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ISBN 10: 1264155727
ISBN 13: 9781264155729
Author: Sylvia Mader, Michael Windelspecht

Inquiry into Life 17th Edition Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Biology: The Study of Life

1.1 The Characteristics of Life

1.2 The Classification of Life

1.3 The Process of Science

1.4 Science and the Challenges Facing Society

Unit 1 Cell Biology

Chapter 2: The Molecules of Cells

2.1 Introduction to Chemistry

2.2 Molecules and Compounds

2.3 Chemistry of Water

2.4 Organic Molecules

2.5 Carbohydrates

2.6 Lipids

2.7 Proteins

2.8 Nucleic Acids

Chapter 3: Cell Structure and Function

3.1 The Cellular Level of Organization

3.2 Prokaryotic Cells

3.3 Eukaryotic Cells

3.4 The Cytoskeleton

3.5 Origin and Evolution of the Eukaryotic Cell

Chapter 4: Membrane Structure and Function

4.1 Plasma Membrane Structure and Function

4.2 The Permeability of the Plasma Membrane

4.3 Modifications of Cell Surfaces

Chapter 5: Cell Division

5.1 The Cell Cycle

5.2 Control of the Cell Cycle

5.3 Mitosis: Maintaining the Chromosome Number

5.4 Meiosis: Reducing the Chromosome Number

5.5 Comparison of Meiosis with Mitosis

5.6 The Human Life Cycle

Chapter 6: Metabolism: Energy and Enzymes

6.1 Life and the Flow of Energy

6.2 Energy Transformations and Metabolism

6.3 Enzymes and Metabolic Pathways

6.4 Oxidation-Reduction Reactions and Metabolism

Chapter 7: Cellular Respiration

7.1 Overview of Cellular Respiration

7.2 Outside the Mitochondria: Glycolysis

7.3 Outside the Mitochondria: Fermentation

7.4 Inside the Mitochondria

Unit 2 Plant Biology

Chapter 8: Photosynthesis

8.1 Overview of Photosynthesis

8.2 Plants as Solar Energy Converters

8.3 Plants as Carbon Dioxide Fixers

8.4 Alternative Pathways for Photosynthesis

8.5 Photosynthesis Versus Cellular Respiration

Chapter 9: Plant Organization and Function

9.1 Cells and Tissues of Plants

9.2 Plant Organs and Systems

9.3 Monocot Versus Eudicot Plants

9.4 Organization of Roots

9.5 Organization of Stems

9.6 Organization of Leaves

9.7 Uptake and Transport of Nutrients

Chapter 10: Plant Reproduction, Growth, and Response

10.1 Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

10.2 Growth and Development

10.3 Asexual Reproduction in Plants

10.4 Control of Growth and Responses

Unit 3 Maintenance of the Human Body

Chapter 11: Human Organization

11.1 Types of Tissues

11.2 Body Cavities, Body Membranes, and Organ Systems

11.3 Integumentary System

11.4 Homeostasis

Chapter 12: Cardiovascular System

12.1 The Blood Vessels

12.2 Blood

12.3 The Human Heart

12.4 Two Cardiovascular Pathways

12.5 Cardiovascular Disorders

Chapter 13: Lymphatic and Immune Systems

13.1 The Lymphatic System

13.2 Innate Immunity

13.3 Adaptive Immunity

13.4 Active Versus Passive Immunity

13.5 Adverse Effects of Immune Responses

13.6 Disorders of the Immune System

Chapter 14: Digestive System and Nutrition

14.1 The Digestive Tract

14.2 Accessory Organs of Digestion

14.3 Digestive Enzymes

14.4 Human Nutrition and Disease

14.5 Eating Disorders

14.6 Disorders of the Digestive System

Chapter 15: Respiratory System

15.1 The Respiratory System

15.2 Mechanism of Breathing

15.3 Gas Exchange in the Body

15.4 Disorders of the Respiratory System

Chapter 16: Urinary System and Excretion

16.1 The Urinary System

16.2 Anatomy of the Kidney and Excretion

16.3 Regulatory Functions of the Kidneys

16.4 Disorders of the Urinary System

Unit 4 Integration and Control of the Human Body

Chapter 17: Nervous System

17.1 Nervous Tissue

17.2 Transmission of Nerve Impulses

17.3 The Central Nervous System

17.4 The Limbic System and Higher Mental Functions

17.5 The Peripheral Nervous System

17.6 Substance Abuse Disorder

17.7 Disorders of the Nervous System

Chapter 18: Senses

18.1 Sensory Receptors and Sensations

18.2 Somatic Senses

18.3 Senses of Taste and Smell

