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Table Of ContentPart I The Cell 1Scientific Method 2Metric Measurement and Microscopy 3Chemical Composition of Cells 4Cell Structure and Function 5How Enzymes Function 6Photosynthesis 7Cellular Respiration Part II The Genetic Basis of Life 8Mitosis: Cellular Reproduction 9Meiosis: Sexual Reproduction 10Mendelian Genetics 11Human Genetics 12DNA Biology and Technology Part III Evolution 13Evidences of Evolution 14Natural Selection Part IV Microbiology and Evolution 15Bacteria and Protists 16Fungi Part V Plant Evolution and Biology 17Nonvascular Plants and Seedless Vascular Plants 18Seed Plants 19Organization of Flowering Plants 20Water Absorption and Transport in Plants 21Control of Plant Growth and Responses 22Reproduction in Flowering Plants Part VI Animal Evolution and Diversity 23Introduction to Invertebrates 24Invertebrate Coelomates 25The Vertebrates Part VII Comparative Animal Biology 26Animal Organization 27Basic Mammalian Anatomy I 28Chemical Aspects of Digestion 29Basic Mammalian Anatomy II 30Homeostasis 31Nervous System and Senses 32Musculoskeletal System 33Animal Development Part VIII Ecology 34Sampling Ecosystems 35Effects of Pollution on Ecosystems
SynopsisTHE MADER/WINDELSPECHT STORY... The thirteenth edition of Biology is a traditional, comprehensive introductory biology textbook, with coverage from Cell Structure and Function to the Conservation of Biodiversity. The book, which centers on the evolution and diversity of organisms, is appropriate for any one- or two-semester biology course. Biology, 13th Edition is the epitome of Sylvia Mader's expertise. Its concise, precise writing-style employs lucid language to present the material as succinctly as possible, enabling students--even non-majors--to master the foundational concepts before coming to class. "Before You Begin", "Following the Themes", and "Thematic Feature Readings" piece together the three major themes of the text--evolution, nature of science, and biological systems. Students are consistently engaged in these themes, revealing the interconnectedness of the major topics in biology. Sylvia Mader typifies an icon of science education. Her dedication to her students, coupled with her clear, concise writing-style has benefited the education of thousands of students over the past three decades. The integration of the text and digital world has been achieved with the addition of Dr. Michael Windelspecht's facility for the development of digital learning assets. For over ten years, Michael served as the Introductory Biology Coordinator at Appalachian State University--a program that enrolls over 4,500 non-science majors annually. Michael is the lead architect in the design of McGraw-Hill's Connect media content for the Mader series. These assets allow instructors to easily design interactive tutorial materials, enhance presentations in both online and traditional environments, and assess the learning objectives and outcomes of the course.