Biology now with physiology

Brief chapters are written like science news articles, combining compelling science with intriguing stories. The Second Edition features NEW stories on exciting topics such as CRISPR and the human microbiome, and expanded coverage of the course's most important content areas. Biology Now is written by an author team made up of a science writer and two experienced teachers. Expanded pedagogy in the book and online encourages students to think critically and engage with biology in the world around them.

Revised edition of: Biology now / Anne Houtman, Megan Scudellari, Cindy Malone, Anu Singh-Cundy. 2015.

Introduction: Ch. 1 The nature of science -- Ch. 2 Evaluating scientific claims; Unit 1 Cells: Ch. 3 Chemistry of life -- Ch. 4 Life is cellular -- Ch. 5 How cells work -- Ch. 6 Cell division; Unit 2 Genetics: Ch. 7 Patterns of inheritance -- Ch. 8 chromosomes and human genetics -- Ch. 9 what genes are -- Ch. 10 How genes work; Unit 3 Evolution: Ch. 11 Evidence for evolution -- Ch. 12 Mechanisms of evolution -- Ch. 13 Adaptation and species; Unit 4 Biodiversity: Ch. 14 The history of life -- Ch. 15 Bacteria and archaea -- Ch. 16 Plants, fungi, and protists -- Ch. 17 Animals and human evolution; Unit 5 Ecology: Ch. 18 General principles of ecology -- Ch. 19 Growth of populations -- Ch. 20 Communities of organisms -- Ch. 21 Ecosystems; Unit 6 Physiology: Ch. 22 Homeostasis, reproduction, and development -- Ch. 23 Digestive, muscular, and skeletal systems -- Ch. 24 circulatory, respiratory, urinary, and nervous systems -- Ch. 25 Endocrine and immune -- Ch. 26 Plant physiology; Answers; Glossary; Credits; Index.