Concepts of Biology is designed for the typical introductory biology course for nonmajors, covering standard scope and sequence requirements. The text includes interesting applications and conveys the major themes of biology, with content that is meaningful and easy to understand. The book is designed to demonstrate biology concepts and to promote scientific literacy.
Senior Contributing Authors
Samantha Fowler, Clayton State University
Rebecca Roush, Sandhills Community College
James Wise, Hampton University
Contributing Authors
Nick Reeves, Mt. San Jacinto College
Jean DeSaix, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Barbara Kuehner, Hawaii Community College
Brenda Leady, University of Toledo
Lisa Boggs, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Sherryl Broverman, Duke University
David Byres, Florida State College at Jacksonville
Bernie Marcus, Genesee Community College
Flora Mhlanga, Lipscomb University
Madeline Mignone, Dominican College
Elizabeth Nash, Long Beach City College
Mark Newton, San Jose City College
Diana Oliveras, University of Colorado Boulder
Joel Piperberg, Millersville University
Ann Reisenauer, San Jose State University
Lynn Rumfelt, Gordon College
Mark Belk, Brigham Young University
Aaron Cassill, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Karen Champ, College of Central Florida
Sue Chaplin, University of St. Thomas
Diane Day, Clayton State University
Michael Rutledge, Middle Tennessee State University
Ann Paterson, Williams Baptist College
Donald Slish, SUNY Plattsburgh
David Hunnicutt, St. Norbert College
Edward Saiff, Ramapo College of New Jersey
Brian Shmaefsky, Kingwood College
Gary Shultz, Marshall University
Anh-Hue Tu, Georgia Southwestern State University
Elena Zoubina, Bridgewater State University
Author(s): Samantha Fowler; Rebecca Roush; James Wise
Edition: 1
Publisher: OpenStax
Year: 2017
Language: English
Commentary: True PDF
Pages: 613
City: Houston
Tags: biology
Preface
1. About OpenStax
2. About OpenStax's Resources
3. About Concepts of Biology
4. About Our Team
5. Learning Resources
Chapter 1. Introduction to Biology
1.1. Themes and Concepts of Biology*
1.2. The Process of Science*
Glossary
Chapter 2. Chemistry of Life
2.1. The Building Blocks of Molecules*
2.2. Water*
2.3. Biological Molecules*
Glossary
Chapter 3. Cell Structure and Function
3.1. How Cells Are Studied*
3.2. Comparing Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells*
3.3. Eukaryotic Cells*
3.4. The Cell Membrane*
3.5. Passive Transport*
3.6. Active Transport*
Glossary
Chapter 4. How Cells Obtain Energy
4.1. Energy and Metabolism*
4.2. Glycolysis*
4.3. Citric Acid Cycle and Oxidative Phosphorylation*
4.4. Fermentation*
4.5. Connections to Other Metabolic Pathways*
Glossary
Chapter 5. Photosynthesis
5.1. Overview of Photosynthesis*
5.2. The Light-Dependent Reactions of Photosynthesis*
5.3. The Calvin Cycle*
Glossary
Chapter 6. Reproduction at the Cellular Level
6.1. The Genome*
6.2. The Cell Cycle*
6.3. Cancer and the Cell Cycle*
6.4. Prokaryotic Cell Division*
Glossary
Chapter 7. The Cellular Basis of Inheritance
7.1. Sexual Reproduction*
7.2. Meiosis*
7.3. Errors in Meiosis*
Glossary
Chapter 8. Patterns of Inheritance
8.1. Mendel’s Experiments*
8.2. Laws of Inheritance*
8.3. Extensions of the Laws of Inheritance*
Glossary
Chapter 9. Molecular Biology
9.1. The Structure of DNA*
9.2. DNA Replication*
9.3. Transcription*
9.4. Translation*
9.5. How Genes Are Regulated*
Glossary
Chapter 10. Biotechnology
10.1. Cloning and Genetic Engineering*
10.2. Biotechnology in Medicine and Agriculture*
10.3. Genomics and Proteomics*
Glossary
Chapter 11. Evolution and Its Processes
11.1. Discovering How Populations Change*
11.2. Mechanisms of Evolution*
11.3. Evidence of Evolution*
11.4. Speciation*
11.5. Common Misconceptions about Evolution*
Glossary
Chapter 12. Diversity of Life
12.1. Organizing Life on Earth*
12.2. Determining Evolutionary Relationships*
Glossary
Chapter 13. Diversity of Microbes, Fungi, and Protists
13.1. Prokaryotic Diversity*
13.2. Eukaryotic Origins*
13.3. Protists*
13.4. Fungi*
Glossary
Chapter 14. Diversity of Plants
14.1. The Plant Kingdom*
14.2. Seedless Plants*
14.3. Seed Plants: Gymnosperms*
14.4. Seed Plants: Angiosperms*
Glossary
Chapter 15. Diversity of Animals
15.1. Features of the Animal Kingdom*
15.2. Sponges and Cnidarians*
15.3. Flatworms, Nematodes, and Arthropods*
15.4. Mollusks and Annelids*
15.5. Echinoderms and Chordates*
15.6. Vertebrates*
Glossary
Chapter 16. The Body’s Systems
16.1. Homeostasis and Osmoregulation*
16.2. Digestive System*
16.3. Circulatory and Respiratory Systems*
16.4. Endocrine System*
16.5. Musculoskeletal System*
16.6. Nervous System*
Glossary
Chapter 17. The Immune System and Disease
17.1. Viruses*
17.2. Innate Immunity*
17.3. Adaptive Immunity*
17.4. Disruptions in the Immune System*
Glossary
Chapter 18. Animal Reproduction and Development
18.1. How Animals Reproduce*
18.2. Development and Organogenesis*
18.3. Human Reproduction*
Glossary
Chapter 19. Population and Community Ecology
19.1. Population Demographics and Dynamics*
19.2. Population Growth and Regulation*
19.3. The Human Population*
19.4. Community Ecology*
Glossary
Chapter 20. Ecosystems and the Biosphere
20.1. Energy Flow through Ecosystems*
20.2. Biogeochemical Cycles*
20.3. Terrestrial Biomes*
20.4. Aquatic and Marine Biomes*
Glossary
Chapter 21. Conservation and Biodiversity
21.1. Importance of Biodiversity*
21.2. Threats to Biodiversity*
21.3. Preserving Biodiversity*
Glossary
Appendix A. The Periodic Table of Elements*
Appendix B. Geological Time*
Appendix C. Measurements and the Metric System*
C.1. Measurements and the Metric System
Solutions
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Index
