Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a …
Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester biology course for science majors. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology includes rich features that engage students in scientific inquiry, highlight careers in the biological sciences, and offer everyday applications. The book also includes various types of practice and homework questions that help students understand—and apply—key concepts. The 2nd edition has been revised to incorporate clearer, more current, and more dynamic explanations, while maintaining the same organization as the first edition. Art and illustrations have been substantially improved, and the textbook features additional assessments and related resources.
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Identify the parts of a typical leaf Describe the internal structure and function of a leaf Compare and contrast simple leaves and compound leaves List and describe examples of modified leaves
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Describe how red and blue light affect plant growth and metabolic activities Discuss gravitropism Understand how hormones affect plant growth and development Describe thigmotropism, thigmonastism, and thigmogenesis Explain how plants defend themselves from predators and respond to wounds
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Identify the two types of root systems Describe the three zones of the root tip and summarize the role of each zone in root growth Describe the structure of the root List and describe examples of modified roots
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Describe the main function and basic structure of stems Compare and contrast the roles of dermal tissue, vascular tissue, and ground tissue Distinguish between primary growth and secondary growth in stems Summarize the origin of annual rings List and describe examples of modified stems
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Describe the shoot organ system and the root organ system Distinguish between meristematic tissue and permanent tissue Identify and describe the three regions where plant growth occurs Summarize the roles of dermal tissue, vascular tissue, and ground tissue Compare simple plant tissue with complex plant tissue
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Define water potential and explain how it is influenced by solutes, pressure, gravity, and the matric potential Describe how water potential, evapotranspiration, and stomatal regulation influence how water is transported in plants Explain how photosynthates are transported in plants
Biology is designed for multi-semester biology courses for science majors. It is …
Biology is designed for multi-semester biology courses for science majors. It is grounded on an evolutionary basis and includes exciting features that highlight careers in the biological sciences and everyday applications of the concepts at hand. To meet the needs of today’s instructors and students, some content has been strategically condensed while maintaining the overall scope and coverage of traditional texts for this course. Instructors can customize the book, adapting it to the approach that works best in their classroom. Biology also includes an innovative art program that incorporates critical thinking and clicker questions to help students understand—and apply—key concepts.
In this course, you will learn the basics of plant biology. The …
In this course, you will learn the basics of plant biology. The student will begin with plant anatomy, learning the names and functions of all of the parts of a plant, then move on to plant physiology, where you will learn about photosynthesis, growth, and reproduction. Next, the student will study plant evolution according to the fossil record and examine the diversity of plant life in existence today and how that diversity impacts global ecology. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: identify and describe the functions of the different cells, tissues, and organs that make up a plant; describe the major life processes in plants (photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, growth and development, and reproduction) at the tissue, organ, cellular, and molecular level; explain the history and evolution of plants on earth; discuss plant diversity and identify the major characteristics of plant phylogenetic divisions; explain how plants fit into the global ecological system and why they are essential for life on earth. (Biology 306)
Biology is designed for multi-semester biology courses for science majors. It is …
Biology is designed for multi-semester biology courses for science majors. It is grounded on an evolutionary basis and includes exciting features that highlight careers in the biological sciences and everyday applications of the concepts at hand. To meet the needs of today’s instructors and students, some content has been strategically condensed while maintaining the overall scope and coverage of traditional texts for this course. Instructors can customize the book, adapting it to the approach that works best in their classroom. Biology also includes an innovative art program that incorporates critical thinking and clicker questions to help students understand—and apply—key concepts.
The field of plant physiology includes the study of all the internal …
The field of plant physiology includes the study of all the internal activities of plants—those chemical and physical processes associated with life as they occur in plants. This includes study at many levels of scale of size and time. At the smallest scale are molecular interactions of photosynthesis and internal diffusion of water, minerals, and nutrients. At the largest scale are the processes of plant development, seasonality, dormancy, and reproductive control. Major subdisciplines of plant physiology include phytochemistry (the study of the biochemistry of plants) and phytopathology (the study of disease in plants). The scope of plant physiology as a discipline may be divided into several major areas of research.
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