The handy biology answer book / James Bobick ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bobick, James E.

Series:

The Handy Answer Book Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biology--Miscellanea.

Biology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (603 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Detroit : Visible Ink Press, c2004.

Summary:

Life itself and today's hottest science are examined in The Handy Biology Answer Book. From the newsworthy (What are stem cells? What is genetically modified food and why is it so controversial?) to the practical (Does antibiotic soap really help reduce infection? How does caffeine affect cells? How many kinds of mushrooms are edible?) and the curious (What is the most dangerous poison produced by a plant?), Handy Biology answers 1,600 questions about human, animal, and plant biology. You'll find answers to such intriguing questions as: What is cell cloning? What is DNA and RNA? When and

Contents:

Cover; About the Authors; The Handy Answer Book® Series; Contents; INTRODUCTION; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; PHOTO AND ILLUSTRATION CREDITS; MILESTONES OF MAJOR EVENTS IN BIOLOGY; Chemistry for Biology; Cell Structure; Cell Function; Bacteria, Viruses, and Protists; Fungi; Plant Diversity; Plant Structure and Function; Animal Diversity; Animal Structure and Function; Animal Behavior; DNA, RNA, and Chromosomes; Genetics; Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering; Evolution; Environment; Laboratory Tools and Techniques; FURTHER READING; INDEX

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 539-551) and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781578593033

1578593034

9781578592623

1578592623

OCLC:

402442191