An Interactive, Easy-to-Use Introductory Guide to Major Biology Concepts
For students looking for a solid introduction to Biology, the new 3rd Edition of Biology: A Teaching Guide is the perfect learning tool. The latest edition has been updated to include the most up-to-date information on everything from photosynthesis to physiology.
For students preparing for exams or individuals who want to review material from years past, the step-by-step format is designed to help students and teachers alike easily understand complex concepts, key terms, and frequently asked questions. The guide includes a comprehensive glossary and self-test questions in each chapter, allowing students to reinforce their knowledge and better understand the concepts.
In A Teaching Guide, learn about the foundational aspects of biology, including:
● How photosynthesis occurs
● Whether viruses are living or dead
● The reproductive sexual terms behind cloning
● Comprehensive treatment of all aspects of life science
Thoroughly updated with self-teaching practice exams and questions, this comprehensive guide is designed to give students the tools they need to master the fundamental concepts and critical definitions behind biology.
Author(s): Steven D. Garber
Series: Wiley Self Teaching Guides
Edition: 3
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Year: 2020
Language: English
Pages: 496
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
How to Use This Book
Preface
Acknowledgments
1 Origin of Life
Spontaneous Generation
Conditions for the Origin of Life
Experimental Search for Life's Beginnings
Probing Space for Clues of Life's Origins on Earth
Panspermia
Key Terms
Self‐Test
2 Cell Structure
Microscopes
Cells
Cell Theory
Cell Structure and Cell Size
Cytoplasm and Nucleoplasm
Cell Membrane
Movement Through the Cell Membrane
Diffusion
Osmosis
Facilitated Diffusion
Active Transport
Movement of Large Particles Across Membranes
Plant Cell Wall
Plasmodesmata and Gap Junctions
Cells' Internal Structures
Nucleus
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Ribosomes
Golgi Apparatus
Lysosome
Mitochondria
Plastids
Vacuoles
Microfilaments
Microtubules
Cilia and Flagella
Centrioles
Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells
Key Terms
Self‐Test
3 Cell Division
Cellular Reproduction
Prokaryotic Cell Division: Binary Fission
Eukaryotic Cell Division
Interphase
Mitosis
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
Cytokinesis
Syncytia and Coenocytes
Sex and Sexuality
Gametes
Meiosis
Meiosis I
Prophase I
Metaphase I
Anaphase I
Telophase I
Interkinesis
Meiosis II
Prophase II
Metaphase II
Anaphase II
Telophase II
Key Terms
Self-Test
4 Reproduction
Asexual Reproduction
Sexual Reproduction
Alternation of Generation
Human Reproduction
Male Reproductive Organs
Female Reproductive Organs
Menstrual Cycle
Key Terms
Self-Test
5 Cellular Respiration
Glycolysis
Anaerobic Fermentation
Aerobic Respiration
Cytochrome System
Respiration of Fats and Proteins
Key Terms
Self-Test
6 Photosynthesis
History
Photosynthetic Pigments
Photosynthetic Autotrophs
Nutrients
Chloroplasts
Chlorophyll and Other Photosynthetic Pigments
Light Absorption
Passing the Electrons
Noncyclic Photophosphorylation
Cyclic Photophosphorylation
Carbon Fixation and Carbohydrate Synthesis
Leaves
Key Terms
Self-Test
7 Homeostasis
Fluid Environment of the Earliest Cells
Plant Cells vs. Animal Cells
Invertebrate Excretion
Contractile Vacuoles
Flame Cells
Nephridia
Malpighian Tubules
Kidneys
Excretion, Salt, and Water Balance
Other Osmoregulatory Problems
Key Terms
Self-Test
8 Hormones
Plant Hormones
Auxins
Gibberellins
Cytokinins and Inhibitors
