Bibliograph

The handy biology answer book, Patricia Barnes-Svarney and Thomas E. Svarney

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The handy biology answer book, Patricia Barnes-Svarney and Thomas E. Svarney

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 431-435) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The handy biology answer book

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

878224542

Responsibility statement

Patricia Barnes-Svarney and Thomas E. Svarney

Series statement

"Handy" series

Summary

Gene therapy. Forensic DNA profiling. Biochemistry. Biotechnology. Cloning. Stem Cells. Super Bugs. Genetically modified food. Botany. Zoology. Sex. The study of life and living organisms is ancient, broad and ongoing. Biology combines the Greek word for life, bios, with the suffix -ology, or science/study/knowledge of. The new, completely revised and updated The Handy Biology Answer Book, examines, explains, and traces mankind's understanding of this important topic. This handy reference is the go-to guide for students and the more learned alike. It answers questions in plain English on all aspects of human, animal, plant, and microbial biology. It also introduces the scientists behind the breathtaking advances

Table Of Contents

Basics of biology -- Cellular basics -- Bacteria, viruses, and protists -- Fungi -- Plant diversity -- Plant structure, function, and use -- Aquatic and land animal diversity -- Anatomy : animals inside -- Physiology : animal function and reproduction -- Animal behavior -- DNA, RNA, Chromosomes, and genes -- Heredity, natural selection, and evolution -- Environment and ecology -- Biology in the laboratory -- Biology and you

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