Life: The Science of Biology
by David M. Hillis, H. Craig Heller, Sally D. Hacker
12th Edition
Publisher: W.H. Freeman & Company
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781319017644 |
| eText ISBN | 9781319298227 |
| Publisher | W.H. Freeman & Company |
| Publishing Year | 2020 |
| Edition | 12th Edition |
| Language | English |
Life: The Science of Biology, 12th Edition, is a biology textbook published by W.H. Freeman & Company. The work introduces foundational biological principles across multiple scales, connecting molecular chemistry with cellular and organismal processes.
The volume examines cellular organization, metabolic energy pathways, gene regulation, and the mechanisms that drive evolutionary diversification. It also surveys the structure and function of diverse organisms, including plant systems and animal physiology.
Intended for biology students, the text reviews subjects such as recombinant DNA and animal defense systems. It is available in print alongside a reflowable digital format.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Studying Life
Chapter 2: Small Molecules and the Chemistry of Life
Chapter 3: Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Lipids
Chapter 4: Nucleic Acids and the Origin of Life
Chapter 5: Cells: The Working Units of Life
Chapter 6: Cell Membranes
Chapter 7: Cell Communication and Multicellularity
Chapter 8: Energy, Enzymes, and Metabolism
Chapter 9: Pathways that Harvest Chemical Energy
Chapter 10: Photosynthesis: Energy from Sunlight
Chapter 11: The Cell Cycle and Cell Division
Chapter 12: Inheritance, Genes, and Chromosomes
Chapter 13: DNA and Its Role in Heredity
Chapter 14: From DNA to Protein: Gene Expression
Chapter 15: Gene Mutation and Molecular Medicine
Chapter 16: Regulation of Gene Expression
Chapter 17: Genomes
Chapter 18: Recombinant DNA and Biotechnology
Chapter 19: Processes of Evolution
Chapter 20: Reconstructing and Using Phylogenies
Chapter 21: Evolution of Genes and Genomes
Chapter 22: Speciation
Chapter 23: The History of Life on Earth
Chapter 24: Bacteria, Archaea, and Viruses
Chapter 25: The Origin and Diversification of Eukaryotes
Chapter 26: Plants without Seeds: From Water to Land
Chapter 27: The Evolution of Seed Plants
Chapter 28: The Evolution and Diversity of Fungi
Chapter 29: Animal Origins and the Evolution of Body Plans
Chapter 30: Protostome Animals
Chapter 31: Deuterostome Animals
Chapter 32: The Plant Body
Chapter 33: Transport in Plants
Chapter 34: Plant Nutrition
Chapter 35: Regulation of Plant Growth
Chapter 36: Reproduction in Flowering Plants
Chapter 37: Plant Responses to Environmental Challenges
Chapter 38: Physiology, Homeostasis, and Temperature Regulation
Chapter 39: Animal Hormones
Chapter 40: Immunology: Animal Defense Systems
Chapter 41: Animal Reproduction
Chapter 42: Animal Development
Chapter 43: Neurons, Glia, and Nervous Systems
Chapter 44: Sensory Systems
Chapter 45: The Mammalian Nervous System
Chapter 46: Musculoskeletal Systems
Chapter 47: Gas Exchange
Chapter 48: Circulatory Systems
Chapter 49: Nutrition, Digestion, and Absorption
Chapter 50: Salt and Water Balance and Nitrogen Excretion
Chapter 51: Animal Behavior
Chapter 52: The Physical Environment and Biogeography of Life
Chapter 53: Populations
Chapter 54: Species Interactions
Chapter 55: Communities
Chapter 56: Ecosystems
Chapter 57: A Changing Biosphere
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