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Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections 8th ed. [Loose-leaf]

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  • Formāts: Loose-leaf, 928 pages, height x width x depth: 274x231x33 mm, weight: 1928 g
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1 Biology: Exploring Life
1(14)
Themes in the Study of Biology
2(1)
1.1 All forms of life share common properties
2(1)
1.2 In life's hierarchy of organization, new properties emerge at each level
3(1)
1.3 Cells are the structural and functional units of life
4(1)
1.4 Organisms interact with their environment, exchanging matter and energy
5(1)
Evolution, the Core Theme of Biology
6(1)
1.5 The unity of life is based on DNA and a common genetic code
6(1)
1.6 The diversity of life can be arranged into three domains
6(2)
1.7 Evolution explains the unity and diversity of life
8(2)
The Process of Science
10(1)
1.8 In studying nature, scientists make observations and form and test hypotheses
10(1)
1.9 Scientific Thinking Hypotheses can be tested using controlled field studies
11(1)
Biology and Everyday Life
12(1)
1.10 Evolution Connection Evolution is connected to our everyday lives
12(1)
1.11 Connection Biology, technology, and society are connected in important ways
12(3)
Chapter Review
13(2)
Unit I The Life of the Cell
15(108)
2 The Chemical Basis of Life
16(16)
Elements, Atoms, and Compounds
18(1)
2.1 Organisms are composed of elements, in combinations called compounds
18(1)
2.2 Connection Trace elements are common additives to food and water
19(1)
2.3 Atoms consist of protons, neutrons, and electrons
20(1)
2.4 Connection Radioactive isotopes can help or harm us
21(1)
Chemical Bonds
22(1)
2.5 The distribution of electrons determines an atom's chemical properties
22(1)
2.6 Covalent bonds join atoms into molecules through electron sharing
23(1)
2.7 Ionic bonds are attractions between ions of opposite charge
24(1)
2.8 Hydrogen bonds are weak bonds important in the chemistry of life
24(1)
2.9 Chemical reactions make and break chemical bonds
25(1)
Water's Life-Supporting Properties
26(1)
2.10 Hydrogen bonds make liquid water cohesive
26(1)
2.11 Waters hydrogen bonds moderate temperature
26(1)
2.12 Ice floats because it is less dense than liquid water
27(1)
2.13 Water is the solvent of life
27(1)
2.14 The chemistry of life is sensitive to acidic and basic conditions
28(1)
2.15 Scientific Thinking Scientists study the effects of rising atmospheric CO2 on coral reef ecosystems
28(1)
2.16 Evolution Connection The search for extraterrestrial life centers on the search for water
29(3)
Chapter Review
30(2)
3 The Molecules of Cells
32(18)
Introduction to Organic Compounds
34(1)
3.1 Life's molecular diversity is based on the properties of carbon
34(1)
3.2 A few chemical groups are key to the functioning of biological molecules
35(1)
3.3 Cells make large molecules from a limited set of small molecules
36(1)
Carbohydrates
37(1)
3.4 Monosaccharides are the simplest carbohydrates
37(1)
3.5 Two monosaccharides are linked to form a disaccharide
38(1)
3.6 Connection What is high-fructose corn syrup, and is it to blame for obesity?
38(1)
3.7 Polysaccharides are long chains of sugar units
39(1)
Lipids
40(1)
3.8 Fats are lipids that are mostly energy-storage molecules
40(1)
3.9 Scientific Thinking Scientific studies document the health risks of trans fats
41(1)
3.10 Phospholipids and steroids are important lipids with a variety of functions
42(1)
3.11 Connection Anabolic steroids pose health risks
42(1)
Proteins
43(1)
3.12 Proteins have a wide range of functions and structures
43(1)
3.13 Proteins are made from amino acids linked by peptide bonds
44(1)
3.14 Visualizing the Concept A proteins functional shape results from four levels of structure
45(1)
Nucleic Acids
46(1)
3.15 DNA and RNA are the two types of nucleic acids
46(1)
3.16 Nucleic acids are polymers of nucleotides
46(1)
3.17 Evolution Connection Lactose tolerance is a recent event in human Evolution
47(3)
Chapter Review
48(2)
4 A Tour of the Cell
50(22)
Introduction to the Cell
52(1)
4.1 Microscopes reveal the world of the cell
52(2)
4.2 The small size of cells relates to the need to exchange materials across the plasma membrane
54(1)
4.3 Prokaryotic cells are structurally simpler than eukaryotic cells
55(1)
4.4 Eukaryotic cells are partitioned into functional compartments
56(2)
The Nucleus and Ribosomes
58(1)
4.5 The nucleus contains the cell's genetic instructions
58(1)
4.6 Ribosomes make proteins for use in the cell and for export
59(1)
The Endomembrane System
59(1)
4.7 Many organelles are connected in the endomembrane system
59(1)
4.8 The endoplasmic reticulum is a biosynthetic workshop
60(1)
4.9 The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and ships cell products
61(1)
4.10 Lysosomes are digestive compartments within a cell
62(1)
4.11 Vacuoles function in the general maintenance of the cell
62(1)
4.12 A review of the structures involved in manufacturing and breakdown
63(1)
Energy-Converting Organelles
63(1)
4.13 Mitochondria harvest chemical energy from food
63(1)
4.14 Chloroplasts convert solar energy to chemical energy
64(1)
4.15 Evolution Connection Mitochondria and chloroplasts evolved by endosymbiosis
64(1)
The Cytoskeleton and Cell Surfaces
65(1)
4.16 The cell's internal skeleton helps organize its structure and activities
65(1)
4.17 Scientific Thinking Scientists discovered the cytoskeleton using the tools of biochemistry and microscopy
66(1)
4.18 Cilia and flagella move when microtubules bend
66(1)
4.19 The extracellular matrix of animal cells functions in support and regulation
67(1)
4.20 Three types of cell junctions are found in animal tissues
68(1)
4.21 Cell walls enclose and support plant cells
68(1)
4.22 Review: Eukaryotic cell structures can be grouped on the basis of four main functions
69(3)
Chapter Review
70(2)
5 The Working Cell
72(16)
Membrane Structure and Function
74(1)
5.1 Visualizing the Concept Membranes are fluid mosaics of lipids and proteins with many functions
74(1)
5.2 Evolution Connection The spontaneous formation of membranes was a critical step in the origin of life
75(1)
5.3 Passive transport is diffusion across a membrane with no energy investment
75(1)
5.4 Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a membrane
76(1)
5.5 Water balance between cells and their surroundings is crucial to organisms
76(1)
5.6 Transport proteins can facilitate diffusion across membranes
77(1)
5.7 Scientific Thinking Research on another membrane protein led to the discovery of aquaporins
78(1)
5.8 Cells expend energy in the active transport of a solute
78(1)
5.9 Exocytosis and endocytosis transport large molecules across membranes
79(1)
Energy and the Cell
80(1)
5.10 Cells transform energy as they perform work
