Biology / by the staff of Research & Education Association.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Research and Education Association, author.

Contributor:

Research and Education Association, author.

Series:

Super review.

Super review

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biology--Outlines, syllabi, etc.

Biology.

Biology--Problems, exercises, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 281 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Piscataway, New Jersey : Research & Education Association, [2014]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

REA's Biology Super Review®

Available Super Review® Titles

About Research &amp

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.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

0-7386-8405-8

OCLC:

990477500