From its inception, this NSF-sponsored learning system was hailed as a welcome departure from traditional approaches,
both in terms of organization and delivery of content. BioInquiry tells the story of the process of science, and
so is organized to trace scientists journey to biological understanding, beginning with Darwin and evolution. The
Third Editions unique integration of multimedia, developed in tandem with the text and designed to provide additional
dimension to key topics - is now seamlessly housed in the powerful engine of Egrade Plus. The result is an integrated
product that presents a more realistic approach to what non-science majors need to be informed citizens and scientifically
literate consumers of information.
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Biology: What Is Life?
2. Evolution: Why Are There So Many Living Things?
3. Mendelian Genetics: How Are Traits Inherited?
4. Cells: What Are the Building Blocks of Life?
5. DNA: Where Are Genes Found?
6. Molecular Biology: What Is DNA and How Does It Work?
7. Biotechnology: How Do We Use What We Know About Life?
8. Population Genetics: How Do Genes Move Through Time?
9. Biodiversity: How Diverse Is Life?
10. Bioenergetics: How Do Organisms Acquire and Use Energy?
11. Animal Physiology: How Do Organisms Respond to Change?
12. Human Physiology: How Does the Human Body Work?
13. Plant Form and Function: How Do Plants Live in the World?
14. Behavior: How Do Animals Interact with Other Animals?
15. Population Ecology: How Do Organisms Interact to Form Populations?
16. Ecology: How Do Organisms Interact with Their Environments?
