{"product_id":"the-handy-biology-answer-book-the-handy-answer-book-series","title":"The Handy Biology Answer Book (The Handy Answer Book Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEasy to use and friendly guide explains the inner workings of cells  bacteria  viruses  fungi  plants  animals  as well as evolution  the environment  DNA and chromosomes  genetics and genetic engineering  laboratory techniques  and much  much more. Gene therapy. Forensic DNA profiling. Biochemistry. Biotechnology. Cloning. Stem Cells. Super Bugs. Genetically modified food. Botany. Zoology. Sex. The study of life and living organisms is ancient  broad  and ongoing. Biology combines the Greek word for life  bios  with the suffix -ology  or science\/study\/knowledge of. The new  completely revised and updated The Handy Biology Answer Book examines  explains  and traces mankinds understanding of this important topic. From the newsworthy to the practical and from the medical to the historical  this entertaining and informative book brings the complexity of life into focus through the well-researched answers to more than 1 250 common biology questions  such as  What is life? Why do you need protein in your diet? Do animals suffer from allergies just like humans? What is the Human Genome Project? Why do birds fly in formation? Can the environment affect genes? Do bacteria get addicted to caffeine? What was the historical significance of hemp? How are seedless grapes grown? What is social Darwinism? Can animals suffer from psychological disorders? The Handy Biology Answer Book has clear  concise answers to questions on everything from genetics to the anatomy of cells to the emotional life of elephants  and from the environment and ecology to human biology and evolution. Its a must-have for any student of life! With many photos  illustrations  and other graphics  this tome is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964186259509,"sku":"ByrdShop_1578594901","price":29.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781578594900.jpg?v=1770452199","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-handy-biology-answer-book-the-handy-answer-book-series","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}