Test Bank for Campbell Biology, 12E by Lisa A. Urry,Michael L. Cain,Steven A. Wasserman,Peter V. Minorsky,Jane B. Reece TEST BANK
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1 Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and
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Test Bank for Campbell Biology, 12E by Lisa A. Urry,Michael L. Cain,Steven A. Wasserman,Peter V. Minorsky,Jane B. Reece TEST BANK
ISBN-13: 9780135188743
Full chapters included
1 Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry
Concept 1.1 The study of life reveals unifying themes
Theme: New Properties Emerge at Successive Levels of Biological Organization
Emergent Properties
Structure and Function
The Cell: An Organism’s Basic Unit of Structure and Function
Theme: Life’s Processes Involve the Expression and Transmission of Genetic Information
DNA, the Genetic Material
Genomics: Large-Scale Analysis of DNA Sequences
Theme: Life Requires the Transfer and Transformation of Energy and Matter
Theme: From Molecules to Ecosystems, Interactions Are Important in Biological Systems
Molecules: Interactions Within Organisms
Ecosystems: An Organism’s Interactions with Other Organisms and the Physical Environment
Concept 1.2 The Core Theme: Evolution accounts for the unity and diversity of life
Classifying the Diversity of Life
The Three Domains of Life
Unity in the Diversity of Life
Charles Darwin and the Theory of Natural Selection
The Tree of Life
Concept 1.3 In studying nature, scientists form and test hypotheses
Exploration and Observation
Gathering and Analyzing Data
Forming and Testing Hypotheses
Deductive Reasoning
Questions That Can and Cannot Be Addressed by Science
The Flexibility of the Scientific Process
A Case Study in Scientific Inquiry: Investigating Coat Coloration in Mouse Populations
Variables and Controls in Experiments
Theories in Science
Concept 1.4 Science benefits from a cooperative approach and diverse viewpoints
Building on the Work of Others
Science, Technology, and Society
The Value of Diverse Viewpoints in Science
1 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 1.1 The study of life reveals unifying themes (pp. 3–11)
Organization Theme: New Properties Emerge at Successive Levels of Biological Organization
Information Theme: Life’s Processes Involve the Expression and Transmission of Genetic Information
Energy and Matter Theme: Life Requires the Transfer and Transformation of Energy and Matter
Interactions Theme: From Molecules to Ecosystems, Interactions Are Important in Biological Systems
Concept 1.2 The Core Theme: Evolution accounts for the unity and diversity of life (pp. 11–16)
Concept 1.3 In studying nature, scientists form and test hypotheses (pp. 16–22)
Concept 1.4 Science benefits from a cooperative approach and diverse viewpoints (pp. 22–24)
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Unit 1 The Chemistry of Life
2 The Chemical Context of Life
Concept 2.1 Matter consists of chemical elements in pure form and in combinations called compounds
Elements and Compounds
The Elements of Life
Case Study: Evolution of Tolerance to Toxic Elements
Concept 2.2 An element’s properties depend on the structure of its atoms
Subatomic Particles
Atomic Number and Atomic Mass
Isotopes
Radioactive Tracers
Radiometric Dating
The Energy Levels of Electrons
Electron Distribution and Chemical Properties
Electron Orbitals
Concept 2.3 The formation and function of molecules and ionic compounds depend on chemical bonding between atoms
Covalent Bonds
Ionic Bonds
Weak Chemical Interactions
Hydrogen Bonds
Van der Waals Interactions
Molecular Shape and Function
Concept 2.4 Chemical reactions make and break chemical bonds
2 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 2.1 Matter consists of chemical elements in pure form and in combinations called compounds (pp. 29–30)
Concept 2.2 An element’s properties depend on the structure of its atoms (pp. 30–36)
Concept 2.3 The formation and function of molecules and ionic compounds depend on chemical bonding between atoms (pp. 36–40)
Concept 2.4 Chemical reactions make and break chemical bonds (pp. 40–41)
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3 Water and Life
Concept 3.1 Polar covalent bonds in water molecules result in hydrogen bonding
Concept 3.2 Four emergent properties of water contribute to Earth’s suitability for life
Cohesion of Water Molecules
Moderation of Temperature by Water
Temperature and Heat
Water’s High Specific Heat
Evaporative Cooling
Floating of Ice on Liquid Water
Water: The Solvent of Life
Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Substances
Solute Concentration in Aqueous Solutions
Possible Evolution of Life on Other Planets
Concept 3.3 Acidic and basic conditions affect living organisms
Acids and Bases
The pH Scale
Buffers
Acidification: A Threat to Our Oceans
3 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 3.1 Polar covalent bonds in water molecules result in hydrogen bonding (p. 45)
Concept 3.2 Four emergent properties of water contribute to Earth’s suitability for life (pp. 45–50)
Concept 3.3 Acidic and basic conditions affect living organisms (pp. 51–54)
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4 Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life
Concept 4.1 Organic chemistry is key to the origin of life
Concept 4.2 Carbon atoms can form diverse molecules by bonding to four other atoms
The Formation of Bonds with Carbon
Molecular Diversity Arising from Variation in Carbon Skeletons
Hydrocarbons
Isomers
Concept 4.3 A few chemical groups are key to molecular function
The Chemical Groups Most Important in the Processes of Life
ATP: An Important Source of Energy for Cellular Processes
The Chemical Elements of Life: A Review
4 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 4.1 Organic chemistry is key to the origin of life (pp. 57–58)
Concept 4.2 Carbon atoms can form diverse molecules by bonding to four other atoms (pp. 58–62)
Concept 4.3 A few chemical groups are key to molecular function (pp. 62–64)
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5 The Structure and Function of Large Biological Molecules
Concept 5.1 Macromolecules are polymers, built from monomers
The Synthesis and Breakdown of Polymers
The Diversity of Polymers
Concept 5.2 Carbohydrates serve as fuel and building material
Sugars
Polysaccharides
Storage Polysaccharides
Structural Polysaccharides
Concept 5.3 Lipids are a diverse group of hydrophobic molecules
Fats
Phospholipids
Steroids
Concept 5.4 Proteins include a diversity of structures, resulting in a wide range of functions
Amino Acids (Monomers)
Polypeptides (Amino Acid Polymers)
Protein Structure and Function
Four Levels of Protein Structure
Sickle-Cell Disease: A Change in Primary Structure
What Determines Protein Structure?
Protein Folding in the Cell
Concept 5.5 Nucleic acids store, transmit, and help express hereditary information
The Roles of Nucleic Acids
The Components of Nucleic Acids
Nucleotide Polymers
The Structures of DNA and RNA Molecules
Concept 5.6 Genomics and proteomics have transformed biological inquiry and applications
DNA and Proteins as Tape Measures of Evolution
5 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 5.1 Macromolecules are polymers, built from monomers (pp. 67–68)
Concept 5.2 Carbohydrates serve as fuel and building material (pp. 68–72)
Concept 5.3 Lipids are a diverse group of hydrophobic molecules (pp. 72–75)
Concept 5.4 Proteins include a diversity of structures, resulting in a wide range of functions (pp. 75–83)
Concept 5.5 Nucleic acids store, transmit, and help express hereditary information (pp. 84–86)
Concept 5.6 Genomics and proteomics have transformed biological inquiry and applications (pp. 86–89)
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Unit 2 The Cell
6 A Tour of the Cell
Concept 6.1 Biologists use microscopes and biochemistry to study cells
Microscopy
Cell Fractionation
Concept 6.2 Eukaryotic cells have internal membranes that compartmentalize their functions
Comparing Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
A Panoramic View of the Eukaryotic Cell
Concept 6.3 The eukaryotic cell’s genetic instructions are housed in the nucleus and carried out by the ribosomes
The Nucleus: Information Central
Ribosomes: Protein Factories
Concept 6.4 The endomembrane system regulates protein traffic and performs metabolic functions
The Endoplasmic Reticulum: Biosynthetic Factory
Functions of Smooth ER
Functions of Rough ER
The Golgi Apparatus: Shipping and Receiving Center
Lysosomes: Digestive Compartments
Vacuoles: Diverse Maintenance Compartments
The Endomembrane System: A Review
Concept 6.5 Mitochondria and chloroplasts change energy from one form to another
The Evolutionary Origins of Mitochondria and Chloroplasts
Mitochondria: Chemical Energy Conversion
Chloroplasts: Capture of Light Energy
Peroxisomes: Oxidation
Concept 6.6 The cytoskeleton is a network of fibers that organizes structures and activities in the cell
Roles of the Cytoskeleton: Support and Motility
Components of the Cytoskeleton
Microtubules
Centrosomes and Centrioles
Cilia and Flagella
Microfilaments (Actin Filaments)
Intermediate Filaments
Concept 6.7 Extracellular components and connections between cells help coordinate cellular activities
Cell Walls of Plants
The Extracellular Matrix (ECM) of Animal Cells
Cell Junctions
Plasmodesmata in Plant Cells
Tight Junctions, Desmosomes, and Gap Junctions in Animal Cells
Concept 6.8 A cell is greater than the sum of its parts
6 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 6.1 Biologists use microscopes and biochemistry to study cells (pp. 94–97)
Concept 6.2 Eukaryotic cells have internal membranes that compartmentalize their functions (pp. 97–102)
Concept 6.3 The eukaryotic cell’s genetic instructions are housed in the nucleus and carried out by the ribosomes (pp. 102–104)
Concept 6.4 The endomembrane system regulates protein traffic and performs metabolic functions (pp. 104–109)
Concept 6.5 Mitochondria and chloroplasts change energy from one form to another (pp. 109–112)
Concept 6.6 The cytoskeleton is a network of fibers that organizes structures and activities in the cell (pp. 112–117)
Concept 6.7 Extracellular components and connections between cells help coordinate cellular activities (pp. 118–121)
Concept 6.8 A cell is greater than the sum of its parts (pp. 121–123)
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7 Membrane Structure and Function
Concept 7.1 Cellular membranes are fluid mosaics of lipids and proteins
The Fluidity of Membranes
Evolution of Differences in Membrane Lipid Composition
Membrane Proteins and Their Functions
The Role of Membrane Carbohydrates in Cell-Cell Recognition
Synthesis and Sidedness of Membranes
Concept 7.2 Membrane structure results in selective permeability
The Permeability of the Lipid Bilayer
Transport Proteins
Concept 7.3 Passive transport is diffusion of a substance across a membrane with no energy investment
Effects of Osmosis on Water Balance
Water Balance of Cells Without Cell Walls
Water Balance of Cells with Cell Walls
Facilitated Diffusion: Passive Transport Aided by Proteins
Concept 7.4 Active transport uses energy to move solutes against their gradients
The Need for Energy in Active Transport
How Ion Pumps Maintain Membrane Potential
Cotransport: Coupled Transport by a Membrane Protein
Concept 7.5 Bulk transport across the plasma membrane occurs by exocytosis and endocytosis
Exocytosis
Endocytosis
7 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 7.1 Cellular membranes are fluid mosaics of lipids and proteins (pp. 127–131)
Concept 7.2 Membrane structure results in selective permeability (pp. 131–132)
Concept 7.3 Passive transport is diffusion of a substance across a membrane with no energy investment (pp. 132–136)
Concept 7.4 Active transport uses energy to move solutes against their gradients (pp. 136–139)
Concept 7.5 Bulk transport across the plasma membrane occurs by exocytosis and endocytosis (pp. 139–141)
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8 An Introduction to Metabolism
Concept 8.1 An organism’s metabolism transforms matter and energy
Metabolic Pathways
Forms of Energy
The Laws of Energy Transformation
The First Law of Thermodynamics
The Second Law of Thermodynamics
Biological Order and Disorder
Concept 8.2 The free-energy change of a reaction tells us whether or not the reaction occurs spontaneously
Free-Energy Change, ΔG
Free Energy, Stability, and Equilibrium
Free Energy and Metabolism
Exergonic and Endergonic Reactions in Metabolism
Equilibrium and Metabolism
Concept 8.3 ATP powers cellular work by coupling exergonic reactions to endergonic reactions
The Structure and Hydrolysis of ATP
How ATP Provides Energy That Performs Work
The Regeneration of ATP
Concept 8.4 Enzymes speed up metabolic reactions by lowering energy barriers
