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ویرایش: [10 ed.] نویسندگان: Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan, Jane B. Reece سری: ISBN (شابک) : 0135269164, 9780135269169 ناشر: Pearson سال نشر: 2020 تعداد صفحات: 928 [923] زبان: English فرمت فایل : PDF (درصورت درخواست کاربر به PDF، EPUB یا AZW3 تبدیل می شود) حجم فایل: 211 Mb
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توجه داشته باشید کتاب Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections [RENTAL EDITION] (چاپ دهم) نسخه زبان اصلی می باشد و کتاب ترجمه شده به فارسی نمی باشد. وبسایت اینترنشنال لایبرری ارائه دهنده کتاب های زبان اصلی می باشد و هیچ گونه کتاب ترجمه شده یا نوشته شده به فارسی را ارائه نمی دهد.
این کتاب درسی چاپی در دسترس دانشآموزان است تا برای کلاسهایشان اجاره کنند. برنامه اجاره چاپ پیرسون به دانش آموزان دسترسی مقرون به صرفه به مواد آموزشی را فراهم می کند، بنابراین آنها آماده برای موفقیت به کلاس می آیند. -دوره های اصلی یا ترکیبی زیست شناسی.
یک تجربه یادگیری نوآورانه که به نحوه یادگیری دانش آموزان امروزی می پردازد
< b> زیست شناسی کمبل: مفاهیم و ارتباطات به معرفی پیشرفت های آموزشی ادامه می دهد که یک تجربه یادگیری نوآورانه ایجاد می کند و دانش آموزان را نه تنها برای یادگیری، بلکه در تعامل با زیست شناسی نیز ترغیب می کند. سازمان مدولار مشخصهای که حول مفاهیم مرکزی ساخته شده است به دانشآموزان کمک میکند در حین درگیر کردن آنها در ارتباط زیستشناسی با دنیای خارج از کلاس درس، متمرکز بمانند.
با تکیه بر هنر برجسته و ویژگیهای بارز متن، نسخه دهم منابع دیجیتال جدید و تعاملات تعبیه شده ای را ارائه می دهد که دانش آموزان را به موفقیت در دوره راهنمایی می کند. این نسخه از یادگیری علم و همچنین تجربه کلاس درس نویسندگان برای ارائه ابزارهایی که به نحوه یادگیری دانش آموزان امروزی می پردازد، اقتباس شده است. Chapter Openers جدید به دانشآموزان کمک میکند اطلاعات را حفظ کنند، ویژگیهای انتخابی محتوا را به زیربخشهای کوچک تقسیم میکنند، و ویدیوهای اضافی ایجاد شده توسط نویسنده تضمین میکند که دانشآموزان بر آنچه مهم است تمرکز کنند.
اکنون با زیست شناسی مسترینگ اصلاح شده در دسترس است
با ترکیب محتوای نویسنده قابل اعتماد با ابزارهای دیجیتال و یک پلت فرم انعطاف پذیر، مسترینگ تجربه یادگیری و بهبود نتایج برای هر دانش آموز. تسلط بر زیست شناسی یادگیری را گسترش می دهد و بستری را برای تمرین، یادگیری و به کارگیری دانش در خارج از کلاس در اختیار دانش آموزان قرار می دهد.
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0135269164 / 9780135269169 CAMPBELL BIOLOGY: CONCEPTS & CONNECTIONS [RENTAL EDITION], 10/eCover Brief Contents Title Page Copyright About the Authors Visual Walkthrough Open up the World of Biology Build Science Literacy Skills Visualize Tough Topics and Develop Understanding (I) Visualize Tough Topics and Develop Understanding (II) Encourage Focus on Key Concepts and Active Learning Dynamic Digital Resources Bring Biology to Life Everything Students and Instructors Need to Succeed in Mastering Biology Engage in Biology Anytime, Anywhere with Mastering Biology (I) Engage in Biology Anytime, Anywhere with Mastering Biology (II) Preface Organization and New Content Acknowledgments Reviewers Acknowledgments for the Global Edition Detailed Contents Chapter 1: Biology: Exploring Life Biology: The Scientific Study of Life 1.1 Biology is the scientific study of life 1.2 Biologists arrange the diversity of life into three domains 1.3 Visualizing The Concept In life’s hierarchy of organization, new properties emerge at each level The Process of Science 1.4 What is science? 1.5 Hypotheses can be tested using controlled experiments 1.6 Scientific Thinking Hypotheses can be tested using observational data 1.7 The process of science is repetitive, nonlinear, and collaborative 1.8 Connection Biology, technology, and society are connected in important ways Five Unifying Themes in Biology 1.9 Theme: Evolution is the core theme of biology 1.10 Evolution Connection Evolution is connected to our everyday lives 1.11 Theme: Life depends on the flow of information 1.12 Theme: Structure and function are related 1.13 Theme: Life depends on the transfer and transformation of energy and matter 1.14 Theme: Life depends on interactions within and between systems Chapter Review Unit I: The Life of the Cell Chapter 2: The Chemical Basis of Life Elements, Atoms, and Compounds 2.1 Organisms are composed of elements, usually combined into compounds 2.2 Connection Trace elements are common additives to food and water 2.3 Atoms consist of protons, neutrons, and electrons 2.4 Connection Radioactive isotopes can help or harm us Chemical Bonds 2.5 The distribution of electrons determines an atom’s chemical properties 2.6 Visualizing The Concept Covalent bonds join atoms into molecules through electron sharing 2.7 Ionic bonds are attractions between ions of opposite charge 2.8 Hydrogen bonds are weak bonds important in the chemistry of life 2.9 Chemical reactions make and break chemical bonds Water’s Life-Supporting Properties 2.10 Hydrogen bonds make liquid water cohesive 2.11 Water’s hydrogen bonds moderate temperature 2.12 Ice floats because it is less dense than liquid water 2.13 Water is the solvent of life 2.14 The chemistry of life is sensitive to acidic and basic conditions 2.15 Scientific Thinking Scientists study the effects of rising atmospheric CO2 on coral reef ecosystems 2.16 Evolution Connection The search for extraterrestrial life centers on the search for water Chapter Review Chapter 3: The Molecules of Cells Introduction to Organic Compounds 3.1 Life’s molecular diversity is based on the properties of carbon 3.2 A few chemical groups are key to the functioning of biological molecules 3.3 Cells make large molecules from a limited set of small molecules Carbohydrates 3.4 Monosaccharides are the simplest carbohydrates 3.5 Two monosaccharides are linked to form a disaccharide 3.6 Connection Are we eating too much sugar? 