Biology Essentials For Dummies

- The "must-know" biology basics - Concise coverage of important topics - Key concepts in quick, focused lessons The basics you need to best biology Whether you're cramming, studying new material, or just need a refresher, this compact guide gives you a concise, easy-to-follow review of the most important concepts covered in a typical biology course. From identifying the structures and functions of plants and animals to grasping the crucial discoveries in evolutionary, reproductive, and ecological biology, Biology Essentials For Dummies lets you skip the suffering and score high at exam time. Inside... - Cells and their substructures - Elementary chemistry - Reproduction and DNA - Energy and organisms - What to know about evolution - Ecosystems and populations - Ten great biology discoveries

René Fester Kratz, PhD, teaches biology at Everett Community College. Dr. Kratz holds a PhD in Botany for the University of Washington. She works with other scientists and K-12 teachers to develop science curricula that align with national learning standards and the latest research on human learning. Dr. Kratz and Donna Rae Siegfried are the coauthors of Biology For Dummies.

Introduction 1 Chapter 1: Exploring the Living World 5 Chapter 2: The Chemistry of Life 23 Chapter 3: The Living Cell 39 Chapter 4: Energy and Organisms 57 Chapter 5: Reproducing Cells 73 Chapter 6: DNA and Proteins: Life Partners 95 Chapter 7: Ecosystems and Populations 111 Chapter 8: Understanding Genetics 129 Chapter 9: Biological Evolution 145 Chapter 10: Ten Great Biology Discoveries 157 Index 163