The Activation Energy Barrier
How Enzymes Speed Up Reactions
Substrate Specificity of Enzymes
Catalysis in the Enzyme’s Active Site
Effects of Local Conditions on Enzyme Activity
Effects of Temperature and pH
Cofactors
Enzyme Inhibitors
The Evolution of Enzymes
Concept 8.5 Regulation of enzyme activity helps control metabolism
Allosteric Regulation of Enzymes
Allosteric Activation and Inhibition
Feedback Inhibition
Localization of Enzymes Within the Cell
8 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 8.1 An organism’s metabolism transforms matter and energy (pp. 144–147)
Concept 8.2 The free-energy change of a reaction tells us whether or not the reaction occurs spontaneously (pp. 147–150)
Concept 8.3 ATP powers cellular work by coupling exergonic reactions to endergonic reactions (pp. 150–153)
Concept 8.4 Enzymes speed up metabolic reactions by lowering energy barriers (pp. 153–159)
Concept 8.5 Regulation of enzyme activity helps control metabolism (pp. 159–161)
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9 Cellular Respiration and Fermentation
Concept 9.1 Catabolic pathways yield energy by oxidizing organic fuels
Catabolic Pathways and Production of ATP
Redox Reactions: Oxidation and Reduction
The Principle of Redox
Oxidation of Organic Fuel Molecules During Cellular Respiration
Stepwise Energy Harvest via NAD+ and the Electron Transport Chain
The Stages of Cellular Respiration: A Preview
Concept 9.2 Glycolysis harvests chemical energy by oxidizing glucose to pyruvate
Concept 9.3 After pyruvate is oxidized, the citric acid cycle completes the energy-yielding oxidation of organic molecules
Oxidation of Pyruvate to Acetyl CoA
The Citric Acid Cycle
Concept 9.4 During oxidative phosphorylation, chemiosmosis couples electron transport to ATP synthesis
The Pathway of Electron Transport
Chemiosmosis: The Energy-Coupling Mechanism
An Accounting of ATP Production by Cellular Respiration
Concept 9.5 Fermentation and anaerobic respiration enable cells to produce ATP without the use of oxygen
Types of Fermentation
Comparing Fermentation with Anaerobic and Aerobic Respiration
The Evolutionary Significance of Glycolysis
Concept 9.6 Glycolysis and the citric acid cycle connect to many other metabolic pathways
The Versatility of Catabolism
Biosynthesis (Anabolic Pathways)
Regulation of Cellular Respiration via Feedback Mechanisms
9 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 9.1 Catabolic pathways yield energy by oxidizing organic fuels (pp. 165–169)
Concept 9.2 Glycolysis harvests chemical energy by oxidizing glucose to pyruvate (pp. 170–171)
Concept 9.3 After pyruvate is oxidized, the citric acid cycle completes the energy-yielding oxidation of organic molecules (pp. 171–174)
Concept 9.4 During oxidative phosphorylation, chemiosmosis couples electron transport to ATP synthesis (pp. 174–178)
Concept 9.5 Fermentation and anaerobic respiration enable cells to produce ATP without the use of oxygen (pp. 179–182)
Concept 9.6 Glycolysis and the citric acid cycle connect to many other metabolic pathways (pp. 182–184)
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10 Photosynthesis
Concept 10.1 Photosynthesis feeds the biosphere
Concept 10.2 Photosynthesis converts light energy to the chemical energy of food
Chloroplasts: The Sites of Photosynthesis in Plants
Tracking Atoms Through Photosynthesis
The Splitting of Water: Scientific Inquiry
Photosynthesis as a Redox Process
The Two Stages of Photosynthesis: A Preview
Concept 10.3 The light reactions convert solar energy to the chemical energy of ATP and NADPH
The Nature of Sunlight
Photosynthetic Pigments: The Light Receptors
Excitation of Chlorophyll by Light
A Photosystem: A Reaction-Center Complex Associated with Light-Harvesting Complexes
Linear Electron Flow
Cyclic Electron Flow
A Comparison of Chemiosmosis in Chloroplasts and Mitochondria
Concept 10.4 The Calvin cycle uses the chemical energy of ATP and NADPH to reduce CO2 to sugar
Concept 10.5 Alternative mechanisms of carbon fixation have evolved in hot, arid climates
Photorespiration: An Evolutionary Relic?
C4 Plants
CAM Plants
Concept 10.6 Photosynthesis is essential for life on Earth: a review
10 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 10.1 Photosynthesis feeds the biosphere (pp. 188)
Concept 10.2 Photosynthesis converts light energy to the chemical energy of food (pp. 189–192)
Concept 10.3 The light reactions convert solar energy to the chemical energy of ATP and NADPH (pp. 192–201)
Concept 10.4 The Calvin cycle uses the chemical energy of ATP and NADPH to reduce CO2 to sugar (pp. 201–202)
Concept 10.5 Alternative mechanisms of carbon fixation have evolved in hot, arid climates (pp. 203–206)
Concept 10.6 Photosynthesis is essential for life on Earth: a review (pp. 206–209)
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11 Cell Communication
Concept 11.1 External signals are converted to responses within the cell
Evolution of Cell Signaling
Local and Long-Distance Signaling
The Three Stages of Cell Signaling: A Preview
Concept 11.2 Signal reception: A signaling molecule binds to a receptor, causing it to change shape
Receptors in the Plasma Membrane
Intracellular Receptors
Concept 11.3 Signal transduction: Cascades of molecular interactions transmit signals from receptors to relay molecules in the cell
Signal Transduction Pathways
Protein Phosphorylation and Dephosphorylation
Small Molecules and Ions as Second Messengers
Cyclic AMP
Calcium Ions and Inositol Trisphosphate (IP3)
Concept 11.4 Cellular response: Cell signaling leads to regulation of transcription or cytoplasmic activities
Nuclear and Cytoplasmic Responses
Regulation of the Response
Signal Amplification
The Specificity of Cell Signaling and Coordination of the Response
Signaling Efficiency: Scaffolding Proteins and Signaling Complexes
Termination of the Signal
Concept 11.5 Apoptosis requires integration of multiple cell-signaling pathways
Apoptosis in the Soil Worm Caenorhabditis elegans
Apoptotic Pathways and the Signals That Trigger Them
11 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 11.1 External signals are converted to responses within the cell (pp. 213–217)
Concept 11.2 Signal reception: A signaling molecule binds to a receptor, causing it to change shape (pp. 217–221)
Concept 11.3 Signal transduction: Cascades of molecular interactions transmit signals from receptors to relay molecules in the cell (pp. 221–225)
Concept 11.4 Cellular response: Cell signaling leads to regulation of transcription or cytoplasmic activities (pp. 226–229)
Concept 11.5 Apoptosis requires integration of multiple cell-signaling pathways (pp. 229–231)
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12 The Cell Cycle
Concept 12.1 Most cell division results in genetically identical daughter cells
Key Roles of Cell Division
Cellular Organization of the Genetic Material
Distribution of Chromosomes During Eukaryotic Cell Division
Concept 12.2 The mitotic phase alternates with interphase in the cell cycle
Phases of the Cell Cycle
The Mitotic Spindle: A Closer Look
Cytokinesis: A Closer Look
Binary Fission in Bacteria
The Evolution of Mitosis
Concept 12.3 The eukaryotic cell cycle is regulated by a molecular control system
The Cell Cycle Control System
The Cell Cycle Clock: Cyclins and Cyclin-Dependent Kinases
Stop and Go Signs: Internal and External Signals at the Checkpoints
Loss of Cell Cycle Controls in Cancer Cells
12 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 12.1 Most cell division results in genetically identical daughter cells (pp. 235–237)
Concept 12.2 The mitotic phase alternates with interphase in the cell cycle (pp. 237–244)
Concept 12.3 The eukaryotic cell cycle is regulated by a molecular control system (pp. 244–250)
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Unit 3 Genetics
13 Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles
Concept 13.1 Offspring acquire genes from parents by inheriting chromosomes
Inheritance of Genes
Comparison of Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
Concept 13.2 Fertilization and meiosis alternate in sexual life cycles
Sets of Chromosomes in Human Cells
Behavior of Chromosome Sets in the Human Life Cycle
The Variety of Sexual Life Cycles
Concept 13.3 Meiosis reduces the number of chromosome sets from diploid to haploid
The Stages of Meiosis
Crossing Over and Synapsis During Prophase I
A Comparison of Mitosis and Meiosis
Concept 13.4 Genetic variation produced in sexual life cycles contributes to evolution
Origins of Genetic Variation Among Offspring
Independent Assortment of Chromosomes
Crossing Over
Random Fertilization
The Evolutionary Significance of Genetic Variation Within Populations
13 Chapter Review
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Concept 13.1 Offspring acquire genes from parents by inheriting chromosomes (pp. 255–256)
Concept 13.2 Fertilization and meiosis alternate in sexual life cycles (pp. 256–259)
Concept 13.3 Meiosis reduces the number of chromosome sets from diploid to haploid (pp. 259–265)
Concept 13.4 Genetic variation produced in sexual life cycles contributes to evolution (pp. 265–267)
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14 Mendel and the Gene Idea
Concept 14.1 Mendel used the scientific approach to identify two laws of inheritance
Mendel’s Experimental, Quantitative Approach
The Law of Segregation
Mendel’s Model
Useful Genetic Vocabulary
The Testcross
The Law of Independent Assortment
Concept 14.2 Probability laws govern Mendelian inheritance
The Multiplication and Addition Rules Applied to Monohybrid Crosses
Solving Complex Genetics Problems with the Rules of Probability
Concept 14.3 Inheritance patterns are often more complex than predicted by simple Mendelian genetics
Extending Mendelian Genetics for a Single Gene
Degrees of Dominance
The Relationship Between Dominance and Phenotype
Frequency of Dominant Alleles
Multiple Alleles
Pleiotropy
Extending Mendelian Genetics for Two or More Genes
Epistasis
Polygenic Inheritance
Nature and Nurture: The Environmental Impact on Phenotype
A Mendelian View of Heredity and Variation
Concept 14.4 Many human traits follow Mendelian patterns of inheritance
Pedigree Analysis
Recessively Inherited Disorders
The Behavior of Recessive Alleles
Cystic Fibrosis
Sickle-Cell Disease: A Genetic Disorder with Evolutionary Implications
Dominantly Inherited Disorders
Multifactorial Disorders
Genetic Testing and Counseling
Counseling Based on Mendelian Genetics and Probability Rules
Tests for Identifying Carriers
Fetal Testing
Newborn Screening
14 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 14.1 Mendel used the scientific approach to identify two laws of inheritance (pp. 270–276)
Concept 14.2 Probability laws govern Mendelian inheritance (pp. 276–278)
Concept 14.3 Inheritance patterns are often more complex than predicted by simple Mendelian genetics (pp. 278–283)
Concept 14.4 Many human traits follow Mendelian patterns of inheritance (pp. 284–290)
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15 The Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance
Concept 15.1 Mendelian inheritance has its physical basis in the behavior of chromosomes
Morgan’s Choice of Experimental Organism
Correlating Behavior of a Gene’s Alleles with Behavior of a Chromosome Pair: Scientific Inquiry
Concept 15.2 Sex-linked genes exhibit unique patterns of inheritance
The Chromosomal Basis of Sex
Inheritance of X-Linked Genes
X Inactivation in Female Mammals
Concept 15.3 Linked genes tend to be inherited together because they are located near each other on the same chromosome
How Linkage Affects Inheritance
Genetic Recombination and Linkage
Recombination of Unlinked Genes: Independent Assortment of Chromosomes
Recombination of Linked Genes: Crossing Over
New Combinations of Alleles: Variation for Natural Selection
Mapping the Distance Between Genes Using Recombination Data: Scientific Inquiry
Concept 15.4 Alterations of chromosome number or structure cause some genetic disorders
Abnormal Chromosome Number
Alterations of Chromosome Structure
Human Conditions Due to Chromosomal Alterations
Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
Aneuploidy of Sex Chromosomes
Disorders Caused by Structurally Altered Chromosomes
Concept 15.5 Some inheritance patterns are exceptions to standard Mendelian inheritance
Genomic Imprinting
Inheritance of Organelle Genes
15 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 15.1 Morgan showed that Mendelian inheritance has its physical basis in the behavior of chromosomes (pp. 295–297)
Concept 15.2 Sex-linked genes exhibit unique patterns of inheritance (pp. 298–300)
Concept 15.3 Linked genes tend to be inherited together because they are located near each other on the same chromosome (pp. 301–306)
Concept 15.4 Alterations of chromosome number or structure cause some genetic disorders (pp. 306–309)