3.7 Polysaccharides are long chains of sugar units Lipids 3.8 Fats are lipids that are mostly energy-storage molecules 3.9 Scientific Thinking Scientific studies document the health risks of trans fats 3.10 Phospholipids and steroids are important lipids with a variety of functions 3.11 Connection Anabolic steroids pose health risks Proteins 3.12 Proteins have a wide range of functions and structures 3.13 Proteins are made from amino acids linked by peptide bonds 3.14 Visualizing The Concept A protein’s functional shape results from four levels of structure Nucleic Acids 3.15 The nucleic acids DNA and RNA are information-rich polymers of nucleotides 3.16 Evolution Connection Lactose tolerance is a recent event in human evolution Chapter Review Chapter 4: A Tour of the Cell Introduction to the Cell 4.1 Microscopes reveal the world of the cell 4.2 The small size of cells relates to the need to exchange materials across the plasma membrane 4.3 Prokaryotic cells are structurally simpler than eukaryotic cells 4.4 Eukaryotic cells are partitioned into functional compartments The Nucleus and Ribosomes 4.5 The nucleus contains the cell’s genetic instructions 4.6 Ribosomes make proteins for use in the cell and for export The Endomembrane System 4.7 Many organelles are connected in the endomembrane system 4.8 The endoplasmic reticulum is a biosynthetic workshop 4.9 The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and ships cell products 4.10 Lysosomes are digestive compartments within a cell 4.11 Vacuoles function in the general maintenance of the cell 4.12 A review of the structures involved in manufacturing and breakdown Energy-Converting Organelles 4.13 Mitochondria harvest chemical energy from food 4.14 Chloroplasts convert solar energy to chemical energy 4.15 Evolution Connection Mitochondria and chloroplasts evolved by endosymbiosis The Cytoskeleton and Cell Surfaces 4.16 The cell’s internal skeleton helps organize its structure and activities 4.17 Scientific Thinking Scientists discovered the cytoskeleton using the tools of biochemistry and microscopy 4.18 Cilia and flagella move when microtubules bend 4.19 The extracellular matrix of animal cells functions in support and regulation 4.20 Three types of cell junctions are found in animal tissues 4.21 Cell walls enclose and support plant cells 4.22 Review: Eukaryotic cell structures can be grouped on the basis of four main functions Chapter Review Chapter 5: The Working Cell Membrane Structure and Function 5.1 Visualizing The Concept Membranes are fluid mosaics of lipids and proteins with many functions 5.2 Evolution Connection The spontaneous formation of membranes was a critical step in the origin of life 5.3 Passive transport is diffusion across a membrane with no energy investment 5.4 Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a membrane 5.5 Water balance between cells and their surroundings is crucial to organisms 5.6 Transport proteins can facilitate diffusion across membranes 5.7 Scientific Thinking Research on another membrane protein led to the discovery of aquaporins 5.8 Cells expend energy in the active transport of a solute 5.9 Exocytosis and endocytosis transport large molecules across membranes Energy and the Cell 5.10 Cells transform energy and matter as they perform work 5.11 Chemical reactions either release or store energy 5.12 ATP drives cellular work by coupling exergonic and endergonic reactions How Enzymes Function 5.13 Enzymes speed up the cell’s chemical reactions by lowering energy barriers 5.14 A specific enzyme catalyzes each cellular reaction 5.15 Enzyme inhibition can regulate enzyme activity in a cell 5.16 Connection Many drugs, pesticides, and poisons are enzyme inhibitors Chapter Review Chapter 6: How Cells Harvest Chemical Energy Cellular Respiration: Aerobic Harvesting of Energy 6.1 Photosynthesis and cellular respiration provide energy for life 6.2 Breathing supplies O2 for use in cellular respiration and removes CO2 6.3 Cellular respiration banks energy in ATP molecules 6.4 Connection The human body uses energy from ATP for all its activities 6.5 Cells capture energy from electrons “falling” from organic fuels to oxygen Stages of Cellular Respiration 6.6 Overview: Cellular respiration occurs in three main stages 6.7 Stage 1: Glycolysis harvests chemical energy by oxidizing glucose to pyruvate 6.8 Multiple reactions in glycolysis split glucose into two molecules 6.9 Stage 2: The citric acid cycle completes the energy-yielding oxidation of organic molecules 6.10 The multiple reactions of the citric acid cycle finish off the dismantling of glucose 6.11 Visualizing The Concept Stage 3: Most ATP production occurs by oxidative phosphorylation 6.12 Scientific Thinking Scientists have discovered heat-producing, calorie-burning brown fat in adults 6.13 Review: Each molecule of glucose yields many molecules of ATP Fermentation: Anaerobic Harvesting of Energy 6.14 Fermentation enables cells to produce ATP without oxygen 6.15 Evolution Connection Glycolysis evolved early in the history of life on Earth Connections Between Metabolic Pathways 6.16 Cells use many kinds of organic molecules as fuel for cellular respiration 6.17 Organic molecules from food provide raw materials for biosynthesis Chapter Review Chapter 7: Photosynthesis: Using Light to Make Food An Introduction to Photosynthesis 7.1 Photosynthesis powers most life on Earth 7.2 Photosynthesis occurs in chloroplasts in plant cells 7.3 Scientists traced the process of photosynthesis using isotopes 7.4 Photosynthesis is a redox process 7.5 Photosynthesis occurs in two stages, which are linked by ATP and NADPH The Light Reactions: Converting Solar Energy to Chemical Energy 7.6 Visible radiation absorbed by pigments drives the light reactions 7.7 Photosystems capture solar energy 7.8 Two photosystems connected by an electron transport chain convert light energy to the chemical energy of ATP and NADPH 7.9 Visualizing The Concept The light reactions take place within the thylakoid membranes The Calvin Cycle: Reducing CO2 to Sugar 7.10 ATP and NADPH power sugar synthesis in the Calvin cycle 7.11 Evolution Connection Other methods of carbon fixation have evolved in hot, dry climates The Global Significance of Photosynthesis 7.12 Photosynthesis provides food and O2 for almost all living organisms 7.13 Scientific Thinking Rising atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide may affect plants in various ways 7.14 Connection Reducing both fossil fuel use and deforestation may moderate climate change Chapter Review Unit II: Cellular Reproduction and Genetics Chapter 8: The Cellular Basis of Reproduction and Inheritance Cell Division and Reproduction 8.1 Cell division plays many important roles in the lives of organisms 8.2 Prokaryotes reproduce by binary fission The Eukaryotic Cell Cycle and Mitosis 8.3 The large, complex chromosomes of eukaryotes duplicate with each cell division 8.4 The cell cycle includes growth and division phases 8.5 Cell division is a continuum of dynamic changes 8.6 Cytokinesis differs for plant and animal cells 8.7 The rate of cell division is affected by environmental factors 8.8 Growth factors signal the cell cycle control system 8.9 Connection Growing out of control, cancer cells produce malignant tumors 8.10 Scientific Thinking The best cancer treatment may vary by individual Meiosis and Crossing Over 8.11 Chromosomes are matched in homologous pairs 8.12 Gametes have a single set of chromosomes 8.13 