18.4 Sense of Vision

18.5 Sense of Hearing

18.6 Sense of Equilibrium

18.7 Disorders that Affect the Senses

Chapter 19: Musculoskeletal System

19.1 Overview of the Human Skeleton

19.2 Bones of the Skeleton

19.3 Human Skeletal Muscle

19.4 Mechanism of Muscle Fiber Contraction

19.5 Whole Muscle Contraction

19.6 Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System

Chapter 20: Endocrine System

20.1 Overview of the Endocrine System

20.2 Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

20.3 Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands

20.4 Adrenal Glands

20.5 Pancreas

20.6 Other Endocrine Glands

20.7 Disorders of the Endocrine System

Unit 5 Continuance of the Species

Chapter 21: Reproductive System

21.1 Male Reproductive System

21.2 Female Reproductive System

21.3 Ovarian and Uterine Cycles

21.4 Control of Reproduction

21.5 Sexually Transmitted Diseases

21.6 Reproductive Disorders and Assisted Reproductive Technologies

Chapter 22: Development and Aging

22.1 Fertilization and Early Stages of Development

22.2 Processes of Development

22.3 Human Embryonic and Fetal Development

22.4 Human Pregnancy, Birth, and Lactation

22.5 Aging

Chapter 23: Patterns of Gene Inheritance

23.1 Mendelian Patterns of Inheritance

23.2 Pedigree Analysis and Genetic Disorders

23.3 Beyond Simple Inheritance Patterns

23.4 Environmental Influences

Chapter 24: Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance

24.1 Gene Linkage

24.2 X-Linked Inheritance

24.3 Changes in Chromosome Number

24.4 Changes in Chromosome Structure

Chapter 25: DNA Structure and Gene Expression

25.1 DNA Structure

25.2 DNA Replication

25.3 Gene Expression

25.4 Control of Gene Expression

25.5 Gene Mutations and Cancer

Chapter 26: Biotechnology and Genomics

26.1 DNA Technology

26.2 Biotechnology Products

26.3 Gene Therapy

26.4 Genomics, Proteomics, and Bioinformatics

Unit 6 Evolution and Diversity

Chapter 27: Evolution of Life

27.1 Theory of Evolution

27.2 Evidence of Evolution

27.3 Microevolution

27.4 Processes of Evolution

27.5 Macroevolution and Speciation

27.6 Systematics

Chapter 28: Microbiology

28.1 The Microbial World

28.2 The Origin of Microbial Life

28.3 Archaea

28.4 Bacteria

28.5 Viruses, Viroids, and Prions

Chapter 29: Protists and Fungi

29.1 Protists

29.2 Fungi

Chapter 30: Plants

30.1 Evolutionary History of Plants

30.2 Nonvascular Plants

30.3 Seedless Vascular Plants

30.4 Seed Plants

Chapter 31: Animals: The Invertebrates

31.1 Evolutionary Trends Among Animals

31.2 The Simplest Invertebrates

31.3 The Spiralia

31.4 The Ecdysozoa

31.5 Invertebrate Deuterostomes

Chapter 32: Animals: Chordates and Vertebrates

32.1 Chordates

32.2 Vertebrates: Fish and Amphibians

32.3 Vertebrates: Reptiles and Mammals

32.4 Evolution of the Hominins

32.5 Evolution of Modern Humans

Unit 7 Behavior and Ecology

Chapter 33: Behavioral Ecology

33.1 Genetics Influences Behavior

33.2 The Environment Influences Behavior

33.3 Animal Communication

33.4 Behavior and Fitness

Chapter 34: Population and Community Ecology

34.1 The Scope of Ecology

34.2 Patterns of Population Growth

34.3 Interactions Between Populations

34.4 Ecological Succession

Chapter 35: Nature of Ecosystems

35.1 The Biotic Components of Ecosystems

35.2 Energy Flow

35.3 Global Biogeochemical Cycles

35.4 Ecological Consequences of Climate Change

Chapter 36: Major Ecosystems of the Biosphere

36.1 Climate and the Biosphere

36.2 Terrestrial Ecosystems

36.3 Aquatic Ecosystems

Chapter 37: Conservation Biology

37.1 Conservation Biology and Biodiversity

37.2 The Value of Biodiversity

37.3 Threats to Biodiversity

37.4 Habitat Conservation and Restoration

37.5 Working Toward a Sustainable Society

Appendix Periodic Table of the Elements, and the Metric System

Glossary

Index

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