• 10 Cell Growth and Division 272

    • How does a cell produce a new cell?

  • 10.1 Cell Growth, Division, and Reproduction 274

  • 10.2 The Process of Cell Division 279

  • 10.3 Regulating the Cell Cycle 286

  • 10.4 Cell Differentiation 292

    • Pet Shop Accident

  • Unit 3 Project 304

  • UNIT 4 Genetics Ant 305–446

    • 11 Introduction to Genetics 306

      • How does cellular information pass from one generation to another?

    • 11.1 The Work of Gregor Mendel 308

    • 11.2 Applying Mendel's Principles 313

    • 11.3 Other Patterns of Inheritance 319

    • 11.4 Meiosis 323

      • Green Parakeets

    • 12 DNA 336

      • What is the structure of DNA, and how does it function in genetic inheritance?

    • 12.1 Identifying the Substance of Genes 338

    • 12.2 The Structure of DNA 344

    • 12.3 DNA Replication 350

      A DNA sample.

      • UV Light

    • 13 RNA and Protein Synthesis 360

      • How does information flow from the cell nucleus to direct the synthesis of proteins in the cytoplasm?

    • 13.1 RNA 362

    • 13.2 Ribosomes and Protein Synthesis 366

    • 13.3 Mutations 372

    • 13.4 Gene Regulation and Expression 377

      • Mouse-Eyed Fly

    • 14 Human Heredity 390

      • How can we use genetics to study human inheritance?

    • 14.1 Human Chromosomes 392

    • 14.2 Human Genetic Disorders 398

    • 14.3 Studying the Human Genome 403

      • The Crooked Cell

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Table of Contents

Miller & Levine Biology
About the Authors
Changing the World of Biology Education
Contents
Diversity of Life: A Visual Guide DOL•1–DOL•64
Labs and Activities
Features
UNIT 1 The Nature of Life
1 The Science of Biology
2 The Chemistry of Life
Unit Project
UNIT 2 Ecology
3 The Biosphere
4 Ecosystems and Communities
5 Populations
6 Humans in the Biosphere
Unit Project
UNIT 3 Cells
7 Cell Structure and Function
8 Photosynthesis
9 Cellular Respiration and Fermentation
10 Cell Growth and Division
Unit Project
UNIT 4 Genetics
11 Introduction to Genetics
12 DNA
13 RNA and Protein Synthesis
14 Human Heredity
15 Genetic Engineering
Unit Project
UNIT 5 Evolution
16 Darwin's Theory of Evolution
17 Evolution of Populations
18 Classification
19 History of Life
Unit Project
UNIT 6 From Microorganisms to Plants
20 Viruses and Prokaryotes
21 Protists and Fungi
22 Introduction to Plants
23 Plant Structure and Function
24 Plant Reproduction and Response
Unit Project
UNIT 7 Animals
25 Introduction to Animals
26 Animal Evolution and Diversity
27 Animal Systems I
28 Animal Systems II
29 Animal Behavior
Unit Project
UNIT 8 The Human Body
30 Digestive and Excretory Systems
31 Nervous System
32 Skeletal, Muscular, and Integumentary Systems
33 Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
34 Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
35 Immune System and Disease
Unit Project
A Visual Guide to The Diversity of Life
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
THE TREE OF LIFE
Bacteria
Protists
Fungi
Plants
Animals
Appendices
Appendix A Science Skills
Appendix B Lab Skills
Appendix C Technology & Design
Appendix D Math Skills
Appendix E Periodic Table
Glossary
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