Meiosis reduces the chromosome number from diploid to haploid 8.14 Visualizing The Concept Mitosis and meiosis have important similarities and differences 8.15 Independent orientation of chromosomes in meiosis and random fertilization lead to varied offspring 8.16 Homologous chromosomes may carry different versions of genes 8.17 Visualizing The Concept Crossing over further increases genetic variability Alterations of Chromosome Number and Structure 8.18 Accidents during meiosis can alter chromosome number 8.19 A karyotype is a photographic inventory of an individual’s chromosomes 8.20 Connection An extra copy of chromosome 21 causes Down syndrome 8.21 Connection Abnormal numbers of sex chromosomes do not usually affect survival 8.22 Evolution Connection New species can arise from errors in cell division 8.23 Connection Alterations of chromosome structure can cause birth defects and cancer Chapter Review Chapter 9: Patterns of Inheritance Mendel’s Laws 9.1 The study of genetics has ancient roots 9.2 The science of genetics began in an abbey garden 9.3 Mendel’s law of segregation describes the inheritance of a single character 9.4 Homologous chromosomes bear the alleles for each character 9.5 The law of independent assortment is revealed by tracking two characters at once 9.6 Geneticists can use a testcross to determine unknown genotypes 9.7 Mendel’s laws reflect the rules of probability 9.8 Visualizing The Concept Genetic traits in humans can be tracked through family pedigrees 9.9 Connection Many inherited traits in humans are controlled by a single gene 9.10 Connection New technologies can provide insight into one’s genetic legacy Variations on Mendel’s Laws 9.11 Incomplete dominance results in intermediate phenotypes 9.12 Many genes have more than two alleles that may be codominant 9.13 A single gene may affect many phenotypic characters 9.14 A single character may be influenced by many genes 9.15 The environment affects many characters The Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance 9.16 Chromosome behavior accounts for Mendel’s laws 9.17 Scientific Thinking Genes on the same chromosome tend to be inherited together 9.18 Crossing over produces new combinations of alleles 9.19 Geneticists use crossover data to map genes Sex Chromosomes and Sex-Linked Genes 9.20 Chromosomes determine sex in many species 9.21 Sex-linked genes exhibit a unique pattern of inheritance 9.22 Connection Human sex-linked disorders affect mostly males 9.23 Evolution Connection The Y chromosome provides clues about human male evolution Chapter Review Chapter 10: Molecular Biology of the Gene The Structure of the Genetic Material 10.1 Scientific Thinking Experiments showed that DNA is the genetic material 10.2 DNA and RNA are polymers of nucleotides 10.3 DNA is a double-stranded helix DNA Replication 10.4 DNA replication depends on specific base pairing 10.5 DNA replication proceeds in two directions at many sites simultaneously The Flow of Genetic Information from DNA to RNA to Protein 10.6 Genes control phenotypic traits through the expression of proteins 10.7 Genetic information written in codons is translated into amino acid sequences 10.8 The genetic code dictates how codons are translated into amino acids 10.9 Visualizing The Concept Transcription produces genetic messages in the form of RNA 10.10 Eukaryotic RNA is processed before leaving the nucleus as mRNA 10.11 Transfer RNA molecules serve as interpreters during translation 10.12 Ribosomes build polypeptides 10.13 An initiation codon marks the start of an mRNA message 10.14 Elongation adds amino acids to the polypeptide chain until a stop codon terminates translation 10.15 Review: The flow of genetic information in the cell is DNA → RNA → protein 10.16 Mutations can affect genes The Genetics of Viruses and Bacteria 10.17 Viral DNA may become part of the host chromosome 10.18 Connection Many viruses cause disease in animals and plants 10.19 Evolution Connection Emerging viruses threaten human health 10.20 The AIDS virus makes DNA on an RNA template 10.21 Prions are infectious proteins 10.22 Bacteria can transfer DNA in three ways 10.23 Bacterial plasmids can serve as carriers for gene transfer Chapter Review Chapter 11: How Genes Are Controlled Control of Gene Expression 11.1 Proteins interacting with DNA turn prokaryotic genes on or off in response to environmental changes 11.2 Chromosome structure and chemical modifications can affect gene expression 11.3 Complex assemblies of proteins control eukaryotic transcription 11.4 Eukaryotic RNA may be spliced in more than one way 11.5 Later stages of gene expression are also subject to regulation 11.6 Noncoding RNAs play multiple roles in controlling gene expression 11.7 Visualizing The Concept Multiple mechanisms regulate gene expression in eukaryotes 11.8 Fruit fly development provides an opportunity to examine gene expression 11.9 Connection Researchers can monitor the expression of specific genes 11.10 Cells respond to their neighboring cells with changes in gene expression 11.11 Evolution Connection Cell-signaling systems appeared early in the evolution of life Cloning of Plants and Animals 11.12 Plant cloning shows that differentiated cells may retain all of their genetic potential 11.13 Scientific Thinking Biologists can clone animals via nuclear transplantation 11.14 Connection Therapeutic cloning can produce stem cells with great medical potential The Genetic Basis of Cancer 11.15 Cancer results from mutations in genes that control cell division 11.16 Multiple genetic changes underlie the development of cancer 11.17 Faulty proteins can interfere with normal signal transduction pathways 11.18 Connection Lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of cancer Chapter Review Chapter 12: DNA Technology and Genomics Gene Cloning and Editing 12.1 Genes can be cloned in recombinant plasmids 12.2 Visualizing The Concept Enzymes are used to “cut and paste” DNA 12.3 Nucleic acid probes can label specific DNA segments 12.4 Reverse transcriptase can help make genes for cloning 12.5 New techniques allow a specific gene to be edited Genetically Modified Organisms 12.6 Recombinant cells and organisms can mass-produce gene products 12.7 Connection DNA technology has changed the pharmaceutical industry and medicine 12.8 Connection Genetically modified organisms are transforming agriculture 12.9 Scientific Thinking The use of genetically modified organisms raises questions and concerns 12.10 Connection Gene therapy may someday help treat a variety of diseases DNA Profiling 12.11 The analysis of genetic markers can produce a DNA