80(1)
5.11 Chemical reactions either release or store energy
81(1)
5.12 ATP drives cellular work by coupling exergonic and endergonic reactions
82(1)
How Enzymes Function
83(1)
5.13 Enzymes speed up the cell's chemical reactions by lowering energy barriers
83(1)
5.14 A specific enzyme catalyzes each cellular reaction
84(1)
5.15 Enzyme inhibition can regulate enzyme activity in a cell
85(1)
5.16 Connection Many drugs, pesticides, and poisons are enzyme inhibitors
85(3)
Chapter Review
86(2)
6 How Cells Harvest Chemical Energy
88(18)
Cellular Respiration: Aerobic Harvesting of Energy
90(1)
6.1 Photosynthesis and cellular respiration provide energy for life
90(1)
6.2 Breathing supplies O2 for use in cellular respiration and removes CO2
90(1)
6.3 Cellular respiration banks energy in ATP molecules
91(1)
6.4 Connection The human body uses energy from ATP for all its activities
91(1)
6.5 Cells capture energy from electrons “r;falling”r; from organic fuels to oxygen
92(1)
Stages of Cellular Respiration
93(1)
6.6 Overview: Cellular respiration occurs in three main stages
93(1)
6.7 Glycolysis harvests chemical energy by oxidizing glucose to pyruvate
94(2)
6.8 Pyruvate is oxidized in preparation for the citric acid cycle
96(1)
6.9 The citric acid cycle completes the oxidation of organic molecules, generating many NADH and FADH2 molecules
96(2)
6.10 Most ATP production occurs by oxidative phosphorylation
98(1)
6.11 Scientific Thinking Scientists have discovered heat-producing, calorie-burning brown fat in adults
99(1)
6.12 Review: Each molecule of glucose yields many molecules of ATP
100(1)
Fermentation: Anaerobic Harvesting of Energy
100(1)
6.13 Fermentation enables cells to produce ATP without oxygen
100(2)
6.14 Evolution Connection Glycolysis evolved early in the history of life on Earth
102(1)
Connections Between Metabolic Pathways
102(1)
6.15 Cells use many kinds of organic molecules as fuel for cellular respiration
102(1)
6.16 Organic molecules from food provide raw materials for biosynthesis
103(3)
Chapter Review
104(2)
7 Photosynthesis: Using Light to Make Food
106(17)
An Introduction to Photosynthesis
108(1)
7.1 Photosynthesis fuels the biosphere
108(1)
7.2 Photosynthesis occurs in chloroplasts in plant cells
109(1)
7.3 Scientists traced the process of photosynthesis using isotopes
110(1)
7.4 Photosynthesis is a redox process, as is cellular respiration
110(1)
7.5 The two stages of photosynthesis are linked by ATP and NADPH
111(1)
The Light Reactions: Converting Solar Energy to Chemical Energy
112(1)
7.6 Visible radiation absorbed by pigments drives the light reactions
112(1)
7.7 Photosystems capture solar energy
113(1)
7.8 Two photosystems connected by an electron transport chain generate ATP and NADPH
114(1)
7.9 Visualizing the Concept The light reactions take place within the thylakoid membranes
115(1)
The Calvin Cycle: Reducing CO2 to Sugar
116(1)
7.10 ATP and NADPH power sugar synthesis in the Calvin cycle
116(1)
7.11 Evolution Connection Other methods of carbon fixation have evolved in hot, dry climates
117(1)
The Global Significance of Photosynthesis
118(1)
7.12 Photosynthesis makes sugar from CO2 and H2O, providing food and O2 for almost all living organisms
118(1)
7.13 Scientific Thinking Rising atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide and global climate change will affect plants in various ways
119(1)
7.14 Scientific research and international treaties have helped slow the depletion of Earth's ozone layer
120(3)
Chapter Review
121(2)
Unit II Cellular Reproduction and Genetics
123(130)
8 The Cellular Basis of Reproduction and Inheritance
124(28)
Cell Division and Reproduction
126(1)
8.1 Cell division plays many important roles in the lives of organisms
126(1)
8.2 Prokaryotes reproduce by binary fission
127(1)
The Eukaryotic Cell Cycle and Mitosis
128(1)
8.3 The large, complex chromosomes of eukaryotes duplicate with each cell division
128(1)
8.4 The cell cycle includes growing and division phases
129(1)
8.5 Cell division is a continuum of dynamic changes
130(2)
8.6 Cytokinesis differs for plant and animal cells
132(1)
8.7 Anchorage, cell density, and chemical growth factors affect cell division
133(1)
8.8 Growth factors signal the cell cycle control system
134(1)
8.9 Connection Growing out of control, cancer cells produce malignant tumors
135(1)
8.10 Scientific Thinking Tailoring treatment to each patient may improve cancer therapy
136(1)
Meiosis and Crossing Over
136(1)
8.11 Chromosomes are matched in homologous pairs
136(1)
8.12 Gametes have a single set of chromosomes
137(1)
8.13 Meiosis reduces the chromosome number from diploid to haploid
138(2)
8.14 Visualizing the Concept Mitosis and meiosis have important similarities and differences
140(1)
8.15 Independent orientation of chromosomes in meiosis and random fertilization lead to varied offspring
141(1)
8.16 Homologous chromosomes may carry different versions of genes
142(1)
8.17 Crossing over further increases genetic variability
142(2)
Alterations of Chromosome Number and Structure
144(1)
8.18 Accidents during meiosis can alter chromosome number
144(1)
8.19 A karyotype is a photographic inventory of an individual's chromosomes
145(1)
8.20 Connection An extra copy of chromosome 21 causes Down syndrome
146(1)
8.21 Connection Abnormal numbers of sex chromosomes do not usually affect survival
147(1)
8.22 Evolution Connection New species can arise from errors in cell division
147(1)
8.23 Connection Alterations of chromosome structure can cause birth defects and cancer
148(4)
Chapter Review
149(3)
9 Patterns of Inheritance
152(28)
Mendel's Laws
154(1)
9.1 The study of genetics has ancient roots
154(1)
9.2 The science of genetics began in an abbey garden
154(2)
9.3 Mendel's law of segregation describes the inheritance of a single character
156(1)
9.4 Homologous chromosomes bear the alleles for each character
157(1)
9.5 The law of independent assortment is revealed by tracking two characters at once
158(1)
9.6 Geneticists can use a testcross to determine unknown genotypes
159(1)
9.7 Mendel's laws reflect the rules of probability
160(1)
9.8 Visualizing the Concept Genetic traits in humans can be tracked through family pedigrees
161(1)
9.9 Connection Many inherited traits in humans are controlled by a single gene
162(2)
9.10 Connection New technologies can provide insight into one's genetic legacy
164(2)
Variations on Mendel's Laws
166(1)
9.11 Incomplete dominance results in intermediate phenotypes
166(1)
9.12 Many genes have more than two alleles in the population
167(1)
9.13 A single gene may affect many phenotypic characters
168(1)
9.14 A single character may be influenced by many genes
169(1)
9.15 The environment affects many characters
170(1)
The Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance
