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Life on Earth, 1/e
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  1. An Introduction to Life on Earth

    UNIT I - THE LIFE OF THE CELL

  2. Atoms, Molecules, and Life
  3. Biological Molecules
  4. Energy and the Ability to Do Work
  5. Cell Structure and Function
  6. Cell Membrane Structure and Function
  7. Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis
  8. Harvesting Energy from Food: Glycolysis and Cellular Respiration

    UNIT II - INHERITANCE

  9. Cellular Reproduction
  10. DNA: The Molecule of Heredity
  11. Gene Expression and Regulation
  12. Gene Exchange, Meiosis, and Eukaryotic Life Cycles
  13. Patterns of Inheritance
  14. Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
  15. Human Genetics

    UNIT III - Evolution

  16. Principles of Evolution
  17. How Organisms Evolve
  18. The Origin of Species
  19. The History of Life on Earth
  20. Taxonomy: Imposing Order on Diversity

    UNIT IV - Human Anatomy and Physiology

  21. Homeostasis and the Organization of the Animal Body
  22. Circulation and Respiration
  23. Nutrition, Digestion, and Excretion
  24. Defenses against Disease: The Immune Response
  25. Chemical Control of the Human Body: The Endocrine System
  26. The Nervous System and the Senses
  27. Human Reproduction and Development

    UNIT V - Ecology

  28. Population Growth and Regulation
  29. Community Interactions
  30. How Ecosystems Work
  31. Earth's Diverse Ecosystems
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