profile 12.12 The PCR method is used to amplify DNA sequences 12.13 Gel electrophoresis sorts DNA molecules by size 12.14 Short tandem repeat analysis is used for DNA profiling 12.15 Connection DNA profiling has provided evidence in many forensic investigations Genomics and Bioinformatics 12.16 Small segments of DNA can be sequenced directly 12.17 Genomics is the scientific study of whole genomes 12.18 Connection The Human Genome Project revealed that most of the human genome does not consist of genes 12.19 The whole-genome shotgun method of sequencing a genome can provide a wealth of data quickly 12.20 The field of bioinformatics is expanding our understanding of genomes 12.21 Evolution Connection Genomes hold clues to human evolution Chapter Review Unit III: Concepts of Evolution Chapter 13: How Populations Evolve Darwin’s Theory of Evolution 13.1 A sea voyage helped Darwin frame his theory of evolution 13.2 The study of fossils provides strong evidence for evolution 13.3 Scientific Thinking Fossils of transitional forms support Darwin’s theory of evolution 13.4 Homologies provide strong evidence for evolution 13.5 Homologies indicate patterns of descent that can be shown on an evolutionary tree 13.6 Darwin proposed natural selection as the mechanism of evolution 13.7 Scientists can observe natural selection in action The Evolution of Populations 13.8 Mutation and sexual reproduction produce the genetic variation that makes evolution possible 13.9 Evolution occurs within populations 13.10 The Hardy-Weinberg equation can test whether a population is evolving 13.11 Connection The Hardy-Weinberg equation is useful in public health science Mechanisms of Microevolution 13.12 Natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow can cause microevolution 13.13 Natural selection is the only mechanism that consistently leads to adaptive evolution 13.14 Visualizing The Concept Natural selection can alter variation in a population in three ways 13.15 Sexual selection may lead to phenotypic differences between males and females 13.16 Evolution Connection The evolution of drugresistant microorganisms is a serious public health concern 13.17 Diploidy and balancing selection preserve genetic variation 13.18 Natural selection cannot fashion perfect organisms Chapter Review Chapter 14: The Origin of Species Defining Species 14.1 The origin of species is the source of biological diversity 14.2 There are several ways to define a species 14.3 Visualizing The Concept Reproductive barriers keep species separate Mechanisms of Speciation 14.4 In allopatric speciation, geographic isolation leads to speciation 14.5 Reproductive barriers can evolve as populations diverge 14.6 Sympatric speciation takes place without geographic isolation 14.7 Scientific Thinking Sexual selection can lead to speciation 14.8 Isolated islands are often showcases of speciation 14.9 Evolution Connection Long-term field studies document evolution in Darwin’s finches 14.10 Hybrid zones provide opportunities to study reproductive isolation 14.11 Speciation can occur rapidly or slowly Chapter Review Chapter 15: Tracing Evolutionary History Early Earth and the Origin of Life 15.1 Conditions on early Earth made the origin of life possible 15.2 Scientific Thinking Experiments show that the abiotic synthesis of organic molecules is possible 15.3 Stages in the origin of the first cells probably included the formation of polymers, protocells, and self-replicating RNA Major Events in the History of Life 15.4 The origins of single-celled and multicellular organisms and the colonization of land were key events in life’s history 15.5 The actual ages of rocks and fossils mark geologic time 15.6 The fossil record documents the history of life Mechanisms of Macroevolution 15.7 Continental drift has played a major role in macroevolution 15.8 Connection Plate tectonics may imperil human life 15.9 Five mass extinctions have altered the course of evolution 15.10 Adaptive radiations have increased the diversity of life 15.11 Genes that control development play a major role in evolution 15.12 Evolution Connection Novel traits may arise in several ways 15.13 Evolutionary trends do not mean that evolution is goal directed Phylogeny and the Tree of Life 15.14 Taxonomy names and classifies the diversity of life 15.15 Phylogenies based on homologies reflect evolutionary history 15.16 Shared characters are used to construct phylogenetic trees 15.17 An organism’s evolutionary history is documented in its genome 15.18 Molecular clocks help track evolutionary time 15.19 Constructing the tree of life is a work in progress Chapter Review Unit IV: The Evolution of Biological Diversity Chapter 16: Microbial Life: Prokaryotes and Protists Prokaryotes 16.1 Prokaryotes are diverse and widespread 16.2 External features contribute to the success of prokaryotes 16.3 Populations of prokaryotes can adapt rapidly to changes in the environment 16.4 Prokaryotes have unparalleled nutritional diversity 16.5 Connection Biofilms are complex associations of microbes 16.6 Connection Prokaryotes help clean up the environment 16.7 Bacteria and archaea are the two main branches of prokaryotic evolution 16.8 Archaea thrive in extreme environments—and in other habitats 16.9 Bacteria include a diverse assemblage of prokaryotes 16.10 Connection Some bacteria cause disease 16.11 Scientific Thinking Stomach microbiota affect health and disease Protists 16.12 Protists are an extremely diverse assortment of eukaryotes 16.13 Protist diversity is organized in supergroups 16.14 The SAR supergroup represents the range of protist diversity 16.15 Connection Can algae provide a renewable source of energy? 16.16 Some excavates have modified mitochondria 16.17 Unikonts include protists that are closely related to fungi and animals 16.18 Archaeplastids include red algae, green algae, and land plants 16.19 Evolution Connection Multicellularity evolved several times in eukaryotes Chapter Review Chapter 17: The Evolution of Plant and Fungal Diversity Plant Evolution and Diversity 17.1 Plants have adaptations for life on land 17.2 Plant diversity reflects the evolutionary history of the plant kingdom Alternation of Generations and Plant Life Cycles 17.3 Visualizing The Concept Haploid and diploid generations alternate in plant life cycles 17.4 Seedless vascular plants dominated vast “coal forests” 17.5 Pollen and seeds are key adaptations for life on land 17.6 The flower is the centerpiece of angiosperm reproduction 17.7 The angiosperm plant is a sporophyte with gametophytes in its flowers 17.8 The structure of a fruit reflects its function in seed dispersal 17.9 Connection Angiosperms sustain us—and add spice to our diets 17.10 Evolution Connection Pollination by animals has influenced angiosperm evolution 17.11 Connection Plant diversity is vital to the future of the world’s food supply Diversity of Fungi 17.12 Fungi absorb food after digesting it outside their bodies 17.13 Fungi produce spores in both asexual and sexual life cycles 17.14 Fungi are classified into five groups 17.15 Connection Fungi have enormous ecological benefits 17.16 Connection Fungi have many practical uses 17.17 Lichens are symbiotic associations of fungi and photosynthetic organisms 17.18 Scientific Thinking Mycorrhizae may have helped plants colonize land 17.19 Connection Parasitic fungi harm plants and animals Chapter Review Chapter 18: The Evolution of Invertebrate Diversity Animal Evolution and Diversity 18.1 What is an animal? 