Campbell Biology Hardcover - 2013

Campbell Biology 10th Edition is the must-have introductory textbook for the serious student of biology. Through the use of novel artwork and photography, this best seller brings to life the study of life. The chapters are interconnected, allowing you to piece together the data and grasp the book's entire picture. Campbell Biology is the ideal starter for the successful student of biology and will prepare you for more challenging upper-level biology courses. The narrative is not only understandable; it will capture your interest so well you will actually enjoy the study of biology. You can sharpen the skills you need in biology by completing the New Scientific Exercises included in each chapter. The exercises use real data; such as graphing, data analysis and experimental design. Also new in the 10th Edition are examples that demonstrate that subfields in biology are being transformed by our ability to quickly and inexpensively sequence proteins and DNA. You'll explore the exciting world of modern biology and its relevance in today's study of genomics. From cover to cover, Campbell Biology will take you on a journey through the study of life, beginning with the chemical composition of life and ending with the discussion of ecology. The first chapters of Campbell Biology will introduce you to life's basic chemistry. Midway through the book, you'll explore the innovations in the field of genetics and how scientists' understanding of chromosomes, DNA and genomes is constantly growing and changing. Your tour through the mesmerizing world of biology concludes with the study of ecology, where the "big picture" of life really comes together. You'll learn about the relationships between organisms and the environment and the dangers of upsetting the balance of the ecosystem. You'll also be introduced to subfields of ecology, such as restoration ecology and conservation biology, and how humans can play a role in helping to restore and preserve nature's delicate ecological balance. Sample questions asked in the 10th edition of Campbell Biology:In the light micrograph below of dividing cells near the tip of an onion root, identify a cell in each of the following stages: prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. Describe the major events occurring at each stage. Make connections How do the molecules that activate the vertebrate TLR signal transduction pathway differ from the ligands in most other signaling pathways (see concept 5.6) 1. Which functional group is not present in this molecule? a. carboxyl b. sulfhydryl c. hydroxyl d. amino