Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections

by Martha R Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan

10th Edition

Publisher: Pearson

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Print ISBN	9780135269169
eText ISBN	9780136539414
Publisher	Pearson
Publishing Year	2021
Edition	10th Edition
Language	English
Pages	928

Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections, 10th Edition is a foundational biology textbook designed for non-majors and mixed biology courses. Written by Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, and Kelly A. Hogan, the text establishes core scientific literacy across the life sciences by framing biological principles in structured, accessible contexts.

The subject matter progresses through major biological themes, starting with cellular chemistry, cell structure, and energy conversion processes such as photosynthesis and cellular respiration. It expands into inheritance patterns, molecular genetics, gene regulation, and DNA technology, before examining evolutionary history and the diversity of microbial, plant, and animal life. Final sections explore animal physiology, plant growth, population ecology, and conservation efforts.

To support student retention, the textbook features a modular organization built around central concepts. This structured format offers effective academic preparation for students entering introductory life science courses.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Biology: The Scientific Study of Life
Chapter 2: The Chemical Basis of Life
Chapter 3: The Molecules of Cells
Chapter 4: A Tour of the Cell
Chapter 5: The Working Cell
Chapter 6: How Cells Harvest Chemical Energy
Chapter 7: Photosynthesis: Using Light to Make Food
Chapter 8: The Cellular Basis of Reproduction and Inheritance
Chapter 9: Patterns of Inheritance
Chapter 10: Molecular Biology of the Gene
Chapter 11: How Genes Are Controlled
Chapter 12: DNA Technology and Genomics
Chapter 13: How Populations Evolve
Chapter 14: The Origin of Species
Chapter 15: Tracing Evolutionary History
Chapter 16: Microbial Life: Prokaryotes and Protists
Chapter 17: The Evolution of Plant and Fungal Diversity
Chapter 18: The Evolution of Invertebrate Diversity
Chapter 19: The Evolution of Vertebrate Diversity
Chapter 20: Unifying Concepts of Animal Structure and Function
Chapter 21: Nutrition and Digestion
Chapter 22: Gas Exchange
Chapter 23: Circulation
Chapter 24: The Immune System
Chapter 25: Control of Body Temperature and Water Balance
Chapter 26: Hormones and the Endocrine System
Chapter 27: Reproduction and Embryonic Development
Chapter 28: Nervous Systems
Chapter 29: The Senses
Chapter 30: How Animals Move
Chapter 31: Plant Structure, Growth, and Reproduction
Chapter 32: Plant Nutrition and Transport
Chapter 33: Control Systems in Plants
Chapter 34: The Biosphere: An Introduction to Earth's Diverse Environments
Chapter 35: Behavioral Adaptations to the Environment
Chapter 36: Population Ecology
Chapter 37: Communities and Ecosystems
Chapter 38: Conservation Biology
Chapter Appendix 1: Metric Conversion Table
Chapter Appendix 2: The Periodic Table
Chapter Appendix 3: The Amino Acids of Proteins
Chapter Appendix 4: Chapter Review Answers
Chapter Appendix 5: Credits

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