Concept 15.5 Some inheritance patterns are exceptions to standard Mendelian inheritance (pp. 310–311)
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16 The Molecular Basis of Inheritance
Concept 16.1 DNA is the genetic material
The Search for the Genetic Material: Scientific Inquiry
Evidence That DNA Can Transform Bacteria
Evidence That Viral DNA Can Program Cells
Additional Evidence That DNA Is the Genetic Material
Building a Structural Model of DNA
Concept 16.2 Many proteins work together in DNA replication and repair
The Basic Principle: Base Pairing to a Template Strand
DNA Replication: A Closer Look
Getting Started
Synthesizing a New DNA Strand
Antiparallel Elongation
The DNA Replication Complex
Proofreading and Repairing DNA
Evolutionary Significance of Altered DNA Nucleotides
Replicating the Ends of DNA Molecules
Concept 16.3 A chromosome consists of a DNA molecule packed together with proteins
16 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 16.1 DNA is the genetic material (pp. 315–320)
Concept 16.2 Many proteins work together in DNA replication and repair (pp. 320–329)
Concept 16.3 A chromosome consists of a DNA molecule packed together with proteins (pp. 330–332)
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17 Gene Expression: From Gene to Protein
Concept 17.1 Genes specify proteins via transcription and translation
Evidence from Studying Metabolic Defects
Nutritional Mutants in Neurospora: Scientific Inquiry
The Products of Gene Expression: A Developing Story
Basic Principles of Transcription and Translation
The Genetic Code
Codons: Triplets of Nucleotides
Cracking the Code
Evolution of the Genetic Code
Concept 17.2 Transcription is the DNA-directed synthesis of RNA: A Closer Look
Molecular Components of Transcription
Synthesis of an RNA Transcript
RNA Polymerase Binding and Initiation of Transcription
Elongation of the RNA Strand
Termination of Transcription
Concept 17.3 Eukaryotic cells modify RNA after transcription
Alteration of mRNA Ends
Split Genes and RNA Splicing
Ribozymes
The Functional and Evolutionary Importance of Introns
Concept 17.4 Translation is the RNA-directed synthesis of a polypeptide: A Closer Look
Molecular Components of Translation
The Structure and Function of Transfer RNA
The Structure and Function of Ribosomes
Building a Polypeptide
Ribosome Association and Initiation of Translation
Elongation of the Polypeptide Chain
Termination of Translation
Completing and Targeting the Functional Protein
Protein Folding and Post-translational Modifications
Targeting Polypeptides to Specific Locations
Making Multiple Polypeptides in Bacteria and Eukaryotes
Concept 17.5 Mutations of one or a few nucleotides can affect protein structure and function
Types of Small-Scale Mutations
Substitutions
Insertions and Deletions
New Mutations and Mutagens
Using CRISPR to Edit Genes and Correct Disease-Causing Mutations
What Is a Gene? Revisiting the Question
17 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 17.1 Genes specify proteins via transcription and translation (pp. 336–342)
Concept 17.2 Transcription is the DNA-directed synthesis of RNA: A Closer Look (pp. 342–344)
Concept 17.3 Eukaryotic cells modify RNA after transcription (pp. 345–347)
Concept 17.4 Translation is the RNA-directed synthesis of a polypeptide: A Closer Look (pp. 347–356)
Concept 17.5 Mutations of one or a few nucleotides can affect protein structure and function (pp. 357–362)
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18 Regulation of Gene Expression
Concept 18.1 Bacteria often respond to environmental change by regulating transcription
Operons: The Basic Concept
Repressible and Inducible Operons: Two Types of Negative Gene Regulation
Positive Gene Regulation
Concept 18.2 Eukaryotic gene expression is regulated at many stages
Differential Gene Expression
Regulation of Chromatin Structure
Histone Modifications and DNA Methylation
Epigenetic Inheritance
Regulation of Transcription Initiation
Organization of a Typical Eukaryotic Gene and Its Transcript
The Roles of General and Specific Transcription Factors
General Transcription Factors at the Promoter
Enhancers and Specific Transcription Factors
Combinatorial Control of Gene Activation
Coordinately Controlled Genes in Eukaryotes
Nuclear Architecture and Gene Expression
Mechanisms of Post-transcriptional Regulation
RNA Processing
Initiation of Translation and mRNA Degradation
Protein Processing and Degradation
Concept 18.3 Noncoding RNAs play multiple roles in controlling gene expression
Effects on mRNAs by MicroRNAs and Small Interfering RNAs
Chromatin Remodeling and Effects on Transcription by ncRNAs
Concept 18.4 A program of differential gene expression leads to the different cell types in a multicellular organism
A Genetic Program for Embryonic Development
Cytoplasmic Determinants and Inductive Signals
Sequential Regulation of Gene Expression During Cellular Differentiation
Pattern Formation: Setting Up the Body Plan
The Life Cycle of Drosophila
Genetic Analysis of Early Development: Scientific Inquiry
Axis Establishment
Bicoid: A Morphogen That Determines Head Structures
Evolutionary Developmental Biology (“Evo-Devo”)
Concept 18.5 Cancer results from genetic changes that affect cell cycle control
Types of Genes Associated with Cancer
Interference with Normal Cell-Signaling Pathways
The Multistep Model of Cancer Development
Inherited Predisposition and Environmental Factors Contributing to Cancer
The Role of Viruses in Cancer
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Concept 18.1 Bacteria often respond to environmental change by regulating transcription (pp. 366–370)
Concept 18.2 Eukaryotic gene expression is regulated at many stages (pp. 370–379)
Concept 18.3 Noncoding RNAs play multiple roles in controlling gene expression (pp. 379–381)
Concept 18.4 A program of differential gene expression leads to the different cell types in a multicellular organism (pp. 381–388)
Concept 18.5 Cancer results from genetic changes that affect cell cycle control (pp. 388–395)
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19 Viruses
Concept 19.1 A virus consists of a nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat
The Discovery of Viruses: Scientific Inquiry
Structure of Viruses
Viral Genomes
Capsids and Envelopes
Concept 19.2 Viruses replicate only in host cells
General Features of Viral Replicative Cycles
Replicative Cycles of Phages
The Lytic Cycle
The Lysogenic Cycle
Bacterial Defenses Against Phages
Replicative Cycles of Animal Viruses
Viral Envelopes
Viral Genetic Material
Evolution of Viruses
Concept 19.3 Viruses and prions are formidable pathogens in animals and plants
Viral Diseases in Animals
Emerging Viral Diseases
Viral Diseases in Plants
Prions: Proteins as Infectious Agents
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Concept 19.1 A virus consists of a nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat (pp. 399–401)
Concept 19.2 Viruses replicate only in host cells (pp. 401–408)
Concept 19.3 Viruses and prions are formidable pathogens in animals and plants (pp. 408–413)
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20 DNA Tools and Biotechnology
Concept 20.1 DNA sequencing and DNA cloning are valuable tools for genetic engineering and biological inquiry
DNA Sequencing
Making Multiple Copies of a Gene or Other DNA Segment
Using Restriction Enzymes to Make a Recombinant DNA Plasmid
Amplifying DNA: The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Its Use in DNA Cloning
Expressing Cloned Eukaryotic Genes
Bacterial Expression Systems
Eukaryotic DNA Cloning and Expression Systems
Cross-Species Gene Expression and Evolutionary Ancestry
Concept 20.2 Biologists use DNA technology to study gene expression and function
Analyzing Gene Expression
Studying the Expression of Single Genes
Studying the Expression of Interacting Groups of Genes
Determining Gene Function
Editing Genes and Genomes
Other Methods for Studying Gene Function
Concept 20.3 Cloned organisms and stem cells are useful for basic research and other applications
Cloning Plants: Single-Cell Cultures
Cloning Animals: Nuclear Transplantation
Reproductive Cloning of Mammals
Epigenetic Differences in Cloned Animals
Stem Cells of Animals
Embryonic and Adult Stem Cells
Induced Pluripotent Stem (iPS) Cells
Concept 20.4 The practical applications of DNA-based biotechnology affect our lives in many ways
Medical Applications
Diagnosis and Treatment of Diseases
Personal Genome Analysis
Personalized Medicine
Human Gene Therapy and Gene Editing
Pharmaceutical Products
Synthesis of Small Molecules for Use as Drugs
Protein Production in Cell Cultures
Protein Production by “Pharm” Animals
Forensic Evidence and Genetic Profiles
Environmental Cleanup
Agricultural Applications
Safety and Ethical Questions Raised by DNA Technology
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Concept 20.1 DNA sequencing and DNA cloning are valuable tools for genetic engineering and biological inquiry (pp. 416–423)
Concept 20.2 Biologists use DNA technology to study gene expression and function (pp. 423–428)
Concept 20.3 Cloned organisms and stem cells are useful for basic research and other applications (pp. 428–432)
Concept 20.4 The practical applications of DNA-based biotechnology affect our lives in many ways (pp. 433–439)
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21 Genomes and Their Evolution
Concept 21.1 The Human Genome Project fostered development of faster, less expensive sequencing techniques
Concept 21.2 Scientists use bioinformatics to analyze genomes and their functions
Centralized Resources for Analyzing Genome Sequences
Identifying Protein-Coding Genes and Understanding Their Functions
Understanding Genes and Gene Expression at the Systems Level
Systems Biology
Application of Systems Biology to Medicine
Concept 21.3 Genomes vary in size, number of genes, and gene density
Genome Size
Number of Genes
Gene Density and Noncoding DNA
Concept 21.4 Multicellular eukaryotes have a lot of noncoding DNA and many multigene families
Transposable Elements and Related Sequences
Movement of Transposons and Retrotransposons
Sequences Related to Transposable Elements
Other Repetitive DNA, Including Simple Sequence DNA
Genes and Multigene Families
Concept 21.5 Duplication, rearrangement, and mutation of DNA contribute to genome evolution
Duplication of Entire Chromosome Sets
Alterations of Chromosome Structure
Duplication and Divergence of Gene-Sized Regions of DNA
Evolution of Genes with Related Functions: The Human Globin Genes
Evolution of Genes with Novel Functions
Rearrangements of Parts of Genes: Exon Duplication and Exon Shuffling
How Transposable Elements Contribute to Genome Evolution
Concept 21.6 Comparing genome sequences provides clues to evolution and development
Comparing Genomes
Comparing Distantly Related Species
Comparing Closely Related Species
Comparing Genomes Within a Species
Widespread Conservation of Developmental Genes Among Animals
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Concept 21.1 The Human Genome Project fostered development of faster, less expensive sequencing techniques (pp. 443–444)
Concept 21.2 Scientists use bioinformatics to analyze genomes and their functions (pp. 444–448)
Concept 21.3 Genomes vary in size, number of genes, and gene density (pp. 448–450)
Concept 21.4 Multicellular eukaryotes have a lot of noncoding DNA and many multigene families (pp. 450–453)
Concept 21.5 Duplication, rearrangement, and mutation of DNA contribute to genome evolution (pp. 454–459)
Concept 21.6 Comparing genome sequences provides clues to evolution and development (pp. 459–464)
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Unit 4 Mechanisms of Evolution
22 Descent with Modification: A Darwinian View of Life
Concept 22.1 The Darwinian revolution challenged traditional views of a young Earth inhabited by unchanging species
Endless Forms Most Beautiful
Scala Naturae and Classification of Species
Ideas About Change over Time
Lamarck’s Hypothesis of Evolution
Concept 22.2 Descent with modification by natural selection explains the adaptations of organisms and the unity and diversity of life
Darwin’s Research
The Voyage of the Beagle
Darwin’s Focus on Adaptation
Ideas from The Origin of Species
Descent with Modification
Artificial Selection, Natural Selection, and Adaptation
Key Features of Natural Selection
Concept 22.3 Evolution is supported by an overwhelming amount of scientific evidence
Direct Observations of Evolutionary Change
Natural Selection in Response to Introduced Species
The Evolution of Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Homology
Anatomical and Molecular Homologies
Homologies and “Tree Thinking”
A Different Cause of Resemblance: Convergent Evolution
The Fossil Record
Biogeography
What Is Theoretical About Darwin’s View of Life?
