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Biology Super Review.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Super Reviews Study GuidesPublisher: Piscataway, NJ : Research & Education Association, 2014Copyright date: ©2000Edition: 2nd edDescription: 1 online resource (227 pages)Content type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9780738684055
Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Biology Super ReviewDDC classification:
  • 570
Online resources:
Contents:
Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- REA's Biology Super Review® -- Available Super Review® Titles -- About Research & Education Association -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Chapter 1 The Chemical and Molecular Basis of Life -- 1.1 The Elements -- 1.2 Chemical Bonds -- 1.3 Acids and Bases -- 1.4 Chemical Changes -- 1.5 Organic Chemistry -- Chapter 2 Cellular Organization -- 2.1 The Cell Theory -- 2.2 Cellular Organelles -- 2.3 Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes -- 2.4 Tissues -- 2.5 Exchange of Materials Between Cell and Environment -- Quiz: The Basis of Life-Cellular Organization -- Chapter 3 Cellular Metabolism and Energy Pathways -- 3.1 Photosynthesis -- 3.2 Cellular Respiration -- 3.3 ATP and NAD -- 3.4 The Respiratory Chain (Electron Transport System [ETS]) -- 3.5 Enzymes -- Chapter 4 Nutrition in Plants and Animals -- 4.1 Importance of Digestion -- 4.2 The Human Digestive System -- 4.3 Ingestion and Digestion in Other Organisms -- 4.4 Transport of Food in Vascular Plants -- Quiz: Cellular Metabolism-Nutrition -- Chapter 5 Gas Exchange in Plants and Animals -- 5.1 Respiration in Humans -- 5.2 Respiration in Other Organisms -- 5.3 Gas Exchange in Plants -- Chapter 6 Circulatory Systems of Animals -- 6.1 The Human Circulatory System -- 6.2 Blood Circuits -- 6.3 The Components of Blood -- 6.4 The Functions of Blood -- 6.5 The Clotting of Blood -- 6.6 Transport Mechanisms in Other Organisms -- Quiz: Gas Exchange-Circulatory Systems -- Chapter 7 Excretion and Homeostasis -- 7.1 Excretion in Plants -- 7.2 Excretion in Humans -- 7.3 Excretion in Other Organisms -- 7.4 Homeostasis -- Quiz: Excretion and Homeostasis -- Chapter 8 Hormonal Control in Animals and Plants -- 8.1 Hormones -- 8.2 The Mechanism and Action of Hormones -- 8.3 The Human Endocrine System -- 8.4 The Pancreas -- 8.5 Adrenal Glands -- 8.6 Pineal Gland -- 8.7 Thymus Gland.
8.8 Sex Glands -- 8.9 Endocrine Abnormalities -- 8.10 Plant Hormones -- Quiz: Hormonal Control in Animals and Plants -- Chapter 9 Stimulus Receptors in Animals -- 9.1 Components of Nervous Coordination -- 9.2 Photoreceptors -- 9.3 Vision Defects -- 9.4 Chemoreceptors -- 9.5 Mechanoreceptors -- 9.6 Receptors in Other Organisms -- Chapter 10 The Nervous System -- 10.1 The Nervous System -- 10.2 Neurons -- 10.3 Nerve Impulse -- 10.4 Synapse -- 10.5 Reflex Arc -- 10.6 The Human Nervous System -- 10.7 The Nervous System of Other Organisms -- Quiz: Stimulus Receptors-The Nervous System -- Chapter 11 Locomotion: The Skeletal and Muscular Systems -- 11.1 The Skeletal System in Humans -- 11.2 The Muscular System in Humans -- 11.3 Locomotion in Lower Organisms -- Quiz: Locomotion-The Skeletal and Muscular Systems -- Chapter 12 Elements of Behavior -- 12.1 Learned Behavior -- 12.2 Innate Behavior -- 12.3 Voluntary Behavior -- Quiz: Elements of Behavior -- Chapter 13 Reproduction of Cells and Organisms -- 13.1 The Origin of Life -- 13.2 Reproduction of Organisms -- 13.3 Cell Division -- Quiz: Reproduction of Cells and Organisms -- Chapter 14 Genetic Inheritance -- 14.1 Mendelian Genetics -- 14.2 Sex Determination and X-Linkage -- 14.3 DNA: The Basic Substance of Genes -- 14.4 Gene Expression -- 14.5 Gene Mutation -- Quiz: Genetic Inheritance -- Chapter 15 Embryonic Development -- 15.1 Stages of Embryonic Development -- 15.2 Types of Eggs -- 15.3 Cleavage and Gastrulation -- 15.4 Parturition -- Quiz: Embryonic Development -- Chapter 16 Evolution -- 16.1 Evidence for Evolution -- 16.2 Mechanisms of Evolution -- 16.3 The Five Principles of Evolution -- 16.4 Classification -- Quiz: Evolution -- Chapter 17 Ecology -- 17.1 Growth of Populations -- 17.2 Energy Flow -- 17.3 Food Web -- 17.4 Definitions -- 17.5 Types of Habitats and Biomes -- Quiz: Ecology -- Back Cover.
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Need help with Biology? Want a quick review or refresher for class? This is the book for you!REA's Biology Super Review gives you everything you need to know!This Super Review can be used as a supplement to your high school or college textbook, or as a handy guide for anyone who needs a fast review of the subject.* Comprehensive, yet concise coverage - review covers the material that students must know about biology. Each topic is presented in a clear and easy-to-understand format that makes learning easier.* Questions and answers for each topic - let you practice what you've learned and build your biology skills.* End-of-chapter quizzes - gauge your understanding of the important information you need to know, so you'll be ready for any homework assignment, quiz, or test.Whether you need a quick refresher on the subject, or are prepping for your next exam, we think you'll agree that REA's Super Review provides all you need to know!

