Biology
Life on Earth with Physiology
by Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
12th Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780134813448 |
| eText ISBN | 9780135375372 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2020 |
| Edition | 12th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 984 |
Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology, 12th Edition, is a textbook designed for non-majors and mixed biology courses. Written by Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, and Bruce E. Byers, the work fosters scientific understanding through real-world applications and a question-and-answer format.
Core subject areas include cellular biology, inheritance, evolutionary principles, and organismal diversity. The volume also examines animal behavior, ecological dynamics, and both plant and animal physiology.
To support student learning, the text integrates high-interest case studies that encourage critical thinking and scientific literacy across each major topic.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Life on Earth
Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules, and Life
Chapter 3: Biological Molecules
Chapter 4: Cell Structure and Function
Chapter 5: Cell Membrane Structure and Function
Chapter 6: Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell
Chapter 7: Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis
Chapter 8: Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis and Cellular Respiration
Chapter 9: Cellular Reproduction
Chapter 10: Meiosis: The Basis of Sexual Reproduction
Chapter 11: Patterns of Inheritance
Chapter 12: DNA: The Molecule of Heredity
Chapter 13: Gene Expression and Regulation
Chapter 14: Biotechnology
Chapter 15: Principles of Evolution
Chapter 16: How Populations Evolve
Chapter 17: The Origin of Species
Chapter 18: The History of Life
Chapter 19: Systematics: Seeking Order Amid Diversity
Chapter 20: The Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses
Chapter 21: The Diversity of Protists
Chapter 22: The Diversity of Plants
Chapter 23: The Diversity of Fungi
Chapter 24: Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates
Chapter 25: Animal Diversity II: Vertebrates
Chapter 26: Animal Behavior
Chapter 27: Population Growth and Regulation
Chapter 28: Community Interactions
Chapter 29: Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling in Ecosystems
Chapter 30: Earth's Diverse Ecosystems
Chapter 31: Conserving Earth's Biodiversity
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