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Concept 22.1 The Darwinian revolution challenged traditional views of a young Earth inhabited by unchanging species (pp. 469–471)
Concept 22.2 Descent with modification by natural selection explains the adaptations of organisms and the unity and diversity of life (pp. 471–476)
Concept 22.3 Evolution is supported by an overwhelming amount of scientific evidence (pp. 476–484)
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23 The Evolution of Populations
Concept 23.1 Genetic variation makes evolution possible
Genetic Variation
Sources of Genetic Variation
Formation of New Alleles
Altering Gene Number or Position
Rapid Reproduction
Sexual Reproduction
Concept 23.2 The Hardy-Weinberg equation can be used to test whether a population is evolving
Gene Pools and Allele Frequencies
The Hardy-Weinberg Equation
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
Conditions for Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
Applying the Hardy-Weinberg Equation
Concept 23.3 Natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow can alter allele frequencies in a population
Natural Selection
Genetic Drift
The Founder Effect
The Bottleneck Effect
Case Study: Impact of Genetic Drift on the Greater Prairie Chicken
Effects of Genetic Drift: A Summary
Gene Flow
Concept 23.4 Natural selection is the only mechanism that consistently causes adaptive evolution
Natural Selection: A Closer Look
Relative Fitness
Directional, Disruptive, and Stabilizing Selection
The Key Role of Natural Selection in Adaptive Evolution
Sexual Selection
Balancing Selection
Frequency-Dependent Selection
Heterozygote Advantage
Why Natural Selection Cannot Fashion Perfect Organisms
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Concept 23.1 Genetic variation makes evolution possible (pp. 487–489)
Concept 23.2 The Hardy-Weinberg equation can be used to test whether a population is evolving (pp. 489–493)
Concept 23.3 Natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow can alter allele frequencies in a population (pp. 493–497)
Concept 23.4 Natural selection is the only mechanism that consistently causes adaptive evolution (pp. 497–504)
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24 The Origin of Species
Concept 24.1 The biological species concept emphasizes reproductive isolation
The Biological Species Concept
Reproductive Isolation
Limitations of the Biological Species Concept
Other Definitions of Species
Concept 24.2 Speciation can take place with or without geographic separation
Allopatric (“Other Country”) Speciation
The Process of Allopatric Speciation
Evidence of Allopatric Speciation
Sympatric (“Same Country”) Speciation
Polyploidy
Sexual Selection
Habitat Differentiation
Allopatric and Sympatric Speciation: A Review
Concept 24.3 Hybrid zones reveal factors that cause reproductive isolation
Patterns Within Hybrid Zones
Hybrid Zones and Environmental Change
Hybrid Zones over Time
Reinforcement: Strengthening Reproductive Barriers
Fusion: Weakening Reproductive Barriers
Stability: Continued Formation of Hybrid Individuals
Concept 24.4 Speciation can occur rapidly or slowly and can result from changes in few or many genes
The Time Course of Speciation
Patterns in the Fossil Record
Speciation Rates
Studying the Genetics of Speciation
From Speciation to Macroevolution
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Concept 24.1 The biological species concept emphasizes reproductive isolation (pp. 507–510)
Concept 24.2 Speciation can take place with or without geographic separation (pp. 511–516)
Concept 24.3 Hybrid zones reveal factors that cause reproductive isolation (pp. 516–520)
Concept 24.4 Speciation can occur rapidly or slowly and can result from changes in few or many genes (pp. 520–523)
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25 The History of Life on Earth
Concept 25.1 Conditions on early Earth made the origin of life possible
Synthesis of Organic Compounds on Early Earth
Abiotic Synthesis of Macromolecules
Protocells
Self-Replicating RNA
Concept 25.2 The fossil record documents the history of life
The Fossil Record
How Rocks and Fossils Are Dated
The Origin of New Groups of Organisms
Concept 25.3 Key events in life’s history include the origins of unicellular and multicellular organisms and the colonization of land
The First Single-Celled Organisms
Photosynthesis and the Oxygen Revolution
The First Eukaryotes
The Origin of Multicellularity
Early Multicellular Eukaryotes
The Cambrian Explosion
The Colonization of Land
Concept 25.4 The rise and fall of groups of organisms reflect differences in speciation and extinction rates
Plate Tectonics
Consequences of Continental Drift
Mass Extinctions
The “Big Five” Mass Extinction Events
Is a Sixth Mass Extinction Under Way?
Consequences of Mass Extinctions
Adaptive Radiations
Worldwide Adaptive Radiations
Regional Adaptive Radiations
Concept 25.5 Major changes in body form can result from changes in the sequences and regulation of developmental genes
Effects of Developmental Genes
Changes in Rate and Timing
Changes in Spatial Pattern
The Evolution of Development
Changes in Gene Sequence
Changes in Gene Regulation
Concept 25.6 Evolution is not goal oriented
Evolutionary Novelties
Evolutionary Trends
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Concept 25.1 Conditions on early Earth made the origin of life possible (pp. 526–528)
Concept 25.2 The fossil record documents the history of life (pp. 528–532)
Concept 25.3 Key events in life’s history include the origins of unicellular and multicellular organisms and the colonization of land (pp. 532–537)
Concept 25.4 The rise and fall of groups of organisms reflect differences in speciation and extinction rates (pp. 537–544)
Concept 25.5 Major changes in body form can result from changes in the sequences and regulation of developmental genes (pp. 544–547)
Concept 25.6 Evolution is not goal oriented (pp. 547–549)
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Unit 5 The Evolutionary History of Biological Diversity
26 Phylogeny and the Tree of Life
Concept 26.1 Phylogenies show evolutionary relationships
Binomial Nomenclature
Hierarchical Classification
Linking Classification and Phylogeny
What We Can and Cannot Learn from Phylogenetic Trees
Applying Phylogenies
Concept 26.2 Phylogenies are inferred from morphological and molecular data
Morphological and Molecular Homologies
Sorting Homology from Analogy
Evaluating Molecular Homologies
Concept 26.3 Shared characters are used to construct phylogenetic trees
Cladistics
Shared Ancestral and Shared Derived Characters
Inferring Phylogenies Using Derived Characters
Phylogenetic Trees with Proportional Branch Lengths
Maximum Parsimony and Maximum Likelihood
Phylogenetic Trees as Hypotheses
Concept 26.4 An organism’s evolutionary history is documented in its genome
Gene Duplications and Gene Families
Genome Evolution
Concept 26.5 Molecular clocks help track evolutionary time
Molecular Clocks
Differences in Clock Speed
Potential Problems with Molecular Clocks
Applying a Molecular Clock: Dating the Origin of HIV
Concept 26.6 Our understanding of the tree of life continues to change based on new data
From Two Kingdoms to Three Domains
The Important Role of Horizontal Gene Transfer
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Concept 26.1 Phylogenies show evolutionary relationships (pp. 554–558)
Concept 26.2 Phylogenies are inferred from morphological and molecular data (pp. 558–559)
Concept 26.3 Shared characters are used to construct phylogenetic trees (pp. 559–565)
Concept 26.4 An organism’s evolutionary history is documented in its genome (pp. 565–566)
Concept 26.5 Molecular clocks help track evolutionary time (pp. 566–568)
Concept 26.6 Our understanding of the tree of life continues to change based on new data (pp. 568–570)
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27 Bacteria and Archaea
Concept 27.1 Structural and functional adaptations contribute to prokaryotic success
Cell-Surface Structures
Motility
Evolutionary Origins of Bacterial Flagella
Internal Organization and DNA
Reproduction
Concept 27.2 Rapid reproduction, mutation, and genetic recombination promote genetic diversity in prokaryotes
Rapid Reproduction and Mutation
Genetic Recombination
Transformation and Transduction
Conjugation and Plasmids
The F Factor as a Plasmid
The F Factor in the Chromosome
R Plasmids and Antibiotic Resistance
Concept 27.3 Diverse nutritional and metabolic adaptations have evolved in prokaryotes
The Role of Oxygen in Metabolism
Nitrogen Metabolism
Metabolic Cooperation
Concept 27.4 Prokaryotes have radiated into a diverse set of lineages
An Overview of Prokaryotic Diversity
Bacteria
Archaea
Concept 27.5 Prokaryotes play crucial roles in the biosphere
Chemical Recycling
Ecological Interactions
Concept 27.6 Prokaryotes have both beneficial and harmful impacts on humans
Mutualistic Bacteria
Pathogenic Bacteria
Antibiotic Resistance
Prokaryotes in Research and Technology
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Concept 27.1 Structural and functional adaptations contribute to prokaryotic success (pp. 574–578)
Concept 27.2 Rapid reproduction, mutation, and genetic recombination promote genetic diversity in prokaryotes (pp. 578–581)
Concept 27.3 Diverse nutritional and metabolic adaptations have evolved in prokaryotes (pp. 581–583)
Concept 27.4 Prokaryotes have radiated into a diverse set of lineages (pp. 583–586)
Concept 27.5 Prokaryotes play crucial roles in the biosphere (pp. 586–587)
Concept 27.6 Prokaryotes have both beneficial and harmful impacts on humans (pp. 587–591)
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28 Protists
Concept 28.1 Most eukaryotes are single-celled organisms
Structural and Functional Diversity in Protists
Endosymbiosis in Eukaryotic Evolution
Plastid Evolution: A Closer Look
Four Supergroups of Eukaryotes
Concept 28.2 Excavates include protists with modified mitochondria and protists with unique flagella
Diplomonads and Parabasalids
Euglenozoans
Kinetoplastids
Euglenids
Concept 28.3 SAR is a highly diverse group of protists defined by DNA similarities
Stramenopiles
Diatoms
Brown Algae
Alternation of Generations
Oomycetes (Water Molds and Their Relatives)
Alveolates
Dinoflagellates
Apicomplexans
Ciliates
Rhizarians
Radiolarians
Forams
Cercozoans
Concept 28.4 Red algae and green algae are the closest relatives of plants
Red Algae
Green Algae
Concept 28.5 Unikonts include protists that are closely related to fungi and animals
Amoebozoans
Tubulinids
Slime Molds
Plasmodial Slime Molds
Cellular Slime Molds
Entamoebas
Opisthokonts
Concept 28.6 Protists play key roles in ecological communities
Symbiotic Protists
Photosynthetic Protists
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Concept 28.1 Most eukaryotes are single-celled organisms (pp. 594–597)
Concept 28.2 Excavates include protists with modified mitochondria and protists with unique flagella (pp. 597–601)
Concept 28.3 SAR is a highly diverse group of protists defined by DNA similarities (pp. 601–609)
Concept 28.4 Red algae and green algae are the closest relatives of plants (pp. 609–611)
Concept 28.5 Unikonts include protists that are closely related to fungi and animals (pp. 611–614)
Concept 28.6 Protists play key roles in ecological communities (pp. 614–615)
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29 Plant Diversity I: How Plants Colonized Land
Concept 29.1 Plants evolved from green algae
Evidence of Algal Ancestry
Adaptations Enabling the Move to Land
Derived Traits of Plants
The Origin and Diversification of Plants
Concept 29.2 Mosses and other nonvascular plants have life cycles dominated by gametophytes
Bryophyte Gametophytes
Bryophyte Sporophytes
The Ecological and Economic Importance of Mosses