18.2 Animal diversification began more than half a billion years ago 18.3 Visualizing The Concept Animals can be characterized by basic features of their “body plan” 18.4 Body plans and molecular comparisons of animals can be used to build phylogenetic trees Invertebrate Diversity 18.5 Sponges have a relatively simple, porous body 18.6 Cnidarians are radial animals with tentacles and stinging cells 18.7 Flatworms are the simplest bilateral animals 18.8 Nematodes have a body cavity and a complete digestive tract 18.9 Diverse molluscs are variations on a common body plan 18.10 Annelids are segmented worms 18.11 Arthropods are segmented animals with jointed appendages and an exoskeleton 18.12 Evolution Connection Insects are the most successful group of animals 18.13 Scientific Thinking The genes that build animal bodies are ancient 18.14 Echinoderms have spiny skin, an endoskeleton, and a water vascular system for movement 18.15 Our own phylum, Chordata, is distinguished by four features 18.16 Connection Invertebrate diversity is a valuable but threatened resource Chapter Review Chapter 19: The Evolution of Vertebrate Diversity Vertebrate Evolution and Diversity 19.1 Shared derived characters define the major clades of chordates 19.2 Hagfishes and lampreys lack hinged jaws 19.3 Jawed vertebrates with gills and paired fins include sharks, ray-finned fishes, and lobe-finned fishes 19.4 Evolution Connection New fossil discoveries are filling in the gaps of tetrapod evolution 19.5 Amphibians are tetrapods—vertebrates with two pairs of limbs 19.6 Reptiles are amniotes—tetrapods with a terrestrially adapted egg 19.7 Birds are feathered reptiles with adaptations for flight 19.8 Mammals are amniotes that have hair and produce milk Primate Diversity 19.9 Visualizing The Concept Many primate characters are adaptations to life in the trees 19.10 The human story begins with our primate heritage Hominin Evolution 19.11 The hominin branch of the primate tree includes species that coexisted 19.12 Australopiths were bipedal and had small brains 19.13 Larger brains mark the evolution of Homo 19.14 From origins in Africa, Homo sapiens spread around the world 19.15 Scientific Thinking New discoveries raise new questions about the history of hominins 19.16 Evolution Connection Human skin color reflects adaptations to varying amounts of sunlight 19.17 Connection Our knowledge of animal diversity is far from complete Chapter Review Unit V: Animals: Form and Function Chapter 20: Unifying Concepts of Animal Structure and Function Structure and Function in Animal Tissues 20.1 Evolution Connection An animal’s form is not the perfect design 20.2 Structure fits function at all levels of organization in the animal body 20.3 Tissues are groups of cells with a common structure and function 20.4 Epithelial tissue covers the body and lines its organs and cavities 20.5 Connective tissue binds and supports other tissues 20.6 Muscle tissue functions in movement 20.7 Nervous tissue forms a communication network Organs and Organ Systems 20.8 Organs are made up of tissues 20.9 Connection Bioengineers are learning to produce organs for transplants 20.10 Organ systems work together to perform life’s functions 20.11 The integumentary system protects the body 20.12 Scientific Thinking Well-designed experiments help answer scientific questions External Exchange and Internal Regulation 20.13 Structural adaptations enhance exchange with the environment 20.14 Animals regulate their internal environment 20.15 Homeostasis depends on negative feedback Chapter Review Chapter 21: Nutrition and Digestion Obtaining and Processing Food 21.1 Animals obtain and ingest their food in a variety of ways 21.2 Overview: Food processing occurs in four stages 21.3 Digestion occurs in specialized compartments The Human Digestive System 21.4 The human digestive system consists of an alimentary canal and accessory organs 21.5 Digestion begins in the oral cavity 21.6 After swallowing, peristalsis moves food through the esophagus to the stomach 21.7 Connection The Heimlich maneuver can save lives 21.8 The stomach stores food and breaks it down with acid and enzymes 21.9 Connection Digestive ailments include acid reflux and gastric ulcers 21.10 The small intestine is the major organ of chemical digestion and nutrient absorption 21.11 The liver processes and detoxifies blood from the intestines 21.12 The large intestine reclaims water and compacts the feces 21.13 Evolution Connection Evolutionary adaptations of vertebrate digestive systems relate to diet Nutrition 21.14 An animal’s diet must provide sufficient energy 21.15 An animal’s diet must supply essential nutrients 21.16 A proper human diet must include sufficient vitamins and minerals 21.17 Connection Food labels provide nutritional information 21.18 Connection Dietary deficiencies can have a number of causes 21.19 Evolution Connection The human health problem of obesity may reflect our evolutionary past 21.20 Scientific Thinking Scientists use a variety of methods to test weight loss claims 21.21 Connection Diet can influence risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer Chapter Review Chapter 22: Gas Exchange Mechanisms of Gas Exchange 22.1 Gas exchange in humans involves breathing, transport of gases, and exchange with body cells 22.2 Animals exchange O2 and CO2 across moist body surfaces 22.3 Visualizing The Concept Gills are adapted for gas exchange in aquatic environments 22.4 The tracheal system of insects provides direct exchange between the air and body cells 22.5 Evolution Connection The evolution of lungs facilitated the movement of tetrapods onto land The Human Respiratory System 22.6 In mammals, branching tubes convey air to lungs