Cells. The cell ; How the first cells emerged on earth ; The prokaryotic cell ; The eukaryotic cell ; How your cells work ; How cells communicate -- Energy. Introduction to metabolism ; Respiration ; Fermentation ; Photosynthesis -- Basics of genetics. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and chromosomes ; The cell cycle ; Genetic information travels from genes to proteins ; Genetics and inheritance -- Adaptation and evolution. Mutation and other genetic errors ; Evolution and extinction ; How we organize species -- Prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses. Single-celled organisms : bacteria and archaea ; Algae, protists, and fungi ; Viruses -- Complex animals. Invertebrates ; The animal body : the nervous system and circulation ; The animal body : the endocrine, immune, and sensory systems ; The basics of animal reproduction -- Plants. The plant body and plant growth ; Seeds and plant life cycles ; Flowers, fruits, and pollination ; Plant sensory and defense systems -- Environment and ecology. Environments ; Ecology, Biodiversity ; Today's biology.
Summary:
The complete roadmap to understanding how the body works, its origins, development, components and ingredients. Unusual blend of science, theory and what it all means. Beginning with how the first cells emerged on Earth, this handy guide gives you clear insight into how organisms work, play, adapt and evolve. Meet DNA and proteins, genetics and inheritance, bacteria, algae, plants, animals, and lots more.--Cover
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