• 15 Genetic Engineering 416

    • How and why do scientists manipulate DNA in living cells?

  • 15.1 Selective Breeding 418

  • 15.2 Recombinant DNA 421

  • 15.3 Applications of Genetic Engineering 428

  • 15.4 Ethics and Impacts of Biotechnology 436

    • A Case of Mistaken Identity

  • Unit 4 Project 446

  • UNIT 5 Evolution 447–570

    • 16 Darwin's Theory of Evolution 448

      • What is natural selection?

    • 16.1 Darwin's Voyage of Discovery 450

    • 16.2 Ideas that Shaped Darwin's Thinking 454

    • 16.3 Darwin Presents His Case 460

    • 16.4 Evidence of Evolution 465

      • Such Varied Honeycreepers

    • 17 Evolution of Populations 480

      • How can populations evolve to form new species?

    • 17.1 Genes and Variation 482

    • 17.2 Evolution as Genetic Change in Populations 487

    • 17.3 The Process of Speciation 494

    • 17.4 Molecular Evolution 498

      • Epidemic

    • 18 Classification 508

      • What is the goal of biologists who classify living things?

    • 18.1 Finding Order in Diversity 510

    • 18.2 Modern Evolutionary Classification 516

    • 18.3 Building the Tree of Life 523

      • Grin and Bear It

    • 19 History of Life 536

      • How do fossils help biologists understand the history of life on Earth?

    • 19.1 The Fossil Record 538

    • 19.2 Patterns and Processes of Evolution 546

    • 19.3 Earth's Early History 553

      A human skull.

      • Murder in the Permian

    • Unit 5 Project. 570

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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
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UNIT 7 Animals
25 Introduction to Animals
26 Animal Evolution and Diversity
27 Animal Systems I
28 Animal Systems II
29 Animal Behavior
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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
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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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