Ethylene
Photoperiodism
Animal Hormones
Digestion (Gastrointestinal Tract)
Histamine
Pancreas
Adrenals and Kidneys
Thyroid
Parathyroids
Thymus
Pituitary
Hypothalamus
Ovaries
Testes
Key Terms
Self-Test
9 The Brain and the Nervous System
The Brain
Membranes Covering the Brain
The Vertebrate Brain and Its Evolution
Forebrain
Midbrain
Hindbrain
The Nervous System
Evolution of the Nervous System
Nerve Net
Directed Movement
Neurons
Nervous Impulse
Synapse and Neurotransmitters
Reflex Arcs
Organization of the Nervous System
Key Terms
Self-Test
10 Bones and Muscles
Bones
Muscles
Muscle Contraction
Sliding‐Filament Theory
Exoskeleton
Key Terms
Self‐Test
11 Internal Transport: Plants and Invertebrates
Organisms Without Internal Transport Systems
Transport in Plants
Stems
Conducting Tissues in Plants
Phloem
Xylem
Roots
Root Pressure
Cohesion Theory
Movement of Inorganic Solutes
Key Terms
Self‐Test
12 Circulatory System
Insects: Open Circulatory Systems
Insect Blood
Circulation in Vertebrates
Capillaries
Lymphatic System
Key Terms
Self‐Test
13 Blood
Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells)
Blood Types
Rh
White Blood Cells (Leukocytes)
Blood Test
Platelets (Thrombocytes)
Ions, Salts, and Proteins in the Blood
Heartbeat
Blood Pressure
Key Terms
Self‐Test
14 Nutrition
Proteins
Carbon
Functional Groups
Monomers and Polymers
Carbohydrates
Simple Sugars
Digestion
Isomers
Lipids
Vitamins
Minerals
Fiber
Key Terms
Self‐Test
15 Ecology
Habitat and Niche
Populations and Communities
Population Growth
Species Diversity
Species Turnover, Recruitment, and Introduced Species
Competition
Density
Carrying Capacity
Succession
Reproductive Strategy
Ecosystems
Biomes
Tropical Rain Forest
Tropical Seasonal Forest
Tropical Savanna
Tropical Thornwood
Desert
Temperate Forest
Temperate Evergreen Forest
Temperate Rain Forest
Temperate Woodland
Urban Ecosystems
Temperate Shrubland
Temperate Grassland
Temperate Desert
Boreal Forest
Tundra
Streams and Rivers
Ponds and Lakes
Freshwater Wetlands
Marine Communities
Estuaries
Littoral Zone
Coral Reefs
Open Ocean
Mineral Nutrient Cycles
Carbon Cycle
Nitrogen Cycle
Phosphorus Cycle
Water Cycle
Behavioral Biology
Camouflage
Mimicry
Water Treatment, Recycling, and Composting
Key Terms
Self‐Test
16 Viruses and Subviruses
Viruses
Subviruses
Key Terms
Self‐Test
17 Monera
Prokaryotic DNA
Reproduction
Spores
Heterotrophic Bacteria
Chemosynthetic Bacteria
Nitrogen Fixation
Key Terms
Self‐Test
18 Protista
Key Terms
Self‐Test
19 Fungi
Oomycota: Water Molds
Zygomycota
Ascomycota: Sac Fungi
Basidiomycota: Club Fungi
Imperfect Fungi
Mycorrhizae
Lichens
Key Terms
Self‐Test
20 Plant Kingdom: Plantae
Move to Land
Bryophyta: Mosses, Liverworts, and Hornworts
Vascular Plants
Psilophyta
Lycophyta: Club Mosses
Sphenophyta: Horsetails
Pterophyta: Ferns
Gymnosperms
Cycadophyta
Ginkgophyta
Coniferophyta: Conifers
Anthophyta/Angiosperms: Flowering Plants
Typical Flower
Key Terms
Self‐Test
21 Animal Kingdom: Animalia
Lower Invertebrates
Porifera
Cnidaria (Coelenterates): Hydra, Jellyfish, Corals, Sea Anemones
Ctenophora: Comb Jellyfish
Platyhelminthes: Flatworms, Flukes, and Tapeworms
Aschelminthes: Nematodes (Roundworms), Rotifers
Lophophorate Phyla
Higher Invertebrates
Mollusca: Snails, Clams, Octopuses, Chitons
Annelids
Onychophora
Arthropoda: Crustaceans, Spiders, Mites, Ticks, and Insects
Echinodermata
Hemichordata: Acorn Worms
Chordata
Urochordata: Tunicates and Sea Squirts and Cephalochordata: Lancelets
Vertebrata
Pisces: Fish
Amphibia: Amphibians
Reptilia (Reptiles)
Aves: Birds
Mammalia: Mammals
Key Terms
Self‐Test
Glossary
Index
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