| Essentials of Life Science is designed as an introductory biology textbook for nonbiology students as well as for students majoring in the diverse areas of biologicalsciences, such as agriculture, forestry, animal sciences, biotechnology, and medicine. While the focus is on fundamental concePts and principles, current research advances and future trends are also examined to allow a full appreciation of life science. All major topics of biology are covered, from biodiversity, cell chemistry, metabolism, genetics, and biotechnology to evolution, reproduction, growth and development, and ecology. The discussions are presented in a concise, easy-to-read, and interesting style to stimulate students‘ interest in biology. In addition,I they are accompanied by over 580 color illustrations to help students learn and integrate the diverse aspects Of biology. Essentials of Life Science is designed as an introductory biology textbook for nonbiology students as well as for students majoring in the diverse areas of biologicalsciences, such as agriculture, forestry, animal sciences, biotechnology, and medicine. While the focus is on fundamental concePts and principles, current research advances and future trends are also examined to allow a full appreciation of life science. All major topics of biology are covered, from biodiversity, cell chemistry, metabolism, genetics, and biotechnology to evolution, reproduction, growth and development, and ecology. The discussions are presented in a concise, easy-to-read, and interesting style to stimulate students‘ interest in biology. In addition,I they are accompanied by over 580 color illustrations to help students learn and integrate the diverse aspects Of biology. |
| 1 INTRODUCTION TO LIFE SCIENCE 1.1 What Is Life? 1.2 Why Do We Study Life Science? 1.3 What Will You Learn? 1.4 How Do You Study? 2 THE DIVERSITY AND TAXONOMY OF ORGANISMS 2.1 What Is Biodiversity? 2.2 The Convention on Biological Diversity 2.3 The Importance of and Threats to Biodiversity 2.4 Biological Taxonomy 2.5 The Five Kingdoms of Biological Classification 2.6 Microbial Kingdoms 2.7 Kingdom Plantae 2.8 Kingdom Animalia 3 THE CELL 3.1 The Invention of the Microscope 3.2 The Basic Concept of the Cell 3.3 Types of Cells 3.4 Cell Structure 3.5 Biological Membranes 3.6 Separation o |
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