170(1)
9.16 Chromosome behavior accounts for Mendel's laws
170(2)
9.17 Scientific Thinking Genes on the same chromosome tend to be inherited together
172(1)
9.18 Crossing over produces new combinations of alleles
172(2)
9.19 Geneticists use crossover data to map genes
174(1)
Sex Chromosomes and Sex-Linked Genes
174(1)
9.20 Chromosomes determine sex in many species
174(2)
9.21 Sex-linked genes exhibit a unique pattern of inheritance
176(1)
9.22 Connection Human sex-linked disorders affect mostly males
177(1)
9.23 Evolution Connection The Y chromosome provides clues about human male Evolution
177(3)
Chapter Review
178(2)
10 Molecular Biology of the Gene
180(28)
The Structure of the Genetic Material
182(1)
10.1 Scientific Thinking Experiments showed that DNA is the genetic material
182(2)
10.2 DNA and RNA are polymers of nucleotides
184(2)
10.3 DNA is a double-stranded helix
186(2)
DNA Replication
188(1)
10.4 DNA replication depends on specific base pairing
188(1)
10.5 DNA replication proceeds in two directions at many sites simultaneously
188(2)
The Flow of Genetic Information from DNA to RNA to Protein
190(1)
10.6 Genes control phenotypic traits through the expression of proteins
190(1)
10.7 Genetic information written in codons is translated into amino acid sequences
191(1)
10.8 The genetic code dictates how codons are translated into amino acids
192(1)
10.9 Visualizing the Concept Transcription produces genetic messages in the form of RNA
193(1)
10.10 Eukaryotic RNA is processed before leaving the nucleus as mRNA
194(1)
10.11 Transfer RNA molecules serve as interpreters during translation
194(2)
10.12 Ribosomes build polypeptides
196(1)
10.13 An initiation codon marks the start of an mRNA message
196(1)
10.14 Elongation adds amino acids to the polypeptide chain until a stop codon terminates translation
197(1)
10.15 Review: The flow of genetic information in the cell is DNA → RNA → protein
198(1)
10.16 Mutations can affect genes
199(1)
The Genetics of Viruses and Bacteria
200(1)
10.17 Viral DNA may become part of the host chromosome
200(1)
10.18 Connection Many viruses cause disease in animals and plants
201(1)
10.19 Evolution Connection Emerging viruses threaten human health
202(1)
10.20 The AIDS virus makes DNA on an RNA template
203(1)
10.21 Viroids and prions are formidable pathogens in plants and animals
203(1)
10.22 Bacteria can transfer DNA in three ways
204(1)
10.23 Bacterial plasmids can serve as carriers for gene transfer
205(3)
Chapter Review
206(2)
11 How Genes Are Controlled
208(22)
Control of Gene Expression
210(1)
11.1 Proteins interacting with DNA turn prokaryotic genes on or off in response to environmental changes
210(2)
11.2 Chromosome structure and chemical modifications can affect gene expression
212(2)
11.3 Complex assemblies of proteins control eukaryotic transcription
214(1)
11.4 Eukaryotic RNA may be spliced in more than one way
214(1)
11.5 Small RNAs play multiple roles in controlling gene expression
215(1)
11.6 Later stages of gene expression are also subject to regulation
216(1)
11.7 Visualizing the Concept Multiple mechanisms regulate gene expression in eukaryotes
217(1)
11.8 Cell signaling and waves of gene expression direct animal development
218(1)
11.9 Connection Scientists use DNA microarrays to test for the transcription of many genes at once
219(1)
11.10 Signal transduction pathways convert messages received at the cell surface to responses within the cell
220(1)
11.11 Evolution Connection Cell-signaling systems appeared early in the Evolution of life
220(1)
Cloning of Plants and Animals
221(1)
11.12 Plant cloning shows that differentiated cells may retain all of their genetic potential
221(1)
11.13 Scientific Thinking Biologists can clone animals via nuclear transplantation
222(1)
11.14 Connection Therapeutic cloning can produce stem cells with great medical potential
223(1)
The Genetic Basis of Cancer
224(1)
11.15 Cancer results from mutations in genes that control cell division
224(1)
11.16 Multiple genetic changes underlie the development of cancer
225(1)
11.17 Faulty proteins can interfere with normal signal transduction pathways
226(1)
11.18 Connection Lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of cancer
227(3)
Chapter Review
228(2)
12 DNA Technology and Genomics
230(23)
Gene Cloning
232(1)
12.1 Genes can be cloned in recombinant plasmids
232(2)
12.2 Visualizing the Concept Enzymes are used to “r;cut and paste”r; DNA
234(1)
12.3 Cloned genes can be stored in genomic libraries
235(1)
12.4 Reverse transcriptase can help make genes for cloning
235(1)
12.5 Nucleic acid probes identify clones carrying specific genes
236(1)
Genetically Modified Organisms
236(1)
12.6 Recombinant cells and organisms can mass-produce gene products
236(2)
12.7 Connection DNA technology has changed the pharmaceutical industry and medicine
238(1)
12.8 Connection Genetically modified organisms are transforming agriculture
239(1)
12.9 Scientific Thinking Genetically modified organisms raise health concerns
240(1)
12.10 Connection Gene therapy may someday help treat a variety of diseases
241(1)
DNA Profiling
242(1)
12.11 The analysis of genetic markers can produce a DNA profile
242(1)
12.12 The PCR method is used to amplify DNA sequences
242(1)
12.13 Gel electrophoresis sorts DNA molecules by size
243(1)
12.14 Short tandem repeat analysis is commonly used for DNA profiling
244(1)
12.15 Connection DNA profiling has provided evidence in many forensic investigations
245(1)
12.16 RFLPs can be used to detect differences in DNA sequences
246(1)
Genomics
247(1)
12.17 Genomics is the scientific study of whole genomes
247(1)
12.18 Connection The Human Genome Project revealed that most of the human genome does not consist of genes
248(1)
12.19 The whole-genome shotgun method of sequencing a genome can provide a wealth of data quickly
249(1)
12.20 Proteomics is the scientific study of the full set of proteins encoded by a genome
249(1)
12.21 Evolution Connection Genomes hold clues to human Evolution
250(3)
Chapter Review
250(3)
Unit III Concepts of Evolution
253(64)
13 How Populations Evolve
254(22)
Darwin's Theory of Evolution
256(1)
13.1 A sea voyage helped Darwin frame his theory of Evolution
256(2)
13.2 The study of fossils provides strong evidence for Evolution
258(1)
13.3 Scientific Thinking Fossils of transitional forms support Darwin's theory of Evolution
259(1)
13.4 Homologies provide strong evidence for Evolution
260(1)
13.5 Homologies indicate patterns of descent that can be shown on an Evolutionary tree
261(1)
13.6 Darwin proposed natural selection as the mechanism of Evolution
262(1)
13.7 Scientists can observe natural selection in action
263(1)
The Evolution of Populations
264(1)
13.8 Mutation and sexual reproduction produce the genetic variation that makes Evolution possible
