Seigfried, Donna Rae  | Wiley

0원  | 20210101  | 9780764553264

Kratz, Rene Fester/ Siegfried, Donna Rae  | John Wiley & Sons Inc

0원  | 20110628  | 9781118072677

Just the core concepts you need to score high in your biology course Biology Essentials For Dummies focuses on just the core concepts you need to succeed in an introductory biology course. From identifying the structures and functions of plants and animals to grasping the crucial discoveries in evolutionary, reproductive, and ecological biology, this easy-to-follow guide lets you skip the suffering and score high at exam time. * Get down to basics - master the fundamentals, from understanding what biologists study to how living things are classified * The chemistry of life - find out what you need to know about atoms, elements, molecules, compounds, acids, bases, and more * Conquer and divide - discover the ins and outs of asexual and sexual reproduction, including cell division and DNA replication * Jump into the gene pool - grasp how proteins make traits happen, and easily understand DNA transcription, RNA processing, translation, and gene regulation Open the book and find: * An overview of cells and their substructures * Elementary chemistry * The key facts about reproduction and DNA * The 411 on energy and organisms * What you need to know about evolution * Coverage of ecosystems and populations * Ten great biology discoveries Learn: * Core concepts taught in an introductory biology course * The structures and functions of plants and animals * The key discoveries in evolutionary, reproductive, and ecological biology

Kratz, Rene Fester/ Siegfried, Donna Rae  | Wiley

0원  | 20100601  | 9780470598757

An updated edition of the ultimate guide to understanding biology Ever wondered how the food you eat becomes the energy your body needs to keep going? The theory of evolution says that humans and chimps descended from a common ancestor, but does it tell us how and why? We humans are insatiably curious creatures who can't help wondering how things work ? starting with our own bodies. Wouldn't it be great to have a single source of quick answers to all our questions about how living things work? Now there is. From molecules to animals, cells to ecosystems, Biology For Dummies, 2nd Edition answers all your questions about how living things work. *Written in plain English and packed with dozens of illustrations, quick-reference *Cheat Sheets, and helpful tables and diagrams, it cuts right to the chase with fast-paced, easy-to-absorb explanations of the life processes common to all organisms. *More than 20% new and updated content, including a substantial overhaul to the organization of topics to make it a friendly classroom supplement *Coverage of the most recent developments and discoveries in evolutionary, reproductive, and ecological biology *Includes practical, up-to-date examples Whether you're currently enrolled in a biology class or just want to know more about this fascinating and ever-evolving field of study, this engaging guide will give you a grip on complex biology concepts and unlock the mysteries of how life works in no time.