Biology

An essential companion for students in introductory biology courses but also a must-have refresher for students in higher-level courses. Author Randy Brooks, PhD, a scientist and university professor, has a gift for making the complicated subject of biology easy to understand, from evolution to population genetics--without the fluff. Includes expanded sections on reproduction in animals, as well as helpful illustrations and diagrams, making this a study tool you won't want to be without.

Essential terminology for Biology study pulled together in one guide to maximize success in College and High School courses.

6 page guide includes: Lab Safety & First Aid; Essential Methods & Tools; Essential Concepts: Cell Structure, Cell Transport, Respiration, Photosynthesis, Enzyme Activity, Organismal Diversity, Mitosis, Meiosis, Molecular Genetics, Mendelian Genetics, Field Biology.

This reference covers foundations of Microbiology. Sections include: Organisms & Evolution, Shapes & Types, Microbiological Methods, Replication & Reproduction, Metabolism, Central Dogma, and Beneficial or Pathogenic.

Features detailed illustrations of complex biologic systems and processes, and takes students from the smallest elements of life to the primates. This title contains hundreds of problems with fully-explained solutions that aims to cut down on study time and make important points easy to remember.