264(1)
13.9 Evolution occurs within populations
265(1)
13.10 The Hardy-Weinberg equation can test whether a population is evolving
266(1)
13.11 Connection The Hardy-Weinberg equation is useful in public health science
267(1)
Mechanisms of Microevolution
268(1)
13.12 Natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow can cause microevolution
268(1)
13.13 Natural selection is the only mechanism that consistently leads to adaptive Evolution
269(1)
13.14 Natural selection can alter variation in a population in three ways
270(1)
13.15 Sexual selection may lead to phenotypic differences between males and females
271(1)
13.16 Evolution Connection The Evolution of drug-resistant microorganisms is a serious public health concern
272(1)
13.17 Diploidy and balancing selection preserve genetic variation
272(1)
13.18 Natural selection cannot fashion perfect organisms
273(3)
Chapter Review
274(2)
14 The Origin of Species
276(16)
Defining Species
278(1)
14.1 The origin of species is the source of biological diversity
278(1)
14.2 There are several ways to define a species
278(2)
14.3 Visualizing the Concept Reproductive barriers keep species separate
280(2)
Mechanisms of Speciation
282(1)
14.4 In allopatric speciation, geographic isolation leads to speciation
282(1)
14.5 Reproductive barriers can evolve as populations diverge
283(1)
14.6 Sympatric speciation takes place without geographic isolation
284(1)
14.7 Evolution Connection The origin of most plant species can be traced to polyploid speciation
285(1)
14.8 Isolated islands are often showcases of speciation
286(1)
14.9 Scientific Thinking Lake Victoria is a living laboratory for studying speciation
287(1)
14.10 Hybrid zones provide opportunities to study reproductive isolation
288(1)
14.11 Speciation can occur rapidly or slowly
289(3)
Chapter Review
290(2)
15 Tracing Evolutionary History
292(25)
Early Earth and the Origin of Life
294(1)
15.1 Conditions on early Earth made the origin of life possible
294(1)
15.2 Scientific Thinking Experiments show that the abiotic synthesis of organic molecules is possible
295(1)
15.3 Stages in the origin of the first cells probably included the formation of polymers, protocells, and self-replicating RNA
296(1)
Major Events in the History of Life
297(1)
15.4 The origins of single-celled and multicellular organisms and the colonization of land were key events in life's history
297(1)
15.5 The actual ages of rocks and fossils mark geologic time
298(1)
15.6 The fossil record documents the history of life
298(2)
Mechanisms of Macroevolution
300(1)
15.7 Continental drift has played a major role in macroevolution
300(2)
15.8 Connection Plate tectonics may imperil human life
302(1)
15.9 During mass extinctions, large numbers of species are lost
302(2)
15.10 Adaptive radiations have increased the diversity of life
304(1)
15.11 Genes that control development play a major role in Evolution
304(2)
15.12 Evolution Connection Novel traits may arise in several ways
306(1)
15.13 Evolutionary trends do not mean that Evolution is goal directed
307(1)
Phylogeny and the Tree of Life
308(1)
15.14 Phylogenies based on homologies reflect Evolutionary history
308(1)
15.15 Systematics connects classification with Evolutionary history
308(2)
15.16 Shared characters are used to construct phylogenetic trees
310(2)
15.17 An organism's Evolutionary history is documented in its genome
312(1)
15.18 Molecular clocks help track Evolutionary time
313(1)
15.19 Constructing the tree of life is a work in progress
314(3)
Chapter Review
315(2)
Unit IV The Evolution of Biological Diversity
317(94)
16 Microbial Life: Prokaryotes and Protists
318(22)
Prokaryotes
320(1)
16.1 Prokaryotes are diverse and widespread
320(1)
16.2 External features contribute to the success of prokaryotes
320(2)
16.3 Populations of prokaryotes can adapt rapidly to changes in the environment
322(1)
16.4 Prokaryotes have unparalleled nutritional diversity
323(1)
16.5 Connection Biofilms are complex associations of microbes
324(1)
16.6 Connection Prokaryotes help clean up the environment
324(1)
16.7 Bacteria and archaea are the two main branches of prokaryotic Evolution
325(1)
16.8 Archaea thrive in extreme environments---and in other habitats
326(1)
16.9 Bacteria include a diverse assemblage of prokaryotes
326(2)
16.10 Connection Some bacteria cause disease
328(1)
16.11 Scientific Thinking Stomach microbiota affect health and disease
328(2)
Protists
330(1)
16.12 Protists are an extremely diverse assortment of eukaryotes
330(1)
16.13 Evolution Connection Endosymbiosis of unicellular algae is the key to much of protist diversity
331(1)
16.14 The “r;SAR”r; supergroup represents the range of protist diversity
332(2)
16.15 Connection Can algae provide a renewable source of energy?
334(1)
16.16 Some excavates have modified mitochondria
334(1)
16.17 Unikonts include protists that are closely related to fungi and animals
335(1)
16.18 Archaeplastids include red algae, green algae, and land plants
336(1)
16.19 Evolution Connection Multicellularity evolved several times in eukaryotes
337(3)
Chapter Review
338(2)
17 The Evolution of Plant and Fungal Diversity
340(24)
Plant Evolution and Diversity
342(1)
17.1 Plants have adaptations for life on land
342(2)
17.2 Plant diversity reflects the Evolutionary history of the plant kingdom
344(2)
Alternation of Generations and Plant Life Cycles
346(1)
17.3 Visualizing the Concept Haploid and diploid generations alternate in plant life cycles
346(2)
17.4 Seedless vascular plants dominated vast “r;coal forests”r;
348(1)
17.5 Pollen and seeds are key adaptations for life on land
348(2)
17.6 The flower is the centerpiece of angiosperm reproduction
350(1)
17.7 The angiosperm plant is a sporophyte with gametophytes in its flowers
350(2)
17.8 The structure of a fruit reflects its function in seed dispersal
352(1)
17.9 Connection Angiosperms sustain us---and add spice to our diets
352(1)
17.10 Evolution Connection Pollination by animals has influenced angiosperm Evolution
353(1)
17.11 Connection Plant diversity is vital to the future of the world's food supply
354(1)
Diversity of Fungi
355(1)
17.12 Fungi absorb food after digesting it outside their bodies
355(1)
17.13 Fungi produce spores in both asexual and sexual life cycles
356(1)
17.14 Fungi are classified into five groups
356(2)
17.15 Connection Fungi have enormous ecological benefits
358(1)
17.16 Connection Fungi have many practical uses
358(1)
17.17 Lichens are symbiotic associations of fungi and photosynthetic organisms
359(1)
17.18 Scientific Thinking Mycorrhizae may have helped plants colonize land
360(1)
17.19 Connection Parasitic fungi harm plants and animals
361(3)
Chapter Review
362(2)
18 The Evolution of Invertebrate Diversity
364(24)
Animal Evolution and Diversity
366(1)
