
Plant Reproduction and Development p. 450
Animal Structure and Function
Tissues, Organ Systems, and Homeostasis p. 472
Integration and Control: Nervous Systems p. 486
Sensory Reception p. 508
Endocrine Control p. 520
Protection, Support, and Movement p. 538
Circulation p. 554
Immunity p. 576
Respiration p. 596
Digestion and Human Nutrition p. 612
The Internal Environment p. 632
Animal Reproduction and Development p. 644
Ecology and Behavior
Population Ecology p. 684
Social Interactions p. 702
Community Interactions p. 718
Ecosystems p. 736
The Biosphere p. 756
Human Impact on the Biosphere p. 782
Classification Scheme
Units of Measure
Answers to Self-Quizzes
Answers to Genetics Problems
A Closer Look at Some Major Metabolic Pathways
Periodic Table of the Elements