Plant Biology

About this book

Key Benefit: For non-majors and mixed-majors introductory botany (plant biology) courses. Plant Biology focuses readers on the function of plants and the role they play in our world. With evolved content and a new organization the authors emphasize the scientific method to help readers develop the critical thinking skills they need to make sound decisions throughout life. Together the emphasis on how plants work and the development of critical-thinking skills support the authors goal of fostering scientific literacy. Key Topics: Introduction to Plant Biology Plants and People Molecules and Plants Cells Photosynthesis and Respiration DNA RNA and Protein Synthesis Cell Division: Mitosis and Cytokinesis Plant Structure Growth and Development Stems Roots Leaves Plant Behavior Reproduction Meiosis and Life Cycles Gen