Concept 29.3 Ferns and other seedless vascular plants were the first plants to grow tall
Origins and Traits of Vascular Plants
Life Cycles with Dominant Sporophytes
Transport in Xylem and Phloem
Evolution of Roots
Evolution of Leaves
Sporophylls and Spore Variations
Classification of Seedless Vascular Plants
Phylum Lycophyta: Club Mosses, Spikemosses, and Quillworts
Phylum Monilophyta: Ferns, Horsetails, and Whisk Ferns and Relatives
The Significance of Seedless Vascular Plants
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Concept 29.1 Plants evolved from green algae (pp. 619–623)
Concept 29.2 Mosses and other nonvascular plants have life cycles dominated by gametophytes (pp. 623–629)
Concept 29.3 Ferns and other seedless vascular plants were the first plants to grow tall (pp. 629–634)
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30 Plant Diversity II: The Evolution of Seed Plants
Concept 30.1 Seeds and pollen grains are key adaptations for life on land
Advantages of Reduced Gametophytes
Heterospory: The Rule Among Seed Plants
Ovules and Production of Eggs
Pollen and Production of Sperm
The Evolutionary Advantage of Seeds
Concept 30.2 Gymnosperms bear “naked” seeds, typically on cones
The Life Cycle of a Pine
Early Seed Plants and the Rise of Gymnosperms
Gymnosperm Diversity
Concept 30.3 The reproductive adaptations of angiosperms include flowers and fruits
Characteristics of Angiosperms
Flowers
Fruits
The Angiosperm Life Cycle
Angiosperm Evolution
Fossil Angiosperms
Angiosperm Phylogeny
Evolutionary Links with Animals
Angiosperm Diversity
Concept 30.4 Human welfare depends on seed plants
Products from Seed Plants
Threats to Plant Diversity
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Concept 30.1 Seeds and pollen grains are key adaptations for life on land (pp. 637–639)
Concept 30.2 Gymnosperms bear “naked” seeds, typically on cones (pp. 640–644)
Concept 30.3 The reproductive adaptations of angiosperms include flowers and fruits (pp. 644–651)
Concept 30.4 Human welfare depends on seed plants (pp. 651–652)
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31 Fungi
Concept 31.1 Fungi are heterotrophs that feed by absorption
Nutrition and Ecology
Body Structure
Specialized Hyphae in Mycorrhizal Fungi
Concept 31.2 Fungi produce spores through sexual or asexual life cycles
Sexual Reproduction
Asexual Reproduction
Concept 31.3 The ancestor of fungi was an aquatic, single-celled, flagellated protist
The Origin of Fungi
The Move to Land
Concept 31.4 Fungi have radiated into a diverse set of lineages
Cryptomycetes and Microsporidians
Cryptomycetes
Microsporidians
Chytrids
Zoopagomycetes
Mucoromycetes
Ascomycetes
Basidiomycetes
Concept 31.5 Fungi play key roles in nutrient cycling, ecological interactions, and human welfare
Fungi as Decomposers
Fungi as Mutualists
Fungus-Plant Mutualisms
Fungus-Animal Mutualisms
Lichens
Fungi as Parasites
Practical Uses of Fungi
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Concept 31.1 Fungi are heterotrophs that feed by absorption (pp. 655–657)
Concept 31.2 Fungi produce spores through sexual or asexual life cycles (pp. 657–659)
Concept 31.3 The ancestor of fungi was an aquatic, single-celled, flagellated protist (pp. 659–660)
Concept 31.4 Fungi have radiated into a diverse set of lineages (pp. 660–667)
Concept 31.5 Fungi play key roles in nutrient cycling, ecological interactions, and human welfare (pp. 667–671)
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32 An Overview of Animal Diversity
Concept 32.1 Animals are multicellular, heterotrophic eukaryotes with tissues that develop from embryonic layers
Nutritional Mode
Cell Structure and Specialization
Reproduction and Development
Concept 32.2 The history of animals spans more than half a billion years
Steps in the Origin of Multicellular Animals
Neoproterozoic Era (1 Billion–541 Million Years Ago)
Paleozoic Era (541–252 Million Years Ago)
Mesozoic Era (252–66 Million Years Ago)
Cenozoic Era (66 Million Years Ago to the Present)
Concept 32.3 Animals can be characterized by body plans
Symmetry
Tissues
Body Cavities
Protostome and Deuterostome Development
Cleavage
Coelom Formation
Fate of the Blastopore
Concept 32.4 Views of animal phylogeny continue to be shaped by new molecular and morphological data
The Diversification of Animals
Future Directions in Animal Systematics
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Concept 32.1 Animals are multicellular, heterotrophic eukaryotes with tissues that develop from embryonic layers (pp. 674–675)
Concept 32.2 The history of animals spans more than half a billion years (pp. 675–679)
Concept 32.3 Animals can be characterized by body plans (pp. 679–682)
Concept 32.4 Views of animal phylogeny continue to be shaped by new molecular and morphological data (pp. 682–684)
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33 An Introduction to Invertebrates
Concept 33.1 Sponges are basal animals that lack tissues
Concept 33.2 Cnidarians are an ancient phylum of eumetazoans
Medusozoans
Anthozoans
Concept 33.3 Lophotrochozoans, a clade identified by molecular data, have the widest range of animal body forms
Flatworms
Free-Living Species
Parasitic Species
Trematodes
Tapeworms
Rotifers and Acanthocephalans
Rotifers
Acanthocephalans
Ectoprocts and Brachiopods
Molluscs
Chitons
Gastropods
Bivalves
Cephalopods
Protecting Freshwater and Terrestrial Molluscs
Annelids
Errantians
Sedentarians
Leeches
Earthworms
Concept 33.4 Ecdysozoans are the most species-rich animal group
Nematodes
Arthropods
Arthropod Origins
General Characteristics of Arthropods
Chelicerates
Myriapods
Pancrustaceans
Crustaceans
Insects
Concept 33.5 Echinoderms and chordates are deuterostomes
Echinoderms
Asteroidea: Sea Stars and Sea Daisies
Ophiuroidea: Brittle Stars
Echinoidea: Sea Urchins and Sand Dollars
Crinoidea: Sea Lilies and Feather Stars
Holothuroidea: Sea Cucumbers
Chordates
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Concept 33.1 Sponges are basal animals that lack tissues (pp. 690–691)
Concept 33.2 Cnidarians are an ancient phylum of eumetazoans (pp. 691–693)
Concept 33.3 Lophotrochozoans, a clade identified by molecular data, have the widest range of animal body forms (pp. 694–705)
Concept 33.4 Ecdysozoans are the most species-rich animal group (pp. 705–713)
Concept 33.5 Echinoderms and chordates are deuterostomes (pp. 713–715)
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34 The Origin and Evolution of Vertebrates
Concept 34.1 Chordates have a notochord and a dorsal, hollow nerve cord
Derived Characters of Chordates
Notochord
Dorsal, Hollow Nerve Cord
Pharyngeal Slits or Clefts
Muscular, Post-Anal Tail
Lancelets
Tunicates
Early Chordate Evolution
Concept 34.2 Vertebrates are chordates that have a backbone
Derived Characters of Vertebrates
Hagfishes and Lampreys
Hagfishes
Lampreys
Early Vertebrate Evolution
Concept 34.3 Gnathostomes are vertebrates that have jaws
Derived Characters of Gnathostomes
Fossil Gnathostomes
Chondrichthyans (Sharks, Rays, and Their Relatives)
Ray-Finned Fishes and Lobe-Fins
Ray-Finned Fishes
Lobe-Fins
Concept 34.4 Tetrapods are gnathostomes that have limbs
Derived Characters of Tetrapods
The Origin of Tetrapods
Amphibians
Salamanders
Frogs
Caecilians
Lifestyle and Ecology of Amphibians
Concept 34.5 Amniotes are tetrapods that have a terrestrially adapted egg
Derived Characters of Amniotes
Early Amniotes
Reptiles
The Origin and Evolutionary Radiation of Reptiles
Turtles
Lepidosaurs
Crocodilians
Birds
Derived Characters of Birds
The Origin of Birds
Living Birds
Concept 34.6 Mammals are amniotes that have hair and produce milk
Derived Characters of Mammals
Early Evolution of Mammals
Monotremes
Marsupials
Eutherians (Placental Mammals)
Primates
Derived Characters of Primates
Living Primates
Concept 34.7 Humans are mammals that have a large brain and bipedal locomotion
Derived Characters of Humans
The Earliest Hominins
Australopiths
Bipedalism
Tool Use
Early Homo
Neanderthals
Homo sapiens
34 Chapter Review
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Concept 34.1 Chordates have a notochord and a dorsal, hollow nerve cord (pp. 719–722)
Concept 34.2 Vertebrates are chordates that have a backbone (pp. 722–725)
Concept 34.3 Gnathostomes are vertebrates that have jaws (pp. 725–730)
Concept 34.4 Tetrapods are gnathostomes that have limbs (pp. 730–734)
Concept 34.5 Amniotes are tetrapods that have a terrestrially adapted egg (pp. 734–741)
Concept 34.6 Mammals are amniotes that have hair and produce milk (pp. 741–747)
Concept 34.7 Humans are mammals that have a large brain and bipedal locomotion (pp. 748–754)
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Unit 6 Plant Form And Function
35 Vascular Plant Structure, Growth, and Development
Concept 35.1 Plants have a hierarchical organization consisting of organs, tissues, and cells
Vascular Plant Organs: Roots, Stems, and Leaves
Roots
Stems
Leaves
Dermal, Vascular, and Ground Tissues
Common Types of Plant Cells
Concept 35.2 Different meristems generate new cells for primary and secondary growth
Concept 35.3 Primary growth lengthens roots and shoots
Primary Growth of Roots
Primary Growth of Shoots
Stem Growth and Anatomy
Leaf Growth and Anatomy
Concept 35.4 Secondary growth increases the diameter of stems and roots in woody plants
The Vascular Cambium and Secondary Vascular Tissue
The Cork Cambium and the Production of Periderm
Evolution of Secondary Growth
Concept 35.5 Growth, morphogenesis, and cell differentiation produce the plant body
Model Organisms: Revolutionizing the Study of Plants
Growth: Cell Division and Cell Expansion
Cell Division
Cell Expansion
Morphogenesis and Pattern Formation
Gene Expression and the Control of Cell Differentiation
Shifts in Development: Phase Changes
Genetic Control of Flowering
35 Chapter Review
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Concept 35.1 Plants have a hierarchical organization consisting of organs, tissues, and cells (pp. 759–765)
Concept 35.2 Different meristems generate new cells for primary and secondary growth (pp. 766–767)
Concept 35.3 Primary growth lengthens roots and shoots (pp. 768–771)
Concept 35.4 Secondary growth increases the diameter of stems and roots in woody plants (pp. 772–775)
Concept 35.5 Growth, morphogenesis, and cell differentiation produce the plant body (pp. 775–780)
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36 Resource Acquisition and Transport in Vascular Plants
Concept 36.1 Adaptations for acquiring resources were key steps in the evolution of vascular plants
Shoot Architecture and Light Capture
The Photosynthesis–Water Loss Compromise
Root Architecture and Acquisition of Water and Minerals
Concept 36.2 Different mechanisms transport substances over short or long distances
The Apoplast and Symplast: Transport Continuums
Short-Distance Transport of Solutes Across Plasma Membranes
Short-Distance Transport of Water Across Plasma Membranes
How Solutes and Pressure Affect Water Potential
Water Movement Across Plant Cell Membranes
Aquaporins: Facilitating Diffusion of Water
Long-Distance Transport: The Role of Bulk Flow
Concept 36.3 Transpiration drives the transport of water and minerals from roots to shoots via the xylem
Absorption of Water and Minerals by Root Cells
Transport of Water and Minerals into the Xylem
Bulk Flow Transport via the Xylem
Pushing Xylem Sap: Root Pressure
Pulling Xylem Sap: The Cohesion-Tension Hypothesis
Transpirational Pull
Cohesion and Adhesion in the Ascent of Xylem Sap
Xylem Sap Ascent by Bulk Flow: A Review
Concept 36.4 The rate of transpiration is regulated by stomata
Stomata: Major Pathways for Water Loss
Mechanisms of Stomatal Opening and Closing
Stimuli for Stomatal Opening and Closing
Effects of Transpiration on Wilting and Leaf Temperature