located in the chest cavity 22.7 Scientific Thinking Warning: Cigarette smoking is hazardous to your health 22.8 Negative pressure breathing ventilates your lungs 22.9 Breathing is automatically controlled Transport of Gases in the Human Body 22.10 Blood transports respiratory gases 22.11 Hemoglobin carries O2, helps transport CO2, and buffers the blood 22.12 Connection The human fetus exchanges gases with the mother’s blood Chapter Review Chapter 23: Circulation Circulatory Systems 23.1 Circulatory systems facilitate exchange with all body tissues 23.2 Evolution Connection Vertebrate cardiovascular systems reflect evolution The Human Cardiovascular System and Heart 23.3 Visualizing The Concept The human cardiovascular system illustrates the double circulation of mammals 23.4 The heart contracts and relaxes rhythmically 23.5 The SA node sets the tempo of the heartbeat 23.6 Scientific Thinking How should heart disease be treated? Structure and Function of Blood Vessels 23.7 The structure of blood vessels fits their functions 23.8 Blood pressure and velocity reflect the structure and arrangement of blood vessels 23.9 Connection Measuring blood pressure can reveal cardiovascular problems 23.10 Arteriole diameter and precapillary sphincters control the distribution of blood 23.11 Capillaries allow the transfer of substances through their walls Structure and Function of Blood 23.12 Blood consists of red and white blood cells suspended in plasma 23.13 Connection Too few or too many red blood cells can be unhealthy 23.14 Blood clots plug leaks when blood vessels are injured 23.15 Connection Stem cells offer a potential cure for blood cell diseases Chapter Review Chapter 24: The Immune System Innate Immunity 24.1 All animals have innate immunity 24.2 The inflammatory response disinfects damaged tissue Adaptive Immunity 24.3 The adaptive immune response counters specific invaders 24.4 The lymphatic system becomes a crucial battleground during infection 24.5 Lymphocytes mount a dual defense 24.6 Antigen receptors and antibodies bind to specific regions on an antigen 24.7 Visualizing The Concept Clonal selection mobilizes defenses against specific antigens 24.8 The primary and secondary responses differ in speed, strength, and duration 24.9 The structure of an antibody matches its function 24.10 Connection Herd immunity prevents the outbreak of infectious disease 24.11 Scientific Thinking Why is herd immunity so difficult with the flu? 24.12 Helper T cells stimulate the humoral and cell-mediated immune responses 24.13 Cytotoxic T cells destroy infected body cells 24.14 Connection HIV destroys helper T cells, compromising the body’s defenses 24.15 Evolution Connection The rapid evolution of HIV complicates AIDS treatment 24.16 The immune system depends on our molecular fingerprints Disorders of the Immune System 24.17 Connection Immune system disorders result from self-directed or underactive responses 24.18 Connection Allergies are overreactions to certain environmental antigens Chapter Review Chapter 25: Control of Body Temperature and Water Balance Thermoregulation 25.1 An animal’s regulation of body temperature helps maintain homeostasis 25.2 Thermoregulation involves adaptations that balance heat gain and loss 25.3 Scientific Thinking Drop-keeping helps mosquitoes control body temperature Osmoregulation and Excretion 25.4 Visualizing The Concept Animals balance their levels of water and solutes through osmoregulation 25.5 Evolution Connection Several ways to dispose of nitrogenous wastes have evolved in animals 25.6 The urinary system plays several major roles in homeostasis 25.7 The kidney is a water-conserving organ 25.8 Hormones regulate the urinary system 25.9 Connection Kidney dialysis can save lives Chapter Review Chapter 26: Hormones and the Endocrine System The Nature of Chemical Regulation 26.1 Chemical and electrical signals coordinate body functions 26.2 Hormones affect target cells using two main signaling mechanisms 26.3 Scientific Thinking A widely used weed killer demasculinizes male frogs The Vertebrate Endocrine System 26.4 The vertebrate endocrine system consists of more than a dozen major glands 26.5 The hypothalamus, which is closely tied to the pituitary, connects the nervous and endocrine systems Hormones and Homeostasis 26.6 The thyroid regulates development and metabolism 26.7 The gonads secrete sex hormones 26.8 Visualizing The Concept Pancreatic hormones regulate blood glucose level 26.9 Connection Diabetes is a common endocrine disorder 26.10 The adrenal glands mobilize responses to stress 26.11 Evolution Connection A single hormone can perform a variety of functions in different animals 26.12 Connection Hormones can promote social behaviors Chapter Review Chapter 27: Reproduction and Embryonic Development Asexual and Sexual Reproduction 27.1 Asexual reproduction results in the generation of genetically identical offspring 27.2 Sexual reproduction results in the generation of genetically unique offspring Human Reproduction 27.3 The human female reproductive system includes the ovaries and structures that deliver gametes 27.4 The human male reproductive system includes the testes and structures that deliver gametes 27.5 The formation of sperm and egg cells requires meiosis 27.6 Hormones synchronize cyclic changes in the ovary and uterus 27.7 Scientific Thinking Sexual activity can transmit disease 27.8 Connection Contraception can prevent unwanted pregnancy Principles of Embryonic Development 27.9 Fertilization results in a zygote and triggers embryonic development 27.10 Cleavage produces a blastula from the zygote 27.11 Gastrulation produces a three-layered embryo 27.12 Organs start to form after gastrulation 27.13 Multiple processes give form to the developing animal 27.14 Evolution Connection Pattern formation during embryonic development is controlled by ancient genes Human Development 27.15 The embryo and placenta take shape during the first month of pregnancy 27.16 Visualizing The Concept Human pregnancy is divided into trimesters 27.17 Childbirth is induced by hormones and other chemical signals 27.18 Connection Reproductive technologies increase our reproductive options Chapter Review Chapter 28: Nervous Systems Nervous System Structure and Function 28.1 Nervous systems receive sensory input, interpret it, and send out commands 28.2 Neurons are the functional units of nervous systems Nerve Signals and Their Transmission 28.3 Nerve function depends on charge differences across neuron membranes 28.4 A nerve signal begins as a change in the membrane potential 28.5 The action potential propagates