| Description |
xliv, 1315 pages, A-49 pages, B-1 page, C-1, D-1, E-2 pages, F-3 pages, CR-10 pages, G-37 pages, I-54 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm |
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Always Learning |
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Always learning (Pearson)
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| Contents |
Evolution, the themes of biology, and scientific inquiry -- The chemical context of life -- Water and life -- Carbon and the molecular diversity of life -- The structure and function of large biological molecules -- A tour of the cell -- Membrane structure and function -- An introduction to metabolism -- Cellular respiration and fermentation -- Photosynthesis -- Cell communication -- The cell cycle -- Meiosis and sexual life cycles -- Mendel and the gene idea -- The chromosomal basis of inheritance -- The molecular basis of inheritance -- Regulation of gene expression -- Viruses -- DNA tools and biotechnology -- Genomes and their evolution -- Descent with modification: a Darwinian view of life -- The evolution of populations -- The origin of species -- The history of life on earth -- Phylogeny and the tree of life -- Bacteria and archaea -- Protists -- Plant diversity I: how plants colonised land -- Plant diversity II: the evolution of seed plants |
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Fungi -- An overview of animal diversity -- An introduction to invertebrates -- The origin and evolution of vertebrates -- Plant structure, growth and development -- Resource acquisition and transport in vascular plants -- Soil and plant nutrition -- Angiosperm reproduction and biotechnology -- Plant responses to internal and external signals -- Basic principles of animal form and function -- Animal nutrition -- Circulation and gas exchange -- The immune system -- Osmoregulation and excretion -- Hormones and the endocrine system -- Animal reproduction -- Animal development -- Neuron, synapses and signalling -- Nervous systems -- Sensory and motor mechanisms -- Animal behaviour -- An introduction to ecology and the biosphere -- Population ecology -- Community ecology -- Ecosystems and restoration ecology -- Conservation biology and global change |
| Summary |
This text has been recognised as the world's leading introductory biology textbook. This edition continues to engage students with its dynamic coverage of the essential elements of this critical discipline. It is the only biology text and media product that helps students to make connections across different core topics in biology, between text and visuals, between global and Australian/New Zealand biology, and from scientific study to the real world. This text helps launch students to success in biology through its clear and engaging narrative, superior pedagogy, and innovative use of art and photos to promote student learning. It continues to engage students with its dynamic coverage of the essential elements of this critical discipline. This edition, with an increased focus on evolution, ensures students receive the most up-to-date, accurate and relevant information |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Biology -- Problems, exercises, etc.
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Biology -- Textbooks.
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Biology -- Australia -- Problems, exercises, etc.
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Biology -- Australia.
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Biology -- Australia -- Textbooks.
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Biology -- New Zealand -- Textbooks.
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Biology -- New Zealand.
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Biology -- New Zealand -- Problems, exercises, etc.
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Biology.
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| Genre/Form |
Problems and exercises.
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Textbooks.
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| Author |
Cain, Michael L. (Michael Lee), 1956- author
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Campbell, Neil A., 1946-2004, author
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Cooke, Bernard J., 1922- author
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Jackson, Robert B., author
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Meyers, Noel, author
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Reece, Jane B., author
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Urry, Lisa A., author
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Minorsky, Peter V., author
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Wasserman, Steven A., author
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| ISBN |
9781486007042 |
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9781486025787 (MasteringBiology + E-TEXT ACCESS) |
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