Adaptations That Reduce Evaporative Water Loss
Concept 36.5 Sugars are transported from sources to sinks via the phloem
Movement from Sugar Sources to Sugar Sinks
Bulk Flow by Positive Pressure: The Mechanism of Translocation in Angiosperms
Concept 36.6 The symplast is highly dynamic
Changes in Plasmodesmatal Number and Pore Size
Phloem: An Information Superhighway
Electrical Signaling in the Phloem
36 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 36.1 Adaptations for acquiring resources were key steps in the evolution of vascular plants (pp. 785–787)
Concept 36.2 Different mechanisms transport substances over short or long distances (pp. 787–792)
Concept 36.3 Transpiration drives the transport of water and minerals from roots to shoots via the xylem (pp. 792–796)
Concept 36.4 The rate of transpiration is regulated by stomata (pp. 796–799)
Concept 36.5 Sugars are transported from sources to sinks via the phloem (pp. 799–801)
Concept 36.6 The symplast is highly dynamic (pp. 801–802)
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37 Soil and Plant Nutrition
Concept 37.1 Soil contains a living, complex ecosystem
Soil Texture
Topsoil Composition
Inorganic Components
Organic Components
Soil Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture
Irrigation
Fertilization
Adjusting Soil pH
Controlling Erosion
Phytoremediation
Concept 37.2 Plant roots absorb many types of essential elements from the soil
Essential Elements
Symptoms of Mineral Deficiency
Global Climate Change and Food Quality
Concept 37.3 Plant nutrition often involves relationships with other organisms
Bacteria and Plant Nutrition
Rhizobacteria
Bacteria in the Nitrogen Cycle
Bacteria and Nitrogen Fixation
Nitrogen Fixation and Agriculture
Fungi and Plant Nutrition
Mycorrhizae and Plant Evolution
Types of Mycorrhizae
Agricultural and Ecological Importance of Mycorrhizae
Epiphytes, Parasitic Plants, and Carnivorous Plants
37 Chapter Review
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Concept 37.1 Soil contains a living, complex ecosystem (pp. 806–809)
Concept 37.2 Plant roots absorb many types of essential elements from the soil (pp. 809–812)
Concept 37.3 Plant nutrition often involves relationships with other organisms (pp. 812–820)
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38 Angiosperm Reproduction and Biotechnology
Concept 38.1 Flowers, double fertilization, and fruits are key features of the angiosperm life cycle
Flower Structure and Function
Methods of Pollination
The Angiosperm Life Cycle: An Overview
Development of Female Gametophytes (Embryo Sacs)
Development of Male Gametophytes in Pollen Grains
Sperm Delivery by Pollen Tubes
Double Fertilization
Seed Development
Seed Development and Structure
Endosperm Development
Embryo Development
Structure of the Mature Seed
Seed Dormancy: An Adaptation for Tough Times
Sporophyte Development from Seed to Mature Plant
Seed Germination
Growth and Flowering
Fruit Structure and Function
Concept 38.2 Flowering plants reproduce sexually, asexually, or both
Mechanisms of Asexual Reproduction
Advantages and Disadvantages of Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
Mechanisms That Prevent Self-Fertilization
Totipotency, Vegetative Reproduction, and Tissue Culture
Vegetative Propagation and Grafting
Test-Tube Cloning and Related Techniques
Concept 38.3 People modify crops by breeding and genetic engineering
Plant Breeding
Plant Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
Reducing World Hunger and Malnutrition
Reducing Fossil Fuel Dependency
The Debate over Plant Biotechnology
Issues of Human Health
Possible Effects on Nontarget Organisms
Addressing the Problem of Transgene Escape
38 Chapter Review
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Concept 38.1 Flowers, double fertilization, and fruits are key features of the angiosperm life cycle (pp. 823–832)
Concept 38.2 Flowering plants reproduce sexually, asexually, or both (pp. 833–836)
Concept 38.3 People modify crops by breeding and genetic engineering (pp. 836–840)
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39 Plant Responses to Internal and External Signals
Concept 39.1 Signal transduction pathways link signal reception to response
Reception
Transduction
Response
Post-translational Modification of Preexisting Proteins
Transcriptional Regulation
De-etiolation (“Greening”) Proteins
Concept 39.2 Plants use chemicals to communicate
General Characteristics of Plant Hormones
A Survey of Plant Hormones
Auxin
The Role of Auxin in Cell Elongation
Auxin’s Role in Plant Development
Practical Uses for Auxins
Cytokinins
Control of Cell Division and Differentiation
Control of Apical Dominance
Anti-aging Effects
Gibberellins
Stem Elongation
Fruit Growth
Germination
Abscisic Acid
Seed Dormancy
Drought Tolerance
Ethylene
The Triple Response to Mechanical Stress
Senescence
Leaf Abscission
Fruit Ripening
More Recently Discovered Plant Hormones
Concept 39.3 Responses to light are critical for plant success
Blue-Light Photoreceptors
Phytochrome Photoreceptors
Phytochromes and Seed Germination
Phytochromes and Shade Avoidance
Biological Clocks and Circadian Rhythms
The Effect of Light on the Biological Clock
Photoperiodism and Responses to Seasons
Photoperiodism and Control of Flowering
Critical Night Length
A Flowering Hormone?
Concept 39.4 Plants respond to a wide variety of stimuli other than light
Gravity
Mechanical Stimuli
Environmental Stresses
Drought
Flooding
Salt Stress
Heat Stress
Cold Stress
Concept 39.5 Plants respond to attacks by pathogens and herbivores
Defenses Against Pathogens
PAMP-Triggered Immunity
Effector-Triggered Immunity
The Hypersensitive Response
Systemic Acquired Resistance
Defenses Against Herbivores
39 Chapter Review
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Concept 39.1 Signal transduction pathways link signal reception to response (pp. 843–845)
Concept 39.2 Plants use chemicals to communicate (pp. 845–855)
Concept 39.3 Responses to light are critical for plant success (pp. 855–861)
Concept 39.4 Plants respond to a wide variety of stimuli other than light (pp. 861–865)
Concept 39.5 Plants respond to attacks by pathogens and herbivores (pp. 866–869)
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Unit 7 Animal Form and Function
40 Basic Principles of Animal Form and Function
Concept 40.1 Animal form and function are correlated at all levels of organization
Evolution of Animal Size and Shape
Exchange with the Environment
Hierarchical Organization of Body Plans
Coordination and Control
Concept 40.2 Feedback control maintains the internal environment in many animals
Regulating and Conforming
Homeostasis
Mechanisms of Homeostasis
Feedback Control in Homeostasis
Alterations in Homeostasis
Concept 40.3 Homeostatic processes for thermoregulation involve form, function, and behavior
Endothermy and Ectothermy
Variation in Body Temperature
Balancing Heat Loss and Gain
Insulation
Circulatory Adaptations
Cooling by Evaporative Heat Loss
Behavioral Responses
Adjusting Metabolic Heat Production
Acclimatization in Thermoregulation
Physiological Thermostats and Fever
Concept 40.4 Energy requirements are related to animal size, activity, and environment
Energy Allocation and Use
Quantifying Energy Use
Minimum Metabolic Rate and Thermoregulation
Influences on Metabolic Rate
Size and Metabolic Rate
Activity and Metabolic Rate
Torpor and Energy Conservation
40 Chapter Review
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Concept 40.1 Animal form and function are correlated at all levels of organization (pp. 874–881)
Concept 40.2 Feedback control maintains the internal environment in many animals (pp. 881–883)
Concept 40.3 Homeostatic processes for thermoregulation involve form, function, and behavior (pp. 884–889)
Concept 40.4 Energy requirements are related to animal size, activity, and environment (pp. 889–895)
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41 Animal Nutrition
Concept 41.1 An animal’s diet must supply chemical energy, organic building blocks, and essential nutrients
Essential Nutrients
Essential Amino Acids
Essential Fatty Acids
Vitamins
Minerals
Variation in Diet
Dietary Deficiencies
Deficiencies in Essential Nutrients
Undernourishment
Assessing Nutritional Needs
Concept 41.2 Food processing involves ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination
Digestive Compartments
Intracellular Digestion
Extracellular Digestion
Concept 41.3 Organs specialized for sequential stages of food processing form the mammalian digestive system
The Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Esophagus
Digestion in the Stomach
Chemical Digestion in the Stomach
Stomach Dynamics
Digestion in the Small Intestine
Absorption in the Small Intestine
Processing in the Large Intestine
Concept 41.4 Evolutionary adaptations of vertebrate digestive systems correlate with diet
Dental Adaptations
Stomach and Intestinal Adaptations
Mutualistic Adaptations
Mutualistic Adaptations in Herbivores
Concept 41.5 Feedback circuits regulate digestion, energy storage, and appetite
Regulation of Digestion
Regulation of Energy Storage
Glucose Homeostasis
Diabetes Mellitus
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Regulation of Appetite and Consumption
41 Chapter Review
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Concept 41.1 An animal’s diet must supply chemical energy, organic building blocks, and essential nutrients (pp. 899–902)
Concept 41.2 Food processing involves ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination (pp. 902–905)
Concept 41.3 Organs specialized for sequential stages of food processing form the mammalian digestive system (pp. 905–911)
Concept 41.4 Evolutionary adaptations of vertebrate digestive systems correlate with diet (pp. 911–914)
Concept 41.5 Feedback circuits regulate digestion, energy storage, and appetite (pp. 914–918)
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42 Circulation and Gas Exchange
Concept 42.1 Circulatory systems link exchange surfaces with cells throughout the body
Gastrovascular Cavities
Open and Closed Circulatory Systems
Organization of Vertebrate Circulatory Systems
Single Circulation
Double Circulation
Evolutionary Variation in Double Circulation
Concept 42.2 Coordinated cycles of heart contraction drive double circulation in mammals
Mammalian Circulation
The Mammalian Heart: A Closer Look
Maintaining the Heart’s Rhythmic Beat
Concept 42.3 Patterns of blood pressure and flow reflect the structure and arrangement of blood vessels
Blood Vessel Structure and Function
Blood Flow Velocity
Blood Pressure
Changes in Blood Pressure During the Cardiac Cycle
Regulation of Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure and Gravity
Capillary Function
Fluid Return by the Lymphatic System
Concept 42.4 Blood components function in exchange, transport, and defense
Blood Composition and Function
Plasma
Cellular Elements
Erythrocytes
Leukocytes
Platelets
Stem Cells and the Replacement of Cellular Elements
Blood Clotting
Cardiovascular Disease
Atherosclerosis, Heart Attacks, and Stroke
Risk Factors and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Concept 42.5 Gas exchange occurs across specialized respiratory surfaces
Partial Pressure Gradients in Gas Exchange
Respiratory Media
Respiratory Surfaces
Gills in Aquatic Animals
Tracheal Systems in Insects
Lungs
Mammalian Respiratory Systems: A Closer Look
Concept 42.6 Breathing ventilates the lungs
How an Amphibian Breathes
How a Bird Breathes
How a Mammal Breathes
Control of Breathing in Humans
Concept 42.7 Adaptations for gas exchange include pigments that bind and transport gases
Coordination of Circulation and Gas Exchange
Respiratory Pigments
Carbon Dioxide Transport
Respiratory Adaptations of Diving Mammals
42 Chapter Review
