Biology In a Nutshell
Contents
1. Basic Biochemistry
1. Basic Biochemistry
2. Cells
3. Cellular Respiration
4. Photosynthesis
5. Cell Division
6. Heredity
7. Molecular Genetics
8. Evolution
9. Biological Diversity
10. Plants
11. Animal Form and Function
12. Animal Reproduction and Development
13. Animal Behavior
14. Ecology
1. Basic Biochemistry
3. Cellular Respiration
4. Photosynthesis
Light-Dependent Reaction
Light-Independent Reaction
Photorespiration
C4 Photosynthesis & C3 Photosynthesis
CAM Photosynthesis
Light-Independent Reaction
Photorespiration
C4 Photosynthesis & C3 Photosynthesis
CAM Photosynthesis
5. Cell Division
Mitosis and Cytokinesis
Meiosis
Mitosis vs. Meiosis
Genetic Variation
Cell Division Control
Meiosis
Mitosis vs. Meiosis
Genetic Variation
Cell Division Control
6. Heredity
Complete Dominance, Dihybrid Cross
Intermediate Inheritance
Other Forms of Inheritance
Sex Determination and Sex Linkage
Nondisjunction
Human Genetic Defect
7. Molecular Genetics
Replication of Telomeres
Protein Synthesis
Mutations
DNA Organization
The Molecular Genetic of Viruses
The Molecular Genetic of Bacteria
Regulation of Gene Expression
Recombinant DNA
8. Evolution
Natural Selection
Sources of Variation
Causes of Changes in Allele Frequencies
Genetic Equilibrium
Speciation
Maintaining Reproductive Isolation
Patterns of Evolution
Macroevolution
The Origin of Life
9. Biological Diversity
Domain Bacteria
Domain Eukarya
10. Plants
Plant Tissue
The Seed
Primary Growth vs. Secondary Growth
Structure of Roots, Stems and Leaves
Transport of Water
Control of Stomata
Transport of Sugar
Plant Hormones
Plant Responses to Stimuli
Photoperiodism
The Seed
Primary Growth vs. Secondary Growth
Structure of Roots, Stems and Leaves
Transport of Water
Control of Stomata
Transport of Sugar
Plant Hormones
Plant Responses to Stimuli
Photoperiodism
11. Animal Form and Function
The Respiratory System
The Circulatory System
The Excretory System
The Digestive System
The Nervous System
The Muscular System
The Immune System
The Endocrine System
12. Animal Reproduction and Development
Gametogenesis in Humans
Hormonal Control of Human Reproduction
Embryonic Development
Hormonal Control of Human Reproduction
Embryonic Development
13. Animal Behavior
Kind of Animal Behavior
Animal Movement
Communication in Animals
Social Behaviors
Animal Movement
Communication in Animals
Social Behaviors
14. Ecology
Community Ecology
Coevolution
Ecological Succession
Ecosystems
Biogeochemical Cycles
Biomes
Human Impact on the Biosphere