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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life can be tailored specifically to topics the reader covers in their course. Six paperbacks are available: "Cell Biology and Genetics", "Evolution of Life", "Plant Structure and Function", "Animal Structure and Function", and "Ecology and Behaviour". This volume includes characteristics of life, scientific methods, basic chemistry, cell biology, metabolism, mitosis and meiosis, classical genetics, human genetics, molecular genetics, recombinant DNA and genetic engineering.
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1. Methods and Concepts in Biology: The Cellular Basis of Life. 2. Chemical Foundations for Cells. 3. Carbon Compounds in Cells. 4. Cell Structure and Function. 5. A Closer Look at Cell Membranes. 6. Ground Rules of Metabolism. 7. Energy-Acquiring Pathways. 8. Energy-Releasing Pathways. II: Principles of Inheritance. 9. Cell Division and Mitosis. 10. A Closer Look at Meiosis. 11. Observable Patterns of Inheritance.
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