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Concept 42.1 Circulatory systems link exchange surfaces with cells throughout the body (pp. 922–926)
Concept 42.2 Coordinated cycles of heart contraction drive double circulation in mammals (pp. 926–929)
Concept 42.3 Patterns of blood pressure and flow reflect the structure and arrangement of blood vessels (pp. 929–934)
Concept 42.4 Blood components function in exchange, transport, and defense (pp. 934–939)
Concept 42.5 Gas exchange occurs across specialized respiratory surfaces (pp. 939–944)
Concept 42.6 Breathing ventilates the lungs (pp. 944–946)
Concept 42.7 Adaptations for gas exchange include pigments that bind and transport gases (pp. 947–949)
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43 The Immune System
Concept 43.1 In innate immunity, recognition and response rely on traits common to groups of pathogens
Innate Immunity of Invertebrates
Innate Immunity of Vertebrates
Barrier Defenses
Cellular Innate Defenses
Local Inflammatory Response
Systemic and Chronic Inflammation
Antimicrobial Peptides and Proteins
Evasion of Innate Immunity by Pathogens
Concept 43.2 In adaptive immunity, receptors provide pathogen-specific recognition
Antigens as the Trigger for Adaptive Immunity
Antigen Recognition by B Cells and Antibodies
Antigen Recognition by T Cells
B Cell and T Cell Development
The Basis of B Cell and T Cell Diversity
Antigen Receptor Gene Rearrangement
Origin of Self-Tolerance
Proliferation of B Cells and T Cells
Immunological Memory
Concept 43.3 Adaptive immunity defends against infection of body fluids and body cells
Helper T Cells: Activating Adaptive Immunity
B Cells and Antibodies: A Response to Extracellular Pathogens
Activation of B Cells
Antibody Function
Cytotoxic T Cells: A Response to Infected Host Cells
Summary of the Humoral and Cell-Mediated Immune Responses
Immunization
Active and Passive Immunity
Antibodies as Tools
Immune Rejection
Blood Groups
Concept 43.4 Disruptions in immune system function can elicit or exacerbate disease
Exaggerated, Self-Directed, and Diminished Immune Responses
Allergies
Autoimmune Diseases
Exertion, Stress, and the Immune System
Immunodeficiency Diseases
Evolutionary Adaptations of Pathogens That Underlie Immune System Avoidance
Antigenic Variation
Latency
Attack on the Immune System: HIV
Cancer and Immunity
43 Chapter Review
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Concept 43.1 In innate immunity, recognition and response rely on traits common to groups of pathogens (pp. 953–957)
Concept 43.2 In adaptive immunity, receptors provide pathogen-specific recognition (pp. 957–963)
Concept 43.3 Adaptive immunity defends against infection of body fluids and body cells (pp. 963–970)
Concept 43.4 Disruptions in immune system function can elicit or exacerbate disease (pp. 970–974)
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44 Osmoregulation and Excretion
Concept 44.1 Osmoregulation balances the uptake and loss of water and solutes
Osmosis and Osmolarity
Osmoregulatory Challenges and Mechanisms
Marine Animals
Freshwater Animals
Animals That Live in Temporary Waters
Land Animals
Energetics of Osmoregulation
Transport Epithelia in Osmoregulation
Concept 44.2 An animal’s nitrogenous wastes reflect its phylogeny and habitat
Forms of Nitrogenous Waste
Ammonia
Urea
Uric Acid
The Influence of Evolution and Environment on Nitrogenous Wastes
Concept 44.3 Diverse excretory systems are variations on a tubular theme
Survey of Excretory Systems
Protonephridia
Metanephridia
Malpighian Tubules
Kidneys
Concept 44.4 The nephron is organized for stepwise processing of blood filtrate
From Blood Filtrate to Urine: A Closer Look
Solute Gradients and Water Conservation
Concentrating Urine in the Mammalian Kidney
Adaptations of the Vertebrate Kidney to Diverse Environments
Mammals
Case Study: Kidney Function in the Vampire Bat
Birds and Other Reptiles
Freshwater Fishes and Amphibians
Marine Bony Fishes
Concept 44.5 Hormonal circuits link kidney function, water balance, and blood pressure
Homeostatic Regulation of the Kidney
Antidiuretic Hormone
The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
Coordinated Regulation of Salt and Water Balance
44 Chapter Review
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Concept 44.1 Osmoregulation balances the uptake and loss of water and solutes (pp. 978–982)
Concept 44.2 An animal’s nitrogenous wastes reflect its phylogeny and habitat (pp. 982–983)
Concept 44.3 Diverse excretory systems are variations on a tubular theme (pp. 983–987)
Concept 44.4 The nephron is organized for stepwise processing of blood filtrate (pp. 987–993)
Concept 44.5 Hormonal circuits link kidney function, water balance, and blood pressure (pp. 994–996)
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45 Hormones and the Endocrine System
Concept 45.1 Hormones and other signaling molecules bind to target receptors, triggering specific response pathways
Intercellular Information Flow
Endocrine Signaling
Paracrine and Autocrine Signaling
Synaptic and Neuroendocrine Signaling
Signaling by Pheromones
Chemical Classes of Hormones
Cellular Hormone Response Pathways
Response Pathway for Water-Soluble Hormones
Response Pathway for Lipid-Soluble Hormones
Multiple Responses to a Single Hormone
Endocrine Tissues and Organs
Concept 45.2 Feedback regulation and coordination with the nervous system are common in hormone pathways
Simple Endocrine Pathways
Simple Neuroendocrine Pathways
Feedback Regulation
Coordination of the Endocrine and Nervous Systems
Invertebrates
Vertebrates
Posterior Pituitary Hormones
Anterior Pituitary Hormones
Thyroid Regulation: A Hormone Cascade Pathway
Disorders of Thyroid Function and Regulation
Hormonal Regulation of Growth
Concept 45.3 Endocrine glands respond to diverse stimuli in regulating homeostasis, development, and behavior
Parathyroid Hormone and Vitamin D: Control of Blood Calcium
Adrenal Hormones: Response to Stress
The Role of the Adrenal Medulla
Epinephrine’s Multiple Effects: A Closer Look
The Role of the Adrenal Cortex
Sex Hormones
Endocrine Disruptors
Hormones and Biological Rhythms
Evolution of Hormone Function
45 Chapter Review
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Concept 45.1 Hormones and other signaling molecules bind to target receptors, triggering specific response pathways (pp. 1000–1004)
Concept 45.2 Feedback regulation and coordination with the nervous system are common in hormone pathways (pp. 1004–1011)
Concept 45.3 Endocrine glands respond to diverse stimuli in regulating homeostasis, development, and behavior (pp. 1011–1016)
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46 Animal Reproduction
Concept 46.1 Both asexual and sexual reproduction occur in the animal kingdom
Mechanisms of Asexual Reproduction
Variation in Patterns of Sexual Reproduction
Reproductive Cycles
Sexual Reproduction: An Evolutionary Enigma
Concept 46.2 Fertilization depends on mechanisms that bring together sperm and eggs of the same species
Ensuring the Survival of Offspring
Gamete Production and Delivery
Concept 46.3 Reproductive organs produce and transport gametes
Human Male Reproductive Anatomy
Testes
Ducts
Accessory Glands
Penis
Human Female Reproductive Anatomy
Ovaries
Oviducts and Uterus
Vagina and Vulva
Mammary Glands
Gametogenesis
Concept 46.4 The interplay of tropic and sex hormones regulates reproduction in mammals
Biological Sex, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation in Human Sexuality
Hormonal Control of the Male Reproductive System
Hormonal Control of Female Reproductive Cycles
The Ovarian Cycle
The Uterine (Menstrual) Cycle
Menopause
Menstrual Versus Estrous Cycles
Human Sexual Response
Concept 46.5 In placental mammals, an embryo develops fully within the mother’s uterus
Conception, Embryonic Development, and Birth
First Trimester
Second and Third Trimesters
Maternal Immune Tolerance of the Embryo and Fetus
Contraception and Abortion
Modern Reproductive Technologies
Infertility and in Vitro Fertilization
Detecting Disorders During Pregnancy
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Concept 46.1 Both asexual and sexual reproduction occur in the animal kingdom (pp. 1020–1022)
Concept 46.2 Fertilization depends on mechanisms that bring together sperm and eggs of the same species (pp. 1022–1025)
Concept 46.3 Reproductive organs produce and transport gametes (pp. 1025–1029)
Concept 46.4 The interplay of tropic and sex hormones regulates reproduction in mammals (pp. 1030–1034)
Concept 46.5 In placental mammals, an embryo develops fully within the mother’s uterus (pp. 1034–1040)
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47 Animal Development
Concept 47.1 Fertilization and cleavage initiate embryonic development
Fertilization
The Acrosomal Reaction
The Cortical Reaction
Egg Activation
Fertilization in Mammals
Cleavage
Cleavage Pattern in Frogs
Cleavage Patterns in Other Animals
Concept 47.2 Morphogenesis in animals involves specific changes in cell shape, position, and survival
Gastrulation
Gastrulation in Frogs
Gastrulation in Chicks
Gastrulation in Humans
Developmental Adaptations of Amniotes
Organogenesis
Neurulation
Cell Migration in Organogenesis
Organogenesis in Chicks and Insects
The Cytoskeleton in Morphogenesis
Cell Shape Changes in Morphogenesis
Cell Migration in Morphogenesis
Programmed Cell Death
Concept 47.3 Cytoplasmic determinants and inductive signals regulate cell fate
Fate Mapping
Axis Formation
Axis Formation in the Frog
Axis Formation in Birds, Mammals, and Insects
Restricting Developmental Potential
Cell Fate Determination and Pattern Formation by Inductive Signals
The “Organizer” of Spemann and Mangold
Formation of the Vertebrate Limb
Cilia and Cell Fate
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Concept 47.1 Fertilization and cleavage initiate embryonic development (pp. 1044–1049)
Concept 47.2 Morphogenesis in animals involves specific changes in cell shape, position, and survival (pp. 1049–1057)
Concept 47.3 Cytoplasmic determinants and inductive signals regulate cell fate (pp. 1057–1064)
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48 Neurons, Synapses, and Signaling
Concept 48.1 Neuron structure and organization reflect function in information transfer
Neuron Structure and Function
Introduction to Information Processing
Concept 48.2 Ion pumps and ion channels establish the resting potential of a neuron
Formation of the Resting Potential
Modeling the Resting Potential
Concept 48.3 Action potentials are the signals conducted by axons
Hyperpolarization and Depolarization
Graded Potentials and Action Potentials
Generation of Action Potentials: A Closer Look
Conduction of Action Potentials
Evolutionary Adaptations of Axon Structure
Concept 48.4 Neurons communicate with other cells at synapses
Generation of Postsynaptic Potentials
Summation of Postsynaptic Potentials
Termination of Neurotransmitter Signaling
Modulated Signaling at Synapses
Neurotransmitters
Acetylcholine
Amino Acids
Biogenic Amines
Neuropeptides
Gases
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Concept 48.1 Neuron structure and organization reflect function in information transfer (pp. 1068–1069)
Concept 48.2 Ion pumps and ion channels establish the resting potential of a neuron (pp. 1069–1072)
Concept 48.3 Action potentials are the signals conducted by axons (pp. 1072–1077)
Concept 48.4 Neurons communicate with other cells at synapses (pp. 1077–1083)
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49 Nervous Systems
Concept 49.1 Nervous systems consist of circuits of neurons and supporting cells
Organization of the Vertebrate Nervous System
The Peripheral Nervous System
Glia
Concept 49.2 The vertebrate brain is regionally specialized
Arousal and Sleep
Biological Clock Regulation
Emotions
Functional Imaging of the Brain
