The Complete Idiots Guide To College Biology

Biology is the study of life—the structure, function, growth, origin, and evolution of living things. Biology and chemistry work together to create what many people think of as "science." And passing Biology 101 in college is the entryway to further study in the sciences - if you can't do well in it, you aren't moving ahead. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to College Biology follows the curriculum to Biology 101 so closely that it serves as a perfect study guide to it, and it's also great for the AP Biology and SAT Subject Biology exams that high school students are taking in droves. Students can turn to it when their textbooks are unclear or as an additional aid throughout the semester. The guide covers: • Complicated processes such as photosynthesis and cellular respiration • Explanations of complex biology, from DNA to ecosystems • Offers online extras, including a chapter on microbes and an extended glossary Suitable for the new learner or as a refresher for former students, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to College Biology brings biology to the reader in a relaxed, accessible way.

Everyone needs a little help with class from time to time. Whether you're studying for a big AP biology test or working to finish Biology 101, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Biologyis a lifesaver. As with the successful The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chemistry(1592571018) and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Physics(159257081X), The Complete Idiot's Guide to Biologyfollows a standard AP biology course curriculum beginning with life, cells, and molecular structure and ending with evolution, ecosystems, and ecology. Including discussions of genetics, classifications, vertebrates, invertebrates, fungi, plants, deuterostomes, chordates, mammals, bacteria, and viruses, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Biologycovers everything for the biology student in a clear, easy to understand manner. Written by an AP biology instructor who has 30 years of teaching experience, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Biologyis the perfect choice for the high school or college student.

Microbiology is the branch of biology that studies microorganisms and their effects on humans and is a key part of the curriculum in all aspects of medical training. This book is a 101 microbiology course prepared by a top professor of microbiology and an experienced popular science writer. The many students who are dreading this component of their medical training, professionals who would like to bone up on the subject, and laypersons who would just like to know about the subject will all find this book a clear and easy-to-understand introduction to the subject. In The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microbiology, readers find: •What microbes are, what they do, and what they have in common, as well as a little about the genetic studies of them •Microbes and their relation to the immune system •Microbes and infectious diseases •The role of microbiology in biotechnology and bioterrorism

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