itself along the axon 28.6 Visualizing The Concept Neurons communicate at synapses 28.7 Chemical synapses enable complex information to be processed 28.8 A variety of small molecules function as neurotransmitters 28.9 Connection Many drugs act at chemical synapses 28.10 Scientific Thinking Published data are biased toward positive findings An Overview of Animal Nervous Systems 28.11 Evolution Connection The evolution of animal nervous systems reflects changes in body symmetry 28.12 Vertebrate nervous systems are highly centralized 28.13 The peripheral nervous system of vertebrates can be divided into functional components 28.14 The vertebrate brain develops from three anterior bulges of the neural tube The Human Brain 28.15 The structure of a living supercomputer: The human brain 28.16 The cerebral cortex controls voluntary movement and cognitive functions 28.17 Connection Injuries and brain surgery provide insight into brain function 28.18 The nervous system can reorganize its neural connections 28.19 Sleep is an active state for the brain 28.20 The limbic system is involved in emotions and memory 28.21 Connection Changes in brain physiology can produce neurological disorders Chapter Review Chapter 29: The Senses Sensory Reception 29.1 Sensory receptors convert stimuli to action potentials 29.2 Scientific Thinking The model for magnetic sensory reception is incomplete 29.3 Specialized sensory receptors detect five categories of stimuli Hearing and Balance 29.4 The ear converts air pressure waves to action potentials that are perceived as sound 29.5 The inner ear houses our organs of balance 29.6 Connection What causes motion sickness? Vision 29.7 Evolution Connection Several types of eyes have evolved among animals 29.8 The human eye focuses by changing the shape of the lens 29.9 Connection Many vision problems can be corrected with artificial lenses or surgery 29.10 The human retina contains two types of photoreceptors: rods and cones Taste and Smell 29.11 Taste and odor receptors detect chemicals present in solution or air 29.12 Connection Does cilantro taste like soap to you? 29.13 Summary: The central nervous system couples stimulus with response Chapter Review Chapter 30: How Animals Move Movement and Locomotion 30.1 Locomotion requires energy to overcome friction and gravity 30.2 Skeletons function in support, movement, and protection The Vertebrate Skeleton 30.3 Evolution Connection Vertebrate skeletons are variations on an ancient theme 30.4 Bones are complex living organs 30.5 Connection Healthy bones resist stress and heal from injuries 30.6 Joints permit different types of movement Muscle Contraction and Movement 30.7 The skeleton and muscles interact in movement 30.8 Each muscle cell has its own contractile apparatus 30.9 A muscle contracts when thin filaments slide along thick filaments 30.10 Motor neurons stimulate muscle contraction 30.11 Connection Aerobic respiration supplies most of the energy for exercise 30.12 Scientific Thinking Characteristics of muscle fibers affect athletic performance Chapter Review Unit VI: Plants: Form and Function Chapter 31: Plant Structure, Growth, and Reproduction Plant Structure and Function 31.1 Scientific Thinking The domestication of crops changed the course of human history 31.2 The two major groups of angiosperms are the monocots and the eudicots 31.3 A typical plant body contains three basic organs: roots, stems, and leaves 31.4 Connection Many plants have modified roots, stems, and leaves 31.5 Three tissue systems make up the plant body 31.6 Plant cells are diverse in structure and function Plant Growth 31.7 Primary growth lengthens roots and shoots 31.8 Secondary growth increases the diameter of woody plants Reproduction of Flowering Plants 31.9 The flower is the organ of sexual reproduction in angiosperms 31.10 The development of pollen and ovules culminates in fertilization 31.11 The ovule develops into a seed 31.12 The ovary develops into a fruit 31.13 Seed germination continues the life cycle 31.14 Asexual reproduction produces plant clones 31.15 Connection Plant cloning is an important agricultural tool 31.16 Evolution Connection Evolutionary adaptations help some plants to live very long lives Chapter Review Chapter 32: Plant Nutrition and Transport The Uptake and Transport of Plant Nutrients 32.1 Plants acquire nutrients from air, water, and soil 32.2 The plasma membranes of root cells control solute uptake 32.3 Visualizing The Concept Transpiration pulls water up xylem vessels 32.4 Guard cells control transpiration 32.5 Phloem transports sugars 32.6 Connection Humans tap into plant transport structures Plant Nutrients and the Soil 32.7 Plant health depends on obtaining all of the essential inorganic nutrients 32.8 Connection Fertilizers can help prevent nutrient deficiencies 32.9 Fertile soil supports plant growth 32.10 Connection Soil conservation is essential to human life 32.11 Scientific Thinking Organic farmers follow principles meant to promote health 32.12 Connection Genetic engineering is improving the yields and nutritional values of crops Plant Nutrition and Symbiosis 32.13 Most plants depend on bacteria to supply nitrogen 32.14 Evolution Connection Mutually beneficial relationships have evolved between plants and other kinds of organisms 32.15 The plant kingdom includes epiphytes, parasites, and carnivores Chapter Review Chapter 33: Control Systems in Plants Plant Hormones 33.1 Scientific Thinking A series of experiments by several scientists led to the discovery of a plant hormone 33.2 Botanists have identified several major types of hormones 33.3 Auxin stimulates the elongation of cells in young shoots 33.4 Cytokinins stimulate cell division 33.5 Gibberellins affect stem elongation and have numerous other effects 33.6 Abscisic acid inhibits many plant processes 33.7 Ethylene triggers fruit ripening and other aging processes 33.8 Connection Plant hormones have many agricultural uses Responses to Stimuli 33.9 Tropisms orient plant growth toward or away from environmental stimuli 33.10 Plants have internal clocks 33.11 Plants mark the seasons by measuring photoperiod 33.12 Phytochromes are light detectors that help set the biological clock 33.13 Evolution Connection Defenses against herbivores and infectious microbes have evolved in plants Chapter Review Unit VII: Ecology Chapter 34: The Biosphere: An Introduction to Earth’s Diverse Environments The Biosphere 34.1 Ecologists study how organisms interact with their environment at several levels 34.2 Scientific Thinking The science of ecology provides insight into environmental problems 34.3 