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- REA's Biology Super Review® -- Available Super Review® Titles -- About Research & Education Association -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Chapter 1 The Chemical and Molecular Basis of Life -- 1.1 The Elements -- 1.2 Chemical Bonds -- 1.3 Acids and Bases -- 1.4 Chemical Changes -- 1.5 Organic Chemistry -- Chapter 2 Cellular Organization -- 2.1 The Cell Theory -- 2.2 Cellular Organelles -- 2.3 Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes -- 2.4 Tissues -- 2.5 Exchange of Materials Between Cell and Environment -- Quiz: The Basis of Life-Cellular Organization -- Chapter 3 Cellular Metabolism and Energy Pathways -- 3.1 Photosynthesis -- 3.2 Cellular Respiration -- 3.3 ATP and NAD -- 3.4 The Respiratory Chain (Electron Transport System [ETS]) -- 3.5 Enzymes -- Chapter 4 Nutrition in Plants and Animals -- 4.1 Importance of Digestion -- 4.2 The Human Digestive System -- 4.3 Ingestion and Digestion in Other Organisms -- 4.4 Transport of Food in Vascular Plants -- Quiz: Cellular Metabolism-Nutrition -- Chapter 5 Gas Exchange in Plants and Animals -- 5.1 Respiration in Humans -- 5.2 Respiration in Other Organisms -- 5.3 Gas Exchange in Plants -- Chapter 6 Circulatory Systems of Animals -- 6.1 The Human Circulatory System -- 6.2 Blood Circuits -- 6.3 The Components of Blood -- 6.4 The Functions of Blood -- 6.5 The Clotting of Blood -- 6.6 Transport Mechanisms in Other Organisms -- Quiz: Gas Exchange-Circulatory Systems -- Chapter 7 Excretion and Homeostasis -- 7.1 Excretion in Plants -- 7.2 Excretion in Humans -- 7.3 Excretion in Other Organisms -- 7.4 Homeostasis -- Quiz: Excretion and Homeostasis -- Chapter 8 Hormonal Control in Animals and Plants -- 8.1 Hormones -- 8.2 The Mechanism and Action of Hormones -- 8.3 The Human Endocrine System -- 8.4 The Pancreas -- 8.5 Adrenal Glands -- 8.6 Pineal Gland -- 8.7 Thymus Gland.

8.8 Sex Glands -- 8.9 Endocrine Abnormalities -- 8.10 Plant Hormones -- Quiz: Hormonal Control in Animals and Plants -- Chapter 9 Stimulus Receptors in Animals -- 9.1 Components of Nervous Coordination -- 9.2 Photoreceptors -- 9.3 Vision Defects -- 9.4 Chemoreceptors -- 9.5 Mechanoreceptors -- 9.6 Receptors in Other Organisms -- Chapter 10 The Nervous System -- 10.1 The Nervous System -- 10.2 Neurons -- 10.3 Nerve Impulse -- 10.4 Synapse -- 10.5 Reflex Arc -- 10.6 The Human Nervous System -- 10.7 The Nervous System of Other Organisms -- Quiz: Stimulus Receptors-The Nervous System -- Chapter 11 Locomotion: The Skeletal and Muscular Systems -- 11.1 The Skeletal System in Humans -- 11.2 The Muscular System in Humans -- 11.3 Locomotion in Lower Organisms -- Quiz: Locomotion-The Skeletal and Muscular Systems -- Chapter 12 Elements of Behavior -- 12.1 Learned Behavior -- 12.2 Innate Behavior -- 12.3 Voluntary Behavior -- Quiz: Elements of Behavior -- Chapter 13 Reproduction of Cells and Organisms -- 13.1 The Origin of Life -- 13.2 Reproduction of Organisms -- 13.3 Cell Division -- Quiz: Reproduction of Cells and Organisms -- Chapter 14 Genetic Inheritance -- 14.1 Mendelian Genetics -- 14.2 Sex Determination and X-Linkage -- 14.3 DNA: The Basic Substance of Genes -- 14.4 Gene Expression -- 14.5 Gene Mutation -- Quiz: Genetic Inheritance -- Chapter 15 Embryonic Development -- 15.1 Stages of Embryonic Development -- 15.2 Types of Eggs -- 15.3 Cleavage and Gastrulation -- 15.4 Parturition -- Quiz: Embryonic Development -- Chapter 16 Evolution -- 16.1 Evidence for Evolution -- 16.2 Mechanisms of Evolution -- 16.3 The Five Principles of Evolution -- 16.4 Classification -- Quiz: Evolution -- Chapter 17 Ecology -- 17.1 Growth of Populations -- 17.2 Energy Flow -- 17.3 Food Web -- 17.4 Definitions -- 17.5 Types of Habitats and Biomes -- Quiz: Ecology -- Back Cover.

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