Essentials of Biology
by Sylvia Mader, Michael Windelspecht
7th Edition
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781264039722 |
| eText ISBN | 9781266093593 |
| Publisher | McGraw-Hill Higher Education |
| Publishing Year | 2024 |
| Edition | 7th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 720 |
Essentials of Biology, 7th Edition, delivers a foundational grounding in the life sciences tailored specifically for non-science majors enrolled in introductory college biology. Authored by Sylvia Mader and Michael Windelspecht, this textbook introduces fundamental biological principles and scientific reasoning to help undergraduate students comprehend the living world around them.
The thematic structure moves systematically from microscopic biological components to broad ecological interactions. Readers examine the chemical basis of life, cellular dynamic processes, cell reproduction, genetic patterns of inheritance, and modern biotechnology. The text then broadens into evolutionary mechanisms, the classification and diversity of living organisms, plant and animal physiology, and the global environmental challenges facing human society.
Published by McGraw-Hill Higher Education, this 2024 edition spans 720 pages engineered for introductory biology courses at colleges and universities. It offers an organized conceptual framework that supports non-major students as they build practical scientific literacy across foundational life science disciplines.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Biology: The Science of Life
Chapter 2: The Chemical Basis of Life
Chapter 3: The Organic Molecules of Life
Chapter 4: Inside the Cell
Chapter 5: The Dynamic Cell
Chapter 6: Energy for Life
Chapter 7: Energy for Cells
Chapter 8: Cellular Reproduction
Chapter 9: Meiosis and the Genetic Basis of Sexual Reproduction
Chapter 10: Patterns of Inheritance
Chapter 11: The Instructions for Life: DNA and RNA
Chapter 12: Biotechnology and Genomics
Chapter 13: Mutations and Genetic Testing
Chapter 14: Darwin and Evolution
Chapter 15: Evolution on a Small Scale
Chapter 16: Evolution on a Large Scale
Chapter 17: Viruses, Bacteria, and Protists
Chapter 18: Plants and Fungi
Chapter 19: Animals
Chapter 20: Plant Anatomy and Growth
Chapter 21: Plant Responses and Reproduction
Chapter 22: Organization of the Animal Body and Homeostasis
Chapter 23: The Transport Systems
Chapter 24: The Maintenance Systems
Chapter 25: Digestion and Human Nutrition
Chapter 26: Defenses Against Disease
Chapter 27: The Control Systems
Chapter 28: Sensory Input and Motor Output
Chapter 29: Reproduction, Development, and Aging
Chapter 30: Ecology and Populations
Chapter 31: Communities and Ecosystems
Chapter 32: Human Impact on the Biosphere
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