Physical and chemical factors influence life in the biosphere 34.4 Evolution Connection Organisms are adapted to abiotic and biotic factors through natural selection 34.5 Regional climate influences the distribution of terrestrial communities Aquatic Biomes 34.6 Sunlight and substrate are key factors in the distribution of marine organisms 34.7 Current, sunlight, and nutrients are important abiotic factors in freshwater biomes Terrestrial Biomes 34.8 Terrestrial biomes reflect regional variations in climate 34.9 Tropical forests cluster near the equator 34.10 Savannas are grasslands with scattered trees 34.11 Deserts are defined by their dryness 34.12 Spiny shrubs dominate the chaparral 34.13 Temperate grasslands include the North American prairie 34.14 Broadleaf trees dominate temperate forests 34.15 Coniferous forests are often dominated by a few species of trees 34.16 Long, bitter-cold winters characterize the tundra 34.17 Polar ice covers the land at high latitudes 34.18 Visualizing The Concept The global water cycle connects aquatic and terrestrial biomes Chapter Review Chapter 35: Behavioral Adaptations to the Environment Types and Causes of Behavior 35.1 Proximate and ultimate factors cause behavior 35.2 Fixed action patterns are innate behaviors 35.3 Both genetics and environment influence behavior Learning 35.4 Habituation is a simple type of learning 35.5 Imprinting requires both innate behavior and experience 35.6 Connection Imprinting poses problems and opportunities for conservation programs 35.7 Visualizing The Concept Animal movement may be a response to stimuli or require spatial learning 35.8 A variety of cues guide migratory movements 35.9 Animals may learn to associate a stimulus or behavior with a response 35.10 Animals can learn from each other 35.11 Problem-solving behavior relies on cognition Survival and Reproductive Success 35.12 Optimal foraging depends on cost-benefit tradeoffs 35.13 Communication is an essential element of interactions between animals 35.14 Mating behavior often includes elaborate courtship rituals 35.15 Mating systems and parental care enhance reproductive success 35.16 Connection Chemical pollutants can cause abnormal behavior Social Behavior 35.17 Social behavior can increase individual fitness 35.18 Territorial behavior is a type of resource defense 35.19 Agonistic behavior can decrease the costs of aggression 35.20 Dominance hierarchies are maintained by agonistic behavior 35.21 Evolution Connection Altruistic acts can often be explained by the concept of inclusive fitness 35.22 Scientific Thinking Jane Goodall revolutionized our understanding of chimpanzee behavior 35.23 Human behavior is the result of both genetic and environmental factors Chapter Review Chapter 36: Population Ecology Population Structure and Dynamics 36.1 Population ecology is the study of how and why populations change 36.2 Density and dispersion patterns are important population variables 36.3 Life tables track survivorship in populations 36.4 Idealized models predict patterns of population growth 36.5 Multiple factors may limit population growth 36.6 Scientific Thinking Some populations have “boom-and-bust” cycles 36.7 Evolution Connection Evolution shapes life histories 36.8 Connection Principles of population ecology have practical applications The Human Population 36.9 The human population continues to increase, but the growth rate is slowing 36.10 Connection Age structures reveal social and economic trends 36.11 Connection An ecological footprint is a measure of resource consumption Chapter Review Chapter 37: Communities and Ecosystems Community Structure and Dynamics 37.1 A community includes all the organisms inhabiting a particular area 37.2 Interspecific interactions are fundamental to community structure 37.3 Competition may occur when a shared resource is limited 37.4 Mutualism benefits both partners 37.5 Evolution Connection Predation leads to diverse adaptations in prey species 37.6 Evolution Connection Herbivory leads to diverse adaptations in plants 37.7 Parasites and pathogens can affect community composition 37.8 Trophic structure is a key factor in community dynamics 37.9 Visualizing The Concept Food chains interconnect, forming food webs 37.10 Species diversity includes species richness and relative abundance 37.11 Scientific Thinking Some species have a disproportionate impact on diversity 37.12 Disturbance is a prominent feature of most communities 37.13 Connection Invasive species can devastate communities Ecosystem Structure and Dynamics 37.14 Ecosystem ecology emphasizes energy flow and chemical cycling 37.15 Primary production sets the energy budget for ecosystems 37.16 Energy supply limits the length of food chains 37.17 Connection An energy pyramid explains the ecological cost of meat 37.18 Chemicals are cycled between organic matter and abiotic reservoirs 37.19 The carbon cycle depends on photosynthesis and respiration 37.20 The phosphorus cycle depends on the weathering of rock 37.21 The nitrogen cycle depends on bacteria 37.22 Connection A rapid inflow of nutrients degrades aquatic ecosystems 37.23 Connection Ecosystem services are essential to human well-being Chapter Review Chapter 38: Conservation Biology The Loss of Biodiversity 38.1 Loss of biodiversity includes the loss of ecosystems, species, and genes 38.2 Connection Habitat loss, invasive species, overharvesting, pollution, and climate change are major threats to biodiversity 38.3 Connection Rapid warming is changing the global climate 38.4 Connection Human activities are responsible for rising concentrations of greenhouse gases 38.5 Climate change affects biomes, ecosystems, communities, and populations 38.6 Evolution Connection Climate change is an agent of natural selection Conservation Biology and Restoration Ecology 38.7 Protecting endangered populations is one goal of conservation biology 38.8 Sustaining ecosystems and landscapes is a conservation priority 38.9 Establishing protected areas slows the loss of biodiversity 38.10 Zoned reserves are an attempt to reverse ecosystem disruption 38.11 Scientific Thinking The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative seeks to preserve biodiversity by connecting protected areas 38.12 Connection The study of how to restore degraded habitats is a developing science 38.13 Sustainable development is an ultimate goal Chapter Review Appendix 1: Metric Conversion Table Appendix 2: The Periodic Table Appendix 3: The Amino Acids of Proteins Appendix 4: Chapter Review Answers Appendix 5: Credits Glossary A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z