18.1 What is an animal?
366(1)
18.2 Animal diversification began more than half a billion years ago
367(1)
18.3 Visualizing the Concept Animals can be characterized by basic features of their “r;body plan”r;
368(1)
18.4 Body plans and molecular comparisons of animals can be used to build phylogenetic trees
369(1)
Invertebrate Diversity
370(1)
18.5 Sponges have a relatively simple, porous body
370(1)
18.6 Cnidarians are radial animals with tentacles and stinging cells
371(1)
18.7 Flatworms are the simplest bilateral animals
372(1)
18.8 Nematodes have a body cavity and a complete digestive tract
373(1)
18.9 Diverse molluscs are variations on a common body plan
374(2)
18.10 Annelids are segmented worms
376(2)
18.11 Arthropods are segmented animals with jointed appendages and an exoskeleton
378(2)
18.12 Evolution Connection Insects are the most successful group of animals
380(2)
18.13 Scientific Thinking The genes that build animal bodies are ancient
382(1)
18.14 Echinoderms have spiny skin, an endoskeleton, and a water vascular system for movement
383(1)
18.15 Our own phylum, Chordata, is distinguished by four features
384(1)
18.16 Connection Invertebrate diversity is a valuable but threatened resource
385(3)
Chapter Review
386(2)
19 The Evolution of Vertebrate Diversity
388(23)
Vertebrate Evolution and Diversity
390(1)
19.1 Derived characters define the major clades of chordates
390(1)
19.2 Hagfishes and lampreys lack hinged jaws
391(1)
19.3 Jawed vertebrates with gills and paired fins include sharks, ray-finned fishes, and lobe-finned fishes
392(2)
19.4 Evolution Connection New fossil discoveries are filling in the gaps of tetrapod evolution
394(2)
19.5 Amphibians are tetrapods---vertebrates with two pairs of limbs
396(1)
19.6 Reptiles are amniotes---tetrapods with a terrestrially adapted egg
397(1)
19.7 Birds are feathered reptiles with adaptations for flight
398(1)
19.8 Mammals are amniotes that have hair and produce milk
399(1)
Primate Diversity
400(1)
19.9 Visualizing the Concept Primates include lemurs, monkeys, and apes
400(2)
19.10 The human story begins with our primate heritage
402(1)
Hominin Evolution
403(1)
19.11 The hominin branch of the primate tree includes species that coexisted
403(1)
19.12 Australopiths were bipedal and had small brains
404(1)
19.13 Larger brains mark the Evolution of Homo
405(1)
19.14 From origins in Africa, Homo sapiens spread around the world
406(1)
19.15 Scientific Thinking New discoveries raise new questions about the history of hominins
406(1)
19.16 Evolution Connection Human skin color reflects adaptations to varying amounts of sunlight
407(1)
19.17 Connection Our knowledge of animal diversity is far from complete
408(3)
Chapter Review
409(2)
Unit V Animals: Form and Function
411(208)
20 Unifying Concepts of Animal Structure and Function
412(16)
Structure and Function in Animal Tissues
414(1)
20.1 Evolution Connection An animal's form is not the perfect design
414(1)
20.2 Structure fits function at all levels of organization in the animal body
415(1)
20.3 Tissues are groups of cells with a common structure and function
416(1)
20.4 Epithelial tissue covers the body and lines its organs and cavities
416(1)
20.5 Connective tissue binds and supports other tissues
417(1)
20.6 Muscle tissue functions in movement
418(1)
20.7 Nervous tissue forms a communication network
418(1)
Organs and Organ Systems
419(1)
20.8 Organs are made up of tissues
419(1)
20.9 Connection Bioengineers are learning to produce organs for transplants
419(1)
20.10 Organ systems work together to perform life's functions
420(2)
20.11 The integumentary system protects the body
422(1)
20.12 Scientific Thinking Well-designed studies help answer scientific questions
423(1)
External Exchange and Internal Regulation
424(1)
20.13 Structural adaptations enhance exchange with the environment
424(1)
20.14 Animals regulate their internal environment
425(1)
20.15 Homeostasis depends on negative feedback
426(2)
Chapter Review
426(2)
21 Nutrition and Digestion
428(24)
Obtaining and Processing Food
430(1)
21.1 Animals obtain and ingest their food in a variety of ways
430(1)
21.2 Overview: Food processing occurs in four stages
431(1)
21.3 Digestion occurs in specialized compartments
432(1)
The Human Digestive System
433(1)
21.4 The human digestive system consists of an alimentary canal and accessory glands
433(1)
21.5 Digestion begins in the oral cavity
434(1)
21.6 After swallowing, peristalsis moves food through the esophagus to the stomach
434(1)
21.7 Connection The Heimlich maneuver can save lives
435(1)
21.8 The stomach stores food and breaks it down with acid and enzymes
436(1)
21.9 Connection Digestive ailments include acid reflux and gastric ulcers
437(1)
21.10 The small intestine is the major organ of chemical digestion and nutrient absorption
438(2)
21.11 The liver processes and detoxifies blood from the intestines
440(1)
21.12 The large intestine reclaims water and compacts the feces
440(1)
21.13 Evolution Connection Evolutionary adaptations of vertebrate digestive systems relate to diet
441(1)
Nutrition
442(1)
21.14 An animal's diet must provide sufficient energy
442(1)
21.15 An animal's diet must supply essential nutrients
443(1)
21.16 A proper human diet must include sufficient vitamins and minerals
444(2)
21.17 Connection Food labels provide nutritional information
446(1)
21.18 Connection Dietary deficiencies can have a number of causes
446(1)
21.19 Evolution Connection The human health problem of obesity may reflect our Evolutionary past
447(1)
21.20 Scientific Thinking Scientists use a variety of methods to test weight-loss claims
448(1)
21.21 Connection Diet can influence risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer
449(3)
Chapter Review
450(2)
22 Gas Exchange
452(14)
Mechanisms of Gas Exchange
454(1)
22.1 Gas exchange in humans involves breathing, transport of gases, and exchange with body cells
454(1)
22.2 Animals exchange O2 and CO2 across moist body surfaces
454(2)
22.3 Visualizing the Concept Gills are adapted for gas exchange in aquatic environments
456(1)
22.4 The tracheal system of insects provides direct exchange between the air and body cells
457(1)
22.5 Evolution Connection The Evolution of lungs facilitated the movement of tetrapods onto land
458(1)
The Human Respiratory System
458(1)
22.6 In mammals, branching tubes convey air to lungs located in the chest cavity
458(2)
22.7 Scientific Thinking Warning: Cigarette smoking is hazardous to your health
460(1)
22.8 Negative pressure breathing ventilates your lungs
460(1)
22.9 Breathing is automatically controlled
461(1)
Transport of Gases in the Human Body
462(1)
22.10 Blood transports respiratory gases
462(1)
22.11 Hemoglobin carries O2, helps transport CO2, and buffers the blood
462(1)
22.12 Connection The human fetus exchanges gases with the mother's blood
463(3)
Chapter Review
464(2)
23 Circulation
466(18)
Circulatory Systems
468(1)
23.1 Circulatory systems facilitate exchange with all body tissues
468(1)
23.2 Evolution Connection Vertebrate cardiovascular systems reflect Evolution
469(1)
The Human Cardiovascular System and Heart
470(1)
23.3 Visualizing the Concept The human cardiovascular system illustrates the double circulation of mammals
470(1)
23.4 The heart contracts and relaxes rhythmically
471(1)
23.5 The SA node sets the tempo of the heartbeat
472(1)
