Exploring Life

The Principles of Biology

by Professor John Blamire

Wm.C.Brown, publisher

Table of Contents

Part One

From Molecules to Cells

Chapter 1 The Science of Life 2
Chapter 2 The Signs of Life 14
Chapter 3 The Beginning of Life 26
Chapter 4 The Components of Cells: the Macromolecules 42
Chapter 5 The World of Cells 56
Chapter 6 Eukaryotic Cell Structure 72
Chapter 7 Biological Energy 84
Chapter 8 Energy Storage and Utilization 96

Part Two

From Cells to Humans

Chapter 9 Biological Information 112
Chapter 10 Mendel and Diploid Genetics 130
Chapter 11 Animal Reproduction and Development 152
Chapter 12 Human Reproduction and Development 166

Part Three

The Diversity of Life

Chapter 13 Protistans and the Animal Form 188
Chapter 14 Fungi and the Plant Form: Decomposers and Producers 212
Chapter 15 Plant Repproduction and Growth 236

Part Four

Integration of the Parts

Chapter 16 System I: Digestion and Respiration 254
Chapter 17 System II: Circulation and Exchange 274
Chapter 18 System III: Hormones and Nerves 292
Chapter 19 System IV: Support and Movement 312

Part Five

Life on the Biosphere

Chapter 20 Darwinism and Natural Selection 328
Chapter 21 Evolution in Action 348
Chapter 22 The Evolution of Humans 366
Chapter 23 Animal Behavior 400
Chapter 24 Ecosystems 426
Chapter 25 Ecosystems and the Passage of Time 448

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