Concept 49.3 The cerebral cortex controls voluntary movement and cognitive functions
Information Processing
Language and Speech
Lateralization of Cortical Function
Frontal Lobe Function
Evolution of Cognition in Vertebrates
Concept 49.4 Changes in synaptic connections underlie memory and learning
Neuronal Plasticity
Memory and Learning
Long-Term Potentiation
Concept 49.5 Many nervous system disorders can now be explained in molecular terms
Schizophrenia
Depression
The Brain’s Reward System and Drug Addiction
Alzheimer’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease
Future Directions in Brain Research
49 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 49.1 Nervous systems consist of circuits of neurons and supporting cells (pp. 1086–1090)
Concept 49.2 The vertebrate brain is regionally specialized (pp. 1091–1096)
Concept 49.3 The cerebral cortex controls voluntary movement and cognitive functions (pp. 1096–1099)
Concept 49.4 Changes in synaptic connections underlie memory and learning (pp. 1099–1101)
Concept 49.5 Many nervous system disorders can now be explained in molecular terms (pp. 1102–1104)
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50 Sensory and Motor Mechanisms
Concept 50.1 Sensory receptors transduce stimulus energy and transmit signals to the central nervous system
Sensory Reception and Transduction
Transmission
Perception
Amplification and Adaptation
Types of Sensory Receptors
Mechanoreceptors
Chemoreceptors
Electromagnetic Receptors
Thermoreceptors
Pain Receptors
Concept 50.2 In hearing and equilibrium, mechanoreceptors detect moving fluid or settling particles
Sensing of Gravity and Sound in Invertebrates
Hearing and Equilibrium in Mammals
Hearing
Equilibrium
Hearing and Equilibrium in Other Vertebrates
Concept 50.3 The diverse visual receptors of animals depend on light-absorbing pigments
Evolution of Visual Perception
Light-Detecting Organs
Compound Eyes
Single-Lens Eyes
The Vertebrate Visual System
Sensory Transduction in the Eye
Processing of Visual Information in the Retina
Processing of Visual Information in the Brain
Color Vision
The Visual Field
Concept 50.4 The senses of taste and smell rely on similar sets of sensory receptors
Taste in Mammals
Smell in Humans
Concept 50.5 The physical interaction of protein filaments is required for muscle function
Vertebrate Skeletal Muscle
The Sliding-Filament Model of Muscle Contraction
The Role of Calcium and Regulatory Proteins
Nervous Control of Muscle Tension
Types of Skeletal Muscle Fibers
Oxidative and Glycolytic Fibers
Fast-Twitch and Slow-Twitch Fibers
Other Types of Muscle
Concept 50.6 Skeletal systems transform muscle contraction into locomotion
Types of Skeletal Systems
Hydrostatic Skeletons
Exoskeletons
Endoskeletons
Types of Locomotion
Locomotion on Land
Swimming
Flying
50 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 50.1 Sensory receptors transduce stimulus energy and transmit signals to the central nervous system (pp. 1108–1112)
Concept 50.2 In hearing and equilibrium, mechanoreceptors detect moving fluid or settling particles (pp. 1112–1116)
Concept 50.3 The diverse visual receptors of animals depend on light-absorbing pigments (pp. 1117–1123)
Concept 50.4 The senses of taste and smell rely on similar sets of sensory receptors (pp. 1123–1125)
Concept 50.5 The physical interaction of protein filaments is required for muscle function (pp. 1125–1132)
Concept 50.6 Skeletal systems transform muscle contraction into locomotion (pp. 1132–1136)
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51 Animal Behavior
Concept 51.1 Discrete sensory inputs can stimulate both simple and complex behaviors
Fixed Action Patterns
Migration
Behavioral Rhythms
Animal Signals and Communication
Forms of Animal Communication
Pheromones
Concept 51.2 Learning establishes specific links between experience and behavior
Experience and Behavior
Learning
Imprinting
Spatial Learning and Cognitive Maps
Associative Learning
Cognition and Problem Solving
Development of Learned Behaviors
Social Learning
Concept 51.3 Selection for individual survival and reproductive success can explain diverse behaviors
Evolution of Foraging Behavior
Optimal Foraging Model
Balancing Risk and Reward
Mating Behavior and Mate Choice
Mating Systems and Sexual Dimorphism
Mating Systems and Parental Care
Sexual Selection and Mate Choice
Mate Choice by Females
Male Competition for Mates
Applying Game Theory
Concept 51.4 Genetic analyses and the concept of inclusive fitness provide a basis for studying the evolution of behavior
Genetic Basis of Behavior
Genetic Variation and the Evolution of Behavior
Case Study: Variation in Prey Selection
Case Study: Variation in Migratory Patterns
Altruism
Inclusive Fitness
Hamilton’s Rule and Kin Selection
Reciprocal Altruism
Evolution and Human Culture
51 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 51.1 Discrete sensory inputs can stimulate both simple and complex behaviors (pp. 1140–1143)
Concept 51.2 Learning establishes specific links between experience and behavior (pp. 1143–1148)
Concept 51.3 Selection for individual survival and reproductive success can explain diverse behaviors (pp. 1148–1154)
Concept 51.4 Genetic analyses and the concept of inclusive fitness provide a basis for studying the evolution of behavior (pp. 1154–1160)
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Unit 8 Ecology
52 An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere
Concept 52.1 Earth’s climate varies by latitude and season and is changing rapidly
Global Climate Patterns
Regional and Local Effects on Climate
Seasonality
Bodies of Water
Mountains
Effects of Vegetation on Climate
Microclimate
Global Climate Change
Concept 52.2 The distribution of terrestrial biomes is controlled by climate and disturbance
Climate and Terrestrial Biomes
General Features of Terrestrial Biomes
Disturbance and Terrestrial Biomes
Concept 52.3 Aquatic biomes are diverse and dynamic systems that cover most of Earth
Zonation in Aquatic Biomes
Concept 52.4 Interactions between organisms and the environment limit the distribution of species
Dispersal and Distribution
Natural Range Expansions and Adaptive Radiation
Species Transplants
Biotic Factors
Abiotic Factors
Temperature
Water and Oxygen
Salinity
Sunlight
Rocks and Soil
Concept 52.5 Ecological change and evolution affect one another over long and short periods of time
52 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 52.1 Earth’s climate varies by latitude and season and is changing rapidly (pp. 1167–1170)
Concept 52.2 The distribution of terrestrial biomes is controlled by climate and disturbance (pp. 1171–1176)
Concept 52.3 Aquatic biomes are diverse and dynamic systems that cover most of Earth (pp. 1177–1178)
Concept 52.4 Interactions between organisms and the environment limit the distribution of species (pp. 1178–1187)
Concept 52.5 Ecological change and evolution affect one another over long and short periods of time (p. 1187)
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53 Population Ecology
Concept 53.1 Biotic and abiotic factors affect population density, dispersion, and demographics
Density and Dispersion
Density: A Dynamic Perspective
Patterns of Dispersion
Demographics
Life Tables
Survivorship Curves
Reproductive Rates
Concept 53.2 The exponential model describes population growth in an idealized, unlimited environment
Changes in Population Size
Exponential Growth
Concept 53.3 The logistic model describes how a population grows more slowly as it nears its carrying capacity
The Logistic Growth Model
The Logistic Model and Real Populations
Concept 53.4 Life history traits are products of natural selection
Diversity of Life Histories
“Trade-offs” and Life Histories
Concept 53.5 Density-dependent factors regulate population growth
Population Change and Population Density
Mechanisms of Density-Dependent Population Regulation
Population Dynamics
Stability and Fluctuation
Population Cycles: Scientific Inquiry
Immigration, Emigration, and Metapopulations
Concept 53.6 The human population is no longer growing exponentially but is still increasing extremely rapidly
The Global Human Population
Regional Patterns of Population Change
Age Structure
Infant Mortality and Life Expectancy
Global Carrying Capacity
Estimates of Carrying Capacity
Limits on Human Population Size
53 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 53.1 Biotic and abiotic factors affect population density, dispersion, and demographics (pp. 1191–1195)
Concept 53.2 The exponential model describes population growth in an idealized, unlimited environment (pp. 1196–1197)
Concept 53.3 The logistic model describes how a population grows more slowly as it nears its carrying capacity (pp. 1197–1200)
Concept 53.4 Life history traits are products of natural selection (pp. 1200–1202)
Concept 53.5 Density-dependent factors regulate population growth (pp. 1202–1207)
Concept 53.6 The human population is no longer growing exponentially but is still increasing extremely rapidly (pp. 1207–1211)
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54 Community Ecology
Concept 54.1 Interactions between species can help, harm, or have no effect on the individuals involved
Competition
Competitive Exclusion
Ecological Niches and Natural Selection
Character Displacement
Exploitation
Predation
Herbivory
Parasitism
Positive Interactions
Mutualism
Commensalism
Concept 54.2 Diversity and trophic structure characterize biological communities
Species Diversity
Diversity and Community Stability
Trophic Structure
Food Webs
Limits on Food Chain Length
Species with a Large Impact
Bottom-Up and Top-Down Controls
Concept 54.3 Disturbance influences species diversity and composition
Characterizing Disturbance
Ecological Succession
Human Disturbance
Concept 54.4 Biogeographic factors affect community diversity
Latitudinal Gradients
Area Effects
Island Equilibrium Model
Concept 54.5 Pathogens alter community structure locally and globally
Effects on Community Structure
Community Ecology and Zoonotic Diseases
54 Chapter Review
Summary of Key Concepts
Concept 54.1 Interactions between species can help, harm, or have no effect on the individuals involved (pp. 1215–1221)
Concept 54.2 Diversity and trophic structure characterize biological communities (pp. 1222–1228)
Concept 54.3 Disturbance influences species diversity and composition (pp. 1228–1231)
Concept 54.4 Biogeographic factors affect community diversity (pp. 1231–1233)
Concept 54.5 Pathogens alter community structure locally and globally (pp. 1234–1235)
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55 Ecosystems and Restoration Ecology
Concept 55.1 Physical laws govern energy flow and chemical cycling in ecosystems
Energy Flow and Chemical Cycling
Conservation of Energy
Conservation of Mass
Energy, Mass, and Trophic Levels
Concept 55.2 Energy and other limiting factors control primary production in ecosystems
Ecosystem Energy Budgets
The Global Energy Budget
Gross and Net Production
Primary Production in Aquatic Ecosystems
Light Limitation
Nutrient Limitation
Primary Production in Terrestrial Ecosystems
Nutrient Limitations and Adaptations That Reduce Them
Effects of Climate Change on Production
Concept 55.3 Energy transfer between trophic levels is typically only 10% efficient
Production Efficiency
Trophic Efficiency and Ecological Pyramids
Concept 55.4 Biological and geochemical processes cycle nutrients and water in ecosystems
Decomposition and Nutrient Cycling Rates
Biogeochemical Cycles
Case Study: Nutrient Cycling in the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest
Concept 55.5 Restoration ecologists return degraded ecosystems to a more natural state
Bioremediation
Biological Augmentation
Ecosystems: A Review
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