23.6 Scientific Thinking What causes heart attacks?
473(1)
Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
474(1)
23.7 The structure of blood vessels fits their functions
474(1)
23.8 Blood pressure and velocity reflect the structure and arrangement of blood vessels
475(1)
23.9 Connection Measuring blood pressure can reveal cardiovascular problems
476(1)
23.10 Smooth muscle controls the distribution of blood
477(1)
23.11 Capillaries allow the transfer of substances through their walls
478(1)
Structure and Function of Blood
479(1)
23.12 Blood consists of red and white blood cells suspended in plasma
479(1)
23.13 Connection Too few or too many red blood cells can be unhealthy
480(1)
23.14 Blood clots plug leaks when blood vessels are injured
480(1)
23.15 Connection Stem cells offer a potential cure for blood cell diseases
481(3)
Chapter Review
482(2)
24 The Immune System
484(20)
Innate Immunity
486(1)
24.1 All animals have innate immunity
486(1)
24.2 Inflammation mobilizes the innate immune response
487(1)
Adaptive Immunity
488(1)
24.3 The adaptive immune response counters specific invaders
488(1)
24.4 The lymphatic system becomes a crucial battleground during infection
489(1)
24.5 Lymphocytes mount a dual defense
490(1)
24.6 Antigen receptors and antibodies bind to specific regions on an antigen
491(1)
24.7 Visualizing the Concept Clonal selection mobilizes defensive forces against specific antigens
492(1)
24.8 The primary and secondary responses differ in speed, strength, and duration
493(1)
24.9 The structure of an antibody matches its function
494(1)
24.10 Connection Antibodies are powerful tools in the lab and clinic
495(1)
24.11 Scientific Thinking Scientists measure antibody levels to look for waning immunity after HPV vaccination
496(1)
24.12 Helper T cells stimulate the humoral and cell-mediated immune responses
497(1)
24.13 Cytotoxic T cells destroy infected body cells
498(1)
24.14 Connection HIV destroys helper T cells, compromising the body's defenses
498(1)
24.15 Evolution Connection The rapid Evolution of HIV complicates AIDS treatment
499(1)
24.16 The immune system depends on our molecular fingerprints
500(1)
Disorders of the Immune System
500(1)
24.17 Connection Immune system disorders result from self-directed or underactive responses
500(1)
24.18 Connection Allergies are overreactions to certain environmental antigens
501(3)
Chapter Review
502(2)
25 Control of Body Temperature and Water Balance
504(12)
Thermoregulation
506(1)
25.1 An animal's regulation of body temperature helps maintain homeostasis
506(1)
25.2 Thermoregulation involves adaptations that balance heat gain and loss
506(1)
25.3 Scientific Thinking Coordinated waves of movement in huddles help penguins thermoregulate
507(1)
Osmoregulation and Excretion
508(1)
25.4 Animals balance their levels of water and solutes through osmoregulation
508(1)
25.5 Evolution Connection Several ways to dispose of nitrogenous wastes have evolved in animals
509(1)
25.6 The urinary system plays several major roles in homeostasis
510(2)
25.7 Reabsorption and secretion refine the filtrate
512(1)
25.8 Hormones regulate the urinary system
513(1)
25.9 Connection Kidney dialysis can save lives
513(3)
Chapter Review
514(2)
26 Hormones and the Endocrine System
516(16)
The Nature of Chemical Regulation
518(1)
26.1 Chemical and electrical signals coordinate body functions
518(1)
26.2 Hormones affect target cells using two main signaling mechanisms
519(1)
26.3 Scientific Thinking A widely used weed killer demasculinizes male frogs
520(1)
The Vertebrate Endocrine System
520(1)
26.4 The vertebrate endocrine system consists of more than a dozen major glands
520(2)
26.5 The hypothalamus, which is closely tied to the pituitary, connects the nervous and endocrine systems
522(2)
Hormones and Homeostasis
524(1)
26.6 The thyroid regulates development and metabolism
524(1)
26.7 The gonads secrete sex hormones
525(1)
26.8 Visualizing the Concept Pancreatic hormones regulate blood glucose level
526(1)
26.9 Connection Diabetes is a common endocrine disorder
527(1)
26.10 The adrenal glands mobilize responses to stress
528(1)
26.11 Evolution Connection A single hormone can perform a variety of functions in different animals
529(1)
26.12 Connection Hormones can promote social behaviors
530(2)
Chapter Review
530(2)
27 Reproduction and Embryonic Development
532(30)
Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
534(1)
27.1 Asexual reproduction results in the generation of genetically identical offspring
534(1)
27.2 Sexual reproduction results in the generation of genetically unique offspring
534(2)
Human Reproduction
536(1)
27.3 The human female reproductive system includes the ovaries and structures that deliver gametes
536(2)
27.4 The human male reproductive system includes the testes and structures that deliver gametes
538(2)
27.5 The formation of sperm and egg cells requires meiosis
540(2)
27.6 Hormones synchronize cyclic changes in the ovary and uterus
542(2)
27.7 Scientific Thinking Sexual activity can transmit disease
544(1)
27.8 Connection Contraception can prevent unwanted pregnancy
545(1)
Principles of Embryonic Development
546(1)
27.9 Fertilization results in a zygote and triggers embryonic development
546(2)
27.10 Cleavage produces a blastula from the zygote
548(1)
27.11 Gastrulation produces a three-layered embryo
549(1)
27.12 Organs start to form after gastrulation
550(2)
27.13 Multiple processes give form to the developing animal
552(1)
27.14 Evolution Connection Pattern formation during embryonic development is controlled by ancient genes
552(2)
Human Development
554(1)
27.15 The embryo and placenta take shape during the first month of pregnancy
554(2)
27.16 Visualizing the Concept Human pregnancy is divided into trimesters
556(2)
27.17 Childbirth is induced by hormones and other chemical signals
558(1)
27.18 Connection Reproductive technologies increase our reproductive options
559(3)
Chapter Review
560(2)
28 Nervous Systems
562(2)
28 Nervous System Structure and Function
564(22)
28.1 Nervous systems receive sensory input, interpret it, and send out commands
564(1)
28.2 Neurons are the functional units of nervous systems
565(1)
Nerve Signals and Their Transmission
566(1)
28.3 Nerve function depends on charge differences across neuron membranes
566(1)
28.4 A nerve signal begins as a change in the membrane potential
566(2)
28.5 The action potential propagates itself along the axon
568(1)
28.6 Neurons communicate at synapses
569(1)
28.7 Chemical synapses enable complex information to be processed
570(1)
28.8 A variety of small molecules function as neurotransmitters
570(1)
28.9 Connection Many drugs act at chemical synapses
571(1)
28.10 Scientific Thinking Published data are biased toward positive findings
572(1)
An Overview of Animal Nervous Systems
573(1)
28.11 Evolution Connection The Evolution of animal nervous systems reflects changes in body symmetry
573(1)
28.12 Vertebrate nervous systems are highly centralized
574(1)
28.13 The peripheral nervous system of vertebrates can be divided into functional components
575(1)
28.14 The vertebrate brain develops from three anterior bulges of the neural tube
576(1)
The Human Brain
576(1)
28.15 The structure of a living supercomputer: The human brain
576(2)
28.16 The cerebral cortex is a mosaic of specialized, interactive regions
578(1)
28.17 Connection Injuries and brain operations provide insight into brain function
579(1)
28.18 Connection fMRI scans provide insight into brain structure and function
580(1)
28.19 The reticular formation is involved in arousal and sleep
580(1)
28.20 The limbic system is involved in emotions and memory
581(1)
28.21 Connection Changes in brain physiology can produce neurological disorders
582(4)
Chapter Review
584(2)
29 The Senses
586(16)
Sensory Reception
588(1)
29.1 Sensory receptors convert stimulus energy to action potentials
588(1)
29.2 Scientific Thinking The model for magnetic sensory reception is incomplete
589(1)
29.3 Specialized sensory receptors detect five categories of stimuli
590(2)
Hearing and Balance
592(1)
29.4 The ear converts air pressure waves to action potentials that are perceived as sound
592(2)
29.5 The inner ear houses our organs of balance
594(1)
