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Table of Contents

Introduction.
Chapter 1: The Science of Biology.
Chapter 2: The Chemical Basis of Life.
Chapter 3: The Biology of Cells.
Chapter 4: Cells and Energy.
Chapter 5: Photosynthesis.
Chapter 6: Cellular Respiration.
Chapter 7: Mitosis and Cell Reproduction.
Chapter 8: Meiosis and Gamete Formation.
Chapter 9: Classical (Mendelian) Genetics.
Chapter 10: Gene Expression (Molecular Genetics).
Chapter 11: Recombinant DNA and Biotechnology.
Chapter 12: Principles of Evolution.
Chapter 13: The Origin and Evolution of Life.
Chapter 14: Human Evolution.
Chapter 15: The Unity and Diversity of Life.
Chapter 16: Monera.
Chapter 17: Protista.
Chapter 18: Fungi.
Chapter 19: Plants: Diversity and Reproduction.
Chapter 20: Vascular Plants: Structure and Function.
Chapter 21: Animals: Invertebrates.
Chapter 22: Animals: Vertebrates.
Chapter 23: Nutrition and Digestion.
Chapter 24: Gas Exchange.
Chapter 25: Blood and Circulation.
Chapter 26: Excretion and Homeostasis.
Chapter 27: Support and Movement.
Chapter 28: Chemical Coordination.
Chapter 29: Nervous Coordination.
Chapter 30: Reproduction.
Chapter 31: Ecology.
CQR Review.
CQR Resource Center.
Glossary.
Index.