Marielle Hoefnagels
ISBN #9780073525549
3rd Edition
610 Questions
Homework Questions
Biology: Concepts and Investigations is a comprehensive exploration of life that introduces readers to the fundamental principles underlying biological systems, from the molecular basis of cells to the dynamics of entire ecosystems. It begins with the scientific method and the defining characteristics of life, then guides students through essential topics such as energy conversion, genetic inheritance, and evolutionary mechanisms. Key discoveries—like the structure of DNA, the intricacies of cell division, and the diverse strategies of reproduction—serve as pivotal moments that illustrate how scientific inquiry transforms our understanding of biology. Throughout, the textbook emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living systems and the impact of environmental and human factors on biodiversity, offering a cohesive framework for studying the living world.
Chapter 1
The Scientific Study of Life
Chapter 2
The Chemistry of Life
Chapter 3
Cells
Chapter 4
The Energy of Life
Chapter 5
Photosynthesis
Chapter 6
How Cells Release Energy
Chapter 7
DNA Structure and Gene Function
Chapter 8
DNA Replication, Binary Fission, and Mitosis
Chapter 9
Sexual Reproduction and Meiosis
Chapter 10
Patterns of Inheritance
Chapter 11
DNA Technology
Chapter 12
The Forces of Evolutionary Change
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Chapter 13
Evidence of Evolution
Chapter 14
Speciation and Extinction
Chapter 15
The Origin and History of Life
Chapter 16
Viruses
Chapter 17
Bacteria and Archaea
Chapter 18
Protists
Chapter 19
Plants
Chapter 20
Fungi
Chapter 21
Animals
Chapter 22
Plant Form and Function
Chapter 23
Plant Nutrition and Transport
Chapter 24
Reproduction and Development of Flowering Plants
Chapter 25
Animal Tissues and Organ Systems
Chapter 26
The Nervous System
Chapter 27
The Senses
Chapter 28
The Endocrine System
Chapter 29
The Skeletal and Muscular System
Chapter 30
The Circulatory System
Chapter 31
The Respiratory System
Chapter 32
Digestion and Nutrition
Chapter 33
Regulation of Temperature and Body Fluids
Chapter 34
The Immune System
Chapter 35
Animal Reproduction and Development
Chapter 36
Animal Behavior
Chapter 37
Populations
Chapter 38
Communities and Ecosystems
Chapter 40
Preserving Biodiversity
Problem 1
What type of reproductive barrier applies to each of these scenarios? a. Water buffalo and cattle can mate, but the embryos die early in development. b. Scientists try to mate two species of dragonfly that inhabit the same pond at the same time of day. However, females never allow males of the other species to mate with them. c. One species of reed warbler is active in the upper parts of the canopy while another species of reed warbler is active in the lower canopy. Both species are active during the day. d. Scientists mate two parrots from different populations to see if speciation has occurred. The parrots mate over and over again, but the male's sperm never fertilizes the female's egg.
Eric Goldman Numerade Educator
Problem 2
Suppose you watch a video showing the development of an unknown animal. What clues can the developmental pattern give you about how this organism is classified? Creating a flow chart might be useful.
Prashant Bana Numerade Educator
Problem 3
Respiration contains the Latin word root spiro, which means "to breathe." Why is the process described in this chapter called cellular respiration? What might your answer indicate about what scientists already knew when they first observed cellular respiration?
Bryan Valdivia Numerade Educator
Problem 4
Explain the significance of the geologic timescale in the context of evolution.
Danielle Ashley Numerade Educator
Problem 5
How did James Hutton, Georges Cuvier, Georges-Louis Buffon, Jean Baptiste de Lamarck, Charles Lyell, and Thomas Malthus influence Charles Darwin's thinking?
Josee Pacheco Numerade Educator
Problem 6
How does the formation of the cell theory illustrate the process of science?
Heather Thornton Numerade Educator
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