29.6 Connection What causes motion sickness?
594(1)
Vision
595(1)
29.7 Evolution Connection Several types of eyes have evolved among animals
595(1)
29.8 Humans have single-lens eyes that focus by changing shape
596(1)
29.9 Connection Artificial lenses or surgery can correct focusing problems
597(1)
29.10 The human retina contains two types of photoreceptors: rods and cones
598(1)
Taste and Smell
599(1)
29.11 Taste and odor receptors detect chemicals present in solution or air
599(1)
29.12 Connection “r;Supertasters”r; have a heightened sense of taste
599(1)
29.13 Review: The central nervous system couples stimulus with response
600(2)
Chapter Review
600(2)
30 How Animals Move
602(17)
Movement and Locomotion
604(1)
30.1 Locomotion requires energy to overcome friction and gravity
604(2)
30.2 Skeletons function in support, movement, and protection
606(2)
The Vertebrate Skeleton
608(1)
30.3 Evolution Connection Vertebrate skeletons are variations on an ancient theme
608(1)
30.4 Bones are complex living organs
609(1)
30.5 Connection Healthy bones resist stress and heal from injuries
610(1)
30.6 Joints permit different types of movement
611(1)
Muscle Contraction and Movement
611(1)
30.7 The skeleton and muscles interact in movement
611(1)
30.8 Each muscle cell has its own contractile apparatus
612(1)
30.9 A muscle contracts when thin filaments slide along thick filaments
612(2)
30.10 Motor neurons stimulate muscle contraction
614(1)
30.11 Connection Aerobic respiration supplies most of the energy for exercise
615(1)
30.12 Scientific Thinking Characteristics of muscle fiber affect athletic performance
616(3)
Chapter Review
617(2)
Unit VI Plants: Form and Function
619(58)
31 Plant Structure, Growth, and Reproduction
620(22)
Plant Structure and Function
622(1)
31.1 Scientific Thinking The domestication of crops changed the course of human history
622(1)
31.2 The two major groups of angiosperms are the monocots and the eudicots
623(1)
31.3 A typical plant body contains three basic organs: roots, stems, and leaves
624(1)
31.4 Many plants have modified roots, stems, and leaves
625(1)
31.5 Three tissue systems make up the plant body
626(2)
31.6 Plant cells are diverse in structure and function
628(2)
Plant Growth
630(1)
31.7 Primary growth lengthens roots and shoots
630(2)
31.8 Secondary growth increases the diameter of woody plants
632(2)
Reproduction of Flowering Plants
634(1)
31.9 The flower is the organ of sexual reproduction in angiosperms
634(1)
31.10 The development of pollen and ovules culminates in fertilization
635(1)
31.11 The ovule develops into a seed
636(1)
31.12 The ovary develops into a fruit
637(1)
31.13 Seed germination continues the life cycle
638(1)
31.14 Asexual reproduction produces plant clones
638(2)
31.15 Evolution Connection Evolutionary adaptations help some plants to live very long lives
640(2)
Chapter Review
640(2)
32 Plant Nutrition and Transport
642(18)
The Uptake and Transport of Plant Nutrients
644(1)
32.1 Plants acquire nutrients from air, water, and soil
644(1)
32.2 The plasma membranes of root cells control solute uptake
645(1)
32.3 Visualizing the Concept Transpiration pulls water up xylem vessels
646(1)
32.4 Guard cells control transpiration
647(1)
32.5 Phloem transports sugars
648(2)
Plant Nutrients and the Soil
650(1)
32.6 Plant health depends on obtaining all of the essential inorganic nutrients
650(1)
32.7 Connection Fertilizers can help prevent nutrient deficiencies
651(1)
32.8 Fertile soil supports plant growth
652(1)
32.9 Connection Soil conservation is essential to human life
653(1)
32.10 Scientific Thinking Organic farmers follow principles meant to promote health
654(1)
32.11 Connection Agricultural research is improving the yields and nutritional values of crops
654(1)
Plant Nutrition and Symbiosis
655(1)
32.12 Most plants depend on bacteria to supply nitrogen
655(1)
32.13 Evolution Connection Plants have evolved mutually beneficial symbiotic relationships
656(1)
32.14 The plant kingdom includes epiphytes, parasites, and carnivores
657(3)
Chapter Review
658(2)
33 Control Systems in Plants
660(17)
Plant Hormones
662(1)
33.1 Scientific Thinking A series of experiments by several scientists led to the discovery of a plant hormone
662(2)
33.2 Botanists have identified several major types of hormones
664(1)
33.3 Auxin stimulates the elongation of cells in young shoots
664(2)
33.4 Cytokinins stimulate cell division
666(1)
33.5 Gibberellins affect stem elongation and have numerous other effects
666(1)
33.6 Abscisic acid inhibits many plant processes
667(1)
33.7 Ethylene triggers fruit ripening and other aging processes
668(1)
33.8 Connection Plant hormones have many agricultural uses
669(1)
Responses to Stimuli
670(1)
33.9 Tropisms orient plant growth toward or away from environmental stimuli
670(1)
33.10 Plants have internal clocks
671(1)
33.11 Plants mark the seasons by measuring photoperiod
672(1)
33.12 Phytochromes are light detectors that help set the biological clock
673(1)
33.13 Evolution Connection Defenses against herbivores and infectious microbes have evolved in plants
674(3)
Chapter Review
675(2)
Unit VII Ecology
677
34 The Biosphere: An Introduction to Earth's Diverse Environments
678(20)
The Biosphere
680(1)
34.1 Ecologists study how organisms interact with their environment at several levels
680(1)
34.2 Scientific Thinking The science of ecology provides insight into environmental problems
681(1)
34.3 Physical and chemical factors influence life in the biosphere
682(1)
34.4 Evolution Connection Organisms are adapted to abiotic and biotic factors by natural selection
683(1)
34.5 Regional climate influences the distribution of terrestrial communities
684(2)
Aquatic Biomes
686(1)
34.6 Sunlight and substrate are key factors in the distribution of marine organisms
686(2)
34.7 Current, sunlight, and nutrients are important abiotic factors in freshwater biomes
688(1)
Terrestrial Biomes
689(1)
34.8 Terrestrial biomes reflect regional variations in climate
689(1)
34.9 Tropical forests cluster near the equator
690(1)
34.10 Savannas are grasslands with scattered trees
690(1)
34.11 Deserts are defined by their dryness
691(1)
34.12 Spiny shrubs dominate the chaparral
692(1)
34.13 Temperate grasslands include the North American prairie
692(1)
34.14 Broadleaf trees dominate temperate forests
693(1)
34.15 Coniferous forests are often dominated by a few species of trees
693(1)
