Biology: Science for Life with Physiology Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson Etext -- Access Card Package

The Third Edition of Biology: Science for Life with Physiology continues to draw readers into biology through engaging stories that make difficult topics more accessible and understandable. Colleen Belk and Virginia Borden strive to make teaching and learning biology a better experience from both sides of the desk. The authors draw from their teaching experiences to create a bookwith a flowing narrative and innovative features that require readers to become more active participants in their learning. Each chapter presents the material through a story that draws from real life examples making the reading more engaging and accessible to todays readers. These stories strive to demystify topics found in biology. Can Science Cure the Common Cold? Introduction to the Scientific Method Are We Alone in the Universe? Water Biochemistry and Cells Diet. Cells and Metabolism Life in the Greenhouse: Photosynthesis Cellular Respiration and Global Warming Cancer: DNA Synthesis Mitosis and Meiosis Are You Only as Smart as Your Genes? Mendelian and Quantitative Genetics DNA Detective: Complex Patterns of Inheritance and DNA Fingerprinting Gene Expression Mutation and Cloning: Genetically Modified Organisms Where Did We Come From? The Evidence for Evolution An Evolving Enemy: Natural Selection Who Am I? Species and Races Prospecting for Biological Gold: Biodiversity and Classification Is the Human Population Too Large? Population Ecology Conserving Biodiversity: Community and Ecosystem Ecology Where Do You Live? Climate and Biomes Organ Donation: Tissues Organs and Organ Systems Clearing the Air: Respiratory Cardiovascular and Excretory Systems Will Mad Cow Disease Become an Epidemic? Immune System Bacteria Viruses and Other Pathogens Sex Differences and Athleticism: Endocrine Skeletal and Muscular Systems Is There Something in the Water? Reproductive and Developmental Biology Attention Deficit Disorder: Brain Structure and Function Feeding the World: Plant Structure and Growth Growing a Green Thumb: Plant Physiology. Intended for those interested in learning the basics of biology.