The fast and easy way to understand biology From molecules to animals, cells to ecosystems, this friendly guide answers all your questions about how living things work. Written in plain English and packed with helpful illustrations, tables, and diagrams, it cuts right to the chase with easy–to–absorb explanations of the life processes common to all organisms. Biology 101 — get the lowdown on how life is studied and open a window on the world?s organisms Jump into the gene pool — discover how cell reproduction and genetics work, from making sense of Mendel?s Law of Segregation to dealing with DNA Explore the living world — find out how ecology and evolution are the glue that holds everything together Let?s get physical — peruse the principles of physiology to get a handle on animal structure and function Go green — take a look at the life of plants and understand how they acquire energy, reproduce, and so much...