34.16 Long, bitter-cold winters characterize the tundra
694(1)
34.17 Polar ice covers the land at high latitudes
694(1)
34.18 The global water cycle connects aquatic and terrestrial biomes
695(3)
Chapter Review
696(2)
35 Behavioral Adaptations to the Environment
698(24)
The Scientific Study of Behavior
700(1)
35.1 Behavioral ecologists ask both proximate and ultimate questions
700(1)
35.2 Fixed action patterns are innate behaviors
700(2)
35.3 Behavior is the result of both genetic and environmental factors
702(1)
Learning
703(1)
35.4 Habituation is a simple type of learning
703(1)
35.5 Imprinting requires both innate behavior and experience
704(1)
35.6 Connection Imprinting poses problems and opportunities for conservation programs
705(1)
35.7 Visualizing the Concept Animal movement may be a response to stimuli or require spatial learning
706(1)
35.8 A variety of cues guide migratory movements
707(1)
35.9 Animals may learn to associate a stimulus or behavior with a response
708(1)
35.10 Social learning employs observation and imitation of others
708(1)
35.11 Problem-solving behavior relies on cognition
709(1)
Survival and Reproductive Success
710(1)
35.12 Behavioral ecologists use cost-benefit analysis to study foraging
710(1)
35.13 Communication is an essential element of interactions between animals
711(1)
35.14 Mating behavior often includes elaborate courtship rituals
712(1)
35.15 Mating systems and parental care enhance reproductive success
713(1)
35.16 Connection Chemical pollutants can cause abnormal behavior
714(1)
Social Behavior and Sociobiology
715(1)
35.17 Sociobiology places social behavior in an Evolutionary context
715(1)
35.18 Territorial behavior parcels out space and resources
715(1)
35.19 Agonistic behavior often resolves confrontations between competitors
716(1)
35.20 Dominance hierarchies are maintained by agonistic behavior
716(1)
35.21 Evolution Connection Altruistic acts can often be explained by the concept of inclusive fitness
717(1)
35.22 Scientific Thinking Jane Goodall revolutionized our understanding of chimpanzee behavior
718(1)
35.23 Human behavior is the result of both genetic and environmental factors
719(3)
Chapter Review
720(2)
36 Population Ecology
722(16)
Population Structure and Dynamics
724(1)
36.1 Population ecology is the study of how and why populations change
724(1)
36.2 Density and dispersion patterns are important population variables
724(1)
36.3 Life tables track survivorship in populations
725(1)
36.4 Idealized models predict patterns of population growth
726(2)
36.5 Multiple factors may limit population growth
728(1)
36.6 Scientific Thinking Some populations have “r;boom-and-bust”r; cycles
729(1)
36.7 Evolution Connection Evolution shapes life histories
730(1)
36.8 Connection Principles of population ecology have practical applications
731(1)
The Human Population
732(1)
36.9 The human population continues to increase, but the growth rate is slowing
732(2)
36.10 Connection Age structures reveal social and economic trends
734(1)
36.11 Connection An ecological footprint is a measure of resource consumption
735(3)
Chapter Review
736(2)
37 Communities and Ecosystems
738(22)
Community Structure and Dynamics
740(1)
37.1 A community includes all the organisms inhabiting a particular area
740(1)
37.2 Interspecific interactions are fundamental to community structure
740(1)
37.3 Competition may occur when a shared resource is limited
741(1)
37.4 Mutualism benefits both partners
741(1)
37.5 Evolution Connection Predation leads to diverse adaptations in prey species
742(1)
37.6 Evolution Connection Herbivory leads to diverse adaptations in plants
742(1)
37.7 Parasites and pathogens can affect community composition
743(1)
37.8 Trophic structure is a key factor in community dynamics
744(1)
37.9 Visualizing the Concept Food chains interconnect, forming food webs
745(1)
37.10 Species diversity includes relative abundance and species richness
746(1)
37.11 Scientific Thinking Some species have a disproportionate impact on diversity
747(1)
37.12 Disturbance is a prominent feature of most communities
748(1)
37.13 Connection Invasive species can devastate communities
749(1)
Ecosystem Structure and Dynamics
750(1)
37.14 Ecosystem ecology emphasizes energy flow and chemical cycling
750(1)
37.15 Primary production sets the energy budget for ecosystems
750(1)
37.16 Energy supply limits the length of food chains
751(1)
37.17 Connection A pyramid of production explains the ecological cost of meat
752(1)
37.18 Chemicals are cycled between organic matter and abiotic reservoirs
752(1)
37.19 The carbon cycle depends on photosynthesis and respiration
753(1)
37.20 The phosphorus cycle depends on the weathering of rock
754(1)
37.21 The nitrogen cycle depends on bacteria
754(2)
37.22 Connection A rapid inflow of nutrients degrades aquatic ecosystems
756(1)
37.23 Connection Ecosystem services are essential to human well-being
757(3)
Chapter Review
758(2)
38 Conservation Biology
760
The Loss of Biodiversity
762(1)
38.1 Loss of biodiversity includes the loss of ecosystems, species, and genes
762(2)
38.2 Connection Habitat loss, invasive species, overharvesting, pollution, and climate change are major threats to biodiversity
764(2)
38.3 Connection Rapid warming is changing the global climate
766(1)
38.4 Connection Human activities are responsible for rising concentrations of greenhouse gases
767(1)
38.5 Global climate change affects biomes, ecosystems, communities, and populations
768(1)
38.6 Evolution Connection Climate change is an agent of natural selection
769(1)
Conservation Biology and Restoration Ecology
770(1)
38.7 Protecting endangered populations is one goal of conservation biology
770(1)
38.8 Sustaining ecosystems and landscapes is a conservation priority
771(1)
38.9 Establishing protected areas slows the loss of biodiversity
772(1)
38.10 Zoned reserves are an attempt to reverse ecosystem disruption
773(1)
38.11 Scientific Thinking The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative seeks to preserve biodiversity by connecting protected areas
774(2)
38.12 Connection The study of how to restore degraded habitats is a developing science
776(1)
38.13 Sustainable development is an ultimate goal
777
Chapter Review
778
Appendix 1 Metric Conversion Table 1(1)
Appendix 2 The Periodic Table 2(1)
Appendix 3 The Amino Acids of Proteins 3(1)
Appendix 4
Chapter Review Answers
4(22)
Appendix 5 Credits 26
Glossary 1(1)
Index 1