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Book SynopsisJohnson's
Essentials of The Living World text is written with an emphasis on the how and why of Biology, focusing on concepts rather than terminology and technical information. Utilizing a clear, straightforward writing style, the text helps students apply scientific principles to daily life. The 7th edition includes contributions and pedagogy from new coauthor, Dr. Joel Bergh.
Table of Contents0 Studying BiologyPart 1 The Study of Life 1 The Science of Biology
Part 2 The Living Cell 2 The Chemistry of Life
3 Molecules of Life
4 Cells
5 Energy and Life
6 Photosynthesis: Acquiring Energy from the Sun
7 How Cells Harvest Energy from Food
Part 3 The Continuity of Life 8 Mitosis
9 Meiosis
10 Foundations of Genetics
11 DNA: The Genetic Material
12 How Genes Work
13 The New Biology
Part 4 The Evolution and Diversity of Life 14 Evolution and Natural Selection
15 Exploring Biological Diversity
16 Evolution of Microbial Life
17 Evolution of Plants
18 Evolution of Animals
Part 5 The Living Environment 19 Populations and Communities
20 Ecosystems
21 Behavior and the Environment
22 How Humans Influence the Living World
Part 6 Animal Life 23 The Animal Body and How It Moves
24 Circulation and Respiration
25 The Path of Food Through the Animal Body
26 Maintaining the Internal Environment
27 How the Animal Body Defends Itself
28 The Nervous System
29 Chemical Signaling Within the Animal Body
30 Reproduction and Development
Part 7 Plant Life 31 Plant Form and Function
32 Plant Reproduction and Growth
