Authors Cecie Starr, Christine A. Evers, and Lisa Starr partnered with the National Geographic Society to develop this edition of BIOLOGY: CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS. Renowned for its clear writing style and unparalleled visuals, this trendsetting book applies exclusive National Geographic content to engage students and emphasize that biology is an ongoing endeavor carried out by a diverse community of scientists. Each chapter explores core concepts aligned with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) initiative “Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education” to help students master associated learning objectives. By continuously challenging students to question what they read and to apply the concepts they learn, the text allows our citizens and future policy-makers to hone critical thinking skills as they gain scientific literacy. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
A strength of Concepts of Biology is that instructors can customize the book, adapting it to the approach that works best in their classroom.
The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens.
Readers experience for themselves how the coloring of a carefully designed picture almost magically creates understanding. Indispensable for every biology student.
Learn about the most important discoveries and theories of this science in The Biology Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format.
The role of water in biological processes, the mechanisms of protein folding, the phases and cooperative effects in biological solutions, the thermodynamic description of replication, transport and neural activity, all are subjects that are ...
... 319 intelligence of, 277–9, 281–2, 287–8, 293 Charon, 253, 255 Chemolithotrophs on Earth, 83 On Mars, 123, 184 Chen, Y.-J., 250 Chlathrate, 237, 313 Chloride, 34, 35 Chlorine, 21, 23–4 Christiansen, E., 172 Chryse Planitia (Mars), ...
Heteroduplexes with both chains fully methylated were refractory to repair, but in the heteroduplexes with one completely methylated and one unmethylated strand the frequency of repair on the latter was 100%.
The new edition of Life builds upon this tradition, teaching fundamental concepts and showcasing significant research while responding to changes in biology education... • PEDAGOGICALLY, with features that match the way students learn ...
In Instrumental Biology, or the Disunity of Science, Alexander Rosenberg argues that while physics and chemistry can develop laws that reveal the structure of natural phenomena, biology is fated to be a practical, instrumental discipline.
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